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Crédit Agricole du Languedoc has launched Tous Vélotafeurs by CA Languedoc, an innovative solution developed in partnership with Azfalte, a start-up supported by the Village by CA Nord de France, to encourage its employees to use soft mobility for their journeys between home and work and any business travel. In addition to the scheme already in place, the Regional Bank is making a fleet of 40 electric bikes available for them to share. Anyone can sign up for renewable 1-month trials of this transport method before deciding whether to use it full-time.

The JLO platform, which offers remote psychological support under the Group’s disability policy, has been extended until 31 March 2025.  This dedicated helpline offers confidential, personalised support to Crédit Agricole S.A. Group employees with disabilities. The service is free of charge and available 24/7.

Crédit Agricole d’Ille-et-Vilaine has launched the 1st edition of Étoiles du tourisme d’Ille-et-Vilaine [Ille-et-Vilaine Tourism Awards] together with partners in the local economy and industry representatives. These awards are presented to business leaders and association presidents for their exemplary and/or original initiatives at local, national or international level that help boost the attractiveness of the region. At the ceremony held on 9 April, prizes were awarded to five tourism players.

Company Regulation NP 2024-17 presents the “Group’s sectoral CSR policies: thermal coal, mining and metals, and transport infrastructure”. These three sectoral policies replace the texts from March 2020. The regulation can be found online at the Affaires Générales site.

The Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi is an estate owned by Crédit Agricole, renowned for its remarkable architecture and historical ties to Burgundy wine for the past two thousand years. This symbol of living history where visitors can enjoy tours, tasting sessions and meet and greets with the team has won an award in the “Architecture and landscape” category (Exceptional Offer) at the 2024 Wine Tourism Awards. The awards were presented by the new Cité des vins de Bourgogne in Beaune to 14 winners based on the votes for 100 nominees who themselves were selected from 300 applications.

At a time when people are spending less and the average age of wine drinkers is rising, wine tourism is a way to attract new generations eager for experiences and exchanges, for whom the wine itself may not be the major draw. As such, farms are becoming welcoming spaces as well as areas of production.