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Three years after its creation, the momentum generated by the Foundation continues, with 48 initiatives supported in some 15 countries with around 50 partners. Its mission relies on three kinds of programs: community projects that aim to improve access to energy efficiency among the most disadvantaged populations,

social innovation projects initiated by social entrepreneurs (see pages 66 and 67) and knowledge- sharing projects on energy efficiency intended for the general public. In 2015, the Foundation further structured its involvement according to the development level of the countries in which it operates. In developing countries, the Foundation

supports initiatives to improve access to energy efficiency and renewable energies in rural areas, as well as emergency relief efforts and electrical vocational promotion and training. In developed countries, the Foundation s initiatives aim to improve the comfort of households living in fuel poverty and to promote energy retrofits and the development of renewable energies. Regardless of the country, the Foundation supports social innovation and the ethical models of tomorrow.

The momentum of the Rexel Foundation

PROMOTING A BETTER ENERGY FUTURE