Besix

• Activities: Besix operates in most sectors of construction,{{Cite web|url=https://theshift.be/en/members|title=Our members go for a sustainable society and economy|website=theshift.be|language=en|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109155629/https://theshift.be/en/members|url-status=dead}} including building, marine works, environmental installations (drinking water, wastewater treatment, waste treatment), sports and leisure facilities, civil works and infrastructure.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=5432196|title=Company overview of BESIX Group SA|work=Bloomberg}} In addition to construction, Besix is active in real estate development, mainly in Western Europe, and manages concessions through public-private partnerships in Europe and in the Middle East.{{Cite web|url=http://www.orascom.com/our-brands/besix/|title=The BESIX Group {{!}} OC|website=www.orascom.com|access-date=2019-01-15}}
• Subsidiaries: BESIX's subsidiaries include Six Construct in the Middle East, Besix Watpac in Australia, and Besix Infra, Cobelba, Jacques Delens, Vanhout, Wust, Lux TP, Franki Foundations, Socogetra and Besix Unitec in Europe.{{Cite web|url=https://jaarrekening.be/nl/N-V-BESIX-S-A/0413.630.071|title=BESIX NV - BE 0413.630.071 - Brussel - Activity|website=jaarrekening.be|access-date=2019-01-15}} BESIX also owns A-Stay, a company in the hotel sector.{{Cite web|title=Safety, Comfort, and Anticipation: Creating Safe Smart Spaces After COVID-19|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/safety-comfort-anticipation-creating-safe-062700734.html|access-date=2021-10-28|website=finance.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}
• Shareholding: Besix is owned 50% by Belgian nationals and 50% by the Egyptian company Orascom. The chairman of the board of directors is Johan Beerlandt and the CEO is since 2021 Pierre Sironval, both of Belgian nationality.{{Cite web|title=Top infrastructure group Besix names new Deputy CEO|url=http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_382737.html|access-date=2021-05-25|website=www.tradearabia.com}}
• Membership: BESIX Group has signed an International Framework Agreement on fair labour standards with the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) global union federation and with its European Works Council (EWC).{{Cite web|url=https://press.besix.com/besix-group-bwi-et-cee-ewc-signent-un-accord-cadre-sur-des-normes-de-travail-equitables|title=BESIX Group, BWI et CEE EWC signent un accord-cadre sur des normes de travail équitables|website=press.besix.com|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} The group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact programme,{{Cite web|url=https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/participants/79671-BESIX-Group|title=BESIX Group {{!}} UN Global Compact|website=www.unglobalcompact.org|access-date=2019-01-15}} as well as of the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action.{{Cite web|title=Current members of the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action {{!}} Belgian Alliance for Climate Action|url=https://www.belgianallianceforclimateaction.org/members|access-date=2020-11-16|website=www.belgianallianceforclimateaction.org|language=en}}
• Sponsorship: Since 2017 but ending in 2023, BESIX was an official sponsor of the Belgian football team, the Red Devils,{{Cite web|url=https://www.besix.com/en/about/sponsors-red-devils|title=Official sponsor of the Belgian national football teams|website=www.besix.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109204952/https://www.besix.com/en/about/sponsors-red-devils|url-status=dead}} the Belgium women's national football team and the national youth teams.{{Cite web|last=Libre.be|first=La|title=Ce que les Diables vont apporter à Besix|url=https://www.lalibre.be/economie/libre-entreprise/ce-que-les-diables-vont-apporter-a-besix-59de56ebcd70461d268d63c1|access-date=2019-01-15|website=www.lalibre.be|language=fr}}

