KWS Sets Ambitious Sustainability Targets for 2035

KWS SAAT AG has unveiled concrete sustainability targets aimed at addressing agricultural challenges from climate change to food demand, stretching to 2035. The company's strategy is rooted in plant breeding, seeking to ensure stable yields while conserving resources. By setting these targets, KWS reinforces its commitment to economically viable, ecologically responsible, and socially balanced agriculture.

Under its Sustainability Ambition 2035, KWS emphasizes four strategic pillars. The company aims to improve agricultural resilience with a 10% breeding gain in core markets. By expanding advisory services, it plans to support farmers over 35 million hectares. Additionally, KWS targets a 63% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and bolsters water-use efficiency at breeding stations.

KWS also prioritizes social initiatives, pledging to invest a portion of its EBIT in such projects. The company regularly reports on progress as part of its sustainability initiatives, underscoring its role as an integral partner in the agricultural value chain.