Belgian Institute for Sustainable IT asbl/vzw

What Belgian Institute for Sustainable IT asbl/vzw does

Belgian Institute for Sustainable IT (ISIT-BE) is a Brussels-based non-profit association (ASBL/VZW) founded in 2020 that supports Belgian organizations — including enterprises, SMEs, public authorities, and educational institutions — in transitioning to sustainable, resilient, and sovereign digital systems. The organization focuses on six thematic areas: Responsible AI, digital resilience and sovereignty, Green IT, accessibility, ethics, and digital well-being. It operates as a think-and-do tank, combining content production, training delivery, certification, and policy advocacy under a single membership-driven model.

ISIT-BE's core product portfolio consists of four interconnected layers: (1) measurement, via the WeNR (Weighted Number of Responsible) questionnaire co-developed with French INR, Swiss ISIT-CH, University of La Rochelle, and UCLouvain, which estimates IT carbon footprint and Sustainable IT maturity; (2) planning, via the Roadmap Numérique Responsable platform (joint governance with ISIT-CH, hosted at roadmap.isit-be.org) for structured action plan construction; (3) training, via multilingual Sustainable IT and Responsible AI MOOCs hosted at academie-nr.org and in-person Sustainable IT Foundations and Eco-conception trainings; and (4) certification and commitment, via the Sustainable IT Label (operated by LUCIE Agency, audited by SGS/Bureau Veritas/Baker Tilly STREGO), the Sustainable IT Charter, and the SuRe Charter for equipment refurbishment. The product progression is designed to move organizations from measurement through planning to external certification.

The business model is a four-tier annual membership subscription (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) with pricing scaled by organization type and revenue/budget, ranging from €250/year (micro-associations) to €30,000/year (large corporate Platinum). Members access Roadmap tool accounts (5/10/20 by tier), training seats, knowledge certificates, and consulting tickets. Non-members can access free MOOCs, sign the Charter, and participate in events. ISIT-BE is part of a European network with INR France and ISIT-CH, enabling cross-border membership benefits and shared framework development. The organization has 12 employees, 80+ Belgian members, and operates with Olivier Vergeynst as Executive Director.

Name

Belgian Institute for Sustainable IT asbl/vzw

Legal name

BELGIAN INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE IT ASBL/VZW

Website

https://isit-be.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISIT-BE is a Brussels-based non-profit association founded in 2020 that helps Belgian enterprises, SMEs, public authorities, and educational institutions transition to sustainable, responsible, and sovereign digital practices through measurement tools, training, certification, and a tiered membership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees in four tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) based on organization type (micro-enterprise, SME, corporate, association, public authority, educational institution) and annual revenue/budget. Fees range from €250/year (Bronze for micro-enterprises, associations under €500K budget) to €30,000/year (Platinum for corporates over €5M revenue). Members receive training sessions, MOOC access, certificates, documentation, workshop access, Roadmap tool access (Silver+), and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ISIT-BE provides Belgian organizations with measurement tools (WeNR), structured planning platforms (Roadmap Numérique Responsable), training and MOOCs (Sustainable IT, Responsible AI), certifications (Sustainable IT Label), and commitment frameworks (Sustainable IT Charter, SuRe Charter) to support sustainable and responsible digital transformation. Core offerings span environmental footprint measurement, carbon-maturity assessment, action planning, awareness training, and third-party-audited certification across enterprise, SME, public, and educational segments.

