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T he Carrefour Foundation plays a
major role in initiating and coordi-
nating solidarity programmes in
each of the Group’s countries.
Focusing on two major issues
– food solidarity and emergency
aid – the Carrefour Foundation
financed 48 projects in 9 countries in 2013.
In every country, sponsorship teams simul-
taneously implement specific solidarity
programmes on a national level. On a local
level, stores organise community outreach
activities, either of their own accord or within
the framework of larger-scale programmes,
in partnership with associations and author-
ities in their territories. The consistency and
effectiveness of these activities is a result of
the close and permanent cooperation of all
those involved in the chain of solidarity:
the company, its teams and infrastructures,
the customers and partner associations.
COMMITTING TO
FOOD SOLIDARITY
Reflecting the projects supported in 2013,
Carrefour’s involvement is characterised by
collective, long-term commitments in favour
of food solidarity. To do so, Carrefour has
organised and coordinated numerous dona-
tion campaigns and in-store collections. The
fresh produce and consumer goods that
the company donates and collects from its
customers is distributed to associations,
thereby contributing significantly to the fight
against food inequality and food wastage.
TheGroup, through theworkof itsFoundation,
also supports the growth of social grocery
stores, some of which provide new access to
employment for beneficiaries, and helps the
development of agricultural production by
endorsing structured and sustainable product
lines. Elsewhere, the promotion of food trade
professions, that it holds so dear, is providing
support through training for the reintegration
of people in difficulty.
ACTING TO PROVIDE
EMERGENCY AID
In the event of natural or industrial disasters,
Carrefour can count on its logistical expertise
and the involvement of both employees and
partners in order to provide humanitarian aid
to those urgently in need. The challenge is
always to react within the very first hours in
order to send food and non-food products
to the victims.
WORKING TOGETHER
FOR SOLIDARITY
Food exclusion encompasses a variety of
different situations in different countries, calling for
action on a number of fronts. The Group’s employees
are therefore committed to solidarity activities
on a daily basis. The activities are carried out as part
of a flexible and wide-reaching scheme,
with local, national and international actions.
COMMITMENT
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