The Shift vzw/asbl

🌍 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 🌱 On October 1st, The Shift vzw/asbl, alongside GUBERNA - Instituut voor Bestuurders/Institut des Administrateurs, 2030, Chapter Zero Brussels and Université libre de Bruxelles proudly hosted an eye-opening event on "Geopolitics, Sustainability Transitions, and Business." It was a dynamic conversation about how the global geopolitical landscape can shape—and be shaped by—the sustainable transitions we urgently need. 💡Chukwumerije Okereke shared a powerful vision of Africa’s growth and its potential to transform the world stage, and Sébastien Treyer delved into Europe’s geopolitical challenges, unpacking their ripple effects on global business and sustainability. 🙋♀️ With over 150 participants across diverse industries, the discussion was rich and insightful. From pressing questions to new perspectives, it’s clear that businesses have a pivotal role in driving the sustainable transition. Across sectors and boarders, together. 🛠️ Biggest takeaway? If we want geopolitics to work for us on our path to achieving ESG goals, collaboration is key. This isn't just a call to action; it’s a movement. 🌍 💡 We’re committed to making it happen. Are you? A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined, and to Clélia Odette for beautifully capturing the energy of the day 📸. Let’s keep the momentum going! #GlobalImpact #Geopolitics #Sustainability #BusinessLeadership #ESG #TogetherForChange

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁!💡 The landscape of sustainability is changing—what does that mean for professionals in the field? Join us as we dive into “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹” at the 2024 SDG Forum, hosted by Vlerick Sustainability Centre and TheRockGroup (TRG), in collaboration with The Shift vzw/asbl. 🔍 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆! Here is a quick, 6-minute survey to gather your thoughts on the challenges and opportunities sustainability professionals face today. Your input will directly shape the workshop and help address the most pressing issues in the sustainability sector. 👉 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gJ_8ZvSu Following the workshop, we’ll look into publishing key takeaways and recommendations to support professionals like you. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this important conversation! 🌿💡 #SDGForum2024 #WeMakeTheShift #SustainabilityProfessionals

🍩 A donut (economy) anyone? We’re immensely grateful for this morning’s intimate conversation with Kate Raworth around the breakfast table. Food for mind and soul! 💡 How to design businesses where success is not just measured by financial standards, but translated into #impact, creating #wellbeing for all within the planetary boundaries? 💚 With this question at the centre of the table, we exchanged hopeful messages about the need for transforming companies at their core, following the compelling logic of the #DonutEconomy - operating within the safe and just space outlined by the social and ecological boundaries of our planet (doughnuteconomics.org). 💡One truth remains steadfast: True #change starts with ourselves, at our core. So we better educate ourselves on the alternatives available.   🔥 Fuelled with this insight and plenty more, we look forward to working with ambitious leaders who are eager to shift things around. Are you one of them? Let's rethink 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 and 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - thoroughly and practically. 👉 Interested to be part of this movement? Good! Reach out to adrienne.nizet@theshift.be #WeMakeTheShift

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Jeroen Langerock, our newest Community Manager! He is eager to make real contact and facilitate meaningful connections between the like-minded changemakers of our network 😉     🌳 A lover of the great outdoors, Jeroen is known for embarking on long runs as a way of energizing. When alone, he can be found reading non-fiction or listening to his favourite podcast – however, he is happiest when surrounded by friends and family. It is this love for people that has guided Jeroen to his new home at The Shift vzw/asbl, where he will drive positive change for both nature and society by forging powerful connections 🤝   💪 Because together, we can do more.     #newteammember #community #WeMakeTheShift #WelcomeJeroen  

What do Jan De Nul Group, Danone & Carmeuse have in common? 💡 They know: if nature is strong, so is your business. A healthy ecosystem delivers clean water for core activities, fertile soils and pollination for a profitable harvest, a buffer against flooding, and resources for pharma and biotech activities. 💡 They take part in 🌿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 🌿, the latest initiative by The Shift vzw/asbl in partnership with WWF-Belgium, and make it their business to integrate biodiversity into the heart of their strategies. “It’s the exchange with actors from sectors outside of my own that are the most valuable” – Pauline Herpels, Senior Engineer Sustainability & Innovation Jan De Nul Group “Connecting with other peers, we could share our own struggles on biodiversity and get feedback and inspiration in return” – Alice Lemesle, Sustainability Manager Belux Danone “It’s about learning from each other, assessing what works best, and moving forward together” – Brecht De Roo, Director of Sustainability, Corporate Affairs & HSE Carmeuse Whether you are looking to 👉 discover the impact of biodiversity on your business, 👉 gain buy-in from your management to take biodiversity into account, 👉 develop and implement a nature strategy for your company aligned with Business for Nature global standards, 👉 show that business & biodiversity go together, all whilst connecting with like-minded organisations, contact Bart Corijn, Change Facilitator at The Shift vzw/asbl & Titus Ghyselinck, Program Manager at WWF-Belgium for more info & join! Do you know someone who might find this interesting? Feel free to share this post or tag them in the comments below 👇 #WeMakeTheShift #TheBiodiversityShift Credits pictures: François de Ribaucourt

