Governance
Honest and ethically responsible entrepreneurship is embedded in our corporate culture worldwide. We make no concessions on this.
Ethical and responsible business practices are anchored in our codes of conduct for governance and social awareness. Rijk Zwaan prevents corruption and fraud through strict procedures, mandatory ethics training, and anti-fraud programmes. We apply fair procurement processes based on integrity and sustainability. In addition, we ensure good working conditions at partner companies through Fair Labour principles and audits, with special attention to high-risk countries. Our principles for fair work are based on United Nations guidelines.
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Company culture IESE Business School
At Rijk Zwaan, we know that company culture is shaped by the people on the work floor. To safeguard continuity and ensure that our culture is embraced by managers, employees from various roles can participate in the Business Ethics & Company Culture training at IESE Business School. Development cooperation
Since 1999, the Rijk Zwaan Committee for Development Cooperation (COS) has been involved in projects aimed at stimulating vegetable consumption within families and helping farmers and growers improve their income position. Ensuring fair labour by doing audits
Besides producing our own seeds, we also work together with third-party seed producers. Each year, we carry out Fair Labour audits of our external partners to ensure that they work according to our standards. Public-private partnerships
Through the supply of high-quality seeds, knowledge sharing, and hands-on guidance, we support growers in low- and middle-income countries. Our goal is to help them develop both personally and professionally, increase their income, and promote vegetable consumption. Three pilars for doing business with respect
Environment
Caring for nature and the environment at Rijk Zwaan means using natural resources responsibly and ensuring our operations are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Our priorities include climate, clean environment, water use, biodiversity, and circular economy.
Social
People come first at Rijk Zwaan. Our priority is to offer all employees worldwide a sustainable and pleasant job, with good and fair employment conditions – not only in the Netherlands but also at our subsidiaries and external producers.
Governance
Honest and ethically responsible entrepreneurship is embedded in our corporate culture worldwide. We make no concessions on this.