Egypt - Sekem Group
Sekem is a producer of biodynamically grown vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices and cotton. The herbs and spices are mainly processed into tea, medicines and natural care products. The cotton is processed into fabrics and clothes. Apart from those economic activities, Sekem initiates many social and cultural activities. The employees can make use of the Group's own educational facilities and health care. Apart from this, frequent cultural events are organised. For this unique integration of economic, social and cultural activities Sekem was awarded the “Right Livelihood Award," in 2003, better known as the alternative Nobel prize. In 2004 Triodos Fair Share Fund provided trade finance loans to Sekem for the benefit of the export of the biodynamically grown herbs, spices, French beans and oranges.
For more information on this organisation visit www.sekem.com
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- First investment of the Ampere Equity Fund
- 9 April 2008 - Participation in largest onshore wind farm in the Netherlands.
- Triodos Bank announces strong growth, of 23%, in 2007
- 29 February 2008 - The bank’s net profit rose by 46% to EUR 9 million. Earnings per share rose by 13%, to EUR 3.85.
- Triodos Bank launches Sustainable Trade Fund
- 22 February 2008 - Impulse for export of organic and Fair Trade products from developing countries to Western markets.