Audemars Piguet Foundations

At the beginning of October, the Forêtxcellence association inaugurated a xylotheque in Cernier (NE, Switzerland). “It’s a bit like a cheese cellar, except that here we mature the wood”, said Stéphane Brawand, who is in charge of operations. In the xylotheque, shelves occupy a large part of the space, and dozens of wooden planks are lined up in a row. These planks, made from tonewood sourced from the forests of the Jura Arc, have all been cut to be used for making musical instruments in several years, once the wood has thoroughly dried. This xylotheque, which is part of a global project aimed at identifying and promoting Jura Arc resonance wood, as well as establishing a supra-regional value chain for this rare and invaluable resource, is one of the many initiatives supported by the Audemars Piguet Foundation for Trees. The project also aims to raise public awareness of the richness of the Jura Arc forests, and to foster ancestral, complete, and circular know-how, from the forester to the instrument maker. #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #ResonanceWoodPromotion #AncestralKnowledge #SustainableForestry #JuraArcForests 📷 Forêtxcellence

The scenario: A major operation in a neighbourhood of Génoville has been triggered by a gas leak that caused an explosion. REDOG - Swiss Association for Search and Rescue Dogs deployed two teams of dogs, dog handlers, and technical detection specialists to the scene of the incident. Although it was an exercise in the military training village of Epeisses near Geneva, the scenario was designed to be as realistic as possible: there were residents, victims, and injured people, as well as the media. These roles were played by Audemars Piguet volunteers, who participated in a pilot activity organised by the Audemars Piguet Foundations, aimed at contributing to the training of REDOG’s regional teams across Switzerland. The dog teams spent more than three hours searching for trapped individuals, rescuing survivors, and providing first aid. Many thanks to REDOG’s teams for their warm welcome and the incredible rescue work they are doing during disasters, and to all the Audemars Piguet employees who volunteered. #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #CorporateVolunteering #SearchAndRescueDogs #DogHandlers #RescueTeamsTraining

Recently, the Audemars Piguet Foundations participated in a working day co-organised by Le Philanthro-Lab and the King Baudouin Foundation. This event brought together researchers and professionals to discuss and share their perspectives on trust-based philanthropy. The diversity of practices, tools, and methods, as well as the role of grant-makers, raises many important questions. The sector is becoming more professionalised, and the field of fund distribution is emerging. Throughout the day, the legitimacy of philanthropy and the necessity of maintaining that legitimacy in a democratic society were also addressed. All these issues were explored through interactive conferences and workshops designed to debate and reflect on the concepts of responsibility, transparency, and effectiveness related to the distribution of private funds. More will follow! #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #DiscussingPhilanthropy #FundDistribution #ResponsibleGiving #TransparencyInPhilanthropy 📷 Philanthro-Lab

Congratulations to our partner ACTA VISTA on winning the Liliane Bettencourt pour l’Intelligence de la Main 2024 prize! Since its inception in 1999, this competition has recognised the talent of dozens of professionals in the fine crafts. It highlights the dedication and skill of individuals whose work showcases the intelligence of the hand across a wide variety of fields. The prize awarded to Acta Vista honours the organisation’s commitment to passing on valuable know-how, as well as its significant social impact. Acta Vista’s unique approach uses the restoration of historic buildings to help men and women who have lost touch with the labour market regain their footing and receive training for jobs in heritage restoration. #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #IntelligenceOfTheHand #Craftsmanship #YouthEmployment #SocialImpact 

Womanity is disrupting the status quo and driving change by delivering innovative programmes and supporting social changemakers. In the Middle East and North Africa, Womanity partners with progressive content creators and media platforms to challenge gender biases and shift mindsets. As opportunities grow for women in the region, Womanity’s “Disruptive Media” programme focuses on increasing women’s employment and reshaping narratives about women. In Saudi Arabia, the organisation equips young women with the skills, resources, and support needed to secure their first jobs in the media sector. This initiative aims to enhance employability, empower women socially and economically, and reduce gender gaps. To learn more about Womanity’s “Disruptive Media” programme: https://lnkd.in/eT2CtGN #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #YouthEmployment #SkillsDevelopment #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment 📷 Womanity

