Beyond Chocolate

Beyond Chocolate brought together chocolate brands, governments, retailers and NGOs in 2018 to make the cocoa chain fairer and more sustainable. The partnership worked towards living incomes for farmers, preventing deforestation and increase transparency, with lasting impact from producer to consumer.

Your cup of tea?

Do you want to take your organisation’s climate efforts a step higher throughout the value chain, and really work on a path to net zero emissions? Are you looking for a inspiring community where you can exchange experiences, tackle challenges and equip yourself with informed methodologies?

Explore the learning networks and inspiration sessions within the Change programme The Climate Shift.

The Climate Shift

Decarbonised Supply Chains

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 journey. In this community of practice, you will exchange with peers and experts on tangible strategies to mobilise suppliers and reduce emissions on a large scale.

Journey to Net Zero

The climate challenge is growing and European regulations are changing rapidly. Organisations need to think ahead and take targeted action. In this learning network, you join forces with other pioneers. You will translate ambitions into effective actions and, supported by a scientific framework, work towards a well-founded and future-proof net-zero strategy.

UHasselt

Hasselt University is a young and dynamic university with two campuses in Diepenbeek and Hasselt and seven research institutes. Under the motto “Knowledge in action”, it is working on an innovative and sustainable future for the region.

Oxfam België/Belgique

Oxfam Belgium is a global movement that fights against inequality and poverty. Together with thousands of partners, we are strengthening communities so that they become more resilient and can protect their livelihoods, even in difficult times. In this way, we build a fairer world together.

Rikolto

A sustainable income for farmers and nutritious, affordable food for everyone.\nThis is what Rikolto works for. We reach our goals by building bridges between smallholder farmer organisations, companies, authorities and other actors across rural and urban areas. Together, we create innovative ways of producing, trading, distributing and accessing nutritious, quality food, so no one is left behind.

Mars Belgium

Mars inspires people and pets with iconic chocolate, snacks, food and petcare. As a family business, we are building “a better world tomorrow” through the Sustainable in a Generation plan: -50% greenhouse gases by 2030, net-zero by 2050 and fair supply chains. From Belgium, we deliver tasty brands and make a tangible impact for the planet and community.

KU Leuven

KU Leuven, since 1425, is a leading research university that shapes students with top education fueled by innovation. Scientists and students work together on fundamental and applied solutions to major societal challenges. Through international research, sustainability and strong industry partnerships, the university is building a better world.

Nestlé Belgilux

Nestlé Belgilux wants to improve the quality of life with food, now and for future generations. We develop diverse products for all ages, promote health and ensure sustainable growth through efficient supply chains. Innovation, customer satisfaction and sustainability are central to us.

WWF-Belgium

WWF-Belgium is part of the WWF global network and strives for a future in which people and nature live together in harmony. Through biodiversity restoration, sustainable use of resources and ambitious policies, WWF works on structural change, together with citizens, companies and other partners.

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

For more than 50 years, Vrije Universiteit Brussel has been committed to solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. With high-quality research, tailor-made training and a strong social commitment, we work from Brussels and Europe. We act according to the principles of the Enlightenment: critical thinking, free curiosity and humanism. This is how we make the world a better place.

VLIRUOS

VLIRUOS is the executive agency of the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) and the main funder of scholarships and collaborative projects between Flemish academics and partner institutions in Africa, Latin America and Asia. We focus on global sustainable development through these international partnerships.

The Shift