Vlerick Sustainability Centre
Empowering businesses to be a force for good
Accelerate your sustainability journey by joining this powerful, hands-on, interactive ecosystem
The Vlerick Sustainability Centre has now merged with the Centre for Sustainable Finance.
The global sustainability challenges we’re facing are enormous. But they also provide tremendous opportunities for organisations to think beyond the bottom line – and to create business strategies that have a positive impact on people, planet and profit.
The Vlerick Sustainability Centre incorporates our deep expertise on sustainable finance. It combines academic excellence with expertise from multiple disciplines to empower businesses from all sectors on their sustainability journeys.
Join a powerful community
The Vlerick Sustainability Centre is a vibrant ecosystem of professionals whose organisations put ESG at the heart of their business. It’s a safe and inspiring space to share experiences, explore best practice and connect with peers facing similar challenges.
Our members are a powerful community of change makers. Join us to access and shape ground-breaking research, participate in events and expand your network. It’s time to take your organisation’s sustainability efforts to the next level.
Research to power your company
Our research spans the full spectrum of ESG topics – from climate and the environment to sustainable finance, society and governance. Our knowledge platform blends the experience and expertise of Vlerick faculty with insights from our global network of leading sustainability experts.
As a member, you’ll help to shape our business-focused and academically rigorous research agenda. And you’ll get actionable insights, frameworks and tools to help drive your organisation’s sustainability agenda.
Network, explore, deepen your thinking
When you become a member, you’ll be invited to specially-curated events that prompt discussion and creative thinking – including webinars, workshops and an annual residential seminar. You’ll also gain insights from our Q on Sustainability surveys.
We keep you up to date on the latest trends. You have opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences with fellow members and partners. And you can have a direct impact on the next generation by becoming involved in scholarships and in-company projects.
Partners & members
Community partners
Research 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.
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.
Robert Boute
Professor of Operations Management
Robert Boute creates financial and social value with operations and supply chain optimisation.
Leonardo Meeus
Visiting Professor of Nonmarket Strategies
Leonardo Meeus helps companies to take a broader perspective on strategy.
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.