The Foundation is involved with local communities by supporting projects to improve access to energy efficiency for the most disadvantaged. To reach this goal, the Foundation builds partnerships with non-profits and foundations, as well as with Rexel's customers and suppliers, in developing and developed countries alike.
The following community projects are among the 23 that the Foundation has supported since its creation. Each one meets different goals in terms of access to energy efficiency:
> DIY home renovation with the Compagnons Bâtisseurs, who help inhabitants of priority neighborhoods in France (Rennes, Roubaix, Sarcelles, Bordeaux, and Avignon) to renovate their own homes. Their approach relies on mutual help and cooperation between neighbors. It encourages inhabitants to get involved and take the initiative regarding the renovations.