Product overview

The Belgian Institute for Sustainable IT (ISIT-BE) is a think-and-do tank offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services focused on sustainable and responsible digital practices. The core offerings include the WeNR measurement tool for assessing information system environmental footprint, the Sustainable IT MOOC and Responsible AI MOOC for online training, the Roadmap Numérique Responsable platform for action planning, and the Sustainable IT Label for certification. These are complemented by training programs (Sustainable IT Foundations, Eco-conception), practical guides (Responsible Purchasing, GR491, Eco-design), the Digital CleanUp Day initiative, and the Sustainable IT and SuRe Charters for organizational commitments. The portfolio follows a progression from measurement (WeNR) through training and planning (MOOCs, Roadmap) to certification (Label), with practical tools (Calculator, Toolbox) and awareness initiatives (Digital CleanUp Day) supporting the overall ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WeNR (Weighted Number of Responsible) Measurement Tool A free environmental footprint measurement tool for information systems, co-developed with the French INR, Swiss ISIT-CH, University of La Rochelle, and UCLouvain. Combines a quantitative equipment/data-centre/cloud inventory with a qualitative maturity assessment to estimate IT carbon footprint and Sustainable IT maturity.
• Sustainable IT MOOC A free Massive Open Online Course on Sustainable IT principles, challenges, and best practices, co-developed by the French INR and ISIT network. Available in multiple languages with certification options.
• Responsible AI MOOC Online course raising awareness about Responsible AI challenges and best practices, co-developed with around fifty contributors from the French, Belgian, and Swiss Institutes for Sustainable IT. Aimed at staff within organisations, end users, or those responsible for designing or procuring AI services.
• Roadmap Numérique Responsable Platform An online platform tool that helps organizations build or update their Sustainable IT action plan. It guides users to identify priorities, structure their approach, and construct a clear action plan adapted to their organization's maturity level.
• Sustainable IT Label A European certification label for responsible digital practices, operated by the LUCIE agency and available in two levels (Level 1 and Level 2) with audit certification by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Baker Tilly STREGO.
• Sustainable IT Charter A commitment charter for organizations publicly committing to more sustainability in their digital uses, towards more ethical, inclusive, accessible, resilient, and environmentally friendly IT.
• SuRe Charter A European charter for responsible reconditioning of digital equipment that engages organizations in the refurbishment sector on four mandatory axes (technical, ethical, legal, fiscal) plus two optional axes (environmental and social).
• Sustainable IT Foundations Training A two-day comprehensive training program on Sustainable IT for all profiles, aimed at deploying a Sustainable IT strategy within organizations. Available in French, English, and Dutch.
• Eco-conception Training Training courses on responsible design of digital services (eco-design) for technical profiles including UI/UX designers and developers, ranging from 1 to 3 days.
• Responsible Digital Calculator A tool that allows users to estimate the greenhouse gas (GES) footprint of their digital equipment and its use, and compare it to the impact of business travel.
• Responsible Digital Toolbox A curated list of Responsible Digital tools covering multiple themes (Front-end, Back-end, UI/UX, hosting, IoT, MOOC) maintained by the INR network.
• GR491 - Responsible Digital Services Design Reference Guide A reference guide enabling actors to enter a continuous improvement approach, self-evaluate, and implement concrete recommendations throughout the phases of designing a digital service.
• Digital CleanUp Day An annual international action day (third Saturday of March) promoting awareness of digital environmental impact through data cleanup, equipment reuse, and responsible recycling activities. Part of the World CleanUp Day movement organized by Let's Do It World.
• Responsible Purchasing Guide A practical guide for responsible purchasing of digital equipment and services, aimed at buyers in both public and private sectors, addressing environmental and social impacts of equipment manufacturing.
• Responsible Digital Maturity Guide for Stakeholders A framework document for evaluating stakeholder maturity in Responsible Digital practices, containing 47 open questions covering all aspects of Responsible Digital.
• Eco-design Guide for Web Homepages A summary report explaining eco-design concepts specifically for web homepages, produced from an internal project in 2022.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6000+ people trained through ISIT-BE programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• INR France (Institut du Numérique Responsable)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISIT-BE is based on the French INR model and maintains a close strategic partnership for shared development of tools (WeNR, MOOCs), charters (Sustainable IT Charter, Responsible AI Charter), and events. The two institutes co-develop multilingual content and cross-promote membership. The French INR organized the Responsible AI MOOC launch webinar in May 2026.
• ISIT Switzerland (ISIT-CH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss sister institute co-develops shared tools including the WeNR measurement tool and Roadmap platform. Joint governance of the Roadmap platform (roadmap.isit-be.org) with data stored for exclusive use of ISIT-BE and ISIT-CH. Collaboration on Responsible AI MOOC and Sustainable IT MOOC development.
• Brussels Capital (Region)minorOthersLogo partner shown on ISIT-BE website indicating institutional support or collaboration with Brussels-Capital Region.
