Standards and norms are recognised best practices. They provide a shared framework for producing goods, delivering services, and managing processes. In this session, you will explore how to apply them effectively across your value chain.
What to expect?
Alongside rising raw material prices, increasing regulation and growing market pressure, Scope 3 emissions highlight the importance of making sustainable choices across your value chain. This session explores how standards and norms help organisations and their value chains work with a shared language and consistent data.
Participants in this session:
Learn how standards contribute to structural emissions reduction across the value chain,
Discover how DuPont uses standards to engage suppliers in emissions reduction,
Share their own experiences and challenges around standards, and draw inspiration from real-world examples and peer insights.
Leave with concrete ideas and tools to strengthen their value chain.
Programme
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Standards and norms in the value chain | Alexandre della Faille |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | In practice: how do standards and norms help address Scope 3? | Thibault Kervyn |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Getting started: what does this mean for my organisation? |
Speakers
Project Manager Standards at NBN
Lead Carbon accounting Value Chain at DuPont
Who is this for?
This session is part of the Decarbonized Supply Chains community of practice. Participation is exclusive to those registered for the full track.
Are you responsible for procurement or sustainability within your organisation and looking to make tangible progress on Scope 3 reduction, in exchange with peers from across sectors? Then this community of practice is for you.
Our partners
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The climate challenge is growing and European regulations are changing rapidly. Organisations need to think ahead and act purposefully. In this community of practice, you will join forces with other pioneers. You will translate your climate ambitions into effective actions and, supported by a scientific framework, work on a well-founded and future-proof net zero strategy.
On average, supply chain emissions are more than 11 times higher than a company’s direct emissions. In other words, Scope 3 plays a key role in any decarbonisation process. In this community of practice, you will exchange ideas with fellow professionals to provide clear strategies to mobilise suppliers and reduce emissions on a large scale.
This session marks the kick-off of a series of inspiration sessions within the learning network Build your Biodiversity Strategy. We outline the full trajectory and provide an overview of the key biodiversity-related reporting standards, with a focus on what is most relevant for your organisation.
What to expect?
This community of practice will guide you in developing a robust nature strategy. After this first session:
you met all the participants and partners within the program,
have a clear overview of international reporting standards and why they are relevant,
take away concrete insights and practical tips from peers from other sectors and biodiversity experts.
Who is this for?
This session is part of the Community of Practice Build your Biodiversity Strategy and is open only to (non-)members who have registered for the full course.
In collaboration with
Interested in learning more?
Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum, but what does it mean in practice for companies? In this session, you’ll discover real-life examples, honest insights and engage in dialogue with peers who are already taking action. Join the conversation and get inspired by what works.
Registrations
Please register via the form below so we can get an overview of the number of participants:
Sustainability challenges require more than technical solutions or systemic interventions alone. They also touch on how we perceive, decide, collaborate and act as human beings. To lead with impact in today’s complex world, we need not only external tools, but also strong inner skills.
What to expect?
Sustainable leadership depends on strong collaboration. The Collaborating dimension of the Inner Development Goals strengthens co-creation, trust and collective impact.
In this session, participants will:
Learn what it truly means to collaborate from a place of equality and trust;
Gain insight into group dynamics, shared leadership and co-creation processes;
Explore tools to organise collaboration in a regenerative way;
Reflect on their own role in collective decision-making and impactful collaboration.
The programme
In this session, we explore COLLABORATING: the art of co-creation, shared leadership and collective intelligence. What does it take to truly work together across departments, sectors or interests? You will reflect on your own collaboration style and discover how to shape collaboration in a more sustainable and equitable way.
Speakers
Who is this for?
This session is exclusively for participants in the full Developing your Inner Skills programme, a learning network by The Shift, in collaboration with Innerpreneurs.
In collaboration with
In this final session of the community of practice on biodiversity, we will wrap up with a landscape simulation game. You will see how one group’s decisions affect others’ room to manoeuvre and what it takes to make collaboration work in practice. We will round up and celebrate with networking drinks.
What to expect?
You’ll gain a clear, big-picture view of the landscape. The simulation game makes it immediately visible how biodiversity choices influence one another and where collaboration truly makes the difference, rather than everyone optimising only their own piece of the puzzle;
You’ll go home with a practical collaboration recipe. You’ll discover which roles, agreements and steps help bring partners around the same table – and keep them there – including what a strong connector or facilitator does to build trust and momentum;
You’ll strengthen and grow your network. This is the moment to bring insights together, turn contacts into concrete follow-up actions, and spark new collaborations during the networking drinks.
Our partners
Who is this for?
This session is only open to participating organisations and partners of the community of practice on biodiversity.
Registrations
Sign up via the form below so we can get a clear sense of how many participants to expect.
Start 2026 off right!
Our New Year’s reception is a time to celebrate and recharge your batteries with people who share the same ambition. To connect, catch up, gain new energy and start the year off right together.
