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The Candriam Institute
for Sustainable Development

We combine Responsible Investing with philanthropy in our work with communities to help build a more sustainable and inclusive society.

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We view responsible investing as an important driver in addressing material social, economic, and environmental risks and opportunities. As an extension of our investment approach, the Candriam Institute for Sustainable Development contributes directly to impactful initiatives in education, health, society, and the environment. By leveraging our expertise and resources, we seek to support tangible outcomes and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Vincent Hamelink CEO, Candriam

Our "Dual-Impact" approach

Supporting positive change

We contribute to sustainable finance by integrating the analysis of sustainability risks and opportunities across a wide range of traditional strategies, in line with our clients’ investment objectives, and by offering a dedicated range of sustainable and thematic products designed to aim to deliver both financial performance and purpose‑driven outcomes. This responsible approach to investing naturally extends to our philanthropic activities.

Our actions are guided by four themes:

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Our drivers
for the Institute

Sustainability Education

Provide free sustainable finance training, with ongoing expansion of content, geographies and audiences

Support innovative research to help accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy

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Social inclusion and solidarity

Empower young people and foster inclusion to support more resilient communities

Support local charities, including through solidarity actions

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Protect the environment

Support climate action by protecting and restoring ecosystems

Promote resilience and more sustainable consumption through circular economy initiatives

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Fight against Cancer

Advance under-researched, underfunded and innovative research, while improving outcomes for patients

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Latest news & articles

A young plant sprout emerges from shallow water in a wetland environment, with blurred seedlings in the background.

Climate Change Is Also a Water Crisis - And Forests Are the Missing Infrastructure

05.06.2026

Forests are often discussed as carbon sinks. But their role in regulating water cycles, rainfall and planetary cooling may be even more important. WeForest founder Marie-Noëlle Keijzer explains why restoring forests is not only about reducing emissions — it is about stabilising the climate system itself.

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Reméandration de l'eau blanche

With Natagora, Bringing a River Back to Life

28.05.2026

Once straightened and constrained, l’Eau Blanche is learning to flow freely again.
Led by Natagora, this river restoration project shows how working with nature can help address today’s intertwined climate and biodiversity challenges.

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A young man wearing a backpack stands by a glass door, looking over his shoulder as he enters or exits a building. Sunlight filters through nearby greenery, creating a bright, modern indoor setting.

Bridging academic research and investment practice to better understand climate risk

12.05.2026

Climate risk remains a central concern for long-term investors. The long-standing research partnership between Candriam and KEDGE Business School bridges academic insight and investment practice; by shedding light on how climate factors influence corporate bonds, it highlights the importance of robust, forward-looking approaches to sustainable investing.

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Helping Those Who Help 2026 charities announced

10.03.2026

Helping Those Who Help (HTWH), the employee-driven charitable programme of the Candriam Institute, has selected the charities to receive support from the Institute in 2026. Since launching in 2001, HTWH has donated nearly €2.45 million to 127 associations, supporting more than 244 projects across our communities.

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World Cancer Day with Macmillan Cancer Support: Ensuring no one faces cancer alone

04.02.2026

For people living with cancer, the journey rarely stops at the hospital door. It involves navigating complex health systems, managing uncertainty about the future, coping with emotional strain and, for many, dealing with sudden financial pressure. Ensuring that no one faces this journey alone is at the heart of Macmillan Cancer Support’s mission.

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