Prada partners with Unesco to launch an ocean sustainability education programme

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Prada, in partnership with UNESCO's IOC(*) launches a four-month course of study to raise awareness among younger generations about the preservation of the oceans. The course will be delivered to students of secondary schools around the world over a period of four months, from February to May 2020.

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The hotel Martinez is awarded the Green Globe Platinum status

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The Green Globe status is awarded to tourism establishments that have integrated sustainability into their daily policy and management. Platinum Member status is awarded to members that are certified for ten consecutive years and is the highest level designation.

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Kering is named for its leading effort against climate change

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For the third consecutive year, Kering is achieving a place on CDP's(*) prestigious "A List" for climate change: this organisation based in the United Kingdom supports companies and cities to disclose the environmental impact of major corporations.

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Air France offsets 100% of its CO2 emissions from domestic flights, from January 1st, 2020

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From January 1st, 2020, Air France offsets 100% of its CO2 emissions from domestic flights, in mainland France, which represents 450 flights and 57,000 passengers per day.

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Hermès and the Skills Factory for schoolchildren

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The Fondation d’entreprise Hermès is expanding its programme Manufacto at school, dedicated to enhance the world of artisanship(*). This year 1,100 pupils will follow a series of practical, technical workshops involving boards of education in Paris, Créteil, Nice, Lyon and Besançon.

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Vogue commits to adopting a charter of values, signed by its teams worldwide

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Vogue has performed an audit and produced a charter of sustainable values, adopted by the twenty six editions and signed by each editor in chief with his own name; the group will communicate numeral targets in January 2020.

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Christmas tree designed by Hermès auctioned for charity, on display until January 7th

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As a side event of "Solidarity Xmas Tree" which took place in Barcelona, a christmas tree designed by Hermès is displayed in the lobby of the Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, after having been bought by the hotel. The money raised went to support two foundations dedicated to medical research.

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