Emissions across the supply chain are on average eleven times higher than a company’s direct emissions. In other words, Scope 3 plays a pivotal role in every decarbonisation journey. During this session of the Journey to Net Zero learning network, participants exchange strategies to engage suppliers and reduce emissions at scale.
What to expect?
Most of a company’s climate impact lies beyond its own operations, with suppliers and partners. Reaching net zero therefore means engaging the entire value chain. This session explores how companies are tackling that challenge in practice, including the hurdles, successes and lessons learned along the way.
Participants in this session
delve into ways to collect reliable data on scope 3 emissions,
discover how other companies are engaging their suppliers step by step in their climate ambitions,
learn from international experts about effective collaboration and realistic goals,
exchange experiences with peers about how you, as an organization, make an impact in your value chain.
Speakers
Associate Director, The Carbon Trust
Senior Analyst, The Carbon Trust
Scope 3 Consultant, The Carbon Trust
Who is this for?
This session is part of the community of practice Journey to Net Zero. Participation is exclusive to those enrolled in the full journey.
Are you responsible for sustainability within your organisation and eager to turn your ambitions into a solid, science-based net-zero strategy, while exchanging insights with peers from other sectors? Then this learning network is the right place for you.
Our partners
Ready for more?
The 4th national roundtable of LIFE BE FREE is an unmissable opportunity to find out how smart financing and collaboration can speed up large-scale energy renovations across Belgium. We’re bringing together pioneers and innovators with one common goal: to inspire with practical financing solutions and create space for new partnerships.
If nature stands strong, so does your organisation. While biodiversity is under pressure, forward-thinking companies and organisations are already building solutions. In this session, you’ll get to know the ‘Build your Biodiversity Strategy’ community of practice and discover how, together with peers and experts, you can develop a credible, science-based nature strategy.
How do you develop the thinking skills needed for sustainable leadership? In the third session of the community of practice Developing your Inner Skills, participants will discover how to recognize thinking patterns, look at complex issues differently and make better decisions with an open mindset.
What to expect?
At a time when information is abundant and opinions quickly clash, sustainable leadership requires clear thinking and the ability to keep seeing the whole picture. This third session of the community of practice Developing your Inner Skills therefore focuses on the THINKING dimension.
Participants in this session:
map their thinking patterns and learn to deal with complexity and uncertainty,
practice skills such as critical thinking, perspective switching and systems thinking,
discover how open and constructive thinking contributes to innovation and long-term vision,
are inspired by insights from others about how thinking leads to change.
Speakers
Co-founder of Momentum Facilitation
Who is this for?
This session is part of Developing your Inner Skills, a community of practice around the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), and is open only to participants in the full learning track.
Curious to learn more?
Our partners
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How do you stay grounded in times of uncertainty? During this second session of the Developing your Inner Skills community of practice, you will explore how self-awareness, presence and inner clarity form the basis for authentic leadership.
Inclusive organisations don’t just welcome diversity, they make it their strength. During this online info session, you’ll discover how our new community of practice ‘Embedding Inclusion in Talent Strategy’ will set you on the right course.
The 4th national roundtable of LIFE BE FREE is an unmissable opportunity to find out how smart financing and collaboration can speed up large-scale energy renovations across Belgium. We’re bringing together pioneers and innovators with one common goal: to inspire with practical financing solutions and create space for new partnerships.
How do you stay grounded in times of uncertainty? During this second session of the Developing your Inner Skills community of practice, you will explore how self-awareness, presence and inner clarity form the basis for authentic leadership.
What to expect?
In a complex world full of change, inner stability is an important condition for sustainable leadership. Calmer leaders who act on their values inspire greater confidence, both in their teams and in their own decision-making. The Being dimension within the Inner Development Goals helps you strengthen that inner solidity.
Participants in this session will:
deepen their understanding of how self-awareness, inner peace and personal values are the foundation for sustainable leadership,
learn to deal with stress, pressure and complexity by staying present in the moment,
reflect on their own compass and discover how it guides professional choices,
experience how rest and slowing down create space for more impactful action.
Programme
| 13:30 | Brief check-in |
| 13:45 | Introduction to the Being dimension - Bart Weetjens, Innerpreneurs |
| 14:30 | Reflection and sharing: your inner compass in action |
| 15:30 | Moment of experience: practising presence and attention |
| 16:15 | A final moment of reflection & outlook |
Speakers
Founder of Innerpreneurs and facilitator of leaders and teams in inner development and mindful leadership.
Who is this for?
This session is part of Developing your Inner Skills, a community of practice centred around the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), and is open only to participants signed up to the whole programme.
Want to learn more?
Our partners
Ready for more?
Inclusive organisations don’t just welcome diversity, they make it their strength. During this online info session, you’ll discover how our new community of practice ‘Embedding Inclusion in Talent Strategy’ will set you on the right course.
