Socially responsible venues for corporate events with a commitment

In a world where corporate social responsibility has become a crucial aspect of corporate identity, the emergence of so-called ‘solidarity’ venues responds to a growing need to highlight the values of mutual aid and sharing. They provide an ideal backdrop for environmentally committed and socially responsible business events.

Why organize a responsible event?

Organizing an event at the venue of a responsible service provider is a way of demonstrating the steps and actions your company is taking to make a positive impact and upholding your brand image whilst giving a more profound meaning to your corporate event. It's also an opportunity to strengthen the commitment of your employees and encourage dialogue and collaboration with other companies and organizations that share your values.

Where to hold a responsible event?

Are you looking to host a responsible seminar to boost team cohesion? A PR evening to show your team your company's responsible approach? A product launch to showcase a sustainable creative process? Learn more about Parisian players in the events sector who have strong values in terms of inclusiveness and solidarity.


Quai liberté

Situated opposite Paris’s Statue of Liberty, on a magnificent boat that for many years was the setting for the well-known French documentary programme Thalassa, Quai Liberté is much more than just a wonderful venue for events. You will be served warmly and very professionally by some former prisoners, who have received in-depth training and support from the Wake Up Café association that runs the venue. It's an opportunity to meet people and hold a meaningful corporate event, in the service of a worthy cause, for up to 250 people in cocktail reception layout.

Tucked away in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, the Maison de la Conversation is a solidarity venue that focuses on social innovation and strengthening community ties. Its commitment to the art of inclusive conversation between people from different backgrounds makes it a highly original space that is certain to encourage genuine dialogue and collaboration. With several event spaces, including a friendly cafe and a roof terrace, this third place is suited to all types of professional events in its 525 m² modular spaces.


philanthro lab

The Philanthro Lab is a gem of a place, a stone’s throw from Notre-Dame de Paris. Situated in a magnificently renovated historical monument, it is entirely devoted to philanthropy and the emergence of meaningful projects through its business incubator, coworking spaces and training courses.  The private hire of its reception areas, a private lounge or a rooftop venue can add a special dimension to your events (for up to 200 people) and demonstrate your generosity. 

Managed by the association ‘Habitat et Humanisme Île-de-France’, the Maison Saint-Charles which has been working for over 30 years to provide housing and integration for people in difficulty, is a socially-responsible accommodation facility in the heart of Paris's 15th arrondissement. This unique venue, which puts the values of living together and diversity at the heart of its project, offers several pleasant meeting rooms that can be used for socially committed events for up to 25 persons in theatre layout.

Plunge into total darkness for a unique sensory experience at Dans le Noir ?. This unusual restaurant hosts events for up to 60 persons and invites us to reflect on our relationship to food and the perception of another person by sharing a meal in complete darkness. As part of its initiative to employ visually impaired people, it offers inclusive employment opportunities and helps to raise public awareness about the issues surrounding diversity and accessibility.


Fondation GoodPlanet

Looking for ecology and greenery? The Fondation GoodPlanet welcomes you in the Bois de Boulogne, at its chateau and in its large wooded grounds.  You'll find large spaces available for private hire, as well as team-building workshops on environmental and social issues and sustainable cooking workshops. By supporting initiatives that promote ecological transition, GoodPlanet invites everyone to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Chefsquare reinvents gastronomy through initiatives that promote the values of sharing and solidarity. By offering participatory cooking workshops for 6 to 100 participants led by committed chefs, this cookery school offers a unique culinary experience. As well as simply tasting the food, each event held here also helps to support initiatives linked to food and the fight against poverty.

 Would you like to go even further in the planning of responsible events? See also planning an eco-responsible event and our report devoted to sustainable events.

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