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Leysen Sustainability Actions

Led Umicore transformation

Thomas served as the Chief Executive Officer for eight years, transforming the organization from a metals producer to a global materials technology and recycling group with a focus on clean technologies, rechargeable battery materials, automatic catalysts, and precious metals recycling.

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Founded The Shift

He was the founding Chairman of The Shift, a coalition of businesses and NGOs in Belgium, promoting sustainable development.

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Defined sustainability long term

The definition that I often refer to is the definition given by an English author, Jonathon Porritt. He defines sustainability as ‘the capacity for continuance into the long-term future.’ This has to be the end goal for our planet but it also has to be the goal for any organization.

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