What is the Alstom Foundation?

Because Alstom is a global supplier in clean power generation, transmission and sustainable rail transport solutions, its employees have long been involved in improved living conditions in the communities surrounding its sites around the world. The Alstom Foundation is the concrete expression of that involvement. Since 2007, the Alstom Foundation has championed humanitarian initiatives espoused by its employees that deal with: 

• Economic development of local communities mindful of the environment 
• Environmental education and awareness 
• Social support 
• Nature preservation

Drawing on Alstom expertise

Environmental protection and sustainable development lie at the heart of Alstom’s activities. The Foundation can therefore draw upon the expertise of Alstom engineers, general workforce and technology to address the most pressing issues of the day.

Employee commitment and engagement

The Alstom Foundation only supports projects that have been submitted by employees, whether it means working alongside local associations or NGOs, or funding completely original projects. Every year, the Foundation selects and funds the most original and attractive ideas from the diversity of the Group’s international footprint.

How are the projects chosen for Alstom Foundation Support?

The decision to support a particular project is based on simple criteria:

• An Alstom employee sponsor 
• Partnership with local, national and international organisations and associations 

Projects are submitted by employees in March, selected in June and financed from September.