As a major automotive manufacturer, Renault knows that it has a role to play in developing the future of mobility. The company has designed its electric vehicle range as part of this innovative approach.

Dame Ellen, who recently toured the Kangoo Z.E. Maubeuge factory in France, praised Renault’s commitment to the circular economy, which includes the development of affordable electric vehicles. She said “This is a decisive step towards a viable, long-term economic model. We are working together to encourage the younger generation to seize the formidable opportunity it has to build a positive future”.

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The Foundation’s core focus is in equipping young people aged 11-19 years and within Higher Education institution with the necessary skills and perspective to realize the opportunities of re-thinking the future. The Foundation’s educational work takes place both within formal curriculum development and new media.

In 2011 Renault worked with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on “Project ReDesign”. The project was organized in five regions of the UK with 17-18 year olds and consisted of a series of workshops focusing on the circular economy. Each workshop gave rise to a competition broadly supported by Renault employees, who were involved as industry experts. Renault offered a week-long training course to six competition winners, encouraging them to think about future mobility issues and the significant role that could be played by electric vehicles as part of an infrastructure redesigned in the line with circular economy principles.