Story - Social Dedicated Community Investment
At PGS Group, we believe in social engagement and making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. Whereas we have always invested and engaged in our local communities, we wanted to keep track of our positive contributions in a more structural and efficient way. In line with this, we have established the PGS Community Investment Program. This program offers all of our employees the opportunity to support social projects and organizations.
Our baseline for this program is #morethanjustpallets, as we do more than just deliver products and services. We also take our responsibility to contribute to society seriously. By focusing on social projects and organizations in the communities where we operate, we want to have a positive impact.
Learn more about our efforts on this strategic topic in the interview by the CEO, Luc Grauwet.
The PGS Community Investment Program
Our program operates as follows: anyone within our group can submit a proposal to support a social projects or organizations that fulfill a specific need of the community. This can be either financial support but also material (e.g. pallets, goodies), the use of our network, expertise or media channels. The CSR-team then evaluates whether the proposal meets the requirements of our program.
More than just pallets Offering needs-based support
In the fiscal year 2022-2023, we have supported 41 different projects and organizations, for the most part related to social support, culture and sports, in proximity of our sites in France and Belgium.
In total, we have financially supported our communities with 62.091,00 euro, donated over 1.600 goodies (such as notebooks, pens, caps, USB sticks and charger kits) and 352 of our wooden pallets.
Future focus Addressing Child Poverty
Looking to the future, we plan to gradually shift our focus in the Community Investment Program towards addressing child poverty. As we continue to aim for a larger impact, this area of focus resonates with our commitment to make a real difference in the communities where we operate.
"We started with a project on child poverty in the region. Initially, we wanted to keep it local, but at a certain point, we decided that it was a powerful initiative and that we wanted to continue working on it as a group." CEO, Luc Grauwet
The Children's Opportunities Fund
The Children's Opportunities Fund is a social fund that we proudly support as part of our Community Investment Programme. This fund is dedicated to fighting childhood poverty in local regions in Flanders (Belgium) and focuses on children between the ages of 0 and 12 years old. Their projects are based on 4 key pillars: food, education, social development and clothing.
Learn more about the Children's Opportunities Fund in the video below.
Circular Products and Services
Circularity is at the core of our business models. At PGS Group, we maximize material use through eco-design, repair and reuse services, pooling solutions, and the valorization of byproducts. Discover how our approach keeps resources in use longer—reducing waste and contributing to a more circular economy across the value chain.
EUDR | European Deforestation Regulation
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) sets strict requirements for placing, exporting, or trading products within the EU that may be linked to deforestation or forest degradation. This article explains the scope of the regulation, its impact on supply chains, and how PGS is preparing to ensure compliance while promoting responsible sourcing across its operations.
CSRD | Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The CSRD sets a new standard for corporate sustainability reporting in Europe. At PGS Group, we see this as an opportunity to improve how we measure and manage impact. Learn how we are preparing—through double materiality analysis, data system upgrades, and a dedicated reporting tool—to meet future requirements with transparency and structure.
Safe and Healthy Work Environment
At PGS Group, safety is not just a policy—it’s part of our culture. From risk prevention and employee training to continuous improvement through audits and performance monitoring, our approach is built on responsibility at every level. Discover how we work toward our long-term goal of zero workplace accidents through practical measures, clear safety rules, and strong local engagement—across all sites and roles.
Contact
Should you require further information or have any inquiries pertaining to our sustainability initiatives, we invite you to reach out to us at CSR@pgsgroup.com.