• Agence du Numérique (Belgium)minorOthersLogo partner shown on ISIT-BE website indicating institutional support or collaboration with the Belgian Digital Agency.
• University of La RochellesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partner collaborating with French INR, Belgian ISIT-BE, and Swiss ISIT-CH on the WeNR measurement tool development. Also co-developed the Responsible IT Knowledge Certificate with INR and the university.
• UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partner collaborating with French INR, Belgian ISIT-BE, and Swiss ISIT-CH on the WeNR measurement tool development.
• Let's Do It WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISIT-BE participates in the Digital Cleanup Day as part of the global World CleanUp Day movement organized by Let's Do It World. This international NGO coordinates cleanup actions in over 100 countries.
• EconocomsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISIT-BE member offering Second Life IT refurbished equipment services. Econocom hosted the 2022 Sustainable IT Inspiration Day and provides device collection, refurbishment, and resale services. Their Back in Use platform enables circular economy for ICT equipment.
• Out of UsesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISIT-BE member providing e-waste collection, refurbishment, and recycling services. Operates Back in Use online shop for refurbished devices. Helps organizations achieve CSRD compliance and ESG reporting goals through proper e-waste management.
• Close the GapsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for equipment donation to bridge digital divide. Accepts IT equipment donations from European companies for redistribution to communities in need. Helps organizations with global operations implement responsible equipment disposal.
• LUCIE AgencycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperates the European Sustainable IT Label (Label Numérique Responsable). Manages the labeling process including audit coordination with SGS, Bureau Veritas, and Baker Tilly STREGO. Provides training and consulting for organizations seeking certification.
• RecupelsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian e-waste collection organization mandated by EU WEEE Directive. Partner for Digital Cleanup Day recycling activities. Provides pickup services for businesses and maintains collection points throughout Belgium.
• AI BrusselssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial economy enterprise focused on digital inclusion. Provides computer refurbishment services and technician training for job placement. Linked as a reuse actor for Digital Cleanup Day.
• INR/ISIT European NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of institutes for Sustainable IT across Europe, including INR France, ISIT Belgium, ISIT Switzerland, and emerging institutes. Enables shared frameworks, multilingual content development (MOOCs available in French, Dutch, English), and cross-border membership benefits.
• VivalasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for digital well-being and hyperconnectivity training. Offers conferences (60 min, unlimited participants) and formations (90-120 min, max 15 people) on digital wellness. ISIT-BE members receive 10% discount on services.
• The WokiessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSerious Escape Game provider offering online Sustainable IT-themed escape game for employee awareness. ISIT-BE members receive 10% discount plus free installation for pilot sessions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green Software Foundation: Non-profit building open-source standards, tooling, and a community for carbon-aware software. Overlaps with ISIT-BE's WeNR carbon-footprint methodology and Roadmap guidance on software sustainability.
• The Green Grid: Industry consortium promoting resource-efficient data centers and IT infrastructure. Comparable in mission around reducing IT environmental impact and providing best-practice frameworks.
• INR (Institut du Numérique Responsable): French sister institute and ISIT-BE's founding template; co-develops WeNR, MOOCs, Charters, and the Label. Directly comparable mission (sustainable/responsible digital), tiered membership model, and tool stack.
• ISIT Switzerland (ISIT-CH): Swiss counterpart jointly governing the Roadmap platform and co-developing WeNR and MOOCs with ISIT-BE. Closest geographic and operational peer, with the same think-and-do-tank positioning around sustainable IT.
• SustainableIT.org: US-based non-profit association advancing sustainable IT and ESG best practices through education, certification, and community. Same NGO-style advocacy-plus-training model in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Sweep: Enterprise ESG/Sustainability management platform with a strong European footprint and CSRD-ready workflows. Competes with ISIT-BE's measurement + Roadmap combination as part of a broader corporate sustainability suite.
• Watershed: Venture-backed enterprise carbon-accounting platform covering cloud, software, and IT emissions. Competes with the WeNR tool for enterprise carbon-measurement budgets but as part of a broader ESG platform portfolio.
• Capgemini Invent (Sustainable IT practice): Large consultancy with a dedicated Sustainable IT and Green IT advisory offering (including Green IT Charter-style programs for enterprises). Competes for the same Belgian and European enterprise sustainability-IT budgets as ISIT-BE.

Others

• Let's Do It World: Global NGO coordinating the World CleanUp Day movement that ISIT-BE's Digital Cleanup Day plugs into. Ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but operates a comparable community-driven environmental awareness model.

Regional players

• GreenIT.fr: French community/association focused on Green IT, eco-design of digital services, and digital sobriety. Strongly overlapping content with ISIT-BE's guides and MOOC, but focused on the French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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