Airbus Corporate Foundation Takes Off

Airbus has established the Airbus Corporate Foundation aimed at facilitating charitable activities worldwide under one roof within an international network of employees, associations and international organizations.

 

The Airbus Corporate Foundation started its operations on 1st December, with Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders being appointed President of its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors appointed Andrea Debbané as General Delegate of the Foundation.

Social responsibility coupled with a greater responsibility to take care of the environment has been at the heart of the Airbus business activities for a long time. Starting off with a budget of 2,5 million euros, the Airbus Corporate Foundation will focus its support on the three themes of humanitarian and community support, youth development and the environment.

 

In the field of environment the foundation is tasked to focus on protecting, improving and increasing awareness of the environment, and supporting projects with a particular focus on biodiversity. The foundation will also help young people to develop the skills they will need later in life – in particular fostering cross cultural and global citizenship. The third theme of the foundation is to provide aid and relief in cases of natural disaster and reaching out to develop local communities where Airbus is present.