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Understanding and combating plastic pollution in the ocean

KRESK 4 OCEANS is an endowment fund created by the KRESK Group and its brands (SVR and Lazartigue) with the objective of developing projects and funding non-profit organizations committed to actively fighting marine pollution.

 

#1 Action

Act
on Land

More than 8 million tons of plastic are discharged into the Ocean every year*, representing 400 kg per second. Our priority is to stem this flow of plastic into the Ocean by supporting innovative solutions from design through to the end of the plastic lifecycle.

*Source: European Commission

#2 Action

Research
at Sea

Even if no more plastic were to enter the Ocean, the amount of microplastics is expected to double by 2050*. It is therefore essential to better understand the impact of plastic and its contaminants on marine biodiversity in order to better protect it in the future.*

*Source: WWF 2022

#3 Action

Raise Citizen
Awareness

Our future depends largely on the health of the ocean.

If we want our actions to be sustainable, it is essential to educate people, especially future generations, about new consumption patterns in order to prevent marine pollution.

Because a healthy ocean is essential to planetary balance, it has become urgent to develop solutions that help us understand the changes it is facing and to halt the decline threatening the largest ecosystem on our planet.

Our projects

Discover the projects created or financially supported by our endowment fund.

UPCYCLING Program

The “Upcycling” project is a four-year program carried out in partnership with the Fondation de la Mer, aimed at developing plastic waste recovery sectors to transform waste into durable goods.

The Exploration Bleue

The Blue Exploration is a multidisciplinary scientific expedition carried out in a natural environment, which aims to better understand the impact of plastic pollution on marine biodiversity.

La Course Bleue

La Course Bleue is a free educational program created by KRESK 4 OCEANS, designed to raise awareness among primary school students (ages 7–11) about ocean protection by following the races of the SVR-Lazartigue trimaran.

IPOS

An international platform that aims to provide decision-makers with scientific analyses and proposals for public policies that are concrete for the sustainable management of the ocean.

Beyond Plastic Med

Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed) supports projects fighting plastic pollution across the Mediterranean region. KRESK 4 OCEANS provides financial support to BeMed’s “Micro-Initiatives” call for projects.

The Malles aux Trésors

The Treasure Chests of the Plastic Odyssey vessel are a traveling exhibition showcasing alternatives and solutions from around the world to replace plastic objects in our daily lives.

Our latest news

Projects, commitments, initiatives, events—find out the latest news from KRESK 4 OCEANS.

François Gabart, an ambassador committed to working alongside KRESK 4 OCEANS to preserve the ocean

Since 2017, François Gabart has been the fastest skipper around the world. This exceptional sailor has become aware of the richness and fragility of the ocean as he has crisscrossed the globe’s seas. With the creation of KRESK 4 OCEANS, of which he is the ambassador, he has found a way to give meaning to his profession that is in line with his values. Today, he sails around the world, spreading the message that we must respect and protect the oceans.

“The ocean holds a special place in my heart. I believe that everyone has a responsibility to try to do something significant on a global scale. For us skippers, the only limit to our progress at sea will be global warming. We must imagine the solutions of tomorrow so that our children can look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.”

François Gabart