Why we exist

We were founded on the belief that sustainable societal transitions, such as those in energy, food, water, circularity, healthcare, and housing, do not always happen naturally within market dynamics. These transitions are essential for a resilient and sustainable future, yet they often face barriers that slow down or block progress.

Our mission

Our mission is to create a positive and lasting impact on people, climate, and nature. That’s why we focus on accelerating and supporting sustainable change in areas where the market still falls short.

We are an impact-driven foundation committed to learning and continuous development. We recognize the complexity of the challenges we face and work alongside organizations that share our vision for systemic change. Together, we aim to accelerate transitions that truly matter, by supporting those who are building the future from the ground up.

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We are the board behind Rabo Impact Foundation, and we’d love to hear from you! Do you have a question, an idea, or would you like to connect? Feel free to reach out.

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Governance

Rabo Impact Foundation

Rabo Impact Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to support sustainable societal transitions. Although we share a name with Rabobank, we operate independently.

The foundation has a board with two members responsible for day-to-day operations, implementing the investment strategy, risk management, and overseeing operational processes. In addition, there is a Supervisory Board consisting of five members, the majority of whom are independent of Rabobank. The Supervisory Board monitors the board and ensures transparency and accountability in everything we do.

Remuneration policy

Members of the Supervisory Board do not receive compensation for their work, but they are reimbursed for reasonable expenses and receive a non-excessive fee.

Board members, acting in that capacity, do not receive remuneration from the foundation. Reasonable expenses incurred by board members are reimbursed.

Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board consists of:

    Jan van Nieuwenhuizen Ellen de Kreij Bert Beun Arjan Groen Els Kamphof

The Board

The Board consists of:

    Lizette Wolters, CEO Rabo Impact Foundation Pieter van Ierschot, CFRO Rabo Impact Foundation

ANBI

As an independent Dutch ANBI foundation, we operate in accordance with the applicable ANBI regulations.