Local community engagement
By giving back to communities in need and the environment, we demonstrate our commitment to making a positive impact. We also support local organisations and proactively engage with municipalities and cities. We do this to gain a better understanding of their needs and visions for the future, as we believe this is crucial to fostering mutual respect and positive outcomes for all involved.
Temporary use of to be developed projects
At Cordeel, we believe in maximizing the social impact of every project we develop, even before its completion. We embrace the temporary use of buildings awaiting development and renovation.
One example is the initiative Makelarij in Tongeren, located at the historic Ambiorix site. The unused spaces is transformed into vibrant hubs for cultural events, workshops, and community gatherings, enriching the local fabric. Amongst the tenants is a bakery, a gym, a cat café, a driving school and more.
Similarly, at the Collegesite in Tienen, we’ve collaborated with a bar staffed by individuals with disabilities, providing them with meaningful employment opportunities while fostering inclusivity within the community.
These endeavors not only contribute to the revitalization of spaces but also exemplify our dedication to giving back and creating a positive social impact.
De Warmste Week
In 2024 we participated again in ‘De Warmste Week’. It is an annual solidarity campaign organised by VRT, the Belgian national public-service broadcaster, in the week leading up to Christmas.
The Talent Acquisition department cooked lunch for a complete week for our hungry colleagues which generated 435 €.
Additionally, we organized a charity raffle: All corporate gifts received within Cordeel Group were collected and raffled off. Colleagues participated by purchasing tickets, and the proceeds from the raffle culminated in a contribution of 1,905 euros.
The entire proceeds of 2,340 euros have been donated to De Warmste Week, supporting the important cause of tackling loneliness. While the holiday season is often about togetherness, it can also amplify feelings of isolation for many, and with this initiative, we aimed to make a difference not just for ourselves but for others as well.
Partnership East Flanders Regional Fund
The East Flanders Regional Fund (Streekfonds Oost-Vlaanderen) strengthens local projects that connect people with each other and with their environment. They bring together donors and doers in an inspiring and active network, realizing concrete impact in their neighborhoods.
Since 2020, Cordeel is a sponsor of the regional network of Waasland, the region where the headquarter is located.
Local initiatives, big and small, bring people and resources together to roll up their sleeves for people and the environment.
Through a crowdfunding campaign facilitated by the East Flanders Regional Fund, the selected initiatives raise a working budget for a specific project.
Thanks to the financial support of sponsors and partners like Cordeel, the Regional Fund can double the amount raised, up to a maximum of 6,000 euros.
The King Baudouin Foundation oversees the procedure and guarantees transparency.
Decarbonising events
Just like construction sites, festivals and major events are often organised at remote location. The organisers are also faced with limited or no power supply, which causes the usage of fuel-powered diesel generators that cause noise pollution and CO2.
C-battery has supported several events in 2024 by providing them with their mobile battery containers. In his way, we help decarbonising not only the construction industry, but also events.
Festivel vzw organizes a warm festival annually in the first week after Easter in Temse, with and for everyone, with all proceeds going to various charities. They are convinced that that a great festival should not come at the expense of our planet. We supported them with a mobile battery container to decrease the CO2-emissions.
The STROOM Festival originates in the Scheldt Valley. The entire festival highlights nature and climate, through the choice of concert locations in the Scheldt Valley, but also in the artistic program. This way, the audience is sensitized to current climate issues in an accessible way.
