That’s a wrap! Last week, we celebrated Sustainability Week at Materialise, an initiative full of activities, learning experiences, and inspirational events around our offices, such as:
✅ Engimplan (Brazil): organized tree-planting activities to offset paper usage, along with a fitness-meets-eco challenge where participants jog while collecting litter (also known as “plogging”).
✅ Malaysia: set up an open mic on sustainability to encourage discourse, as well as selling or exchanging second-hand items, promoting the value of reusing and recycling.
✅ Ukraine: raised awareness around saving on utilities and organized a book collection for libraries, promoting education and connection through sustainable reading.
✅ USA: partnered with the “Greening of Detroit” initiative to plant trees and support local green spaces to contribute to a healthier environment while deepening community connections.
✅ A sustainability-orientated business game in Japan; an organized hike in the UK; and maintaining flora in the Czech Republic.
A big thank you to all our sustainability ambassadors and for everyone's participation! 👏 It was the perfect opportunity to create awareness and educate employees about our sustainability roadmap and initiatives.
However, you may be wondering: what does ‘sustainability’ really mean at Materialise (and why should I care)? Well, it’s our way of focusing on three key areas — people, planet, and prosperity — to ensure we can meet our present needs without compromising the future generations' ability to meet their own. And just like we want YOU to make a difference with additive manufacturing — whether in your business or as one of our passionate innovators, shaping industries and changing lives globally — our push to empower the choice for sustainability affects everyone.
From reducing our CO2 emissions by 55% by 2029 and promoting the value of recycling items to encouraging sustainable commuting, we’re committed to positively impacting the environment. Fostering positive social change through initiatives prioritizing fair labor practices, inclusion, and ethical business operations is also our priority. Additionally, our corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts focus on community engagement, employee well-being, and providing opportunities for education and development. This is alongside our efforts to reduce raw material emissions by optimizing our production processes and repurposing powder by reusing it or giving it an alternative life.
As we look to the future, our commitment to sustainability remains unwavering and is central to our vision. We'll continue working with our suppliers, partners, and peers to drive this transformation. Because making a sustainable difference is the right thing to do for our planet, customers, and future generations for a better and healthier world!
