Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

📢 Les Halles METRO, between November 18-23, extend their commitment to food banks, allowing customers and employees to make cash donations. A longstanding supporter against food insecurity, METRO also previously gathered 6 tons of food via 18 Halles in the national collection. In 2023, they introduce a new way to donate with fixed amounts corresponding to meal equivalents, further cementing their role as a community-centric, supportive entity.

💗 Grape Hospitality partnered with Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque in 2017, a year after its founding in 2016, through a collaboration between Orso Chetochine and Frederic Josenhans. The partnership includes initiatives like "Good For Kids" and "Les Cookies du Cœur" for charity. Events like the "Rallye du Cœur" convert kilometers driven into donations for children's surgeries. The hospitality sector's involvement increased despite challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.

🍕 Basilic & Co, a franchise specializing in pizzas and local products, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointments of Emmanuelle Menduni as Director of Purchasing and Julien Licata as Director of Marketing & Communication following the appointment of Fabrice Fruoco as General Manager in February 2024. Emmanuelle brings over twelve years of purchasing experience, having held positions at Go Sport and Intersport, indicating ongoing growth while maintaining a commitment to quality and local agriculture support.

💸 Lyon, November 8, 2024 – Fondation Obiz©, launched in 2023, marks its first annual review by backing four associations dedicated to impact entrepreneurship and regional revitalization in France. Obiz©, listed on Euronext Growth® (FR0014003711 - ALBIZ), is a responsible relational marketing digital platform and the first GoodTech© on the Paris market. The foundation, established on Obiz's 13th anniversary, aims to empower the most vulnerable social groups by supporting their entrepreneurial initiatives.

🏠 Opening in March 2028, the first Devarana Dusit Retreat outside China will be located in Sakleshpur, Karnataka, India. The luxury wellness resort, Devarana Sakleshpur Karnataka - A Dusit Retreat, will feature 75 villas and suites ranging from 47 to 90 square meters, with 25 units having private pools. Amenities include a dedicated Devarana wellness center, a movement space, gym, herbal steam room, consultation services, personalized programs, an infinity pool, a specialty restaurant with South Indian cuisine, and an all-day dining venue. Situated in the Western Ghats, four hours from Bangalore, the area is renowned for coffee, tea, spice plantations, ancient temples, and trails in Bisle Forest Reserve.

📌 ADOVA GROUP published its first mission-driven report, illustrating its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) progress with a goal set for 2028. Achieving its three main commitments: valuing expertise, fostering collective success, driving sustainable industry practices, and innovating for sustainable living comfort. The company sources 99% of its raw material suppliers from Europe, 80% from France or neighboring countries, and partnered with Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, recycling 200 kg of hotel's bath linen into mattress felt.

🌍 Booking.com unveiled its latest sustainability program development to aid accommodation partners in obtaining certifications rapidly. Travel sector's growing focus on sustainability is reflected in 45% of respondents preferring certified establishments. Moreover, 67% agree on the need for uniform certificates across booking platforms. However, global spread of certifications is limited, with 63% of Booking.com partners seeking regional certification information and 75% wanting to know sustainable practices to adopt. The program provides customized guidance via Booking.com's extranet.

🏖 Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort marks 15 years of excellence and innovation in hospitality since its inauguration on October 31, 2009. The resort has undergone significant renovations, introduced new dining concepts, and developed a range of sports and leisure activities. Recognized globally, Mazagan has received awards from World Travel Awards, Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, World Luxury Awards, and has been acknowledged for corporate social responsibility by EarthCheck for four consecutive years.

🌱 METRO France has launched a sustainability index to measure and compare the environmental impact of its products, aiming to cut its carbon footprint by 70% by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreements. This strategic move addresses the company's significant environmental impact stemming from its product sales, demonstrating its commitment to climate change mitigation.