The LIFE program is a financial instrument of the European Commission that supports innovative, private or public projects in the fields of environment and climate. It is divided into 4 sub-programs: Nature and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Quality of Life, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Transition to Clean Energy. The main objectives of the LIFE program are to help achieve a sustainable, circular, renewable, carbon-neutral and resilient economy, to protect, restore and improve our environment, to slow down and reverse the loss of biodiversity, and to stop the degradation of ecosystems. Eligible project holders can be public, private or non-commercial organizations. For further information, please visit LIFE website.

With more than 8 000 employees in 25 countries around the world, the ARaymond Network designs, manufactures and markets assembly and fastening systems. Founded in 1865, this family business based in Grenoble, France, and the inventor of the press stud, has always put human values at the heart of its success. ARaymond, is based on the conviction that the well-being and empowerment of its collaborators are essential to its continued success.  Guided by innovation and sustainable value creation, the ARaymond Network is today one of the global leaders in fastening and assembly solutions. Initially focused on serving the automotive market, it now also serves the energy, agriculture, healthcare and construction markets. For further information, please visit ARaymond website.