Who We Are
KEER is a European company (with branches in Africa), and is a passionate TRADING and CONSULTING company representing agricultural commodity producers from various African countries.
We source sustainably produced agricultural commodities such as cocoa, coffee, cashew nuts, pepper, and others, produced in a way that creates real and tangible impacts on the livelihoods of the producers. We ensure that corporations walk the talk of sustainability in agricultural supply chains.
The main goal of our union with farmers and producers is to establish a small but strong network of producers who adhere to a strict sustainability code of conduct and commit to high sustainability standards.
We also provide advisory and consultancy services to organizations and farmers who want to implement sustainability initiatives or improve on their sustainability efforts.
OUR COmmodity sources
Cocoa – Cameroon and Cote D’Ivoire
Coffee – Cameroon and Cote D’Ivoire
Cashew Nuts (Raw dried) – Cote D’Ivoire
White / Black Pepper – Cameroon
OUR MISSION and vision
MISSION: Sourcing sustainable agricultural commodities that create real and tangible impacts on the livelihoods of the producers. Walking the talk of sustainability in agricultural supply chains.
VISION: To be a company that changes and improves the livelihoods of local communities and help primary / secondary processors of agricultural commodities, create and demonstrate real impact
OUR APPROACH
What We Do
- We have very Small – Sized COOPERATIVES and limit our unions to manageable number of farmers
- Due to small size, we are in touch with every farmer and KNOW EVERY FARM.
- We are in direct contact with the local communities EVERY DAY.
- Local Assistance Projects are LONGTERM and for community benefits
- Local Assistance projects are decided, defined and supervised by the COMMUNITIES themselves
- We go BEYOND certification – Our Sustainability Promise (e.g. our Local Assistance)
What We Do Not Do
- We do not carry out those huge costly studies and publications – DO MORE, TALK LESS
- We do not start those huge projects that involve all types of organizations and big names – AVOID COMPLEXITY
- We do not limit our projects and activities to certification requirements – IMPACT DRIVEN
Our Sustainability Promise
Our Sustainability Promise which is our Sustainability Code of Conduct has 4 Pillars
Fully transparent End-to-End Supply Chains (Traceability)
Biodiversity and Livelihood
Quality Products / Commodities
Creating Real Impact in the Farmer Communities
THE REAL IMPACT
What You Actually Get...
We have set up a network or a union of producers (Farmer Cooperatives) with a completely different vision… with an actual long-term Sustainability Promise or Code of Conduct, which is not just for certification purposes, but for real impact on the ground.
Through our network, we provide you with agricultural products that meet any sustainability standard and actually add value to the lives of the producers. We assist farmers in meeting their needs through business with us. Based on our experience in sustainability, we help them develop and implement practices that in turn improve yields and productivity, while giving them even more return on their work.
Through your business with us, we can guarantee your direct participation in improving the livelihoods of the farmers and their communities – REAL IMPACT.
Our Team = Our Strength
Etienne KUZONG
International Sustainability Assessor / QMS Auditor / Assurance Specialist
Assa Assa LOPEZ
Cocoa Production Specialist / Certification Expert
Man GAETAN
COOP Management Expert / Cocoa Supply Chain Specialist
Maxime KOUAKOU
Cocoa Production Specialist / COOP Management Expert