In this session at the SDG Forum 2025, find out how organisations that put inclusion at the heart of their strategy evolve into resilient, innovative and engaging workplaces where top talent can truly thrive.
Can social loans accelerate energy-efficient renovations in Belgium? This final session on inclusive energy renovations gives you the chance to learn from experts, explore barriers and contribute to building sustainable housing solutions.
How do you bring your climate strategy to life? In this session, members of our community of practice will learn how to communicate their net zero ambitions clearly, credibly and with the right level of emotion, within their organisation and beyond.
What to expect
A solid climate plan does not just consist of data and goals; it also needs a narrative that people believe in. How you communicate determines whether colleagues feel engaged and whether your organisation comes across as credible in the transition to net zero.
Participants will go home with:
insights from behavioural psychology which help us understand how people respond to messages about change,
tips on how to communicate climate goals in clear, attractive and recognisable language,
inspiration through practical examples of internal and external communications that foster trust and action.
authentic experience of how others think and feel, and what role language plays in this, through role-play.
Speakers
Energy Transition and Climate Change Consultant at Climact
Founder and Director of KlimaatContact vzw
Who is this for?
This session is part of the community of practice Journey to Net Zero. It is exclusively for those enrolled in the full programme.
Are you responsible for sustainability within your company and do you want to make strides forward on a developed net-zero strategy, working alongside peers from different sectors? Then this community of practice is for you.
Our partners
Ready for more?
Is the rental market ready for energy transition? With this interactive roundtable, we will work together to devise solutions on how to boost rental market renovation. This session, the last of a series of three, focuses on energy efficiency and innovative financing.
The 4th national roundtable of LIFE BE FREE is an unmissable opportunity to find out how smart financing and collaboration can speed up large-scale energy renovations across Belgium. We’re bringing together pioneers and innovators with one common goal: to inspire with practical financing solutions and create space for new partnerships.
Align your biodiversity strategy with international standards and explore how to embed nature in governance and policy.
In the eighth session of Build your Biodiversity Strategy, we focus on the credibility of your biodiversity strategy. We will discuss participant case studies, explore how strategies can be validated to international standards, and learn from each other’s approaches.
What to expect?
The eighth session of our the Build your Biodiversity Strategy learning network marks the culmination of our journey through the ACT-D framework. This time, we focus primarily on the individual progress of our members and look at how far along they are in developing their Nature Strategy.
During this session:
we discuss some concrete member case studies and learn from each other how to make progress visible,
we explore how these cases can be validated according to relevant standards for nature-related reporting,
we provide space for inspiration through practical examples and exchange with experts.
For whom?
This session is part of Build your Biodiversity Strategy, a learning network for organisations that want to place nature restoration and conservation at the heart of their corporate agenda and core activities. It is only open to participants enrolled in the full learning journey.
Sounds like you? Keep reading!
Ready for more?
Do you want to take your organisation’s nature restoration and conservation efforts a step higher and work on informed biodiversity strategy? Are you looking for a motivating community where you can exchange experiences and learn together while putting theory into practice?
Then take a look at the other learning networks and inspiration sessions in the Change program The Biodiversity Shift.
The 4th national roundtable of LIFE BE FREE is an unmissable opportunity to find out how smart financing and collaboration can speed up large-scale energy renovations across Belgium. We’re bringing together pioneers and innovators with one common goal: to inspire with practical financing solutions and create space for new partnerships.
What to expect
Belgium’s buildings are among Europe’s biggest energy consumers — and transforming them at scale is a major challenge. What if we joined forces to make it happen faster?
You will come away from this event with:
curated highlights of lessons learned from the LIFE BE FREE project in 2025,
fresh inspiration from European pioneers financing large-scale energy renovations and their impact on climate,
new contacts and promising collaboration opportunities to take projects all the way from concept to implementation.
Programme
| 12:00 | Welcome and tea/coffee |
| 13:00 | Presentation of the highlights of 2025 |
| 14:00 | Keynote | Prof. Dr. Fedra Vanhuyse (Stockholm Environment Institute, Sweden) Financing (collective) renovations in Sweden |
| 14:45 | Project pitches | Presentation of innovative renovation ideas |
| 15:00 | Break |
| 15:20 | Matchmaking sessions | in groups |
| 17:00 | End |
Who is this for?
This roundtable welcomes anyone turning large-scale renovation and urban regeneration into a reality: local governments, financial institutions, ESCOs, businesses, building experts, academics and policy makers – in short, anyone committed to improving sustainable practices in the construction sector.
Speakers
Our partners
About LIFE BE FREE
LIFE BE FREE runs permanent roundtables on innovative financing solutions to accelerate the energy transition of buildings in Belgium. The project, in collaboration with the financial and construction sectors, aims to give everyone access to funding for this transition.
