Vlerick Sustainability Centre
Empowering businesses to be a force for good
Accelerate your sustainability journey by joining this powerful, hands-on, interactive ecosystem
Sustainability is high on the corporate agenda. The global challenges we’re facing are enormous. But at the same time, they provide tremendous opportunities for organisations to think beyond the bottom line – and to reshape businesses to have a positive impact on people, planet and profit.
The Vlerick Sustainability Centre unites faculty from multiple disciplines. Their hands-on research empowers companies on their sustainability journeys.
Join a powerful community
The centre is a vibrant ecosystem of sustainability managers and directors, representing companies that are on a mission to accelerate their sustainability approach. It’s a safe space where sustainability professionals can share experiences. Members influence our ground-breaking research – and get full access to it.
Join this powerful community of change-makers – and get opportunities to take part in events, network with peers – and take your organisation’s sustainability to the next level.
Research to power your company
Our research spans the full spectrum of ESG topics – from climate and the environment through to society, economics and governance.
As a centre member, you’ll set priorities for our practical, business-oriented research agenda. And you’ll get actionable insights, frameworks and tools to help drive your organisation’s sustainability goals.
Network, explore, deepen your thinking
Your company’s needs shape the content of the centre’s activities – including webinars, workshops, a residential seminar and small focus groups. You’ll also gain insights from the results of our anonymous Q on Sustainability survey.
Throughout the year, we keep you up to date with the latest sustainability trends and developments. And you have opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences – openly and confidentially - with fellow members.
Partners & members
Partners
Members
Expert faculty
Xavier Baeten
Professor of Reward & Sustainability
Xavier Baeten is highlighting the vital role of rewarding in helping organisations deliver their strategy and gain competitive advantage.
David Veredas
Professor of Financial Markets
David Veredas makes sure you understand finance and sustainability – and think critically about them.
Kerstin Fehre
Professor of Strategy
Kerstin Fehre is passionate about strategy and explores the ways organisations make strategic decisions.
Smaranda Boros
Professor of Organisational Behaviour
If you want to change the world, Smaranda Boros is here to guide, challenge and support you.
Fred Lemke
Professor of Marketing and Sustainability
Fred Lemke explores the impact of marketing on business and society.
Robin Kleer
Professor of Innovation Management
Robin Kleer explores connections between innovation, market structure and business models.
Thanos Verousis
Professor of Sustainable Finance
Thanos Verousis is a strong proponent of multi-disciplinary research approaches – and active, experiential, cooperative teaching.
Join us
Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, being a member helps you make a greater impact. Join to learn from like-minded professionals, take part in activities, shape our research – and network.
If you want to take your membership up a gear, apply to become a partner. At this level, you can help co-define the centre’s strategy and research ambitions – and become a thought leader in your own right.
Contact us to discover which level of membership is best for you and your organisation.