SUSTAINABILITY
“Our sustainable investing philosophy is anchored in the belief that there is a spectrum of approaches to utilize material environmental, social and governance (ESG) information and criteria to deliver strong returns for clients.
We are committed to ESG-informed investment decision making and we seek to leverage our influence to drive better investment performance alongside improved sustainability practices and outcomes through thoughtful, value-added investor engagement.”
Go for sustainable impact
We support integrating 'go for sustainable impact' into our group companies’ strategies because we believe sustainable business benefits everyone. Fedrus believes that high standards of social and environmental behaviour are essential in doing business. To demonstrate Fedrus’ commitment to being a responsible corporate group, we are a proud member of the UN Global Compact.
Our sustainability ambition
Fedrus’ overarching ESG strategy focuses on nine elements– to understand and define the challenges of our entities future building landscape. This ESG strategy is based on the materiality assessment that was conducted with interviews of internal and external stakeholders. The Materiality Assessment or Risk and Opportunity monitoring is our polestar for the key ESG initiatives.
- Integrity: our commitment is in the long run, not because it is in fashion
- Simplicity: keep it simple, concrete, and actionable.
- Open communication: our reporting will extend ‘what we do’ to include ‘how we do it’
- Ownership: everyone is responsible and everyone is accountable
- Entrepreneurship: our Business Units and teams contribute and make it happen
- Team spirit: working together to create sustainable growth, create value for our stakeholders and collectively contribute to a better future
Our values are our compass
The values guide the operations in our entities in achieving their ESG objectives. Because only by working in a zero-harm environment can they build sustainable growth, create value for all their stakeholders and collectively contribute to a better future.
Our contribution to a greener world
When deciding where to direct resources, we look for prospects that promise a brighter, greener future for communities and the environment alike. Every decision weighs not just opportunities and risks, but the chance to make a meaningful difference. Partnerships are forged with those who share our vision for lasting, positive impact.
As a group we support the entities focus on Sustainable Solutions being the heart of their decisions towards a better future, we full heartedly support investments that nurture both people and the planet.
Embracing responsibility builds trust and draws in like-minded stakeholders. By keeping pace with new standards, we intend to stay ahead in a changing world. Supporting ideas and products that stand the test of time and sparks innovation.
In the end, sustainability isn’t just a guiding principle; it’s a way to create enduring value for all.
At Fedrus, we encourage our portfolio companies to commit to national, international and European climate goals, to focuses among others on:
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. That is why we encourage our entities to make every link in their processes as sustainable as possible.
- Sponsorship of BROEI in Ghent. BROEI is a physical platform and social network that provides a space for young people aged 16 to 30 to do, think and experiment. Organisations, collectives and individuals working with young people are all welcome to inspire and facilitate young people's creativity and skills development.
- Fedrus Forest contributes to a more sustainable world: Fedrus employees planted 1,600 trees (about 1ha) on 1 December 2022, one for each employee. 1 hectare of forest in Europe can offset about 12 Tonnes of CO2. Besides CO2 offsetting, a new forest is valuable for a range of United Nations sustainable development goals, not only directly (such as Climate Action and Living on Land), but also indirectly (Good Health & Wellbeing).
- Partner of the United Nations Global Compact
"Fedrus is dedicated to optimising resource utilisation across its entities, minimising their environmental impact, and enhancing their environmental management systems to promote a more sustainable future”.
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Initiatives
- In line with our ambition to fully integrate sustainability into our corporate DNA, Fedrus commits to sustainable results. That is why we are now an official […]
- Fedrus’ contribution to act as a good citizen materializes in the sponsorship of the Broei organisation in Ghent. It is a platform that provides a space for […]
- As part of a piloting project in Belgium organized by Stella P*, Fedrus International organized a first Millennial Board. Nine millennials (aged between 25 and 35) were invited […]
