Fimalac

Created in 1991 by Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière, FIMALAC is an international financial group that encompasses the FITCH GROUP, whose main subsidiaries are FITCH RATINGS, the third biggest rating agency worldwide, and ALGORITHMICS, specialised in financial risk management.

During the 2007/2008 financial year, the FITCH GROUP, present in over 50 countries, recorded a turnover of 586.90 M€ and employed over 3 000 people.

Through its foundation, Culture & Diversité, the FIMALAC patronizes and sponsors sponsors urban-centered activities and programs dedicated to social cohesion and the development and spread of French culture.

Financière Pinault

Fondation Bettencourt Schueller

For twenty years, the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation fosters and supports projects strictly selected. The foundation works in three main fields: French and European research in natural sciences (helping searchers and teachers); cultural activities (arts and crafts and choir); social and humanitarian activities (fight against HIV, protecting and teaching children in needs, supporting housing program and rehabilitation).

GDF SUEZ

One of the world’s leading energy providers, GDF SUEZ is active across the entire energy value chain, in energy, electricity, and natural gas, upstream and downstream. Located on five continents, the Group employs 200,000 people and in 2008 achieved revenues of €83.1 billion.
The Group develops its businesses around a responsible-growth model, taking up the great challenges – responding to energy needs, ensuring the security of supply, combating climate change and maximizing the use of resources. It supports philanthropic inititiatives in the following essential areas: social responsibility, culture, and sustainable development through the protection and enhancement of the environment.

Lazard Frères

LAZARD, one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, operates from 41 cities across 24 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. With origins dating back to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and capital raising, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments, and individuals. For more information on Lazard, please visit www.lazard.com.

Orange

Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. At the end of 2008, France Telecom had a customer base of more than 182 million customers in 30 countries. Orange is the number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband Internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies.

To meet customer expectations, the Group strives to provide products and services that are simple and user-friendly, while maintaining a sustainable and responsible business model that can be adapted to the requirements of a fast-paced and changing eco-system.

Sanofi-Aventis

Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company’s 114,000 employees achieved sales of more than 18.3 billion euros in 2008, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations “Make the most of their energy”.
www.schneider-electric.com

Veolia Environnement

Veolia Environnement is world leader in environmental services. With more than 300,000 employees the company has operations all around the world and provides tailored solutions to meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers in four complementary segments: water management, waste management, energy management and freight and passenger transportation. Veolia Environnement recorded revenue of €32.6 billion in 2007. www.veolia.com