The Fondation SUEZ
The SUEZ Foundation supports access to essential services in developing countries where SUEZ operates, while meeting the challenges of a fair ecological transition and social inclusion in France.
Delphine Saby-Global Head of Procurement, Senior Vice-President
Areas of action
To improve sustainability, living conditions and autonomy through access to essential services in developing countries, by supporting a fair ecological transition and social inclusion for vulnerable communities in France and around the world.
The SUEZ Foundation supports concrete actions in developing countries to provide sustainable access to essential services (water, sanitation and hygiene) for underprivileged groups. In France, its priorities are a fair ecological transition integrating social inclusion. In 2024, the Foundation will set up an experimental fund to support new responses to environmental and social challenges for vulnerable communities, in countries where SUEZ operates. The Foundation's action is in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Project selection
As part of its new strategy, the Foundation continues to support projects through its call for projects. To simplify the application process, we are proposing a two-stage application process. The overall selection process is described below.
2 calls for projects will be held per year (for 2024, one call for projects in January and a second expected in June).
Other ways of choosing projects and partners will be deployed in 2024.
A 5 stage selection process
Once received on the Fondation SUEZ homepage (see below), the projects are assessed and accepted using a four-step process. This process is based on assessments by the various instances and employees specialized in voluntary projects and skill-based sponsorship programs.
Applicants can submit the first part of their application (presentation of the association and the proposed project) on the dedicated platform accessible from the SUEZ Foundation page during the period provided for in the call for projects schedule.
The Foundation's team and a committee of expert collaborators will pre-select projects that meet the Foundation's criteria and priorities. A discussion will take place with the pre-selected project leaders to confirm the relevance of the project for support by the SUEZ Foundation.
Pre-selected applicants will be able to complete the second part of their application (supply of supporting documents, etc.) during the period provided for in the schedule for the call for projects concerned.
Each project is sent to three or four expert employees who volunteer their time to assess the projects. Their assessment is made as objective as possible by applying well defined and shared criteria. Questions and comments are addressed to the association. A meeting between the assessors and the project manager will be held.
Projects are submitted to the Board of Directors, which approves or rejects support for the project and votes on the associated financial allocation in the event of support.
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Governance
Collaborative and committed governance
The management board is chaired by Sabrina Soussan, Chairman & CEO of SUEZ. It defines the strategy, adopts the budget and sets the schedule. It selects the projects for the fund’s support from a list of the projects pre-assessed by the Fonds and the evaluators.
It is composed of 11 members, representing us at Suez, which contributes to the Fonds SUEZ Initiatives, plus a number of independent members, elected for 5 years.
Axelle Davezac
Executive Director of the Fondation de France
Melanie Dumecq
Competitiviness Coordinator, Director Fondation SUEZ representing personnel
Laurent-Guillaume Guerra
Chief HR Officer & Head of Health & Safety, Executive Vice-President
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Frederick Jeske-Schoenhoven
Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Executive Vice-President
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Wafaa Khalifi
General Manager P&T Alliance - SUEZ Australia
Isabelle Maunoury
Operations, Sustainable Development & Performance Director Water and R&R Africa
Delphine Saby
Global Head of Procurement, Senior Vice-President
Antoine Sire
Director of the Company Engagement Department, BNP Paribas
Silvina Somasco-Mozziconacci
Financial Dir. Europe, Central Asia, Africa, Middle East, Morocco, Consulting
Marie Trellu Kane
President and co-founder of UNIS-CITE, Member of the ESEC
Catherine Savey
Managing Director
Akouavi Mattecat
Partnership and Project Manager
Muriel Leroy
Chief Operations and Partnerships Officer
Claire-Anne Coudert
Project and Administration Officer
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