• BESIX Group was founded in 1909 by the Stulemeijer family under the name Société Belge des Bétons (SBB).{{Cite web|url=https://www.lalibre.be/economie/libre-entreprise/la-sbb-a-retrouve-la-cote-51b879d6e4b0de6db9a772f7|title=La SBB a retrouvé la cote|last=Libre.be|first=La|website=www.lalibre.be|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} After the First World War, the company participated in the reconstruction of Belgian ports and waterways destroyed during the conflict.{{Cite web|url=https://derijkstebelgen.be/vermogende/de-familie-beerlandt|title=De familie Beerlandt|website=De Rijkste Belgen|language=nl|access-date=2019-01-15}}
• In 1920, the SBB expanded its construction activities into several European countries, particularly France and Spain, and then into Africa from the end of the 1940s.{{Cite web|url=https://www.besix.com/fr/about/history|title=Histoire|website=www.besix.com|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}}
• In 1966, SBB created a subsidiary, Six Construct, to take charge of major development projects in the Middle East: via Six Construct, BESIX became in the ensuing decades a driving force in the development of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.{{Cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/news/besix-group-celebrate-century-building-experience|title=BESIX Group celebrate century building experience|website=Al Bawaba|access-date=2019-01-15}}
• In 1988, SBB diversified into the field of real estate development.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lecho.be/actualite/archive/gabriel-uzgen-besix-red-a-30-ans-le-fils-s-est-fait-un-prenom/9996857.html|title=Gabriel Uzgen - Besix RED "A 30 ans, le fils s'est fait un prénom!"|date=2018-03-29|website=L'Echo|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} This branch would develop rapidly in the following decades via Betonimmo,{{Cite web|url=https://www.lavenir.net/cnt/38776952|title=De Dubai à l'Esplanade de l'Europe|website=Communes, régions, Belgique, monde, sports – Toute l'actu 24h/24 sur Lavenir.net|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} which later became BESIX RED, operating in various European countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Portugal and Luxembourg.{{Cite web|url=http://paperjam.lu/news/rien-narrete-besix-red-luxembourg|title=Rien n'arrête Besix Red Luxembourg|date=2018-04-17|website=Paperjam News|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109160946/http://paperjam.lu/news/rien-narrete-besix-red-luxembourg|url-status=dead}}
• In 2004, 13 SBB senior managers, with the support of Orascom,{{Cite web|url=https://www.lalibre.be/economie/libre-entreprise/ancrage-belge-confirme-chez-sbb-51b8844de4b0de6db9aa6835|title=Ancrage belge confirmé chez SBB|last=Libre.be|first=La|website=www.lalibre.be|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} carried out a Leveraged Management Buy-Out. The group was thereupon delisted from the stock market{{Cite web|url=https://www.lalibre.be/economie/libre-entreprise/opa-sur-la-belge-des-betons-pourquoi-le-cours-a-t-il-flambe-51b88367e4b0de6db9aa1e22|title=OPA sur la Belge des Bétons: pourquoi le cours a-t-il flambé?|last=Libre.be|first=La|website=www.lalibre.be|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} and renamed BESIX Group.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lalibre.be/economie/libre-entreprise/economie-51b885b4e4b0de6db9aad7b5|title=Economie|last=Libre.be|first=La|website=www.lalibre.be|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} Johan Beerlandt, who had been with the company since 1974, became its new CEO.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lecho.be/actualite/archive/johan-beerlandt-l-argent-n-est-pas-vraiment-une-valeur-en-soi-pour-moi/9879103.html|title=Johan Beerlandt "L'argent n'est pas vraiment une valeur en soi pour moi"|date=2017-04-01|website=L'Echo|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} In the following years, BESIX's turnover increased from 850 million euros in 2004 to 3.1 billion in 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lalibre.be/economie/libre-entreprise/besix-confiant-sur-le-moyen-orient-51b8d0bfe4b0de6db9c0b2c9|title=Besix confiant sur le Moyen-Orient|last=Libre.be|first=La|website=www.lalibre.be|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}}
• In 2009, BESIX celebrated its centenary. The anniversary coincided with the inauguration of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, built by BESIX in collaboration with Arabtec and Samsung Engineering & Construction.{{Cite journal|date=2010-01-04|title=Burj Khalifa, la plus haute tour du monde, émerge de la crise du siècle|url=https://www.lemoniteur.fr/article/burj-khalifa-la-plus-haute-tour-du-monde-emerge-de-la-crise-du-siecle.1930264|language=fr}}
• In 2017, Rik Vandenberghe succeeded Johan Beerlandt as CEO of BESIX, after 12 years as CEO of ING Bank.{{Cite web|url=https://www.besix.com/fr/news/rik-vandenberghe-sera-le-nouveau-ceo-du-groupe-besix|title=Rik Vandenberghe sera le nouveau CEO du Groupe BESIX|website=www.besix.com|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} Johan Beerlandt became chairman of the board.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=5898458&privcapId=9454355|title=Executive profile : Johan C.M.C. Beerlandt|work=Bloomberg}}
• In 2018, BESIX strengthened its position in Australia by acquiring, through a public takeover bid, all the shares of construction company Watpac Ltd.{{Cite web|url=https://press.besix.com/besix-group-commences-compulsory-acquisition-of-remaining-watpac-shares|title=BESIX Group Commences Compulsory Acquisition of Remaining Watpac Shares|website=press.besix.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109204842/https://press.besix.com/besix-group-commences-compulsory-acquisition-of-remaining-watpac-shares|url-status=dead}} In the same year, the group acquired several companies in Europe, including interior decoration specialist Flamant.{{Cite web|url=http://www.flamant.com/flamant/news/2018-05-25/interiors-specialist-flamant-taken-over-besix-group|title=Interiors specialist Flamant taken over by BESIX Group {{!}} Flamant|website=www.flamant.com|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109204808/http://www.flamant.com/flamant/news/2018-05-25/interiors-specialist-flamant-taken-over-besix-group|url-status=dead}}
• In 2019, BESIX 3D prints the world's largest 3D printed facade in Dubai{{Cite web|last=Vivienne|date=2020-09-25|title=TEC Flash – BESIX 3D|url=https://eutec.org/2020/09/25/tec-flash-besix-3d/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=EUTEC|language=en-US}} and announces new contracts comprising the design and construction the Rail Baltica Central Station project, the largest infrastructure project in the Baltic region for 100 years.{{Cite web|title=Besix JV lands €430m Rail Baltica Central Station project in Riga - News - GCR|url=http://www.globalconstructionreview.com/news/besix-jv-lands-430m-rail-baltica-central-station-p/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=www.globalconstructionreview.com|date=4 June 2019 }}
• In 2020, BESIX announces new projects comprising the construction of the Saint-Denis–Pleyel station, one of the largest stations of the Grand Paris Express.{{Cite web |date=2020-06-09 |title=Grand Paris: le belge Besix aménagera l'une des principales gares |url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-eco/grand-paris-le-belge-besix-amenagera-l-une-des-principales-gares-20200609 |access-date=2020-11-16 |website=Le Figaro.fr |language=fr |agency=AFP}}
• In 2021, Pierre Sironval succeeds Rik Vandenberghe and becomes Deputy CEO of BESIX Group.{{Cite web|title=You are being redirected...|url=https://meconstructionnews.com/47715/besix-group-names-new-deputy-ceo|access-date=2021-07-05|website=meconstructionnews.com}} It was announced that BESIX would build the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi,{{Cite web|title=Besix team lands Guggenheim Abu Dhabi|url=https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/besix-team-lands-guggenheim-abu-dhabi|access-date=2021-10-28|website=www.theconstructionindex.co.uk|language=en}} Europe's largest hybrid-timber building in Amsterdam,{{Cite web|date=2021-10-08|title=Besix to build Europe's largest hybrid-timber office block in Amsterdam|url=https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/besix-to-build-europes-largest-hybrid-timber-office-block-in-amsterdam/|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Global Construction Review|language=en-GB}} one of the world's largest Waste-to-Energy plant in the UAE{{Cite web|last=Godinho|first=Varun|date=2021-03-30|title=Dubai to build one of the world's largest energy-from-waste projects|url=https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-to-build-one-of-worlds-largest-energy-from-waste-projects/|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Gulf Business|language=en-US}} and the 400 meters Tower F in Abidjan, Africa's tallest tower.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-09|title=Besix construit la plus haute tour d'Afrique en Côte d'Ivoire (photo)|url=https://www.lesoir.be/382697/article/2021-07-09/besix-construit-la-plus-haute-tour-dafrique-en-cote-divoire-photo|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Le Soir|language=fr}}{{Cite web|title=Côte d'Ivoire . La tour F va abriter 74 étages sur plus de 400 mètres de haut|url=https://www.lebanco.net/news/43387-cote-divoire-la-tour-f-va-abriter-74-etages-sur-plus-de-400-metres-de-haut.html|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Côte d’Ivoire . La tour F va abriter 74 étages sur plus de 400 mètres de haut|language=fr}}

