The SUEZ Foundation supports access to essential services in developing countries where SUEZ operates, while meeting the challenges of a fair ecological transition and social inclusion in France.Delphine Saby , Global Head of Procurement, Chairwoman of the SUEZ Foundation
2024 Report - Fondation SUEZ
We support concrete projects in emerging and developing countries where SUEZ operates to help disadvantaged communities access essential services such as water, sanitation, hygiene and cleanliness on a lasting basis.
In France, we support projects in favour of the just environmental transition, including social inclusion.
In 2024, we launched two new forms of support as a new way of responding to environmental and social issues. We support projects identified in response to regional problems and issues, as well as national projects. Our efforts contribute to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Presided by Delphine SABY, Purchasing Director, our Board of Directors defines the strategy, adopts the budget and sets the calendar of activities.. It decides which projects to support from those preselected by the prequalification committee and assessors, or within the framework of providing support outside the scope of calls for projects.
Our Board is composed of 11 members, representatives of SUEZ and qualified personalities.
The Fondation community: nearly 400 employees involved in assessing and monitoring projects
We make a long-term commitment to charities and NGOs
We encourage a joint development approach
Since 2008, AgroParisTech has taken charge of theAgroParisTech–“SUEZ-Water for All” Chair (OpT) with support from the Fondation SUEZ, the AFD, the Agence de l’Eau Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse and the Agences de l’eau françaises. Beyond its research activities, the Chair offers a unique training program for executives and managers of water and sanitation services in emerging or transition countries.
Since it was founded in 1994, Aquassistance—with support from the Fondation SUEZ —has undertaken over 700 projects, including 60 urgent humanitarian assignments in 70 countries. Two thousand volunteers have pulled together to improve access to water for 2.5 million residents, while furthering access to sanitation and improved waste management for one million.
The Fondation SUEZ and RURA are committed for 3 years to supporting young people from rural areas and small towns in their academic and professional careers, working together to raise awareness of ecological transition challenges and to promote career opportunities in environmental services.
In 2023, in mainland France and the overseas territories, a major drive was launched at SUEZ to foster employee engagement. Employees signed up to an Engagement Charter, giving them the opportunity
