Accelerating Change Together

Hempel Foundation is the majority owner of the Hempel Group and a dedicated philanthropist working to accelerate positive change.

The core of what we do

To ensure a sustainable future we believe there is an urgent need to make change happen faster and at greater scale than what we witness today. We work to accelerate positive change.

how we work

Business Related Activities

As the ultimate owner of the Hempel Group, the Hempel Foundation ensures long-term growth and sustainability while supporting Hempel A/S in becoming a global leader in coatings through innovation, responsibility, and sustainable business practices.

Active Ownership of the Hempel Group

We manage a diversified investment portfolio to generate long-term financial returns that sustain our philanthropic work. Committed to responsible investing, we ensure our financial activities align with sustainability, ethical standards, and long-term value creation.

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Other Investments

Philanthropic activities

We work with partners to strengthen foundational learning, improve teacher training, and expand access to quality education for children in underserved communities.

Education

We support conservation initiatives that protect critical ecosystems, restore degraded landscapes, and create sustainable solutions for both nature and people.

Biodiversity

We invest in research and innovation to create a world-class research environment, which can help make coatings more efficient and more sustainable.

Sustainable Coating Technologies

In Denmark and Greenland, we support projects and organizations that empower children to feel safe, gain confidence, thrive, and actively engage in their communities. We accelerate change by enhancing the well-being and resilience of children and young people in vulnerable positions.

Social initiatives

Spotlight on our current work

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