2/13/2008
Press release
AREVA, official partner of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games AREVA and the FFH (French sports federation for the disabled) have signed a partnership agreement to develop sporting activities for the disabled.
The partnership is in keeping with AREVA's commitment to hire disabled workers in France following the agreement signed by the group in May 2007.
AREVA will support disabled French teams as they prepare for the next Paralympics in Beijing. As official partner, the group will provide financial support to the 250-strong French delegation, of which 170 are athletes.
Activities will be organized on the group's French sites throughout the year and during the games so that AREVA employees can follow the results and share a different view on disability.
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The partnership is in keeping with AREVA's commitment to hire disabled workers in France following the agreement signed by the group in May 2007.
AREVA will support disabled French teams as they prepare for the next Paralympics in Beijing. As official partner, the group will provide financial support to the 250-strong French delegation, of which 170 are athletes.
Activities will be organized on the group's French sites throughout the year and during the games so that AREVA employees can follow the results and share a different view on disability.
More about
With manufacturing facilities in 41 countries and a sales network in more than 100 countries, AREVA offers customers reliable technological solutions for CO2-free power generation and electricity transmission and distribution. We are the world leader in nuclear power and the only company to cover all industrial activities in this field. Our 65,000 employees are committed to continuous improvement on a daily basis, making sustainable development the focal point of the group’s industrial strategy. AREVA’s businesses help meet the 21st century’s greatest challenges: making energy available to all, protecting the planet, and acting responsibly towards future generations.
www.areva.com
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