is a key factor in ensuring reliable food chains, and thus is a core
pillar of
Aphea.Bio's philosophy and fully embedded in all aspects of
our daily work.
Agriculture is both a victim of and a contributor to climate change
By offering solutions that are not harmful to the environment and human health, Aphea.Bio enables an agricultural system where ecosystem services can be protected, biodiversity in agricultural landscapes can be increased and food security can be ensured.
Aphea.Bio is a research-driven company dedicated to
offer alternative, more sustainable solutions for achieving food
security without environmental damage. We are fully committed to the
European Green Deal, aiming to create a sustainable and healthy food
system based on the inventive mechanisms of nature itself.
By developing high-quality products to replace harmful
chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, we provide efficient
solutions to drive transition towards a sustainable agriculture, thus
protecting biodiversity, ecosystem services and
promoting soil health.
We walk the talk. Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals
Aphea.Bio has a solid ESG framework with strong values,
policies, and processes. Our
ESG impact committee guides us in our sustainability
commitment, our Articles of Association reflect our ESG
commitment.
Aphea.Bio's B Corp certification is a testament to our commitment to balancing purpose and profit.
"We are a proud member of the B Corp community. Our score of 94.5, well above 80 required for certification, reflects our genuine commitment to using business as a force for good, prioritizing positive impact alongside financial success."
Isabel Vercauteren (CEO)
The Ecovadis assessment, a rating system for a sustainable business, helps us manage ESG risk and compliance, meet corporate sustainability goals, and drive impact at scale
"Achieving the silver medal in our first assessment confirms our full commitment to implementing sustainable business practices across the company."
Inge Van Daele (ESG)
Our employees are central in validating the most important sustainability topics following a double materiality assessment. Through surveys, focus groups, and workshops, they provide valuable insights and feedback, ensuring that the identified topics truly reflect both internal priorities and external stakeholder expectations. This collaborative approach helps us align our sustainability strategy with the needs and concerns of our workforce and broader community.
Our R&D platform APEXbio™ delivers next generation crop products based on the richness of the natural microbial world. Our first product on the market, ACTIV by Aphea.Bio™, has a proven positive environmental impact.
With its Ecostimuli project Aphea.Bio will design a novel set of indicators for soil health and biodiversity assessment. This will allow us to evaluate the environmental impact of microbial biostimulants, both on a local and global scale.
We aim to perform a LCA for each individual product in our portfolio. Knowing how to measure our impact is key. Together with UGent, we'll develop an improved LCA method and Ecosystem Services Assessment (ESA).
A responsible supply chain is crucial for Aphea.Bio, a company dedicated to developing biological products for sustainable agriculture. By ensuring responsible sourcing and production practices, Aphea.Bio can maintain the integrity and safety of its products.
Ensuring employee health, safety, and well-being at Aphea.Bio boosts job satisfaction, helping us retain top talent and maintain high innovation standards. Our employees are the driving factor for our company.