Territories
334 organisations supported in 2009.
21 projects supported by Terre Plurielle in 2009.
Participate in the economic and social life of the regions in which we operate
- Social inclusion policy
| Group subsidiaries are engaged on numerous initiatives to encourage social and professional inclusion. These include Site Schools in partnership with ANPE (the French national employment agency) and AFPA (a State training organisation); offering opportunities to young people experiencing difficulties identified by EPIDe, an agency of the French armed forces, in the context of a convention in place; and the Gateway to Employment programme in the Paris regions to help disadvantaged people ! nd work. ETDE continued its partnership with France's National Neighbourhood Association (which has 120 branches). The Group also works with the business organisation IMS-Entreprendre pour la Cité: two subsidiaries belong to its local Business and Neighbourhood Clubs. |  |
- Patronage
Bouygues Construction created Terre Plurielle, its corporate foundation, to support projects that help provide access to health, education and integration for underprivileged populations. Twenty-one projects in eight countries received support in 2009. Through the partnership with Planète Urgence, 38 employees were able to take part in humanitarian missions during their paid leave.
In addition, partnerships were established with Care France in Cuba and with Emergency Architects to provide relief in emergency situations. Bouygues Construction supports 334 organisations and works with at least 208 social inclusion organisations.
Respect human rights
Abiding by the founding principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO, the OECD and the Global Compact constitute the main focus of our actions. These principles are incorporated in the Code of Ethics and the Supplier CSR Charter , which are circulated to all subsidiaries operating in approximately 80 countries. In emerging countries, actions concentrate on:
- applying Group health and safety standards to local personnel;
- work and accommodation conditions, in compliance with specific cultures and community practices;
- inspection procedures seeking to ensure that our subcontractors and suppliers do not resort to forced labour or child labour;
- transferring skills and know-how to local personnel;
- supporting organisations providing aid for the most impoverished populations in areas surrounding our operating areas.
In addition, the Group refrains from working in any country under United Nations embargo.
