Doing the right thing !
The foundation of GENTOO is an initiative of Mathi Gijbels and Hendrik Swennen of Gijbels Holding, together with Maarten Ooms and Dimitri Weerts, the founders of Qern (merger of Enerdo & CreteQ) and Moonfish. The reason to join hands? A shared ambition to create a lasting energy-positive impact for our clients’ construction projects. The affiliated companies are not there to apply temporary patches. Together, we sincerely want to do the right thing for the building, the entrepreneur, the planet and the generations after us.
The nest
Everything we do, we do with future generations in mind. The GENTOO nest provides a safe, supportive breeding ground where innovative ideas around energy and sustainability can grow. Just like the Gentoo penguin, we protect and nurture what is vulnerable, to leave the world more beautiful and better.
Our genes
Everyone in the GENTOO ecosystem shares the same genes. The DNA of a shared belief in what we can achieve by pooling our forces, data and practical knowledge. Together we form a close-knit colony in which autonomous companies reinforce each other to solve complex challenges faster and better.
Gentle
Being friendly – gentle – to our environment, our society and each other. That is the soft power that all GENTOO experts stand for. We treat our partners and clients with deep respect. This caring and respectful approach drives us in every decision we make to honestly do the right thing.
Protecting the planet as the
Gentoo penguin defends its nest.
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Our core values
- Together – We do not believe in working solo. Gentoo brings autonomous companies close together to form one powerful front.
- Reinforcing – Our sub-companies retain their own identity and autonomy, but are strengthened by the ecosystem.
- Quality – We set the bar high in the solutions we deliver and in our collaborations. Sustainability requires quality that stands the test of time.
- Practical knowledge – No abstract theories, but concrete, workable solutions based on years of technical expertise.
- Passion – We are driven by an intrinsic motivation to positively change the world; you can feel that energy in every project.
