Business Uniting Talents 2030 (BUT2030)

Since 2020, Business Uniting Talents 2030 (BUT2030) has brought together companies and federations committed to building inclusive workplaces across Belgium.
 Through collaboration, training, and knowledge sharing, the initiative has:

• Developed an Inclusion Assessment Tool.

• Published a Best Practices Guide.

• Co-created a Sectoral Blueprint.

• Built a peer-learning community of 40+ companies and 10+ federations.

• Hosted a Royal Palace Pledge Ceremony (2024) with 24 signatories.

• Recommendations from the Employee Resource Group

Together, we’ve turned awareness into collective action for inclusive employment.

The next chapter focuses on turning pledges into measurable results — proving that economic performance grows when workplaces embrace multicultural talent.

Over the next three years, BUT2030 aims to:

• Unite 100+ organisations committed to systemic change.

• Tackle concrete challenges together through hands-on workshops and exchanges with experts.

• Host a national gathering at the Royal Palace to assess progress.

• Deliver a shared Roadmap to 2030 for inclusive employment in Belgium.

From commitment to impact — shaping Belgium’s workforce for the future.

Continue to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion are a part of the company’s strategic vision, endorsed by the top management and reflected in annual reporting.

Allocate resources towards DEI training and education for all staff, with a particular focus on HR and leadership teams. This investment aims to cultivate a culture of learning and inclusion, utilizing initiatives to promote organization-wide diversity awareness. Assign clear roles and responsibilities to each manager and establish a reporting process that ensures employees feel secure in reporting instances of exclusion. Additionally, provide guidance on where employees can seek support and assistance when needed.

Provide development opportunities, bring clarity on leadership skills and support employees in their career ambitions. Encourage continuous lifelong learning to foster growth.

Bring awareness on biases, promote inclusivity, and ensure equity throughout the talent management process, from attracting and hiring, to advancing, retaining, and recognizing employees.

Explore comprehensive measurement practices to track progress such as qualitative data collection, while acknowledging its inherent limitations. In addition, consider assessing DEI initiatives for effectiveness and adjust as necessary.