Ethias is a Belgian insurer with a mutualist philosophy, founded in 1919. As the third largest player, it serves more than 1 million policyholders. Based on the motto “Together we dare to be human”, Ethias, with the strength of 5,000 employees, goes beyond insurance and is committed to the common good.
Fluvius is a Belgian grid operator, active in all Flemish cities and municipalities. We have close to 6,000 employees. Together we build and manage the public utility networks that supply electricity, natural gas and heat to families and enterprises. We also install and maintain public lighting, and collect waste water in our sewerage networks.
Delhaize is a supermarket chain with 811 stores in Belgium and Luxembourg, under the Delhaize, Proxy Delhaize and Shop&Go formulas. Through delhaize.be, customers can order online and choose for delivery or pickup. The range includes more than 20,000 high-quality and sustainable products.
bpostgroup is the leading postal operator in Belgium and a growing logistics partner for parcels and e-commerce in Europe, North America and Asia. With 36,000 employees worldwide, bpostgroup connects consumers, companies and governments through the delivery of mail, parcels and e-commerce services.
Telenet Group offers entertainment and telecom services in Belgium, with digital TV, fast Internet and fixed and mobile telephony for private individuals. Under the BASE brand, we provide mobile telephony throughout Belgium. For companies in Belgium and Luxembourg, we offer connectivity, hosting and security. We strive for sustainable growth with an eye for people, the economy and the environment.
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.
Why participate?
Through peer-led discussions and case-based learning, participants set the agenda, develop solutions and refine their strategies in a supportive, high-impact setting.
Shared expertise
Build on shared expertise and learn from experts and peers from other industries, discuss case studies and collaborate on solutions to complex Scope 3 challenges.
Tangible strategy
Develop a clear plan, based on recent climate science, to engage suppliers, standardise data and enable large-scale reductions.
Sustainable impact
Learn how circular models and C-level buy-in make your supply chain more structurally sustainable and competitive.
What participants say
Programme
| 02.06.2026 | Data collection & incentives for emissions reduction | Effective reduction of Scope 3 emissions starts with reliable data. In this session, you'll discover best practices for mobilising suppliers, standardising data collection and using AI to spot reduction opportunities. |
| 22.09.2026 | Create support among management for implementation | Management commitment is critical to making decarbonisation a strategic priority. In this session, you will learn how to build a compelling business case that demonstrates that decarbonisation pays off in terms of risk management, cost reduction and competitiveness. |
| 24.11.2026 | Circularity as a lever for emissions reduction | In addition to supplier engagement, circular business models offer the opportunity to reduce emissions already at the source. Discover how to integrate circularity into your supply chain through "product-as-a-service" models, material recovery or waste reduction. Participants are encouraged to invite a key supplier to explore together how to scale this circular approach up the value chain. |
| 19.01.2027 | Topic to be determined by the group of participants | |
| 15.03.2027 | Topic to be determined by the group of participants |
Impact stories
Three members of The Shift grant a look behind the scenes. Discover how Delhaize, Proximus and UCB engage their suppliers in their decarbonisation journey.
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Who is this for?
This community of practice brings together professionals and experts who:
in their organisation, are primarily affected by emissions from the supply chain (more than 75%)
work with suppliers to reduce emissions
have experience with recognised methods to reduce emissions in the chain
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