Since 2014, the Michelin Corporate Foundation has embodied one of Michelin’s core beliefs that companies have a social responsibility to help provide collective solutions to today’s challenges. In order to live in harmony with all its environments, Michelin aims to contribute to the common good beyond its core business, by mobilising available resources, skills, and capabilities wherever it operates.
As part of its Corporate Citizenship and in resonance with the Group’s Purpose and values, the Foundation supports innovative and committed projects, at the intersection of the societal issues and the Group’s resources, in order to maximize its impact for the Common Good. Fields of action for the Foundation include:
- Metiers for the future
- Equal opportunities and inclusion
- Healthy living and eating
- Sustainable mobilities
- Biodiversity of forests
- Collaborative social models
- Regional initiatives
Michelin Corporate Foundation
Funding Type
Organizational and Decision Making Structure
The Michelin Corporate Foundation, presided by Florent Menegaux, has two governing bodies at its disposal as well as a team of permanent staff dedicated to keeping its action going.
The Executive Board and the Selection Committee each meet at least twice a year to examine and validate submitted projects.
Eligibility Criteria
Legal eligibility
The requesting entity must:
- Operate non-profit and selflessly.
- Serve the public interest, not a limited group of individuals.
- Have no close ties to commercial enterprises.
- For France-based projects: Activities must be philanthropic, educational, scientific, social, humanitarian, sporting, cultural, or related to environmental or artistic heritage.
- For international projects: Activities must be humanitarian or promote French culture, language, scientific knowledge, or environmental protection.
These criteria align with Articles 238 bis-1-a and 200 of the French General Tax Code.
Project eligibility
Projects must:
- Fall within one of the Foundation’s seven priority areas:
- Métiers for the Future
- Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
- Healthy Living and Eating
- Sustainable Mobilities
- Biodiversity of Forests
- Collaborative Social Models
- Regional Initiatives
- Be consistent with Michelin’s values and civic engagement.
- Be located near a Michelin site or linked to Michelin’s activities.
You can learn more about making a sponsorship request here and details of the eligibility criteria here.
Eligible Countries
No country restriction stated.