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
The Shift vzw/asbl
Non-profit Organization Management
Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest 9,263 followers
Connect with our Belgian community of organisations around sustainability and join us in being part of the solution
About us
The Shift (www.theshift.be) is the Belgian sustainability community. Our platform of diverse organisations has one common goal: to actively work together towards a more sustainable economy and society. We bring together over 580 companies, NGOs, public and academic institutions and are the national point of contact for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the B Corp Movement. The diversity of our members makes The Shift unique in Europe and in the world.
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http://www.theshift.be
External link for The Shift vzw/asbl
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Sustainability, CSR, Networking, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community
Locations
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Primary
Rue aux Laines 68/72
Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest 1000, BE
Employees at The Shift vzw/asbl
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Jef Cools
Hoge Raad voor de Zelfstandigen en de KMO // Conseil Supérieur des Indépendants et des PME // Belgian SME Council
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Muriel Bernard
CEO eFarmz
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Tim Van den Bossche
CEO Carmeuse EMEA ♦ Helping our global B2B customers building a better, more sustainable & carbon neutral world ♦ Mineral solutions ♦ Passionate…
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Philippe Weiler
CEO Fairtrade Belgium
Updates
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What if this Summer you took time to reconnect with yourself, others, and nature? Join us in the Forêt de Soignes on 17 July for the only event of the Summer: 𝒔𝙚𝒍𝙛-𝙧𝒆𝙘𝒐𝙣𝒏𝙚𝒄𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏: 𝒂 𝒔𝙪𝒎𝙢𝒆𝙧 ritual 🌞 ➡️Experience introspection, listening, and sharing in nature ➡️Explore simple and effective wellbeing tools to practice at work (and at home) Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to pause, take a step back and get a fresh perspective on how to approach wellbeing within your organisation! The session will be conducted by WellBeing Seeders in English & French. Secure your spot here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSWMdqSn This event is open to all members of The Shift asbl Shift. Not a member yet? Drop us a note at hi@theshift.be for more info. See you there! #WeMakeTheShift #InnerShift #Reconnect #Wellbeing #Summerbreak Charlotte Moreau
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📣The Shift asbl is hiring 📣 Are you passionate about the climate and want to be part of the solution to the challenges we face? We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Change Facilitator with a main focus on the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action (BACA). 💼 Requirements: - Min. 3 years in project management - Proficient in carbon accounting - Strong communication skills - B2B experience 💪 Ready to make an impact? Send your CV and motivation letter to delphine@theshift.be by August 16, 2024. #JobOpening #Sustainability #ClimateAction #WeMakeTheShift
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It's now for nature! 🌍 One month ahead of the 16th UN Biodiversity COP, join The Shift vzw/asbl and WWF-Belgium as we will announce the "𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲", a new biodiversity initiative aligned with Business for Nature’s #NowforNature campaign, bringing together all organisations to act on nature and contribute towards a nature-positive world by 2030. 📆 Thu Sept 19 📍 The EGG Brussels (or join online) Subscribe here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJPHGadu Bart Corijn | Titus Ghyselinck #WeMakeTheShift #biodiversityactionalliance #biodiversity #nature #business
🗓️ Join us on September 19th, for the second edition of the European Business & Biodiversity Forum organised by WWF in Brussels.🌍 This international conference will gather companies, institutions, and partners from all around EU dedicated to advancing biodiversity conservation efforts. ✊ In its second edition, the forum will focus on: 🔹 The role of businesses in the changing international and European context and at the upcoming COP16 🔹 The regulatory landscape affecting nature and business 🔹 The crucial impact of financial institutions in promoting corporate action 🔹 The necessity of creating strong transition plans for nature 🔹 Setting targets for nature with the right level of ambition through SBTN WWF-Belgique and The Shift asbl will present their new Biodiversity Action Alliance for Belgium during the event. Don't miss it! Gain insights from leading companies and experts through engaging workshops and networking sessions. Don’t miss this chance to discover how businesses can implement transformative actions and adapt to new regulatory environments. 🌿 💻 Register now to secure your spot and join the discussion! Choose to attend on-site or via videoconference 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJPHGadu WWF-France WWF-Belgique WWF Germany WWF Switzerland Världsnaturfonden WWF / WWF Sweden WWF Österreich Wereld Natuur Fonds (WWF-NL) WWF European Policy Office
