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Sustainable development goals
These 17 sustainable development goals, linked to 169 targets, form the basis of our sustainability strategy. These goals, which are one and indivisible, reflect the three dimensions of sustainable development: the economic, social and ecological dimensions. The goals can be subdivided into five main themes: humankind, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership.
Gender equality
Gender equality is not something we strive for but live by. What else would you expect from a company founded by a strong couple? Ann Vancoillie and Dirk Deleu manage Aluvision together, leading by example and demonstrating the power of gender equality in the workplace. In the same way we view environmental and economic sustainability, we take seriously our role in proliferating social sustainability. From top to bottom, all our teams are balanced when it comes to gender.
All about balance
Social sustainability is more than having equal gender ratios within an organization. We know life doesn’t stop when you leave for work, so we try to keep the environment as vibrant as possible, balancing hard work with fun and games. Our daily tournaments let colleagues blow off some steam, and we encourage screen-free lunches to reconnect and bring back inner peace. Moreover, occasional events and our yearly teambuilding make sure we boost morale and our team spirit. And thanks to our international context, our employees can work abroad and grow professionally and personally.
Empowering knowledge
Our passion for growth and inspiration also takes us beyond the borders of our own company. After years of building our knowledge, we want to share what we’ve gleaned and build opportunities to learn from our partners. Our three showrooms are designed as educational hubs, and through the Aluvision Academy we offer workshops and webinars to teach professionals about our field. Aluvision Connect, our partner program designed to help companies grow, is an opportunity to collaborate across the globe. Members enjoy resources such as specialized training courses covering tech, sales, and marketing, acces to Aluvision networking events and incentives, and qualitative leads and online presence through Aluvision’s global sales and marketing strategy.
Proud Belgian Maker
After being awarded the ‘Lion of Export’ prize in 2015, our efforts to create sustainable business growth were lauded with the Belgian Maker Award in 2017. The jury of experts, including co-organizers Karel van Eetvelt (Unizo) and Danny Van Himste (DHL), agreed that Aluvision excelled in its distinct focus on innovation and product development, both spearheads for the expansion of the company. We owe our awards to our strongly committed team and our clear vision for the future. Without a doubt, it's a crowning achievement and a motivator for the future development of our company.
Global icon, local impact
Sharing our knowledge isn’t the only way we aim to make an impact on the world around us. Many years ago, Guido Deleu, Dirk’s father, created a momentous statue known as ‘The Visitor’. This work of art has toured galleries around the world and has since been replicated to serve a whole new purpose. While the original was made of aluminum and bronze, a new, smaller version is made out of ceramics. Every single statue is manufactured by local artisans in the Corres di Terra studio in Brazil. As such, The Visitor provides employment and prosperity to that community, and we purchase them to share as gifts to customers to commemorate certain achievements. We’re happy to give back, creating quality of life for others across the globe.