BESIX participates in the construction, management and maintenance of waste-to-energy and waste recycling projects,{{Cite web|url=https://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-47990-besix-wins-work-on-dubais-680m-waste-to-energy-plant|title=Besix wins work on Dubai's $680m waste-to-energy plant|website=Construction Week Online Middle East|language=en|access-date=2020-01-14}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_346373.html|title=NV Besix to build solid waste treatment plant in UAQ|website=www.tradearabia.com|access-date=2019-01-15}} as well as wastewater treatment plants, water reuse facilities{{Cite web|url=https://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-47180-besix-unveils-revamped-safi-water-treatment-plant-in-ajman|title=Besix unveils revamped Safi water treatment plant in Ajman|website=Construction Week Online Middle East|language=en|access-date=2020-01-14}} and drinking water treatment plant. These include one of the largest drinkable water treatment plant in West Africa, in La Mé (Ivory Coast).{{Cite web|date=2020-01-19|title=Côte d'Ivoire : Besix et PFO Africa, ticket gagnant dans les infrastructures – Jeune Afrique|url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/mag/883008/economie/cote-divoire-besix-et-pfo-africa-ticket-gagnant-dans-les-infrastructures/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=JeuneAfrique.com|language=fr-FR}} In Dubai, the group is notably building the world's largest thermal waste recycling plants.{{Cite web|url=https://interestingengineering.com/dubai-announces-plans-to-build-the-largest-waste-to-energy-plant-in-the-world|title=Dubai Announces Plans to Build the Largest Waste-to-Energy Plant in the World|date=2018-01-31|website=interestingengineering.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-14}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.tradearabia.com/news/OGN_336093.html|title=Besix to build giant thermal waste recycling plant in Dubai|website=www.tradearabia.com|access-date=2019-01-15}}

