THE OWNER OF PALSGAARD
ABOUT THE SCHOU FOUNDATION
Values and Objectives
Across all of Schou-Fondet's business areas, it demonstrates the values instilled by Einar Viggo Schou and his descendants, who were deeply involved in improving the social circumstances and educational levels of the community.
These values manifest themselves in responsible, trustworthy interactions with people from all walks of life - our employees, the communities in which we operate, and not least, the food industry customers whom we serve.
The objectives of Schou-Fondet are:
- to own companies that the Board of Directors of the Foundation may find appropriate for the fulfilment of the other objects of the Foundation.
- to preserve and further develop the Palsgaard Estate with all its splendours, as a beautiful and pleasant workplace for all employees.
- to preserve the main building through maintenance and renewal in a manner consistent with the architecture and history of the building, not as a lifeless monument but in accordance with its purpose and structure as a vibrant family home for either the Director of the Foundation's activities or for another person linked to the Foundation, who is considered to be a suitable candidate by the Board of Directors of the Foundation in terms of publicly representing the Foundation.
- to preserve – or expand – the park through maintenance and renewal, which must always be in accordance with the natural conditions and aesthetic values of the Estate.
- to establish, own and support independent companies within research and development in connection with the areas that the Foundation’s Board of Directors may find appropriate to promote the activities of the Foundation.
- to support Palsgaard Fondet to the extent that Schou-Fondet deems to be consistent with the other objects of Schou-Fondet.