🤔 How do industrialisation, resource distribution and international relations intersect? And what is their geopolitical impact today?    On October 1, The Shift vzw/asbl is teaming up with 2030 The CEO Alliance for Sustainability, GUBERNA - Instituut voor Bestuurders/Institut des Administrateurs, ULB and Chapter Zero Brussels to present 🌍"𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀" Join us, together with industry experts Sébastien Treyer and Chukwumerije Okereke, for an in-depth discussion on: 👉 how geopolitical dimensions are intertwined with today's polycrisis;  👉 the transformations required to face these changes and drive resilience.    📅 Tue 1 October, 19:00 - 22:00  📍 ULB - Av. Franklin Roosevelt 50, 1050 Brussels (R42.5.503 Auditorium)    Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and experts. 👉 Secure your spot here : https://lnkd.in/eS-kD8iB This event is for CEOs and/or board members of The Shift vzw/asbl member organisations only and will be conducted in English.    See you soon!    The Shift vzw/asbl Adrienne Nizet Anne-Laure Van der Wielen Stephanie Raymond  Saartje Verbeke    #WeMakeTheShift #geopolitics #SystemShift

What if the key to a sustainable future lies within ourselves? The Shift vzw/asbl is proud to present 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁, centred around the Inner Development Goals (IDGs). Many of you will be familiar with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), guiding us to a sustainable world by 2030. However, these goals often overlook the inner dimension of the task ahead.   💡 What can you expect from our series of 5 workshops? - Develop key inner skills for sustainable development - Experience the power of interpersonal growth in a trusted, human-sized group - Implement new tools and strategies to render your organisation more human and sustainable - Join a trusted group of peers to take your exchanges to the next level   Ready to dive into inner development? 📅 Sign up for the full programme before September 15th: https://lnkd.in/eJeKGJ2i 📩 Questions? Reach out to Charlotte Moreau at charlotte.moreau@theshift.be  #InnerDevelopmentGoals #WeMakeTheShift

"Nature works for us, so we need to work better together." 🌱 Healthy ecosystems provide us with crucial services and (natural) capital. More than 50% of the global GDB depends on it. But while the unprecedented decline of our biodiversity weighs on the Belgian economy, a vibrant network of companies breathes new life into our ecosystem. They know that if nature is strong, so is your business. The Shift vzw/asbl & WWF-Belgium warmly invite you to the launch of The Biodiversity Shift, combining the expertise of renowned partners and the experience of frontrunner companies in a brand-new programme that will help your company take structural steps to act for nature. 📅 Thu 19 September, 16:15 📍 European Business & Biodiversity Forum, The Egg Brussels 👉 More info & free registrations here: https://lnkd.in/eyFgcJdQ Nature, that's your business too. Business for Nature Accenture Belgium Arcadis BEEODIVERSITY KPMG Belgium #Biodiversity #NowForNature #NaturePositive #WeMakeTheShift https://lnkd.in/ewuNYYWQ

Achieving science based climate targets isn’t a walk in the parc. Belgian companies & organisations are welcome to join our Belgian Alliance for Climate Action, which brings balance between feasibility and credibility. For more info, visit https://lnkd.in/d6xF_Wf or get in touch with Delphine De Potter WWF-Belgique | De Standaard #WeMakeTheShift #BelgianSustainabilityCommunity #climateaction

Summer’s a time of slowing down, of reassessing personal and professional habits and seeking new perspectives. 🌱 What if we took this time as an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, others, and with nature? 🏖 What if we allowed our 'automatic pilots' to fly off to a tropical destination, and take the wheel ourselves?   🌳 Few rituals are as simple and effective as walking below treetops. It was an absolute treat to dis- and re-connect during our forest walk in the very heart of Forêt de Soigne last week, together with our members. 🙏 A big thank you to WellBeing Seeders, for creating this prime opportunity to step outside and imagine different approaches to #wellbeing.   💡 Do you agree that reconnecting with ourselves and our environment should be a year-round endeavour? Are you convinced that a true #systemshift is only possible if we keep amping up your interpersonal skills and transformative qualities? 🔄 Then join INNER SHIFT, our upcoming community of practice rooted in the #InnerDevelopmentGoals. Registrations are open until the end of August. For more info 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVzSwrsF #WeMakeTheShift #InnerShift Innerpreneurs