In the Benelux region, BESIX has built energy-neutral infrastructure. These include sewage treatment plants{{Cite web|url=https://www.besix.com/en/news/tielopeningofa100energyneutralsewagetreatmentplant|title=Tiel: opening of a 100% energy-neutral sewage treatment plant|website=www.besix.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-14}} as well as infrastructures.{{Cite web|url=https://press.besix.com/rotterdam-gets-its-own-green-turn|title=Rotterdam gets its own Green Turn|website=press.besix.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-14}} In Belgium, BESIX's subsidiary Jacques Delens has notably built the first passive office building in Brussels,{{Cite web|url=https://www.jacquesdelens.be/fr/about/research-and-development|title=Recherche et Développement|website=www.jacquesdelens.be|language=fr|access-date=2020-01-14}} has won the be.circular award in 2018 and 2019, an award which promotes circular economy in the Belgian construction sector,{{Cite web|url=https://www.circulareconomy.brussels/jacques-delens-sa-tour-a-plomb/|title=be circular be.brussels » Jacques Delens sa – Tour à Plomb|last=Circular|first=Be|website=www.circulareconomy.brussels|language=fr|access-date=2020-01-14}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.circulareconomy.brussels/homepage/|title=be circular be.brussels » Homepage|last=Circular|first=Be|website=www.circulareconomy.brussels|language=fr|access-date=2020-01-14}} and has participated to the construction of the first neighborhood in the world to be officially certified BREEAM Outstanding.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-20|title=Tivoli GreenCity is the Most Sustainable District in the World|url=https://www.offgridenergyindependence.com/articles/22351/tivoli-greencity-is-the-most-sustainable-district-in-the-world|access-date=2020-11-24|website=Off Grid Energy Independence|language=en}}

