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First, the projects are shortlisted by the Foundation team and then presented to the Project Selection Committee for examination and selection.

The selected projects in the areas of Research on the Environment and Healthcare/Respiration are submitted for approval to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. These research projects are then accompanied by a manager from the Research and Development Department of the Air Liquide Group throughout the project’s duration.

The selected projects in the Micro-Initiatives area by the Project Selection Committee are then submitted for approval to the President of the Foundation or to the Deputy Vice-Chairman of the Foundation. Each Micro-Initiative project is allocated a sponsor, who is an Air Liquide Groupe employee, acting in a voluntary capacity.

The Foundation’s contribution to the projects selected can be a financial donation, the supply of gases and equipment from the Air Liquide Group and possibly by making the Group’s employees’ professional competencies available (skills and expertise philanthropy).