Groupe One
- Type
- NGO
- Location
- Sint-Gillis, Belgium
- Founded
- 1997
- Industries
- Professional Services, Commercial & Professional Services, Materials
- Domains
- Federations & Industry Associations, Sectorial Federation , Legal, Compliance & Risk Management, Mentorship & Advisory Support, Sectorial Expertise , Mentorship Program
- Technologies
- Clean Technology, Social Media, Digital Technologies
About Groupe One
Groupe One is a Belgian non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the transition towards a sustainable and regenerative economy. For over 25 years, Groupe One has been inspiring generations to rethink and redesign the economic landscape to build a positive and sustainable future. The organization believes that entrepreneurship serves as the driving force behind this transformative change. (groupeone.be)
Groupe One's mission is to encourage entrepreneurship as a catalyst for change towards a sustainable economy. The organization aims to inspire individuals to take action, support entrepreneurs in realizing their projects, and implement innovative solutions tailored to each territory. (groupeone.be)
To achieve its mission, Groupe One focuses on three key areas:
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Inspiring Change: Raising awareness about sustainable entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship through training sessions, inspirational events, and networking activities. (groupeone.be)
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Supporting Entrepreneurs: Providing coaching for business creation and existing entrepreneurs, offering collective programs, facilitating access to financing, and providing workspace solutions. (groupeone.be)
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Implementing Territorial Projects: Conducting territorial and sectoral studies, offering consultancy services, and managing innovative projects aimed at territorial transition. (groupeone.be)
Groupe One's expertise is centered around three main themes:
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Developing Sustainable Food Systems: Reimagining the entire food chain—from field to plate—to promote systems that respect the environment, support local producers, and reconnect consumers with seasonal and regional products. (groupeone.be)
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Creating Circular Economy Value Chains: Establishing pathways for the revalorization of materials and products to minimize waste and promote resource efficiency. (groupeone.be)
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Relocalizing the Economy: Encouraging local economic development to strengthen community resilience and reduce environmental impact. (groupeone.be)
The organization operates with a set of core values that guide its actions and decisions:
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Coherence: Embodying the transition it advocates, ensuring transparency, and fostering a culture of feedback and continuous improvement. (groupeone.be)
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Impact: Acting for a transition towards a regenerative and fulfilling economy, with projects that aim to improve the quality of life and resource regeneration within a just transition framework. (groupeone.be)
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Collective: Promoting cooperation by integrating relevant stakeholders, fostering a convivial and supportive environment. (groupeone.be)
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Audacity: Challenging established systems and proposing innovative alternatives to address economic transition challenges, demonstrating initiative and creativity. (groupeone.be)
Groupe One's multidisciplinary team comprises coaches, facilitators, intrapreneurs, and various other profiles, all united by the vision of a sustainable, regenerative, and inclusive economy. (groupeone.be)
The organization is headquartered in Brussels, with activities also based in Braine-le-Comte, Wallonia. For general inquiries, Groupe One can be contacted via email at [email protected]. (groupeone.be)