Social commitment

Some issues are too complex to solve on your own. In all of our six ESG pillars, we therefore work with a group of inspired colleagues, each with their own area of expertise and background. We believe in the power of diversity. It makes us stronger, more innovative and more decisive.

If they work together, our people have the best overview of all the big and small steps we can still take. In a world that continues to heat up, both literally and metaphorically, every sustainable choice matters. Our mission is to increase our positive impact and minimise our negative impact.

As media creators, it’s a given that we make an impact. After all, it’s our identity and our passion to inform as many people as possible in the best possible way. From this guiding principle, remarkable initiatives emerge. For example, all editorial teams are doing their utmost to make the free newspaper project a success. This would allow people on small budgets in Belgium and the Netherlands to regain access to high-quality news. That’s the power of the collective.

We’re also broadening our horizons internally, with training programmes focused on inclusive leadership and digitalisation. And our company took steps towards sustainability last year. This included efforts towards greener commutes and increased energy efficiency of our buildings. A prime example of the latter is our Amsterdam print shop, where our technicians completed the complex puzzle of going gas free in 2024.

And so, every day we work just a little more sustainably than the day before.