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International Women’s Day: breaking the status-quo in the maritime sector
Though many may still think of the maritime sector as an oil tanker rather than a speedboat, in reality the industry’s transformation is running at top speed, making full use of innovative digital technologies. And though many may still think of the maritime sector as a man’s world, in reality, well, they have a point … Women in the maritime sector are still highly underrepresented, especially at management level. But not for long, if you ask Céline Mortier and Prof. Christa Sys, two leading ladies of the maritime industry in Belgium.
The Castaar Foundation supports charitable causes through its own merchandise.
This is episode 1 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
In this episode, Britt Buseyne engages in a conversation with Christophe Dedoncker from Castaar and Kathleen Vangronsvelt from Antwerp Management School. As rebellious advertising professionals, the team at creative agency Castaar understands that small things can have a significant impact. The popularity of their work attire, even among those not affiliated with the company, sparked an idea. Under the name Castaar Foundation, Castaar produces and sells limited edition merchandise, the proceeds of which are used to support charitable causes and projects with societal impact.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.
Biolectric converts manure into energy, thereby reducing greenhouse gas and nitrogen emissions.
This is episode 2 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
In this episode, Britt Buseyne discusses with Klaas Vanhee from Biolectric and Ewald Van den Auwelant from Antwerp Management School. With their biogas installations or pocket digesters, Biolectric makes it easier for pig and dairy farmers to engage in sustainable business practices. Last year, they expanded their technology with a nitrogen stripper, enabling farmers to convert on-farm manure into green energy and a substitute for synthetic fertilizers. This serves as a significant lever for addressing climate and nitrogen-related issues while also providing an additional source of income for an industry under pressure.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.
PermaFungi cultivates oyster mushrooms on coffee grounds.
This is episode 3 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
In this episode, Britt Buseyne discusses with Stijn Roovers from PermaFungi and Ewald Van den Auwelant from Antwerp Management School. Embracing the concept of no waste in nature, PermaFungi utilizes coffee grounds as a substrate to cultivate oyster mushrooms. The resulting compost, known as 'champost,' is also employed by PermaFungi to create biodegradable material that can serve as a substitute for plastic. With a European subsidy of 2 million euros, they aim to scale up and market the production of so-called 'mycomaterial' in the coming years.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.
How Proximus makes the company and society more resilient with #inspire2022.
This is episode 4 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
In this episode, Britt Buseyne engages in a conversation with Catherine Bals from Proximus and Kathleen Vangronsvelt from Antwerp Management School. In 2020, Proximus launched its corporate strategy #inspire2022. The telecommunications leader outlined several priorities in order to enhance the resilience of both the company and the surrounding society. Proximus demonstrated its capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring a stable network and affordable connectivity when our (work)world was forced to digitize. The company aims to continue this mission in the future, with a strong emphasis on both digitalization and sustainability.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.
Gramitherm produces circular insulation panels made from mowed grass.
This is episode 5 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
As the only company in the world, Gramitherm manufactures insulation panels primarily composed of mowed grass. They utilize grass that would otherwise be destined for waste disposal, instead of cultivating grass on agricultural land. Additionally, their panels are recyclable, and they strive to incorporate various other circular improvements into their existing processes. This includes producing their own biogas and attempting to recover waste materials in their production.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.
Lita.co has a mission to democratize impact investing.
This is episode 6 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
The French start-up Lita.co has a mission to democratize impact investing. Through a web platform, they enable citizens to invest their savings in projects with local and positive impact. Additionally, Lita.co collaborates with partners such as Credal, For Wings, and Impact Capital to drive the financial sector towards a sustainable future.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.
Shayp has developed an AI-driven solution that detects water leaks in real-time.
This is episode 7 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
The Brussels-based company Shayp has developed an AI-driven solution that detects water leaks in real-time. In 2017, they initiated a pilot project involving 86 French schools in the Grand Est region. Within a few months, they assisted the agricultural school of Saint-Laurent in saving 6 million liters of water and 20,000 euros. Shayp has since expanded its presence in both residential and, notably, non-residential settings. They collaborate with facility management partners to optimize the maintenance of water pipelines.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.
DEME on its transition from dredging company to infrastructure firm for green transition.
This is episode 8 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
DEME began 145 years ago as a dredging company but has evolved over the past decades into a comprehensive provider of sustainable solutions for global challenges. In addition to existing activities in offshore energy, environmental remediation, and maritime structures, the listed contractor aims to be a pioneer in the field of green hydrogen in the future.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.
A behind-the-scenes look at the Trends Impact Awards with partners PWC and Antwerp Management School.
This is episode 9 of the series 'Trends Gamechangers'.
The Trends Impact Podcast takes you on an exciting journey through the environmental and societal achievements of companies making a positive impact on our planet. Over nine episodes, winners and nominees of the Trends Impact Awards 2022 share their stories. The host is Britt Buseyne, a Trends columnist and founder of the podcast Sustainababbels. In each episode, an expert from Antwerp Management School provides analysis and background.
For two editions, PWC and Antwerp Management School have been loyal partners of the Trends Impact Awards. Alongside Jochen Vincke (PWC) and Steven De Haes (AMS), we take a behind-the-scenes look and engage in a dialogue about the jury's methodology and the developments in sustainable entrepreneurship within the award show and beyond.
The Trends Impact Podcast is an initiative by Trends and Antwerp Management School. The Trends Impact Awards are organized by Trends and PWC, in collaboration with Antwerp Management School.
This podcast is in Dutch.