Oceans, which cover 70% of the Earth's surface, are the planet's main reservoir of biodiversity. According to the latest IPCC report1, preserving and restoring them is a key factor in the fight against climate change. In this respect, FORVIA is already strongly committed to achieving net zero emissions in its activities by 2025 and in its products by 2045 (certified SBTi net zero standard2). FORVIA has created MATERI’ACT to offer new plastic formulations using recycled and bio-sourced materials.

In line with FORVIA’s strategy for sustainable transformation, these two new partnerships with the Foundation will encourage the education of young people in the protection of marine biodiversity, a better understanding of the challenges of plastic pollution in the oceans, and ultimately the development of industrial applications that are  more respectful of the environment. 

Created in 2020, the FORVIA Foundation carries out actions on a global scale. Its main mission is to support projects undertaken by Group employees in favor of mobility, the environment and education. Since its creation, the FORVIA Foundation has financially supported more than 60 projects initiated by employees in partnership with non-profits, benefiting 6,000 recipients in 17 countries. 

Educating young people to protect marine biodiversity

Recognized for its commitment to preserving the oceans, the Maud Fontenoy Foundation will thus be able to strengthen its initiatives aimed at educating future generations on the importance of marine ecosystems preservation, in particular by supporting a program financing seaside field trips for underprivileged students in over 150 schools. The Maud Fontenoy and FORVIA foundations will also be setting up joint Trophées pour la Biodiversité Marine (Marine Biodiversity Trophies) to reward the best research initiatives to protect the oceans.  

Understanding the issues surrounding plastic pollution in the oceans and using plastic resources more responsibly.

Plastic Odyssey's mission is to fight plastic pollution by promoting the circular economy through various initiatives such as educating people on plastic pollution on the coasts, which accounts for over 75% of the waste in the oceans, raising awareness of recycling by organizing communities of professionals, and developing entrepreneurship in the recovery and processing of plastic waste. Plastic Odyssey will thus be able to accelerate the development of its activities while benefiting from FORVIA's technological and scientific know-how to optimize the quality of materials recycled from plastic waste. By exploring new ways, it will be possible to optimize manufacturing processes that will promote an increasingly sustainable use of plastic waste by giving it a second life.