Arkema Renews Strategic Partnerships to Expand Youth Inclusion Education and Cultural Access Initiatives Through 2028

Arkema Renews Strategic Partnerships to Expand Youth Inclusion Education and Cultural Access Initiatives Through 2028

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has renewed its partnerships with Sport dans la Ville, the CGénial Foundation, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées through 2028, reinforcing its commitment to education, inclusion, and cultural accessibility. The initiatives focus on supporting youth development through sports programmes, promoting interest in scientific and industrial careers, and expanding access to cultural experiences such as opera. With plans to invest in new sports facilities, continue career integration programmes, and broaden engagement with students and educators, Arkema aims to strengthen opportunities for young people while encouraging confidence, diversity, and long-term professional growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÉFENSE, 24-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema has confirmed the renewal of its long-standing partnerships with Sport dans la Ville, CGénial Foundation, and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées for an additional three-year period, extending its commitment to initiatives focused on education, inclusion, and cultural access through 2028. The renewed collaborations reflect the Group’s continued emphasis on supporting young people in shaping their futures, improving access to opportunities, and strengthening pathways into employment and culture.

Through its partnership with Sport dans la Ville, Arkema has played a role in supporting the development of thousands of young people since 2019. Hundreds have directly participated in programmes co-organised with the company, including career discovery workshops, mentoring opportunities, workplace immersion, and site visits. Looking ahead, Arkema plans to expand this collaboration by contributing to the creation and refurbishment of nine sports facilities, while continuing to support the “Job dans la Ville” initiative, which focuses on helping young people transition into the workforce.

The Group’s collaboration with the CGénial Foundation, which began in 2016, continues to focus on promoting interest in scientific and technical careers among students. Over the years, the initiative has enabled tens of thousands of students to engage with Arkema employees and discover industrial professions, while also giving hundreds of teachers the opportunity to explore industry environments through site visits. The partnership aims to encourage broader participation in STEM careers and inspire both girls and boys to consider diverse professional paths.

In the cultural sphere, Arkema maintains its support for the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, where it contributes to programmes designed to introduce younger audiences to classical music. Through initiatives such as youth-focused opera performances, thousands of children each year gain early exposure to the arts in an engaging and accessible format. The company also extends these opportunities to participants from its other initiatives, including young people supported by Sport dans la Ville, helping to create connections across its social engagement programmes.

Thierry Parmentier, Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Communications at Arkema, emphasised that the renewal of these partnerships reflects a continued commitment to promoting equal opportunities. By combining sport, education, and cultural access, the Group aims to help young people build confidence, broaden their perspectives, and pursue meaningful career paths.

Media Contacts:

Gilles Galinier
VP Communication
+33 (0)1 49 00 70 07

Anne Plaisance
+33 (0)6 81 87 48 77
anne.plaisance@arkema.com

SOURCE: Arkema