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💡 Reducing direct carbon emissions isn't always the easiest task, especially for energy-intensive sectors. 📉 In the journey to netzero, there is the current hot topic of tackling supply chain emissions. These rely on reducing direct emissions from suppliers. This is particularly challenging for hard-to-abate sectors. 🤝 Reason enough for members of The Shift vzw/asbl to join forces and take a closer look at the challenges present and the opportunities at hand to face them. This is precisely what we did on Wednesday! 🙌 Kudos to Carmeuse for taking the initiative to host and co-organise: - A roundtable session moderated by CLIMACT, where leaders from the heavy industry discussed the complexities and opportunities in reducing Scope 1 emissions - An in-depth renewables seminar moderated by PowerPulse, highlighting various opportunities in reducing Scope 2 emissions and debunking traditional market myths “𝘉𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.” 🙏 Special thanks to ENGIE, Nett Energie, Bnewable, and ECCO NOVA for their valuable contributions. Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on the outcome: https://lnkd.in/e5KWVVGD #WeMakeTheShift #climateaction Belgian Alliance for Climate Action | Delphine De Potter | Brecht De Roo
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📢 No time to speak up like the present. 📝 135 members of The Shift vzw/asbl signed an open letter urging future government leaders in Belgium and Europe to continue on the path towards a #netzero, #naturepositive and #equitable economy. 👇 Find out what they have to say, and why, in the article below. #WeMakeTheShift #openletter #CommittedtoAct
135 The Shift members call on decision makers to stay on course after elections
The Shift vzw/asbl on LinkedIn
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💡 #tech & #sustainability are coming together at the first GreenTech Forum Brussels today. 👏 What a treat to see several of our members represented. 👉 Understanding the adverse impacts of technology throughout the value chain is the starting point, 👉 #circularity and #energyefficiency are the way to go to reduce the ecological footprint of digital technologies, 👉 Understanding the above, exploring new technological solutions with a net-positive impact on planet and society is an interesting and crucial exercise. Congrats to organisers Belgian Institute for Sustainable IT asbl/vzw, numeum and SustAIn.brussels. ✏ You can still register for day 2 | https://lnkd.in/ekW5B6NP 🗓 June 19 at 📍 Maison de la Poste, Brussels #GTFB24 #SustainableIT #GreenIT #ITforGreen #WeMakeTheShift
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📢 No time to speak up like the present! And we made the headlines doing so 🙌 In a remarkable show of unity, 135 members of The Shift vzw/asbl signed an open letter urging future government leaders in Belgium and Europe to continue on the path towards a #netzero, #naturepositive and #equitable economy. They expect - and count on ☝ policies that make ecological choices and investments the most obvious and cheapest, ☝ a government that removes barriers, provides legal certainty and supports sustainability, ☝ a transition that is fair and does not overlook anyone. 👀 View the full open letter and all 135 signatories HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/etCGxv6u 👀 Don't forget to check the press release in Le Soir attached to this post 👀 And keep an eye out for more news in both written and spoken press! #WeMakeTheShift #OpenLetter #AmbitiousPolicies
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📣 JOB ALERT! We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Change Facilitator at The Shift vzw/asbl, with a main focus on the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action (BACA). If you have at least 3 years of professional experience, ideally in project management, and you are familiar with carbon accounting, we want to hear from you. Apply now and grow our impact with our members! 👉 Please write to: delphine@theshift.be #hiringpost #jobalert #sustainability #climateaction
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Yesterday marked a new beginning for The Shift asbl… Right where it all started nine years ago at BEL'ENVIRONNEMENT, Magali Frankl got to kick off the next chapter of our network: 💪 Increased impact: through working groups, we aim to foster concrete action among members and drive the much-needed change towards net-zero, fair, nature-positive, and inclusive models 👂 Amplified voices: our members will have a louder voice, reflecting the narrative of a new economy and showcasing its possibilities amid a polarizing debate of inaction 🤝 Leveraged partnerships: we will join forces with partner organisations to accelerate the transition to new socio-economic models Over the years, our network has gained credibility within the Belgian ecosystem. We are known for building connections and creating a safe space for constructive dialogue among businesses, NGOs, and public and academic institutions. This will remain unchanged. However, in the rapidly evolving sustainability landscape, The Shift needed a shift. The call to do more, both inside and outside the network, and to take a clear stand could no longer be ignored. Starting now, members can take a more active role and even lead certain activities or initiatives. Let’s embrace this change and elevate our organisations to the next level 🚀 To all members: what do you want to work on?👇 #WeMakeTheShift #BelgianSustainabilityCommunity #Connect #Commit #Change
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