What is Union Inspires?
For the past several seasons, Union Saint-Gilloise has been involved in different actions and projects, both locally and for our collaborators, both socially and ecologically, in order to preserve the environment as much as possible and to allow future generations to have a healthy life.
Union Inspires timeline
2018
Union launched a sustainable development project and was a pioneer in Belgium. Creation of the Union Foundation, which aims to develop and implement the social aspect of the club.
2019
Since the 2019/2020 season, supporters have been drinking from reusable and recyclable cups in Joseph Marien stadium.
2020
The Joseph Marien stadium is the first Belgian stadium to set up different bins for selective sorting.
2021
Union Saint Gilloise is the first Belgian club to participate in the United Nations Sport for Climate Action program. For the first time, Union SG has calculated its ecological footprint for the 2019-2020 season.
2022
Union Saint Gilloise is the first football club in Belgium to publish its sustainable development strategy.
The club's sustainable development strategy, entitled Union Inspires, is based on four pillars:
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Social Impact of Union Foundation
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Ecological impact
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Good governance
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Sustainable partners for the club