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For a number of years now, we at Dutcham no longer see our core goal as bringing together professionals from the business community.


Our ambitions extend far beyond this networking function. More than ever, we lead strategic projects within Dutcham in which we bundle the individual strengths of our companies to jointly contribute to more sustainable and socially responsible business operations.

Through our strategic Dutcham committees, we hold debates behind closed doors, discuss local challenges and share best practices together.

We primarily focus on exchanging relevant information, let companies inspire each other and ultimately facilitate dialogue with local shareholders.


​​See more about the committees here.

 

 

 

 

Learn more about our committees:

Diversity & Inclusion Committee



 

 

The D&I Committee within Dutcham is now in its 6th year, but that does not mean that everything is said and done. The exchange of experiences between the different companies, the intense sharing of the challenges by implementing global D&I strategies, are just a few of the added values of this committee. Moreover, there is the top level of participants that make this committee an absolute highlight.

Current key topics:

  • Criteria and implementation of programs and strategies that encourage best D&I practices
  •  How to turn best D&I practices into embeded processes within companies 
  • Racial equity - driving the internal debate & awareness on the topic to encourage  action-plans to recruit and include more black people in our organizations.
  • Driving multi-generational teams in organizations.
  • Defining relevant events related to D&I topics
     

​​​​​Active involvement of 15 Dutch companies in Brazil in quarterly working group. 

Sustainability Committee

 

 


 

The drive towards a green, low carbon economy  puts Brazil and many companies on the spotlight. Amidst various challenges, Dutcham’s Sustainability Committee members have the opportunity to create awareness around their own green initiatives, to tackle common local challenges and to stimulate shared initiatives. Furthermore, this year’s COP 30  emphasizes the need to  leverage an overall sustainable business conduct. 

Current key topics:

  • How to “tropicalize” global ESG strategies in Brazil - issues & obstacles.
  • Brazil, country of the future for tropical agriculture - driven by biodiversity, technology and innovation.
  • Together towards net zero - local obstacles in the Brazilian decarbonization journey.
     

The Sustainability Committee currently comprises 13 prominent Dutch companies based in Brazil  actively participating in quarterly meetings.
 

 

Strategic HR Committee

 

 

 

 

The role of HR within our companies is becoming increasingly important, also when it comes to achieving overall business results. it is no longer an "internal service department" but rather a real value creator, innovator and strategic driver for each company. HR has become a strong weapon in the competitiveness of every organization and more than ever a strategic partner at each management table.

 Current key topics:

  •  What are future-proof organizations and how to get there?
  • How to optimize employee engagement & drive productivity
  • Importance of building successful multi-generational teams
  •  How to force a more data-driven decision-making (integration of technology and AI) Ensure a cultural transformation for a more resilient and agile organization
  • How to ensure the position & role of HR at the management table?
  • Benchmarking our companies in the global work environment.
     

The Strategic HR Committee currently comprises 15 prominent Dutch companies based in Brazil actively participating in quarterly meetings.

 

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Do you have any questions?                                    
Get in touch with our  team.
 

Karin Vecchiatti
Business & Project Manager
karin@dutcham.com.br

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