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In the media

Giving a voice to The Shift and its members also happens through media and press. Discover our most recent coverage below.

Together with Chapter Zero Brussels

On the 6th of January 2026, The Shift and Chapter Zero Brussels announced joining forces. Together, we are building one strong network to strengthen sustainability across organisations, from the boardroom to day-to-day operations. The collaboration responds to a growing need in the Belgian ecosystem: organisations require operational teams, management and boards of directors to navigate the transition to a sustainable economy.

Wat na The Shift?

Waar je vandaag van opkijkt, kijk je morgen naar uit.

Leden Alpro, De Lijn en Aspiravi vertellen in De Standaard hoe ze een duurzame toekomst vorm geven. Voeding, mobiliteit en energie na The Shift.

Why sustainable business is here to stay

Magali Frankl, CEO of The Shift, explains in Business Vlaanderen how smart, well-grounded sustainability makes businesses more resilient for the future. A perspective that brings new opportunities.

Circularity as a motor of competitiveness

On Wednesday 3 September 2025, The Shift brought together several members from the construction and industrial sectors for a meeting with David Clarinval, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy. The conversation centred on the economic and social advantages of a circular approach.

Impact stories

Here you can read how our members are making the sustainable transition, with projects, partnerships and ideas that show change is possible. Get inspired and see how collaboration leads to tangible results.

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Wat als je bestuur écht begrijpt waar jij mee bezig bent?

Als sustainability manager ken je het gevoel. Je bouwt een sterk verhaal, je hebt de data, je ziet de urgentie, maar ergens in de organisatie stopt de beweging. Niet omdat mensen kwaad willen, maar omdat de context ontbreekt. Bij Proximus merkten Catherine Bals en Ben Appel dat deelnemen aan ons programma voor bestuurders, de Director Climate Journey (DCJ), van Chapter Zero Brussels net dáár het verschil maakte.

30,000 suppliers, one shared challenge

At imec in Leuven, a global leader in semiconductor research, the climate challenge is shifting beyond the organisation itself and into its wider value chain. From within the procurement department, Ann-Sophie Vanwinsen is developing an approach centred on active dialogue and targeted action.

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Biodiversity can’t be reduced to numbers, it’s shaped by choices

Embedding biodiversity within an organisation and its core activities takes focus, clear metrics and strong collaboration. In this conversation, Kristel Rouma explains how Coca-Cola Europacific Partners approaches biodiversity, and why this way of working is just as relevant for organisations far beyond the food sector.

Finance as a lever for change

What if money isn’t an end in itself, but a way to bring people closer together? For Koenraad Belsack, founder and co-CEO of Upgrade Estate, entrepreneurship starts with that simple idea.

Banks: unexpected allies of nature?

How can the financial sector help strengthen biodiversity? In this interview, Ronny Jongen, Senior Impact Manager, explains Triodos Bank‘s role in the shift towards nature-positive investing — and the challenges this brings for banks and their clients.

Carmeuse backs biodiversity

What if biodiversity is the key to economic stability and innovation? Carmeuse, producer of lime and construction materials, shows us how small steps lead to ambitious projects.

VUB embraces inner growth

What if the green transition starts with leadership from within? The House of Sustainable Transitions connects personal growth and systemic change.

Mediahuis: media with a mission

What does purpose really mean for a media group? Belgian CEO Koen Verwee shares how Mediahuis is building trust, independent journalism and long-term impact.

Biodiversity in every link

At Vandemoortele, Sustainability Officer Laura Iacobelli works on a chain that respects nature. No loose initiatives, but a well thought-out strategy that connects business and biodiversity.