FDJ and SUEZ Renew Support for France’s Leading Women’s Cycling Team, Embracing Diversity and Excellence in Sports

FDJ and SUEZ Renew Support for France’s Leading Women’s Cycling Team, Embracing Diversity and Excellence in Sports

(IN BRIEF) FDJ and SUEZ have renewed their sponsorship of France’s leading women’s cycling team, FDJ-SUEZ, for another three seasons, supporting the team’s development and commitment to diversity in sports. The extended partnership will help the team, led by General Manager Stephen Delcourt, reach new competitive heights with notable athletes like Demi Vollering and Juliette Labous joining the roster. FDJ and SUEZ, dedicated to promoting women’s sports, see this investment as a continuation of their commitment to environmental sustainability, gender equality, and community impact.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 30-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — FDJ and SUEZ have announced the extension of their commitment to France’s top women’s cycling team, FDJ-SUEZ, for an additional three seasons, furthering their shared dedication to women’s sports. Led by General Manager Stephen Delcourt, the team will continue its development, driven by the support of two prominent French companies committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in sports under the leadership of Sabrina Soussan, Chairman and CEO of SUEZ, and Stéphane Pallez, Chairman and CEO of FDJ.

With this renewed partnership, the FDJ-SUEZ team is poised to strengthen its position in the international cycling arena, aiming for the highest competitive achievements. Newly signed athletes, including top UCI Women’s World Tour competitor Demi Vollering, French road champion Juliette Labous, and elite cyclists Elise Chabbey, Ally Wollaston, Célia Géry, and Eglantine Rayer, reflect the team’s ambitious outlook.

FDJ, a longstanding supporter of French cycling since 1997, sponsors the men’s Groupama-FDJ team, while SUEZ, a partner of the Tour de France Femmes with Zwift since 2023, reinforces its alignment with sustainable development by managing water distribution and waste at the event. This partnership extension marks the FDJ-SUEZ team’s transition from a local French team to a global competitor, following its evolution from its founding in 2006.

Stéphane Pallez, CEO of FDJ, praised the team’s dedication and Delcourt’s leadership, highlighting the team’s role in inspiring young women in sports. “We have full confidence in Stephen Delcourt’s vision to lead the FDJ-SUEZ team to new heights. Supported by our 29,000 retailers across France, we look forward to the upcoming seasons with great optimism,” Pallez stated.

SUEZ CEO Sabrina Soussan echoed the enthusiasm, emphasizing how women’s cycling embodies SUEZ’s values of gender equality, environmental responsibility, and community involvement. “Seeing the FDJ-SUEZ team wear SUEZ colors for another three years is inspiring. Women’s cycling is a powerful symbol of soft mobility and inclusiveness,” she said.

Stephen Delcourt expressed gratitude for the renewed support, underscoring that the team’s accomplishments and ambitions are made possible through the unwavering backing of FDJ and SUEZ. Their partnership, he noted, fosters a spirit of resilience, teamwork, and commitment within the sport, aligning with the values FDJ-SUEZ upholds in their pursuit of excellence.

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