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PR Newswire/Les Echos/Press release November 21, 2014 Voltalia and WWF France sign a global partnershipAs the Lima climate change conference draws near, WWF and Voltalia inaugurate anew windfarm in Brazil. On top of the nacelles, the WWF slogan for clean energywill be visible by observation satellites until the Paris climate conference in2015.Voltalia and WWF France announced they signed a strategic partnership during thecelebrations for the inauguration of Voltalia's Areia Branca windfarm inNorth-East Brazil on November 21. The partnership is aimed at fostering the useof renewable energy.To launch this new partnership, Voltalia will make an unprecedented statement bywriting the WWF slogan "Seize Your Power" on top of the Areia Branca turbines'nacelles, in 32-ft large letters, visible from the air."It's an honour for Voltalia to be partner with WWF, the world leadingorganization with a mission to protect nature and defend the environment,"declares Sébastien Clerc, Voltalia's CEO. He highlights that "Voltalia hasalways sought to further improve its positive impact on the environment and,through this partnership, it confirms its commitment to sustainability.""Given the urgency of climate change, WWF France is more than ever committed tosupport the development of renewable energy in a constructive and sustainablemanner. The display of the slogan of our international network, "Seize YourPower", on top of the turbines' nacelles, making it visible from the sky, is astrong statement, a few days ahead of the Lima conference on climate change,"says Philippe Germa, Director General of WWF France, who attended theinauguration ceremony with Marie-Christine Korniloff, Deputy Director forEconomic Affairs.This new partnership between the two organizations is based on the naturalcomplementarity of their objectives. WWF France's aim is to stop thedeterioration of the environment and to build a future where human beings canlive in harmony with nature; to do so, it joins forces with a selected number oforganizations who share a similar desire to implement serious and sustainablesolutions. Voltalia, electricity producer based on renewable energy in Francefor 10 years, has implemented measures to reduce the environmental impact ofdeveloping and operating its renewable energy projects.The new partnership will also allow WWF France to encourage local stakeholdersto support renewable energy projects and to participate in awareness-buildingactions to promote renewable energy.About Voltalia (www.voltalia.com)* Electricity producer based on renewable energy, Voltalia develops and operates multi-energy projects: wind, solar, hydraulic and biomass.* With about 90 employees, Voltalia is present in Metropolitan France, in Brazil, in Greece and in French Guiana.* Voltalia is listed on Euronext Paris since 2014 (VLTSA).* As of end of 2013, installed capacity was 52MW.Investor relations :Marie de Lauzon - Tel: +33 1 44 30 14 40Press contact: Kablé Communication FinanceMarie-Hélène Veillon - Tel: +33 1 44 50 54 70 -e-mail: marie-helene.veillon@kable-cf.comAbout WWF France (www.wwf.fr)The WWF is one of the very first independent environmental-protectionorganizations in the world. With an active network in more than 100 countriesand the support of 5 million members worldwide, the WWF works to halt thedestruction of the planet's natural envi ronment and to build a future wherepeople live in harmony with nature by protecting global biological diversity,ensuring sustainable use of renewable natural resources and encouraging thereduction of pollution and waste.Since 1973, WWF France has worked every day to ensure future generations enjoy aliving planet. With the support of its volunteers and its 1 70,000 donors, WWFFrance organizes concrete actions to save natural ecosystems and their species,ensure the promotion of sustainable lifestyles, train decision-makers, helpbusinesses reduce their environmental footprint and educate the young. But forchange to be accepted, it must take place in a manner that respects eachindividual. That is why the philosophy of the WWF is based on dialogue andaction.Press contact:Marion Delros - Tel : +33 1 55 25 77 26 - e-mail : mdelros@wwf.frThe content and accuracy of news releases published on this site and/ordistributed by PR Newswire or its partners are the sole responsibility of theoriginating company or organisation. Whilst every effort is made to ensure theaccuracy of our services, such releases are not actively monitored or reviewedby PR Newswire or its partners and under no circumstances shall PR Newswire orits partners be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of suchinformation. All information should be checked prior to publication. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
