Meet Sustaira: Richard!

Here at Sustaira we get to know all of our employees very well and we want you to know them too! For every new team member, we ask them the following questions to learn about who they are and why sustainability matters to them. Today, we introduce Richard Bakker. Read Richard’s interview below and enjoy!

Richard’s Interview:

What made you decide to join the Sustaira team?
First  I like the Sustaira’s mission to build an all-in-on Sustainability platform. For me it is important to work for something that I have affinity with. 

Second, the team consists of highly talented and dedicated people. So it is also fun to be a part of such a team.

What is your role at Sustaira?
At Sustaira I’m responsible for ensuring that all deliverables for our clients are correctly implemented in our platform.

What does sustainability mean to you?
I try to live by the quote “To leave the world better than you found it”. For me personally it means doing the little things, like recycling the garbage, taking the bike instead of the car when possible. 

Where do you believe technology meets sustainability in your vision?
I believe technology can help make people and companies understand the impact they have on the environment. My giving everyone easy access to data to give them information and suggestions on how to improve their behavior.

Tell us a little bit about you! Just a couple fun facts or something people may not know. What do you believe people need to know about Richard?
I am originally from The Netherlands, but since 2016 I have lived in Montreal, Canada with my wife. In my spare time I like to walk around the beautiful town of Montreal and its surroundings.

I love to taste the beer from the local breweries here in Quebec with my friends.