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KVO is the Keurmerk Veilig Ondernemen for business parks. It helps business owners, municipalities, police and fire departments work together to improve security at business parks.

KVO-B achieved

Stichting Parkmanagement Nuenen, municipality of Nuenen, fire department and police started the process at the end of last year to obtain the Keurmerk Veilig Ondernemen for business parks (KVO-B). An audit took place in 2023 with a positive result: the KVO has been achieved. On November 9, 2023, the signing of the covenant for certification took place by all parties involved. With this, the KVO is officially a fact!

From left to right Femke van Grinsven (business contact officer of Nuenen municipality), Bart de Groof (board member of Stichting Parkmanagement Nuenen), Adrie Hofman (department head of Compliance Fire Department/Veiligheidsregio), Bertje van StiphoutAlderman of Nuenen municipality), Gerard van Keulen (chair of Stichting Parkmanagement Nuenen), Louis Dijk (board member of Stichting Parkmanagement Nuenen)

Why a KVO?

The KVO is an appreciation for business parks that work together to improve security, among other things. An important condition for obtaining the certificate is that entrepreneurs make agreements with other parties involved to tackle nuisance, crime and maintenance and management. KVO-B has a direct effect on the sense of safety of entrepreneurs, employees and residents. Cooperation between entrepreneurs and other parties is also improved. In addition to regular security, the focus is on infrastructure, accessibility, the state of real estate, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Process steps

An important part of the process to achieve a KVO is an online survey of all entrepreneurs in the business parks in Nuenen. The survey asked about the perception of safety and attractiveness of the business parks. The results of the survey were incorporated into a plan of action (including a matrix of measures). This plan was then reviewed by KIWA who conducted the audit in early October 2023. The auditor from KIWA subsequently issued a positive recommendation to issue the KVO certificate.

As collaborative partners, we are proud to have achieved official certification. Together we go for safe business parks in our municipality!