We are conscious of having a responsibility beyond our activities and services for our clients. Our footprint goes beyond the benefits we generate. We create responsible
prosperity for all
.
‘Responsible’
means that we take responsibility, not just for not causing harm, but also for having a positive impact. We have a long-term view and look for sustainable solutions that span generations.
‘For all’
means that we take responsibility, not just for not causing harm, but also for having a positive impact. We have a long-term view and look for sustainable solutions that span generations.
When we talk about sustainable and responsible value creation at Degroof Petercam, we distinguish three levels: company, people, and solutions.
Walking the talk
We set a positive example by bringing our own operations on a sustainable path.
Whether it concerns our own investments (loans granted & banking book), mobility, buildings, and (IT) infrastructure, we strive to reduce our adverse impact. as much as possible. We also adhere to the highest ethical standards to conduct our business.
Our commitment to sustainability also encompasses the partners we work with.
Whether it concerns our own investments (loans granted & banking book), mobility, buildings, and (IT) infrastructure, we strive to reduce our adverse impact. as much as possible. We also adhere to the highest ethical standards to conduct our business.
Our commitment to sustainability also encompasses the partners we work with.
Accompanying people in the transition
We offer the right support to our staff and actively engage with our stakeholders on sustainability-related topics. Our goal is to help them meet their own objectives in their sustainable transition.
Staff:
We foster talent development and a healthy, diverse and inclusive working environment. We feed our staff‘s sustainability knowledge and enable them to make the transition in their personal and professional life.
Clients: We guide our clients in their sustainable transition through discussions, presentations and awareness sessions, as well as by actively sharing our research and insights.
Investee companies: We operate as active shareholders in the shareholder meetings of our investee companies and engage with their management to advocate and facilitate the transition to raise the bar over time.
Society at large: via our Foundation, we support people in their search for employment and professional development.
Clients: We guide our clients in their sustainable transition through discussions, presentations and awareness sessions, as well as by actively sharing our research and insights.
Investee companies: We operate as active shareholders in the shareholder meetings of our investee companies and engage with their management to advocate and facilitate the transition to raise the bar over time.
Society at large: via our Foundation, we support people in their search for employment and professional development.
Offering sustainable solutions
We have the most significant impact through the assets we manage on behalf of our clients. With over 71 billion euros worth of client assets, we clearly are a relevant financial player and strive to create responsible prosperity for all.
We have the strength to invest consciously and integrate ESG aspects into our offer and processes.
We constantly strive to integrate a sustainable approach and underpin societal challenges in our commercial activities, advice and solutions.