Social Engagement

KWS is an active member of society, extending our corporate values of foresight, closeness and reliability beyond the company’s boundaries and into the broader community.

We underline the importance of our social engagement with our target of investing around 1% of our operating income (EBIT) in social engagement projects by 2030. In line with our mission as an international, innovation-driven seed company, we have set ourselves the following goal:

Our social purpose

Provide expertise, resources and inspiration to generate a social impact from science to farm to fork.

Our focus is on education and science, particularly in the fields of natural and agricultural sciences, as well as nutrition. We aim to make a positive contribution by supporting future-oriented projects and initiatives both locally and internationally.

„Our closeness to the communities we operate in and our obligation to society at large drive our belief in social engagement.“

Dr. Felix Büchting, Spokesperson of the Executive Board

Development Cooperation

Our projects

Since 2012, we have been supporting the training of young researchers and farmers in developing countries in order to improve food security. Our commitment is reflected, among other things, in the conversation of local plant genetic resources.

School gardens

Sustainable nutrition and education

We promote healthy nutrition and education through the establishment of school gardens. The aim is not only to give children access to healthy food, but also to impart knowledge and pleasure in handling vegetables.

Jugend forscht junior

Creating enthusiasm for research

Science is not a dry matter. Since 2022 KWS is sponsor of one of the most famous competitions for young scientists to encourage young kids in their passion for research.

Seeding the future – for us, this goes beyond developing our seed. For KWS as part of society, this principle also means strengthening the regions around our locations. We are actively involved in partnerships with institutions and other companies in the life science region around Einbeck.

Stephan Krings, Head of Global Marketing and Communications

Regional engagement

Our regional social engagement aims to enhance the cultural, social and socio-economic development of predominantly rural areas, thereby increasing the overall attractiveness of these areas. To achieve this, we promote dialogue with various stakeholder groups and are actively involved in projects and partnerships at our main location in Einbeck.

We are convinced

Art makes a difference

KWS is promoting various projects in the field of art and culture. Dealing with different artists and perspectives opens up energy and inspiration as a basis for change.