Our mission
Our mission is to create a more sustainable and long-lasting successful world - for all stakeholders. We do this by accelerating systems change and equipping organizations to be truly sustainable and future-proof at their core. Simultaneously creating societal, ecological and economic value: People, Planet, Profit.
“Like Darwin, we believe that adaptation is the key to being successful in a changing world. Adaptation in our thinking and behaviour, while remaining open to paradigm shifts. Various aspects of our world, such as our habitat and business, are under serious pressure. So, the question is: how will we make the change and adapt in time? Collectively as a global society, as companies, and as individuals?”
— Feike Sijbesma
Founder Darwin International
Rethink and redesign
Current systems often no longer answer the needs of today’s global population. They can also be increasingly damaging to the planet and societies. This threatens the success and longevity of the private sector as well.
We need to rethink and redesign these systems, to adapt, in order to deal with challenges such as malnutrition, climate disruption, biodiversity loss, ocean waste, resource depletion and wealth inequality. The good news is that there are many innovations, new ideas and creative solutions that can contribute to a better world.
Let’s work together to put these into action.
Adapt. Act. Impact.
The good news is that there are many innovations, new ideas and creative solutions that can contribute to a better world and help us all to adapt. Driving decarbonization. Making foods healthier, more nutritious and more accessible. Developing new materials. Changing the way we produce, distribute, store and use energy. Reducing the amount of food lost and wasted. Conserving habitats. Building resilience. Creating and sharing value. The opportunities are there.
We partner with you to put these ideas into action and generate impact. Together.
Values of Darwin International
Equality and Inclusiveness
Inequalities continue to trap millions in poverty and prevent them from reaching their full potential. Creating a fair chance for economic development, among and within countries, is a proven means to enhance social and political security for all, especially the most vulnerable.
We believe that our efforts should always contribute to equal opportunities for all stakeholders (customers, employees, shareholders, partners and suppliers, as well as society at large), and they should benefit from all dimensions of value creation.
Fostering Trust
We believe that fostering trust between key actors and sectors is crucial in order to create long-lasting partnerships for impact. In our activities, we aim to engage and empower all stakeholders (NGO’s, Governments, International Organizations, Private Sector, Investors, Academia and Civil Society) across all dimensions: economical, ecological and societal.