Mundo-Lab consists of Mundo’s office and meeting centres.
Mundo-Lab offers non-profits, NGOs and social enterprises workspaces in eco-designed and eco-managed buildings in Belgium.
20.000m²
of professional and affordable workspace
6 centres
eco-designed and eco-managed office and meeting rooms
234 organisations
from the non-commercial sector, civil society and social enterprises
2200 members
forming an engaged community
Mundo-Lab has been driven by strong social values and a commitment to sustainability since its creation in 2008.
These values are detailed in the ‘Quintessentials’ – the fundamental principles that apply to all companies in the Ethical Property family.
History
Resulting from an initiative set up in 2008 by a number of Brussels non-profit organisations in the sustainable development sector, the first Mundo centre, Mundo Matonge (previously Mundo-b) was opened in 2009.
Mission
Mundo-Lab offers sustainable, accessible and shared real estate facilities and services to non-profit organisations and social sector businesses.
Eco-designed and eco-managed offices
Social and environmental responsibility is a key concept at the Mundo centres. Mundo-Lab acquires properties and land with a view to converting them into environmentally friendly office centres.
Mundo’s buildings are renovated or built using a sustainable and circular approach that aims to reduce their environmental impact. This vision is achieved in various ways:
- through a careful choice of materials, with an emphasis on natural, local or quality-labelled materials and materials that have been recycled;
- by optimising energy efficiency;
- through careful water management;
- by minimising waste;
- by encouraging biodiversity in outdoor spaces;
- and by encouraging sustainable mobility.
In addition, Mundo-Lab carefully selects its partners and subcontractors, favouring projects for social reintegration through employment and organisations promoting the social economy.
By and for changemakers
Mundo-Lab aims to strengthen the social change sector by supporting organisations and individuals who make a significant contribution to sustainable development and the creation of a fairer, more equitable society.
- Non-profit organisations
- Social economy enterprises
- Civil society actors
- Cooperatives
- Reintegration businesses
- Foundations
Services
Mundo-Lab offers comfortable private offices, coworking spaces and professional meeting rooms at affordable prices.
Mundo-Lab’s equipment and services are shared among its members and designed to meet their needs. Each centre includes a cafeteria, a conference room, numerous meeting rooms and, where possible, outdoor space.
Creating a positive ecosystem
Mundo-Lab hosts a network of more than 230 organisations at its centres. Its 2,200 members form a stimulating and positive work community, where interaction promotes new perspectives and synergies.
At the same time, Mundo-Lab offers communal spaces, communication tools and a working environment that’s ideal for collective creativity, and organises networking events.
- Workshops and training sessions
- Friendly after-work events
- Exhibitions
- Internal communication platform
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Team
Our team is engaged on a daily basis in the development and smooth management of all Mundo-Lab activities, from financing to running the various Mundo centres.
Would you like to join us? Visit our job page!
Management
Marketing & Communication
Finance
Support & Community
Technical & Project