GDF SUEZ provides a boost to employment via the FAPE GDF SUEZ Foundation

FAPE GDF SUEZ backs projects submitted by associations and companies promoting employment, organizations assisting small business creation by the unemployed, GDF SUEZ units assigned to build sponsorship, solidarity and social responsibility opportunities, employees and retirees, all in the aim of financing and accompanying new investments in France. - The action program adopted by FAPE GDF SUEZ focuses on three goals:• social and professional integration efforts,• activity development,• business creation.FAPE also supports projects favoring integration of the disabled into the workforce. - FAPE GDF SUEZ resources stem exclusively from donations provided by Group personnel and retirees, matched at 100% by their affiliated companies, and allow financing new investments (e.g. purchasing equipment, facilities and vehicles; building or renovating premises). - Subsidies allocated through partnership agreements between FAPE GDF SUEZ and France Active: France Active accompanies social entrepreneurs in their quest to create and extend employment, as well as the underprivileged seeking to launch their own venture and thus provide a means of livelihood. More specifically, this association oversees a business development program called CAP'JEUNES intended for youth in situations of long-term unemployment. By offering bonuses and accompaniment services, FAPE will help these youth bring their new business project to fruition and, by the same token, create their own job. Best Practice spotted by the World Forum Lille 2013