COMMITMENT-

Les projets que nous soutenons
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SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

The movement came about in 1984 in Malibu, California, when surfers first began to take action to fight against pollution at their spot. Created in 1990 as a result of initiatives by Biarritz surfers including the triple world champion Tom Curren, the Surfrider Foundation today boasts over 10,000 members and 1,500 volunteers. As a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to protect the oceans and raise awareness of ecological issues, Surfrider’s scope of initiatives now extends to cover lakes and rivers. Its work includes fighting pollution in the oceans (oil slicks, fuel spillages, bacteriological pollution etc), informative action on the quality of water around bathing areas and possible risks arising from pollution. Finally, the association strives to raise awareness amongst the younger generations of the challenges faced in protecting the ocean (educational initiatives).

Surfrider Foundation Europe

NAKAMAKAI

Na Kama Kai “the children of the ocean” gives young people a voice in developing ocean conservation projects, focussing on safety in the sea as well as preserving the marine environment. The environmental values, culture and respect demonstrated by Hawaiian watermen are the key words of this association that enables young people to take responsibility for initiatives aimed at protecting the planet. Led by Duane de Soto, this association is championed by men who see themselves as stewards of the Hawaiian ocean (kai) and earth (aina). Their aim is to encourage humanity of all ethnic origins and socio-economic backgrounds to face up to their environmental responsibilities (kuleana). With this in mind, the association is evolving into a pro-active movement: cleaning beaches, recycling equipment and raising awareness of ways to preserve the environment. Picking up the same attitudes to the ocean as the world’s greatest watermen is also part of the Na kama Kai project.

Nakama Kai

OXBOW NATURALLY COMMITTED

Naturally Committed products are the result of OXBOW’s commitment to a sustainable development approach. From selecting raw materials to recycling products after use, not forgetting optimising the amount of energy used during production and transport, Oxbow works alongside Lafuma in its commitment to identifying solutions for noticeably reducing the impact of its products on the environment. Consumers can clearly see the brand’s commitment via a special label, Naturally Committed Grade©, a scale based on four indicators:
- Raw materials used during manufacturing
- Machine time required for producing items
- Impact of transport
- Recycling potential

These four criteria are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 3 (average/good/excellent) to help the consumer understand the impact the product has on the environment. This label features on all Naturally Committed products in stores.

FONDATION LAFUMA

Le Groupe Lafuma développe et fabrique les produits nécessaires à la découverte de la nature, aux activités
sportives et de loisirs dans un souci constant de respect de l’environnement. Au travers de ses produits mais
aussi de son organisation, le Groupe Lafuma s’engage depuis toujours dans une démarche de qualité visant un
développement durable de ses activités dans le respect des hommes et de l’environnement.
En créant la Fondation Lafuma, le Groupe a choisi de se doter d’un outil supplémentaire pour centraliser et
développer ses activités liées au respect de l’éthique et de l’environnement.

Fondation Lafuma