In 2024, GBL ACT continued its involvement in civil society, contributing EUR 2.5 million to close to 40 projects in the fields of education, healthcare & scientific research, social impact and the environment.

Giving meaning to growth and paying it forward are key parts of our DNA. These values also underpin our commitment to civil society and guide our sponsorship decisions.

By actively accompanying and supporting multiple projects, GBL wants to make an impact and help build a better world for future generations.

This Philanthropy Policy is organized around four main themes, which determine both our choice of projects and how we support them.

  • Firstly, our commitment starts at home: most of the projects we support are Belgian and have a positive effect on our society and everyone that lives here. Today and tomorrow.
  • It is then translated there into concrete action. Our aim is not to interfere in how the projects are run. We simply want to support them financially and help them achieve their goals. We are, however, thrilled to participate and witness these good works in action when possible.
  • We are in it for the long haul. Similar to our investment approach, we have a multi-generational perspective. While we know the importance of making an immediate impact, we prioritize sustainable projects with a long-term vision.
  • Finally, our commitment takes shape through agile, coherent and responsible management. Because when we make a commitment, we are fully involved: resolutely, at all times, and by promoting direct contact, exchange and proximity.
 

CHU Saint-Pierre

GBL is proud to support CHU Saint-Pierre in its ambitious renovation of the hospital's entrance hall. This project focuses on centralizing 30 dispersed front desks into a single, modernized welcome area, offering a more streamlined and patient-friendly experience. By reorganizing patient flow and adopting advanced technologies for scheduling and billing, CHU Saint-Pierre aims to improve service efficiency and consult + 10% more patients per year. Beyond optimizing resource management, the initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing the hospital environment, creating a clearer welcome process for everyone who visits.

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20 km of Brussels

In 2024, GBL proudly became the first Sustainability Partner of the 20 km of Brussels, committing to a three-year partnership. GBL’s collaboration with the event’s organizing body, the SIBP (“Syndicat d’Initiative-Bruxelles Promotion”), and other partners emphasizes limiting the event’s environmental impact. The redesign of the eco-cup collection points was one of several initiatives that led to a reduction of 7 tons of waste for the 2024 edition. The 20 km of Brussels contributes not only to a more sustainable Brussels, but also to a stronger, more committed community, with hundreds of teams raising funds for charitable and humanitarian projects.

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DUO for a JOB

GBL has been a loyal supporter of DUO for a JOB since 2019. This organization provides free, effective and personalized support in numerous Belgian cities to young jobseekers from migrant backgrounds. It pairs them with experienced volunteers eager to share their professional knowledge, forming a duo for six months. Since its launch in 2013, this intergenerational and intercultural mentoring program has created more than 8,400 duos. Seven out of 10 young people find a positive work experience or education within 12 months, and eight out of 10 mentors become part of a new duo.

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Illustrations of GBL's community involvement

 
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