Green and Sustainable Initiatives: Social Businesses Awarded EUR 1.6 Million for Paris 2024 Olympic Village Services

Nine social businesses have been awarded contracts totaling EUR 1.6 million to provide cleaning and laundry services for the 24,000 residents of the Olympic and Paralympic Village. These businesses are committed to social and environmental sustainability in their operations.

The Aquatic Centre and La Chappelle Arena have 11,000 chairs made from sustainable materials developed as part of the Le Pavé project. This project, created by three young entrepreneurs, focuses on transforming plastic waste into innovative materials that can replace cement and virgin plastic. What began as a student project has now become a successful business that prioritizes sustainability and innovation.

H.A.W.A AU FÉMININ, a company that provides training in fashion-related activities, has supported women facing life challenges in creating souvenirs from used textile materials from the Arena Porte de la Chapelle construction site. This initiative not only promotes creativity and skill development but also contributes to reducing waste and promoting sustainability in the construction industry.

Halage, an association dedicated to training individuals who are facing barriers to employment, is responsible for creating green spaces within the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Village. Their work aims to reintegrate nature into urban areas that have been affected by pollution, promoting sustainability and community engagement.