Sustainability

Through its full seed value chain integration, Verisem is helping to cultivate a sustainable future by delivering seed solutions with measurable impact.

Seeds of Sustainability

VEGETATION

Acting as a trusted partner to support agricultural biodiversity and food chain resilience.

World’s largest open-pollinated seed library, responsible for guarding 27% of Italy’s 251 registered vegetable varieties
Handles 1,000+ varieties across 66 crop types, with 90% grown through open-pollination
Enabler of genetically diverse and cost-effective seed opportunities
Helps mitigate biodiversity loss and input dependency linked to hybrid-only systems

66

crop types sold

26

exclusively maintained varieties

1000 +

varieties (and growing)

60 M

pounds of seeds produced

VITALITY

Supporting a thriving, nutritious, and more regenerative food system around the world.

Developer of 53 commercial varieties with high resistance to fungi, virus disease, and abiotic stress
>6 of Verisem’s crop types serve as cover crops, which play an essential role in regenerative agriculture
Enables universal access to seeds by making high-quality, affordable varieties available to smallholder farms
Contributes to food security and resilient diets across emerging markets

VIABILITY

Leading by example through responsible operations, aiming for circularity and a minimized footprint.

Responsible, diversified, and trusted grower supply chain of 3,000+ growers with 95% retention rate
Supply chain diversified by geography, climate, typology, and crop type on a global scale
90% of land owned directly by growers
Sustainable production practices promoting efficient water use

90 %

land owned directly by growers

95 %

grower retention

500 km³

of biogas generated from waste

Contributing to the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger

Advancing global food security by delivering accessible, high-quality vegetable and herb seeds

Good Health

Promoting healthier ecosystems and safer food through biological production methods and sustainable seed treatments

Water Preservation

Driving water efficiency by promoting sustainable irrigation systems across grower networks in Italy and France

Climate Action

Reducing our carbon footprint through renewable energy, efficient infrastructure, and circular use of resources across all facilities

Life of Land

Protecting biodiversity by partnering with farmers to preserve and cultivate heritage seed varieties