In Cameroon, BESIX participates to the construction of the Nachtigal Hydropower Project,{{Cite web|url=https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/news/besix-secures-contract-for-420mw-nachtigal-hydroelectric-project-in-cameroon/|title=BESIX secures contract for Nachtigal hydroelectric project in Cameroon|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-14}} which will produce up to one-third of the country's electricity.{{Cite web|url=https://www.power-technology.com/projects/nachtigal-hydropower-project/|title=Nachtigal Hydropower Project, Nachtigal, Cameroon|website=Power Technology {{!}} Energy News and Market Analysis|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-01-14}}

BESIX participated in the construction of the first high-rise building in the world to obtain both LEED Platinum certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and High Environmental Quality (HQE) certification, for the Carpe Diem tower in the Parisian district of La Défense).{{Cite web|url=http://fpa.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DPCarpeDiem.pdf|title=SPIE SCGPM et BESIX, constructeurs du premier immeuble de grande hauteur au monde certifié LEED® PLATINIUM et HQE|website=fpa.fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} In Africa, BESIX has begun building one of Africa's tallest towers, the Mohammed VI Tower, which will also be one of the first high-rise buildings in Africa to achieve dual LEED Gold and HQE certification.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_346447.html|title=Besix inks deal to build Africa's tallest tower in Morocco|website=www.tradearabia.com|access-date=2019-01-15}}

BESIX has an internal engineering department which undertakes the design work and technical studies for its construction sites, especially for skyscrapers, marine infrastructures and civil engineering works.{{Cite web|url=https://www.besix.com/en/about/in-house-engineering-and-bim|title=Engineering & BIM|website=www.besix.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-15}}

In 2020, BESIX Engineering was awarded the first worldwide Building Information Modeling (BIM) standard (ISO 19650-2).{{Cite web|last=Carothers|first=Luke|date=2020-02-17|title=BESIX is awarded the first worldwide BIM standard (ISO 19650-2:2018)|url=https://csengineermag.com/besix-is-awarded-the-first-worldwide-bim-standard-iso-19650-22018/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=Civil + Structural Engineer magazine|language=en-US}} In 2017, BESIX was the first Belgian construction company and the first general contractor in Europe to achieve maximum certification level in BIM{{Cite web|url=https://press.besix.com/besix-est-la-premiere-entreprise-de-construction-belge-a-obtenir-la-certification-bim-niveau-2|title=BESIX est la première entreprise de construction belge a obtenir la certification BIM niveau 2|website=press.besix.com|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}}{{Cite journal|last=chronique|first=La|date=2018-01-17|title=BIM niveau 2 pour Besix - La Chronique|url=https://www.lachronique.be/article/bim-niveau-2-pour-besix.11488|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109224143/https://www.lachronique.be/article/bim-niveau-2-pour-besix.11488|url-status=dead}} In 2018, BESIX and its subsidiary Vanhout took awards in each category presented at the 2018 BIM Awards.{{Cite web|url=https://bimawards.be/fr/gagnants/|title=Gagnants|website=Bim Awards 2018|language=fr-BE|access-date=2019-01-15}} In the 2017 BIM Awards, BESIX took awards in five out of six categories, also winning the BIM Award of the Year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bimportal.be/fr/laureats-bim-awards-2017/|title=Découvrez les lauréats des BIM Awards 2017|last=Mira|first=Lara Alegria|date=2018-01-11|website=BIMportal|language=fr-FR|access-date=2019-01-15}}

