Debates can be held in English, Dutch and French. 

In a constantly changing world, integrating ESG criteria - Environmental, Social and Governance criteria - is not just a list of European obligations to be fulfilled, it is also an opportunity to redefine one's business model and ensure its economic robustness by working on a long-term development strategy.

ESG for all is a series of monthly meetings bringing together entrepreneurs and committed players to discuss ESG issues. Each edition is an opportunity to share experiences and challenges, in a spirit of inspiration and action.

For this 5ᵉ edition, we invite you to explore the theme of poverty, a major social issue, through the intersecting views of players in the field and committed companies.​

Breaking the poverty cercle

For this first instalment of the ESG for All series, the starting point for our discussions will be the latest report published by the King Baudouin Foundation, which highlights the complexity of poverty, identifies future challenges and invites us to collectively rethink our model of society to achieve greater justice and resilience.

To enrich this debate, we will have the pleasure of welcoming Bruno Colmant, who will present the main points and lessons of the report. We will also hear from Catherine Goormaghtigh (Colruyt), Céline Nieuwenhuys (FDSS), Laura De Boeck (IKEA) and Yves Dario (King Baudouin Foundation). Through their expertise and initiatives, our speakers will share how they are implementing sustainable solutions, inspiring other organisations and helping to reduce precariousness in tangible ways.

Focus on the guests

💥 Bruno Colmant Ph.D. (ULB, UCLouvain, Vlerick Business School) and member of the Académie Royale de Belgique, is an economist and academic. As part of a multidisciplinary group, he contributed to the King Baudouin Foundation's Horizon 2040 report.

💥 Catherine Goormaghtigh works in Colruyt's Environment Unit. Through the Colruyt Group Foundation, Colruyt supports concrete initiatives aimed at building a more inclusive and sustainable society.

💥 Céline Nieuwenhuys, General Secretary of the Federation of Social Services (FDSS), works actively to give a voice to people in precarious situations and to strengthen local solidarity.

💥 Laura De Boeck, Sustainability Leader at IKEA Belgium, leads the company's CSR strategy with a particular focus on positive social impact throughout the IKEA value chain. ​

💥 Yves Dario represents the King Baudouin Foundation, a major player in the general interest in Belgium. The Foundation supports practical projects, funds research and stimulates public debate to tackle a wide range of societal challenges, including the fight against poverty.

Lisa Isnard, Beci's General Secretary, will moderate the panel and Catherine Mertens, ESG community manager at Beci will launch the event.

Agenda:

• 8.30 am -  Reception
• 9 am to 10.30 am - Inspiring courses
• 10.30 am to 11 am – Networking

Free to attend - Registration required -  (no show fee - 50€ HTVA)