ASSOCIATE
OCEAN EXPLOITATION
AND
PARTICIPATION IN ITS PRESERVATION
THE OCEAN IN 3 FIGURES
0.000 BILLION
VALUES OF "OCEAN ASSETS
Source: WWF
0.000 MILLIONS
TONNES OF CO2 CAPTURED EACH YEAR
Source : CNRS
0.000 MILLIONS
OF DEPENDENT HUMAN BEINGS
Source: United Nations
BY BRINGING TOGETHER AROUND A LABEL
USERS AND PROTECTORS OF THE MARINE WORLD
We consider the Ocean as a beauty, a resource, an attractiveness, but what are we doing to maintain this resource so important for humanity?
By joining the label, each label holder undertakes to respect the Ocean charter, particularly in terms of transparency with its customers, for whom the Ocean represents an attraction or a core activity, and to pay a symbolic share of its income to finance the preservation of marine resources.
A small individual gesture for a community effect in the service of the Ocean.
OUR MISSION: TO UNITE USERS AND PROTECTORS OF THE MARINE WORLD AROUND A LABEL
We consider the Ocean as a beauty, a resource, an attractiveness, but what are we doing to maintain this resource so important for humanity and the economy?
By joining the label, each label holder undertakes to respect the Ocean charter, particularly in terms of transparency with its customers, for whom the Ocean represents an attraction or a core activity, and to pay a symbolic share of its income to finance the preservation of marine resources.
A small individual gesture for a community effect in the service of the Ocean.
WHY GET THE LABEL?
Download the official "Engaged For Ocean" application
The Engaged For Ocean® label is in line with 9 of our 17 objectives
sustainable development.
A global mission to secure our common future.
The ocean is omnipresent
More than 3.5 billion human beings live on its resources, as multiple and diverse as they are, its economic value is estimated at 24,000 billion US dollars(Source: WWF), 90% of the world's transport is maritime, more than 25 million citizens take a tourist cruise each year, maritime tourism concerns more than one billion human beings each year.
We breathe oxygen produced at 70% by the ocean, 2/3 of CO2 emissions are captured by it, 90 million tons of marine food resources are fished each year, 18 million of which will be used to produce meal for aquaculture, a heresy.
We must all act
This resource, in addition to its beauty and the inestimable value of its biodiversity, is the foundation of our economy and our civilization. If a paradigm shift is necessary, we must accompany this transition and take our responsibilities to preserve and maintain the Ocean, together.
The "Engaged For Ocean" label allows you to become an actor, in a coherent context and while creating a committed and sustainable relationship with customers and partners.
A necessity for all of us and our future.
"At the heart of our planet's climatic mechanics, the ocean holds an essential place; it is the true regulator of the climate and of life, but also of our entire civilization. More brutally than ever, our planet is being affected and the increase in intensity of all the climatic phenomena that are usually stable or non-existent attest almost daily to this absolute urgency.
We all have a stake in this and must all participate in preserving our future."
Thomas Capiten
Founder and Chairman "Engaged For Ocean
THEY SUPPORT US
OUR PARTNERS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :
What are the entry fees for the label?
The only charge is €300, which covers the manufacture and delivery of the labelling elements (plaques, delivery certificate, etc.).
How does the membership to the "EFO Label" translate materially?
As soon as you have accepted and signed the application form, you will receive a membership kit by post or in person, including
- Wall plate (depending on level of commitment)
- Counter display (optional)
- Authorization to use the registered trademark Engaged For Ocean®.
- Listing on the Engaged For Ocean® website and mobile application as a label member
- Online access to an Engaged For Ocean media database
At the end of each year, we will send to each labeled company an individual report on the results of the actions financed by the "Engaged For Ocean" label. This certificate can then be used freely for any CSR statement or public communication.
How is the correct application of the commitments verified?
The "Engaged For Ocean" label is first and foremost a mark of trust, focused on the common good and sustainability. The label is awarded on the basis of a sworn declaration and an on-site visit.
The elements of the label allow all customers, teams and others to discover the reasons for the label via a dedicated mobile application available on all stores ("Engaged For Ocean" - free on Android® and iOS)
This application also enables everyone to report any malfunctions that run counter to the commitments of the Ocean Charter. It is on the basis of these declarations (which must be documented) that we will carry out control audits, issue warnings and, if necessary, disqualify.
How to set up the management of the funds collected?
The commitment to donate a small portion of revenues to the preservation of the marine resource has been defined in a way that is simple in all respects.
It is up to the certified company to define its organization among these 3 possibilities:
- Annual prepayment (based on last year's results and compulsory in the first year)
- Half-yearly payout
- Quarterly payment
Each member receives a reminder of the payment dates according to his or her preferences. Payments are made by bank transfer and are accompanied by a receipt.
What happens if the charter is not respected?
Membership in the "Engaged For Ocean" label and its commitments are made on a basis of mutual trust.
However, if the label holder fails to meet the commitments of the Ocean Charter in terms of feedback :
1- The label holder receives a warning message with an expected and documented response
2 - On-site control audit
3 - If, despite warnings and monitoring, compliance with the charter is not established, the label is immediately withdrawn with effect for all media.
What should be the commitments of the member?
1 - POLLUTION
With regard to plastics, the use of single-use or limited-use plastics must be limited, with a target of zero plastic by 2030. (Including hygiene, cleaning, courtesy and catering products).
2 - BIODIVERSITY
Commitment to serve or prepare only non-protected marine species and, as far as possible, from controlled local sources in the member's catering services.
3 - SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Offer and/or promote only external activities and services that respect marine resources and have a level of CSR commitment equivalent to that of the member (including leisure activities, distributors, guided tours, etc.).
4 - FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION
Commitment to donate an amount per night/day or for each service or product with a direct link to the Ocean, in order to finance actions for the preservation and research of the marine world. The calculation of this sum is detailed by member type in each dedicated area (see main menu).