In 2018, BESIX and Proximus, the leader in Belgium's ICT and Telecommunications sectors, set up a partnership to jointly develop a new generation of Smart Buildings, with priority to solutions promoting energy efficiency, comfort and safety.{{Cite web|url=https://www.proximus.com/fr/news/besix-group-and-proximus-announce-smart-buildings-partnership|title=BESIX Group et Proximus annoncent leur partenariat dans le domaine des bâtiments intelligents|date=2018-07-19|website=Proximus.com|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109205232/https://www.proximus.com/fr/news/besix-group-and-proximus-announce-smart-buildings-partnership|url-status=dead}} In 2019, the companies inaugurated their very first smart building in Dordrecht, in the Netherlands.{{Cite web|url=https://www.marketscreener.com/PROXIMUS-5983/news/Proximus-Besix-reveals-new-smart-HQ-powered-by-AI-solar-panels-28161895/|title=Proximus : Besix reveals new 'smart' HQ powered by AI, solar panels {{!}} MarketScreener|last=MarketScreener|website=www.marketscreener.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-14}}

BESIX has developed initiatives in the field of Open Innovation.{{Cite web|url=https://innovation.besix.com/initiative/besix-start-ups-accelerator/|title=Unleash » Initiatives|website=Unleash|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109205224/https://innovation.besix.com/initiative/besix-start-ups-accelerator/|url-status=dead}} These comprise the Clean Air project, developed by BESIX employees, that has made it possible to create plant walls for tunnels and roads for treating CO₂.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lecho.be/connect/besix/construction-audacieuse/grandir-grace-a-l-innovation-l-ambition-et-la-passion/10073522.html|title=Grandir grâce à l'innovation, l'ambition et la passion|date=2018-11-29|website=L'Echo|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}} In Dubai, other BESIX employees have developed 3D concrete printing solutions:{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/company/besix3d/|title=BESIX 3D}} in 2020, they have printed the world's largest 3DCP façade.

In the sports area, BESIX has since 2017 been an official sponsor of the Belgium National football team, the Red Devils.{{Cite web|title=BESIX Group, futur sponsor de l'URBSFA {{!}} Union Royale Belge des Sociétés de Football-Association|url=http://www.belgianfootball.be/fr/nouvelles/besix-group-futur-sponsor-de-l%E2%80%99urbsfa|access-date=2019-01-15|website=www.belgianfootball.be}} BESIX also supports the Belgium women's national football team, the Red Flames, and the national youth teams.

The BESIX Foundation operates in the sectors of the environment (renewable energies, waste treatment), education (literacy, vocational training) and construction (access to housing, sustainable construction). Created in 2009, it supports existing non-profit organizations, either through project financing or through skills provision.{{Cite web|url=https://www.monasbl.be/info/besix-foundation-une-aide-axee-sur-ses-domaines-dexpertise|title=BESIX Foundation : une aide axée sur ses domaines d'expertise {{!}} Bienvenue sur Monasbl.be, le site des responsables d'ASBL|website=www.monasbl.be|language=fr|access-date=2019-01-15}}

