Vocation

Groupe SEB has always had a tradition of being involved in the life of its surrounding society. Very early on in its existence, it adopted a social responsibility approach in all of its processes by advocating "A better life for all".
In order to sustain these efforts and strengthen its policy of patronage, the Group established a Corporate Foundation in the spring of 2007: the Groupe SEB Foundation.

The Foundation works in the fight against exclusion by setting up of actions to help people who have been excluded from society or who are heading towards the margins to be given a helping hand.

The Foundation relies on a network of Group employees, who regularly participate in projects on a volunteer basis. Their commitment and dedication means that real grass-roots partnerships can be made with associations, in order to help people facing difficulties.

With a budget of €600,000 per year, of which €100,000 takes the form of equipment donations, the objective of the Foundation is to encourage the implementation of innovative social projects aimed at the most disadvantaged. 

Focuses

The Foundation supports projects which aim to reintegrate people in difficulty into society, with three main focuses:

return to employment,
social integration via improved living conditions,
social integration via access to education and training.

This is because work, housing and education are crucial tools in rehabilitation, and are often interrelated: how can you hold down a job without stable housing? How can you eke out a place in society when you lack basic knowledge?

The projects supported by the foundation may be initiated by associations but also by social integration companies. They share a common denominator: they allow people whose path through life has been chaotic to regain their autonomy and dignity.

The support provided by the Foundation can take several forms:

•  financial support
•  donation of products (small domestic appliances and cookware)
•  volunteer work by employees on various projects