The Koster Keunen Global Sustainability Program
Koster Keunen believes that creating more sustainable lives is how we should all be measured. That’s why we created We Are All One Hive – a worldwide sustainability initiative with ambitious goals. This program is a serious commitment to a healthy ecosystem with a fair and safe supply chain.
The Koster Keunen Worldwide Sustainability Initiative
Koster Keunen believes that creating more sustainable lives is how we should all be measured. When you choose Koster Keunen, you help expand our worldwide sustainability initiative – called We Are All One Hive – which creates more sustainable lives by:
- Sourcing and enhancing more sustainable beeswax.
- Creating, training and partnering with local beekeepers.
- Providing resources that elevate beekeeping communities.
Koster Keunen’s approach is supported by the three pillars of our sustainability program; Environmental, Social, Economic. By implementing better harvesting processes, working with and educating local beekeepers, and taking action to reduce our impact on the environment, we are setting a goal to leave the world better off than when we found it.
A Leader in environmental Sustainability
Sourcing and Enhancing More Sustainable Beeswax
With a dedication to innovation, ethical sourcing, and sustainable harvesting processes, Koster Keunen provides the world’s best waxes, while significantly improving the planet in the process.
Koster Keunen created the first certified, 100% sustainably-sourced beeswax in the world.
In 2008, Koster Keunen became
the first natural wax company in the United States to obtain the USDA Organic Handling Certificate.
Our Watertown, CT facility is powered by a 660kw solar array, offsetting almost 900 tons of carbon emissions per year.
Our beeswax processing uses only recycled water, conserving a valuable and often scarce resource in many parts of the world.
A Partner for Social Sustainability
Creating, Training and Partnering with Local Beekeepers
The majority of our beeswax is sourced from small stakeholder farms at the village level, ensuring economic benefits for the people working with the bees.
This is one thing we could do to make their lives easier, and we’re proud to do it.
President of Koster Keunen
Supplying Tools for Safe and Successful Harvesting
We distribute essential beekeeping equipment donations to communities in need to ensure that their health and safety become and remain sustainable, as well.
Bee Suits
Veils
Smokers
Bee Brushes
Bicycles
Tents
A Commitment to Economic Sustainability
Providing Resources That Elevate Beekeeping Communities
With a dedication to innovation, ethical sourcing, and sustainable harvesting processes, Koster Keunen provides the world’s best waxes, while significantly improving the planet in the process.
Stay up to date with our Sustainability Initiatives