BESIX Group is a signatory to an International Framework Agreement on fair labour standards with the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), a global union federation, and its European Works Council (EWC).{{citation needed|date=March 2025}} BESIX's commitment to international trade union associations follows regular criticism of construction companies and the working conditions of migrant workers in the Middle East.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/mar/31/migrant-workers-suffer-appalling-treatment-in-qatar-world-cup-stadiums-says-amnesty|title=Migrant workers suffer 'appalling treatment' in Qatar World Cup stadiums, says Amnesty|last1=Gibson|first1=Owen|date=2016-03-30|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-01-15|last2=correspondent|first2=chief sports|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}} The agreements signed with BWI are based on the respect of international standards and the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO).{{Cite web|url=https://www.bwint.org/fr_FR/cms/news-72/besix-s-engage-sur-les-droits-humains-en-signant-un-aci-sur-les-normes-de-travail-equitables-avec-l-ibb-920|title=BESIX s'engage sur les droits humains en signant un ACI sur les normes de travail équitables avec l'IBB|website=BWI - Building & Wood Workers' International|language=fr-FR|access-date=2019-01-15}}

• In 2017, the Chairman of the ILO Governing Body highlighted the differences in working conditions of migrant workers in the Middle East from one company to another, taking BESIX as an example of one of the companies with good practices in the area.{{Cite web|url=http://docs.vlaamsparlement.be/pfile?id=1352687|title=Vlaams Parlement (Flemish Parliament)|website=docs.vlaamsparlement.be|access-date=2019-01-15}}
• In 2019, the director of Amnesty International in Belgium presented BESIX as the example to follow in terms of respect for workers' rights, particularly in Qatar.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rtlplay.be/rtl-info-sur-bel-rtl-p_10459/rtl-info-18h-du-2709-c_12513591|title=RTL Info 18h|date=27 September 2019|website=RTL (Bel RTL Radio)}} He repeated similar comments in 2021 on the Belgian television channels BX1 and LN24.{{Cite web |date=12 April 2021 |title=LN24 |url=https://www.ln24.be/2021-04-12/pour-info-coupe-du-monde-2022-quel-prix-humain |website=LN 24}}{{Cite web |title=Le face à face - Faut-il boycotter le Mondial de football au Qatar ? |url=https://bx1.be/radio-chronique/le-face-a-face-faut-il-boycotter-le-mondial-de-football-au-qatar/ |access-date=2022-02-28 |website=BX1 |language=fr-FR}}
• In 2022, BESIX, Belgian trade unions FGTB-ABVV and CSC-ACV, and BWI officially called upon the International Labour Organization (ILO) to recognize occupational health and safety as a fundamental right.{{Cite web |date=2022-02-05 |title=Social dialogue and occupational safety and health vital to decent work in the construction sector - ILO |url=http://www.ilo.org/brussels/information-resources/news/WCMS_836516/lang--en/index.htm |access-date=2022-02-28 |website=www.ilo.org |language=en}}

Going beyond the ILO rules, BESIX has implemented various initiatives for the benefit of migrant workers, for example in terms of health coverage or quality of housing.{{Cite web|url=https://www.besix.com/en/about/csr|title=Corporate Social Responsibility|website=BESIX|access-date=2019-01-15}} BESIX also organizes training courses for them in IT.{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-humanrights.org/sites/default/files/documents/Besix-response-re-Qatar-25-June-2015.pdf|title=Working conditions in Qatar, BESIX Group|website=www.business-humanrights.org|access-date=2019-01-15}}

On a number of occasions since 2013, Six Construct, BESIX's subsidiary in the Middle East, has been awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility label of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dubaichamber.com/what-we-do/business-excellence/centre-for-responsible-business/the-dubai-chamber-csr-label/dubai-chamber-csr-label-recipients|title=Dubai Chamber CSR Label Recipients {{!}} Dubai Chamber|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110204709/http://www.dubaichamber.com/what-we-do/business-excellence/centre-for-responsible-business/the-dubai-chamber-csr-label/dubai-chamber-csr-label-recipients|archive-date=2019-01-10|url-status=dead}} The label is the highest recognition of Corporate Social Responsibility in the United Arab Emirates.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dubaichamber.com/what-we-do/business-excellence/centre-for-responsible-business/the-dubai-chamber-csr-label/about-the-label|title=About the Dubai Chamber CSR Label {{!}} Dubai Chamber|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-15}}

The group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact programme.

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