Our
purpose
Be the leading reference in the transition, offering clarity & guidance in order to move forward together towards a more sustainable future.
30-40% of the GHG emissions are generated by the built environment. We are all aware that the climate is changing, and we need to take immediate action to mitigate its impacts and adapt to it.
The goals for 2050 is set: all new and existing building projects should be GHG neutral. But how to get there?
The BGBC aims to steer this Belgian transition towards climate-neutral buildings by creating the reference platform to engage all real estate sector leaders to translate the climate goals into pragmatic, workable and economically feasible standards.
Our mission
Accelerate the transition towards a resilient and future-proof Belgian real estate sector, while positioning Belgium at the heart of international knowledge exchange and cooperation.
We are aiming for
- Long-term viability of the Belgian building sector
- A robust and decarbonized Belgian real estate portfolio.
A recognition of Belgium as a European leader in sustainable real estate.
What are our roles?
The BGBC positions itself as the leading reference in the transition:
- Create clarity and actionable pathways in a very complex environment
- Set the norm for achieving jointly the sustainable goals
- Collect data & monitor progress on Belgian real estate evolutions
- Foster creativity and innovation
- Be a trusted partner in the ecosystem
- Connect members to create common understandings, sharing best practices and knowledge
- Harmonize practices and connect the 3 regions
- Connect the federations in Belgium
- Cooperate with public authorities in creating actionable rules and guidelines
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is composed of 18 Administrators, elected for a period of 3 years.
Namely,
Amand-Benoît D'Hondt I Emilie Delacroix I Lesley Gregoire I Laurence Gacoin
Gilles Vanvolsem I Rikkert Leeman I Benoît Cruysmans I Wim Heylen I Tom Deckers I Raf Devos
Stefaan Martel I Sandra Gottcheiner I Dirk Van Buggenhout I Isabelle De Bruyne
Not on the picture: Danny Stas I Judith Verhoeven I Julie Willem I Niko Demeester I Valérie Vermandel
Picture taken May 2025
Isabelle De Bruyne
President
Chief Sustainability Officer - CFE
Rikkert Leeman
Vice-President
CEO - Immobel Group
Wim Heylen
Vice-President
Executive chairman - Heylen Group
Laurence Gacoin
Vice-President
CEO - C-energy, part of Cordeel Group
Gilles Vanvolsem
Managing Director
Melissa Dockx
Senior Communications & Community Manager
Lesley Grégoire
Treasurer
Caroline Mouton
International Relationship Manager
Our Founding Members
Belgian’s largest players within the real estate landscape unite when it comes to sustainability. Together, we create the much-needed clarity in the complexity of the transition towards a more sustainable future
