Promoting inclusion and diversity

Through the “J’apprends l’Énergie” program, developed in partnership with the French Ministry of Education, ENGIE raises awareness among students, – from primary school to high school, —about different energy sources and environmental challenges. In addition to online resources, workshops are organized across France to encourage teachers and students to explore and better understand the world of energy.

As a partner of Science Factor, ENGIE rewards the winners of this civic innovation competition for middle and high school students.

During the competition, teams led by a young girl develop a scientific or technical project with a positive impact. Each year, the event brings together around 20,000 teenagers and encourages balanced participation between girls and boys.

The ENGIE Energy Prize recognizes the most efficient or optimized solution in energy production. Winners then benefit from one year of support from a scientific committee composed of energy-sector experts to help further develop their project.

Our engagement continues with support for the international Mathematics Games Championship, which brings together 500 young participants from 15 countries each year.

In 2024, two new initiatives were introduced with ENGIE’s support: a competition for university students in mixed-gender teams, and an event called “Maths and Girls”, the French national competition for female high school students.

ENGIE is committed to combating sexual and psychological violence against young people in sport. During the 14 tennis tournaments in France that ENGIE sponsors, awareness initiatives are carried out with the association Rebond, targeting minors, coaches and the general public. This collaboration aims to encourage speaking out and strengthen prevention within sports organizations.

Since 1992, ENGIE has also supported elite athletes and promising young talents, some of whom have become world-class champions. Since 2014, this commitment has been part of the Performance Pact, a French government initiative designed to support around ten athletes in preparing for major international competitions.

Following the Rio and Tokyo Olympic Games, ENGIE supported ten French athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Seven of them qualified and won six medals, including two gold medals. ENGIE now supports seven athletes as they prepare for the 2028 Summer Games.

ENGIE does more than just support Roland Garros: the group has been a major and long-standing supporter of women’s tennis in France for 34 years. With 14 women’s tournaments – including six under the “ENGIE OPEN” label – supported every year, ENGIE is committed to raising the profile of female tennis players, as well as increasing equality and creating more opportunities for them. To extend its commitment, ENGIE is linking all its tennis tournaments to an awareness-raising session on sexual and psychological abuse of minors in sport, coordinated by the charity Rebond. A tangible initiative to change people’s behaviours – both on the court and in society more widely.

These tournaments also provide an opportunity to raise awareness among young people about eco-friendly habits through the educational programme ‘J’Apprends l’Energie’.