Our core values
In light of our ambitions, our position and the context in which we work, there are four core values that are essential for the work of our people. These are the values we stand for and believe in.
Knowledge-driven
- We are passionate about developing and applying top knowledge at the international level.
- We combine scientific evidence with practical application.
- We couple in-depth domain knowledge to a broader systems perspective.
Innovative
- We are curious, and we want to continuously learn and improve ourselves.
- We are innovative in terms of knowledge and facilities, both digital and experimental.
- We show courage and make the voice of soil and water heard.
Collaboration-minded
- We want to share knowledge.
- We can only solve complex challenges together and through co-creation.
- We work on accepted solutions that are workable for all stakeholders, appropriate for the societal context at local, national and international levels.
Independent
- We are transparent about our working methods and results, and we engage in dialogue about our ethical principles.
- We are accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of our work (financially responsible, agile).
- Independence comes with responsibility: we are not guided by inappropriate interests.
- We are a not-for-profit organisation with a long-term perspective; the safeguarding of knowledge and independence is enshrined in our articles of association.