Sustainability

Turning sustainability
into growth

KWS Sustainability Ambition 2030

Sustainability in agriculture begins with seed

Agriculture faces huge challenges globally. They include the world’s growing population, increasingly severe consequences of climate change, and the preservation of biodiversity and natural resources. Innovations in plant breeding play a key role in tackling these challenges. With a diverse and growing variety portfolio that was developed based on innovative breeding methods, we enable less use of resources while maintaining stable and high yields. We call this #SeedingtheFuture!

Product Impact

Safeguard food production

1.5% annual yield gain for farmers through

progress in plant breeding and
digital farming solutions on > 6 million hectares

Minimize input required

Enable > 50% reduction of chemical crop protection (in line with European Farm to Fork Strategy)

Invest > 30% p.a. of R&D budget into reduction of inputs
> 25% of KWS varieties are suitable for low input cultivation

Enhance crop diversity

Increase number of crops with dedicated breeding programs from 24 to 27

Support sustainable diets

> 40% of KWS varieties are suitable for predominantly direct use in human nutrition

Corporate Responsibility

Improve operational footprint

Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and to net zero by 2050
Establish score cards to provide transparency on ecological footprint of all seed production sites