As the demand for meaningful travel experiences grows, ecotourism is emerging as a powerful way to explore the world while creating a positive impact. This approach to tourism focuses on conserving natural environments, supporting local communities, and educating travelers on the importance of environmental and cultural preservation. In Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi, PanEco Foundation, in collaboration with YEL Indonesia, operates three environmental education centres. These centres raise awareness among both national and international visitors about the need to protect tropical ecosystems, highlighting their significance to the livelihoods of local communities. Additionally, the centres support environmental protection and community development in various ways. Their eco-lodges create local jobs in ecotourism and serve as models for a more sustainable form of tourism. To learn more about PanEco: https://paneco.ch/en/ #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #WorldTourismDay #AwarenessRaising #EnvironmentalProtection #LocalCommunities #Indonesia 📷 PanEco

Yesterday, Jasmine Audemars was awarded the Gaïa Prize in the “Entrepreneurship” category. The Jury praised her for “her efforts to ensure the constant and prodigious development of the family company, Audemars Piguet, allowing it to rise to the rank of multinational whilst retaining its independence and preserving its historic networks of suppliers”. “This “Entrepreneurship” Gaïa Prize is also dedicated to AP’s teams in Switzerland and around the world, and, let’s not forget, to all those who came before us.” – Jasmine Audemars, former Chair of the Board of Directors of Audemars Piguet, and Chair of the Audemars Piguet Foundations After a career in journalism, Jasmine Audemars chaired the Audemars Piguet Board of Directors for 30 years, taking over from her father, Jacques Louis Audemars. Since 2022 – the year she decided to step down from her position within the company –, she has been focusing all her energy on philanthropy, particularly in her role as Chair of the Audemars Piguet Foundations. The Gaïa Prize, consisting of three categories, has been awarded annually since 1993 by the Musée international d’horlogerie (MIH) in La Chaux-de-Fonds. It honours personalities (craftsmen, researchers, industrialists, etc.) whose achievements have helped to enrich and boost the world of watchmaking.  

The Audemars Piguet Foundation for Trees has been partnering with the Arboretum du Vallon de l'Aubonne since 2006. Five years ago, the wooded park welcomed its first team of AP volunteers, who came to help maintain its vegetation and paths. Like many other associations, the Arboretum relies on volunteers to achieve its goals. Volunteering not only makes a difference for recipient organisations and their beneficiaries, but also benefits the volunteers themselves, offering the satisfaction of contributing personally to their community.  Today, we've returned to the Arboretum for a new volunteer activity to continue fostering this win-win relationship. #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #CorporateVolunteering #FifthAnniversary #ForestConservation

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the AP corporate volunteering programme, led by the Audemars Piguet Foundations since its launch in Switzerland in 2019. The journey began with a pilot activity at the Arboretum du Vallon de l'Aubonne, aiming at helping the organisation’s team maintain the park’s 130 ha. Jérémie, who participated in the very first volunteer activity, returned this year to complete a path he started five years ago. He was thrilled to see the impact of his dedication. Thank you to all the AP employees for their commitment over the past five years, and to all the organisations that warmly welcomed them! #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #CorporateVolunteering #FifthAnniversary #ForestConservation

The Audemars Piguet Foundation for Common Good is glad to start partnering with ACTA VISTA, whose mission is to "Use stones to reveal human talent". Every day, its teams use the restoration of historic buildings to help people who have lost touch with the labour market to get back into work and train for jobs restoring heritage buildings. The project supported by the Foundation will enable around 300 vulnerable young people to be trained and find employment opportunities. They will work on the restoration of Fort Saint-Nicolas, a listed 17th century monument in Marseille's Old Port. The restoration work carried out by the trainees will contribute to the gradual opening to the public of this major new cultural venue in the heart of the city. The project will also enable thousands of young people from social centres and schools to discover ACTA VISTA's worksites and trades. To learn more about ACTA VISTA: https://lnkd.in/ektuUZfT #AudemarsPiguetFoundations #Education #VocationalTraining #YouthEmployment #France 📷 ACTA VISTA - JC Verchère