Making a positive impact on society
The Syensqo Fund is our way of making a lasting, positive difference in the society – not just through our scientific innovations, but also through our commitment to service and giving.
Through the Fund, we put into practice our mission to advance humanity and provide solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
A new chapter in impactful and sustainable support
The Syensqo Fund supports initiatives that are centered around four main philanthropic priorities:
- Protecting the planet: This pillar focuses on environmental conservation, promoting sustainable practices, and combating climate change. Notable initiatives include the Climate Impulse project and the Sustainable Guar Initiative, which aim to transform agricultural practices and boost farmer incomes while promoting sustainability and women's empowerment in regions like Rajasthan.
- Nurturing innovation: The Fund supports scientific research and innovation through various programs and awards, such as the Ernest Solvay Prize and partnerships with institutions like the International Solvay Institutes and the ULB-VUB Syensqo Awards. These initiatives recognize groundbreaking scientific discoveries and encourage further research and innovation.
- Fostering education: The Syensqo Fund holds education as a fundamental right and focuses on reducing educational inequalities. Programs like True Blue 1881 provide scholarships to STEM students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to address food and housing insecurities and promote diversity in STEM fields. Other educational initiatives include TADA, CommonLit and AI for Education, which support innovative educational practices and empower educators
- Supporting solidarity. This pillar is dedicated to helping individuals and communities facing severe hardships. The Fund provides support to Syensqo employees and communities near its operational sites, ensuring that those in need receive necessary assistance and resources.
The projects that we support through the Fund must be aligned with our philanthropic priorities, have a significant social impact, address societal challenges and improve the well-being of employees and communities located close to Syensqo sites.
The Syensqo Fund is managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, ensuring that it is governed and administered effectively to maximize its positive impact.
The Syensqo Fund
Rooted in our corporate citizenship mindset, the Syensqo Fund is Syensqo’s philanthropic vehicle to make a lasting positive difference in society.
We support initiatives focused on protecting the planet, nurturing innovation, fostering education, and promoting solidarity.
Ernest Solvay Prize
The prize recognizes major scientific discoveries that have the potential to shape the chemistry of tomorrow and promote human progress. The 2024 prize has been awarded to Prof. Omar M. Yaghi, in recognition of his pioneering work in reticular chemistry.