As a company, we demonstrate our social commitment to the regions where we are active in various ways. This is done, among other things, by working closely with knowledge institutions and governments, and by sponsoring various sporting, cultural, and community events and associations. We are proud to be a sponsor of PSV, FC Eindhoven, Marathon Eindhoven, Noordbrabants Museum, and Frits Philips Music Building. Additionally, we also sponsor various local clubs to promote grassroots sports.

At VDL, we believe it's important to inspire young people to get excited about technology so they can choose a career in the technical sector later on. To achieve this, we sponsor various organizations that promote technology, such as De Ontdekfabriek in Eindhoven and the Dutch Technology Festival. We also support student teams with projects aligned with the activities of VDL Groep. In addition to sustainable partnerships with organizations like Maker Fair, Tech Playground, and TU/Ecomotive, we actively invite young people to visit our experience center, the ‘Wereld van VDL,’ under the label 'VDL on Tour.' Here, they receive an impressive audiovisual overview of our diverse activities in Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech, and Foodtech. Additionally, we offer the chance to visit a VDL company, allowing young people to immerse themselves fully in the world of technology and the opportunities available at VDL.

Together with our partners ASML, CSU Cleaning Services, Jumbo, Philips, Swinkels Family Brewers, and Brainport Development, we are the main sponsor of PSV. We are actively involved in the collaboration of the Brainport Partnership. Our joint efforts focus on promoting innovation, pride, talent development and recruitment, and vitality. Through this, we aim to further strengthen the attractiveness of the Brainport region on both national and international levels.

In the year 2022, the partnership engaged in various activities across these three areas. Here is a selection of the offerings, not exhaustive: More than 800 primary school students from grades 6 and 7 participated in the Schools Challenge, in which they were challenged to create technological solutions for issues in energy, health, safety, nutrition, and mobility. To foster pride in the Brainport region, 600 onesies (similar to the PSV shirt) were distributed to young parents. To promote vitality, several webinars were held on good sleep habits and stress management. Additionally, employees of the collaborating partners had the opportunity to participate in a vitality program, during which they became familiar with a healthy lifestyle. Since the launch of this program, called PSV+, in 2020, more than 200 employees of VDL have taken advantage of it. PSV+ is a 12-week lifestyle program that includes both theoretical and practical elements. Various topics related to vitality are addressed around the Philips Stadium, such as nutrition, exercise, (night) rest, relaxation, and time management.