OUR COMMITMENTS
SOCIETY
Committed on the ground, we work to deliver a lasting economic and social impact in the regions where we operate, making our Group a key partner in local progress.
Through our “Society” pillar, we aim to maximise our societal contribution.
Our approach is grounded in the principles of integrity and responsibility. By strengthening our legitimacy to act alongside the regions where we operate, we affirm our role as a useful and responsible player — notably by supporting access to affordable, less carbon-intensive energy and access to employment for local communities.
Our commitments
Make energy more accessible and less carbon-intensive
Integrate and promote sustainability among our suppliers
Renew our support for communities
Be a leader in ethics issues
Make energy more accessible and less carbon-intensive
In Africa, Rubis supports communities in adopting more sustainable cooking solutions, combining access to cleaner energy, health protection and the preservation of natural resources.
Our target
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The Vitogaz Tour in Madagascar
In Madagascar, 90% of households still cook with charcoal or firewood. This dependence on solid fuels drives large-scale deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and exposes women — the main users — to fumes that are harmful to their health.
To address this challenge, Madagascar is promoting LPG as an alternative to traditional fuels, in order to protect household health and preserve the country’s forests.
The “Vitogaz Tour” is part of this drive: a travelling initiative rolled out along the RN6, as close as possible to local communities. Practical demonstrations, educational exchanges and meetings in local markets help dispel misconceptions about LPG, promote its safe use and highlight its health, environmental and economic benefits.
Our target:
3.7 million
Integrate and promote sustainability among our suppliers
Our responsible purchasing policy aims to apply our ethical standards across our entire supply chain, with particular attention to respect for human rights and the environment, and to integrity in business practices.
This policy is supported by the tools required for its deployment, such as a Responsible Purchasing Charter and supplier assessment tools.
Our target
Our target:
80%
Renew our support for communities
Through its Together programme, the Rubis Group is committed to supporting public-interest initiatives that provide training to help people enter or return to lasting employment, thereby contributing to local development and the reduction of inequalities. The programme is part of the Group’s societal approach, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and aims to make a tangible impact in the regions where the Group operates.
Our target
Our target:
≥15 projects
Rubis Mécénat endowment fund:
Developing committed artistic and social projects
Since 2011, Rubis Mécénat, the Rubis Group’s endowment fund, has been developing socially engaged art projects with three aims: fostering contemporary creation, supporting emerging artists and empowering vulnerable young people through art.
