We select several themes that address the specific needs of a region, country, or town where Michelin operates, in addition to our six other domains of action.
In France, for example, one of the themes is “Culture for all”.
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Understanding the lay of the land, navigating it, and getting around more effectively: the Cassini map of France marked a major milestone in the understanding of the country. In the 18th century, the Cassini map provided a pioneering answer to these needs by becoming the first topographic and geometric map of France covering the entire national…
Since 1966, the La Chaise-Dieu Festival has been bringing classical music to rural areas. Each year, this major cultural event takes place in the Saint-Robert Abbey and other emblematic locations in Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Dôme, and the Loire. More than just an event, the Festival plays a key role in the region’s vitality by promoting its heritage…
Faced with social and environmental challenges, new forms of entrepreneurship are emerging to meet the needs of the regions. CoCoShaker, an incubator for social entrepreneurs and committed local communities, supports entrepreneurs with social and environmental impact by helping them structure and develop their projects in Auvergne. Thanks to the support of the Michelin Corporate Foundation,…
Since its founding in 1680, the Comédie-Française has never ceased to surprise and establish itself as a thriving and creative “show factory”. It bases its exception, its sustainability and its vitality on 3 pillars: The Troupe, members and residents have followed one another since Molière’s companions with today 60 permanent actors. The Repertoire, an incomparable…
Eager to give access to culture for everyone, the Michelin Corporate Foundation encourages the Comédie de Clermont Ferrand to open the doors of its theater to new audiences throughout the Auvergne region. “With exemplary support for 10 years, the Michelin Corporate Foundation knows to what extent the national scene contributes to enriching our lives, encouraging…
Clermont Auvergne Opéra, named Lyric Center in its beginnings, was born in the early 1980s from the desire to promote the opera scene in the region, mainly at that time through the international singing competition of the City of Clermont-Ferrand, who now enjoys international fame. In 1998, the Clermont municipality entrusted them with the mission…
Encourage physical activity for all and create social connections The Association Sportive Montferrandaise, created in 1911 by Marcel Michelin, is a century-old club open to all! The purpose of the club is to encourage and promote the practice of physical activity for all, throughout life so that everyone can live longer and in good health.…
In the Philippines, despite strong economic growth in recent years, many inequalities remain and a large part of the population continues to face poverty, food insecurity and unemployment. In Santa Cruz, a popular city on the island of Luzon, close to the capital Manila, the social situation is particularly difficult. Problems of access to drinking…
With fifteen participating sites and more than 600 employees mobilized this year, the Michelin group has once again relied on its solid territorial roots to continue to work as an attentive protector of threatened local heritage. During their quest, employees of the Michelin sites involved in the operation, spotted nearly 80 works of art in…
