The start

2017 marked the 50th anniversary of Koppert —a milestone that provided the perfect opportunity to fulfill a long-cherished wish: the launch of the Koppert Foundation. The foundation serves as a natural extension of the company mission 'to make agriculture healthier, safer and more productive in collaboration with nature'. Over the years, this mission has guided various impactful projects.

The goal

The Koppert Foundation contributes to the life quality of people and improves their well-being by offering solutions and educational opportunities that will positively influence their social, economic, environmental and health circumstances, as well as stimulating the interaction with their families and local communities. The foundation contributes to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improves the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most.

Can you imagine what we can achieve by sharing our knowledge of sustainable agriculture and offering training programmes to farmers who have no or limited access to these farming practices??

Three areas of focus

The Koppert Foundation is focusing on three areas:

Smallholder farmers
Farming becomes easier and more rewarding with the right skills. The Koppert Foundation provides knowledge about sustainable agriculture and contributes to education and training programs for farmers who have little or no access to skills and knowledge related to sustainable and profitable farming practices. The Koppert Foundation also supports projects that make sustainable farming inputs available and accessible in areas where such resources are not yet taken for granted.

Social responsibility together with Koppert employees
A social work environment is a more joyful work environment. Koppert Biological Systems values and develops not only the work skills of its employees, but also their personal involvement in society. The Koppert Foundation intends to ‘double’ the effect of these public-minded activities through finance, extra hands and support.

Innovation & Education
There are no old roads to new directions. The Koppert Foundation promotes education and stimulates the exchange of knowledge involving farmers, research organizations or governments.

'We can be 'good' for the planet by inspiring each other at work and sharing what we are doing with ourfamilies, communities and the outside world.’

Board & workgroup

Board
Paul Koppert
Henri Oosthoek
Micha Oosthoek

General manager
Johannette Klapwijk

Steering committee
Johannette Klapwijk
Edwin Muijt
Markus Knapp