Talent2Connect

Talent2Connect, launched in 2015, united companies, governments and social organizations to better support vulnerable groups on their way to work. New collaborations led to innovative solutions for a labor market where everyone can use their talent.

Work and Inclusion

Work and Inclusion (2022-2023) gathered companies, policymakers and civil society actors to build inclusive workplaces. In a series of interactive sessions, participants learned how diversity and inclusive leadership lead to stronger teams, greater innovation and new perspectives on talent and collaboration.

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.

Green Deal Circular Purchasing

From 2017 to 2021, the Green Deal Circular Procurement united companies, governments and civil society organisations to strengthen sustainable procurement policies. By sharing knowledge and developing circular criteria in tenders, the initiative stimulated a market that fuels reuse and innovation. An important step toward a structural circular economy in Flanders.

Sign for my future

Sign for my Future, launched in 2019, grew into one of the largest climate campaigns in Belgium. The initiative brought together citizens, businesses, civil society and academics to call on policymakers for ambitious and binding climate policies. With more than 340,000 signatures, The Shift as a unifying force ensured broad public support.

Green Deal Shared mobility

The Green Deal Shared mobility united companies, governments and citizens from 2018 to 2022 to embed shared mobility in Flanders. Through collaboration and innovation, the initiative promoted sustainable, accessible alternatives to individual transportation.

Green Deal Green Deal Protein Shift on Our Plate

The Green Deal Protein Shift has been accelerating the shift from animal to plant-based proteins since 2021. Companies, governments, researchers and organizations are joining forces to develop innovative actions, change consumer behavior and strengthen local production. The goal: a healthy and resilient food system for people and planet.

Supply Chain Leaders Group

The Supply Chain Leader Group brought together leading companies from the
Belgian Alliance for Climate Action
to leverage the impact of their supply chain in the fight against global warming. The program consisted of a series of roundtable sessions sharing key challenges and best practices and shaping science-based reduction strategies.

Belgian Alliance for Climate Action

The Belgian Alliance for Climate Action (BACA) was founded in 2020 by The Shift and WWF-Belgium to connect organisations with a shared ambition to accelerate the transition towards a climate-neutral society. The initiative focussed on taking concrete climate action through Science-Based Targets, peer learning, interactive workshops and inspiring events.