In 2023, the Foundation celebrates its 15th anniversary
Since 2008, over 550 projects have been supported in 52 countries!
With a new mandate granted by its Founders until 2027, the Foundation has intensified its commitment this year. Working in synergy with the Group's teams and expertise, it continues to support innovative, high-impact public-interest projects in the fields of Research, Professional Integration and Solidarity.
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2023 in figures / Research projects / Jobs integration projects / Solidarity projects / Fundraising
2023 in figures
The Foundation supported 34 new community or research projects in 13 countries, benefiting tens of thousands of people.
2 new research projects
9 new jobs integration projects, including 2 multi-year partnerships
23 new solidarity projects, including 9 under the assistance program to refugees from Ukraine
Examples of projects supported
Research (projects supported over 3 years)
- Project by a research team at Foch Hospital (Paris - France) to describe and characterize the immune phenomena responsible for the increase in eosinophils in the blood and airways of patients with diffuse interstitial lung disease ;
- Project by a research team at Robert-Debré Hospital (Paris - France) on the efficacy of drugs to treat Ondine syndrome through an experimental study on mice ;
Cystic fibrosis: regulation of chronic infections
Understanding the role of a bacterial toxin in pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Jobs integration
- In France, 2023 partnership with the Association de la Fondation Etudiante pour la ville (Afev) for the "Apprentis solidaires" project. 50 young people prepared for apprenticeship with the help of Air Liquide tutors from Grande-Synthe, Lyon and Metz, via site visits, mentoring and workshops.
- In France, renewal of the partnership with Groupe Ares for 3 years. The previous "Zero Accident Program" (2020-2023) reduced the frequency of accidents from 57 to 44 on Ares construction sites. The new project aims to strengthen the safety culture, integrate it into socio-professional support and develop operational excellence. Air Liquide volunteers are taking part through experience sharing, coaching and mentoring.
Solidarity
- In Burkina Faso, Madagascar and the Philippines, the Foundation supports 4 educational projects aimed at providing disadvantaged young people with access to quality education.
- In Turkey, after the earthquake of February 2023, the Air Liquide Foundation is supporting the Robothand Foundation by financing 3D printers to produce mechanical prostheses for child earthquake victims.
New support from Shareholders and Group employees in 2023
At the end of 2023, the Foundation asked the Shareholders and employees of Air Liquide in France to once again join in the financial support of its projects with a fund-raising campaign in favor of access to employment. Their donations of over 35,000 euros contributed to the multi-year support of the Fédération Nationale des Ecoles de Production. A safety acculturation program based on a charter drawn up with Air Liquide has been set up. The aim is to enable students to acquire the reflexes and safety culture of a professional, thereby enhancing their employability.
Production schools - France
Safety culture to boost young people's employability