Cultural Heritage - Total, Corporate Philanthropy and Sponsorship

Archaeology and mineralogy

As much of its activity has to do with oil and gas drilling, Total is closely associated with the earth sciences and has a natural interest in mineralogy and archaeology. For some years, its corporate philanthropy policy, has offered support to archaeological fieldwork in countries where Total operates, such as Syria, Libya and Mauritania.

Our goal is to promote scientific disciplines related to our business activities, making the riches of the world’s historical and artistic heritage more widely known so we can all reach a better understanding of our civilizations and their history.

As a geological specialist and prospector, Total also supports The Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris and contributes to the enrichment of its mineral collection.

Intercultural Dialogue

Total is committed to forging harmonious, lasting relationships with all the communities among which it operates its oil and gas activities.

Total has a particularly solid presence in the Middle East and Africa, and it aims to preserve the cultures and traditions of these regions so more people can know and appreciate them.

In addition to its contribution to the creation of an Islamic Arts section at the Louvre, Total also provides funding for a number of temporary exhibitions on such subjects as “From Venice to the East,” “The Art of Safavid Iran” and “Pharaoh”

French Cultural Heritage

In addition to providing healthcare and educational assistance to disadvantaged sectors of society, Total’s corporate-philanthropy activity also includes French heritage. Total’s involvement, as a major partner in the Heritage Foundation gives a significant boost to culture and tourism in the French regions where the company has the strongest presence

Total is a corporate sponsor of the Louvre with which it has a long-term partnership agreement “A good sponsor is not just someone who gives money, it is also someone who makes their involvement an integral part of their own activity. It’s an exchange where one party inputs its own specific experience”

Henri Loyrette, Director of the Louvre