Partnerships
Joining forces for meaningful change
We believe partnerships are critical to making a meaningful difference. Significant change can’t be made in isolation, which is why we collaborate with numerous organizations around the globe to achieve our sustainability objectives.
African Drive
A spin-off of the Benin Summer School, an initiative Materialise and the charity Hubi & Vinciane created to offer mentorship to young West African entrepreneurs, African Drive aims to create positive economic and social impact in countries with poor global infrastructure and few formal economic activities. Materialise provides expertise, as well as technological and financial support to African Drive projects.
AMGTA
Not long after the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) launched in 2019, Materialise joined as a participating member. The AMGTA is a non-commercial, unaffiliated organization open to any additive manufacturer or industry stakeholder that meets certain criteria relating to the sustainability of production or processes, and aims to promote the environmental benefits of AM over traditional methods of manufacturing.
BACA
Recognizing that organizations have a major role to play in addressing the climate crisis, Materialise was among the first to join the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action (BACA). Formed by WWF and The Shift, BACA serves as a platform and support for companies that are serious about their climate ambitions and champions the setting of science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Hubi & Vinciane
The official charity of choice of Materialise, Hubi & Vinciane partnered with Materialise to create the Benin Summer School project which provides mentorship to young West African entrepreneurs, university scholarships, and support for initiatives that stimulate the local economy and social progress.
Leuven 2030
Materialise is a supporting member of Leuven 2030. Leuven 2030 is a non-profit organization focused on creating a climate-neutral future for the city of Leuven, Belgium where Materialise HQ is located. With similar ambitions, we regularly work together, sharing knowledge and serving as sparring partners.
The Shift
Materialise has been a member of The Shift since 2017. Originally the local chapter of the UN Global Compact, The Shift today is the Belgian meeting point for sustainability, and in collaboration with its members and partners, aims to bring about the transition towards a more sustainable society and economy.
Umwelt Unternehmen
In 2021, Materialise became a partner of the Environment Network of Bremen, Germany where our Metal Competence Center for 3D Printing is located. Participation in the Bremen Environment Network is open to companies that are focused on ensuring strong, sustainable, and livable business locations and do more for the environment than is legally required.
Explore our other focus areas
Our aim is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. As well as joining forces with others to bring about meaningful change, we also focus on the following areas:
Committed to improving our operations and empowering our customers, we strive to innovate and reduce waste, manage our environmental impact, and achieve net zero carbon emissions.
We recognize the important role we play, both for our workers and the communities around us, and are committed to helping create a more just, inclusive, and healthy society.
By using business as a force for good, we aim to ensure a positive impact for all our stakeholders. Discover our financial impact and results on our investor relations website.
Our research into the overall impact of 3D printing brings invaluable insights, and we have policies in place to ensure sustainability is firmly embedded in everything we do.
As a Signatory of the UN Global Compact, we’ve pledged to continually improve the integration of the UN’s Principles and SDGs into our business strategy, culture, and daily operations.