A pioneer in tourism, an accelerator of local development
Share value locally
Our Resorts could not have been accepted or integrated in a harmonious and sustainable way into countries with such different cultures without a deep feeling of respect and responsibility towards these countries. The presence of a Club Med Resort has economic and social repercussions on a region through local employment, transfer of expertise, purchases, etc. but we are looking to go further and develop these benefits.
Solidarity is at the heart of things
Club Med, a company that pioneers commitment
With happiness, the more you share it, the more you get back...
This conviction gave rise to the
Club Med Foundation >
in 1978.
Today over 40 years old, it is one of the oldest Foundations created by a company.
It is also a pioneer because it is among the very first to have encouraged employee commitment in solidarity projects, as well as the recycling of refurbished equipment to associations.
The Foundation
Activator of local solidarity
Today, the
Club Med Foundation >
continues to move forward by designing new forms of solidarity that make use not only of the time and skills of the teams but also of the entire Club Med value chain, and local associations benefit from:
- financial contribution with the involvement of suppliers,
- the donation of equipment or holidays for their loan of infrastructure,
- the commitment of employees to that of customers...
It focuses its commitments on two priority areas, based on key partners that have been identified and selected for the effectiveness of their actions, near the Club Med sites.
Vulnerable young people
Enable access to education and recreation for all
In 2019:
- 19 key partners in social or educational action supported over time
- 430 children supported in 8 sports schools
- 6 young people welcomed on internships or hired as part of work placements
- 2,700 children welcomed during the Goûter Planétaire party which took place in 36 Resorts
- 6 sick children’s dreams fulfilled
Environment
- GREEN FARMERS: train small local producers in agro-ecology (in 6 countries),
- BLEU MARINE: combat plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea with Med Expedition, protect cetaceans with WCA (World Cetacean Alliance),
- GREEN KEEPERS: partnerships with local biodiversity protection associations in 25 resorts
Our 8 Resorts that are part of the programme
Marrakech La Palmeraie
Morocco
La Plantation d'Albion Club Med
Mauritius
Friends without borders
Meet-up between our young G.Ms and the children from the region
Our young G.Ms can share recreational or educational activities with children from the host country.
Leisure creating links:
Children from local communities and children from Club Med customers meet in a friendly atmosphere with activities organised by G.Os. They develop a spirit of sharing, create friendships around the world, and this opens them up to other cultures.
In 11 Resorts in 2019, with more than 3,000 participating children.
Fundraising
Funds go to the Friends of the Foundation to support our projects
G.Ms can financially support the actions of the Foundation. Whether it’s for social, fun or sports events in the Resorts, or even outside stays during auctions or online raffles, when booking or throughout the year on the special website, G.Ms can financially support Foundation projects by
making a donation to the Friends of the Club Med Foundation >
, by allocating it if they wish to a specific project.
Donations are secure and fully donated to beneficiary projects and associations
The "Friends of the Club Med Foundation" is a charity account under the umbrella of the King Baudouin Foundation, in Belgium. This famous umbrella Foundation is a guarantee of the seriousness of the projects selected and the reliability of the donation circuit. It also enables you to get tax deductions in France, in most European countries and in the United States.
The Foundation responds to local needs by sharing its resources with multiple programs run by G.Os & G.Es all over the world. And it is thanks to the generosity of our customers, our G.Ms who have become "Gentils Donateurs” (kind donors), that more and more projects can be achieved and faster.
Close-up with Claire and Marie: Useful holidays that have a purpose!
The winners of the great "one year win-win" solidarity raffle that was run to celebrate the Foundation's 40th anniversary won an unlimited one-year pass at Club Med! They have chosen not to simply enjoy the Resorts but to use this opportunity to go around the world as part of the Foundation's solidarity programmes and get involved as volunteers; they share their wonderful experience with us:
- On Instagram >
- On Youtube >
- On our website >
Nature activities
Beach cleaning, protection of coral, turtles, etc.
For example, many Resorts run beach clean-ups. In 7 Resorts on three continents, sea turtles are protected according to the guidelines of the “Very Important Turtles” kit
In Brazil and the Maldives, Club Med works actively to protect coral reefs and encourages G.Ms to sponsor coral re-establishment.
Other possible actions in Resorts
Excursions to discover our programmes,Goûter Planétaire party...
Depending on the Resort, G.Ms can discover the actions of the Foundation during excursions or even join in welcoming children from partner associations during the Goûter Planétaire party. They can also make physical donations (school supplies, clothing, etc.).
Find out more about physical donations >
The Green Farmers programme
Since 2008, we at Club Med have had a partnership with AGRISUD to promote local farmers’ agriculture and agro-ecology near our Resorts. This original programme is aimed at supporting the creation of viable and sustainable micro agricultural businesses near our sites.
Close to 500 producers are thus trained in the principles of environmentally friendly agriculture and supported in the economic management of their production; they can thus access new markets, such as Club Med’s, and plan for the future with greater peace of mind.
All of this results in delicious, fresh, local, healthy produce that is meaningful and is used everyday in the Resort buffets.
In 2019, 65 tonnes of agroecological products were purchased from local farmers as a direct result of the project worldwide.
Healthy Food Corners
We have special spaces for healthy, organic, vegan and vegetarian food in our buffets.
Freshly squeezed fruit juices, a salad bar, homemade granolas, vegetarian dishes, vegan desserts, plant-based milks, gluten-free bread and more – you can now enjoy all of our "Healthy Food" range in the Resorts of Marrakech La Palmeraie, Peisey-Vallandry, Opio in Provence, Arcs Panorama, Valmorel, La Plantation d'Albion, La Pointe aux Canonniers and Cefalu and to a small degree in most Resorts.
Our 8 Resorts that are part of the Green Farmers programme
Marrakech La Palmeraie
Morocco
La Plantation d'Albion Club Med
Mauritius
Rio Das Pedras
Brazil
Local jobs and purchases
Close to 75% of Club Med jobs recruited locally.
Due to the variety of activities on offer in a Club Med Resort, the number of jobs created there is greater than in conventional hotels.
On average, 86% of purchases (goods and materials) by a Resort are from suppliers in the country where the Resort is located.
Although a portion of these purchases, which we aren’t able to assess precisely, comes from products imported by the local suppliers themselves, this average nevertheless shows Club Med’s wish to work with local partners, producers or distributors as far as is possible.
Fight against child abuse in tourism
In collaboration with ECPAT
- Support for local associations providing assistance to street children (social and family reintegration).
- Prevention of sex tourism involving children alongside the ECPAT association since 2005.
- Raising of awareness among G.Ms travelling in sensitive countries.
Since 2008, the Responsible Traveller Charter has been displayed or distributed to encourage G.Ms to discover and respect the nature, culture and the hosts in the host country.
G.Ms are also made aware through posters displayed in the rooms.