Petzl - Impact Report 2022

THE PETZL FOUNDATION

Refuges Beacons for the Environment One mission of alpine clubs is to encourage members to respect and protect mountain environments through education. Mountain refuges are isolated places deep in the mountains. They fit in seamlessly with their surroundings and help preserve nature, as well as energy. The Alpine Club of Briançon hosts activities in refuges, with games, scientific experiments, and nature observations to educate hikers and students. Club Alpin Français de Briançon 5,000 donation

CALL FOR 2023 PROJECTS: APPLY TODAY!

Support Ecological Transition in Mountainous Areas The call for projects is funded with 50,000 to be distributed among the chosen projects (up to 15,000 per project).

Who can apply? Special interest groups or non-profit organizations working in their local mountain region in mainland France or overseas departments.

How do you apply? Rules and application are available at www.petzl-foundation.org or www.fondation-snowleader.com

Timeline June 15, 2023: Call for projects opens September 15, 2023: Last day for submissions November 2023: Award presentation

Reducing Household Energy Consumption in Bauges (Savoie, France). Et Maintenant (And Now) is an organization made up of people living in the Bauges Mountains of France. The group launched the negawatt household project, which is based on the Interreg Europe positive energy families challenge. By measuring and understanding household energy usage, their objective is to offer solutions that will reduce participant consumption five-hold. Et Maintenant organization 5,000 donation

Creating an Edible and Educational Forest In an immersive outdoor experience, the École Buissonnière organization offers opportunities for children and their families to participate in sustainable activities that contribute to ecological transition in their region. Their goal is to create a forest that is both edible and educational, and to act as a basecamp, continuing to educate locals, young and old. Association L École Buissonnière 5,000 donation

2022 CALL FOR PROJECTS: WINNERS

Collect Bio-Waste From the Chamonix Valley The Écotrivélo association is developing a local solution for sorting waste with a simple system: the collection of bio-waste from local businesses (restaurants, community kitchens, etc.), carried out by bicycle trailer. The collected bio-waste is converted into compost and used locally. Association Écotrivélo 10,000 donation

Protect High Altitude Wetlands Not well understood by the general public, wetlands are home to incredible biodiversity and provide us with valuable ecological services. At high altitude, due to climate change and anthropization, wetlands are drying up and experiencing an alarming decline. To protect them, the organization raises awareness among hikers in mountain refuges located near wetlands. Association France Nature Environnement Haute- Savoie 9,000 donation

Supporting Ecological Transition