« Because we are pioneers in the field of assisted living. Because energy efficiency and electrical safety are our priorities. Because as a leader we consider that we have a part to play in education and employment in the electrical sector.

We want to take action in the Legrand Foundation to empower:

• those who are isolated due to a loss of independence,
• those who cannot meet their energy costs or whose insecure situation compromises their electrical safety,
• those most in need of support for training and access to employment in the electrical sector.

Setting up the Legrand Foundation is one of the responses to the Legrand Group's social commitment. Because our mission as an essential player in the electrical sector is also to combat poverty. So that no-one gets left behind. »

Benoît Coquart,
Legrand CEO

Combating exclusion and electricity poverty

The aim of the Legrand Foundation is to help those who are excluded or discriminated against by using the Legrand Group's know-how and solutions. It thereby wishes to assist:

• those who are isolated due to a loss of independence
• those who can no longer meet their energy costs or whose difficult financial situation is affecting their electrical safety
• those most in need of support for training and access to employment in the electrical sector

Four areas

The Legrand Foundation operates in four areas:
 

Loss of independence	Electricity poverty
Education	Employment

In each of these areas, the Foundation initiates or supports simple, local initiatives rooted in the fabric of French communities. These actions are all consistent with Legrand's business activity, and involve Group employees.