Business Club
Stakeholders commited to the Mediterranean Sea
The private sector is a key stakeholder in the fight against plastic pollution. Businesses produce and consume plastic, but they also offer solutions.
The BeMed Business Club is a working space for businesses, scientists and representatives of civil society to share knowledge and test practical solutions on the ground to tackle a complex issue.
2 main actions
Facilitate dialogue between scientists, industry and civil society so that our members can ensure the relevance and effectiveness of their plastics strategies.
Testing solutions in a pilot company, then disseminating the results to create a Mediterranean impact.
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topics covered
expert presentations
technical fact sheets
customers reached through the hospitality project
increase in members’ skills
of members satisfied
Our scientific committee
Depending on the issues addressed, we may call on other relevant contributors
experts, scientists or NGOs.
BeMed benefits from the technical support
of ConsultantSeas for the Business Club.
They have already joined us
Prince Albert II Foundation
In June 2006, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco decided to create his Foundation in order to respond to the worrying threats facing our planet’s environment. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation works to protect the environment and promote sustainable development worldwide. The Foundation supports initiatives by public and private organisations in the fields of research, technological innovation and socially conscious practices. The Foundation funds projects in three main regions and focuses its actions on three main areas.
IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership union composed of governments and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure that human progress, economic development and nature conservation are achieved in harmony.
The Tara Ocean Foundation
The Tara Ocean Foundation, the first recognised public interest foundation dedicated to the ocean, uses the schooner Tara to develop open, innovative and unprecedented ocean science that will enable us to predict and better anticipate the impact of climate change. It uses this high level scientific expertise to raise awareness and educate younger generations, but also to mobilise political decision-makers and enable developing countries to access this new knowledge. The Tara Foundation is a Special Observer at the UN and actively participates in the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda. We want to make the ocean a shared responsibility.
Surfrider Foundation Europe
Surfrider Foundation Europe is a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting lakes, rivers, oceans, waves and coastlines. Founded in 1990 by a group of local surfers, it now has more than 12,000 members and operates in 9 countries through its volunteer branches.
Chanel is a French company specialising in the luxury goods industry. From ready-to-wear clothing to haute couture, perfumes and accessories, Chanel embodies the prestige of French fashion throughout the world.
Aroma-Zone is a pioneering French brand selling natural and organic ingredients for homemade cosmetics, aromatherapy and natural cleaning products, offering essential oils, hydrolats, cosmetic active ingredients and customisable bases, as well as recipes, advice and ready-to-use products (serums, creams) for personalised and transparent beauty and well-being, focused on ‘do-it-yourself’ but also on effective and accessible formulas.
The Carrefour Group is a French retail group that pioneered the hypermarket concept in 1963. With a multi-format network of over 14,000 stores in more than 40 countries, the Carrefour Group is one of the world’s leading food retailers.
Nestlé is one of the world’s leading food and beverage stakeholders. The Swiss group has been providing us with financial support for many years, and we support their sustainable development teams in their efforts to reduce single-use plastics in their product packaging.
Located in a unique setting, the modern La Badira Hotel revisits the spirit of this era and offers exceptional facilities: rooms and suites with sea views, innovative local cuisine, a Spa by Clarins, banquet rooms, tailor-made services and excursions, all brought to life by the latest technology.
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is a leading hotel chain that promotes a model of responsible tourism focused on respect for people and the environment. It has more than 100 four- and five-star hotels in the main tourist destinations in Europe, Africa and America.
NIELSEN designs, manufactures and markets vertical balers, sorting and conveyor systems, waste compactors, industrial shredders, bottle perforators, food waste disposers, green waste bagging presses, skips and containers, and various collection equipment for waste treatment and recovery.
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NIELSEN designs, manufactures and markets vertical balers, sorting and conveyor systems, waste compactors, industrial shredders, bottle perforators, food waste disposers, green waste bagging presses, skips and containers, and various collection equipment for waste treatment and recovery.
ntSeas is a consultancy specialising in strategies to reduce plastic in the ocean.
INRAE is a public research institute working for the coherent and sustainable development of agriculture, food and the environment.
The Dupuy De Lôme Research Institute is a CNRS Joint Research Unit. It is a reference laboratory for mechanical systems in Europe, linked to the engineering of materials and systems used in industrial sectors linked to the automotive, energy, aeronautics, health and transport industries, and more particularly all fields that interact dynamically with the marine environment, such as shipbuilding and offshore, and marine energies.
Since it was founded in 1780, Arts et Métiers has been committed to meeting the ever-changing challenges facing industry and society. Its primary mission? To train engineers specialising in sustainable technologies: engineers capable of designing environmentally-friendly products and systems, but also of controlling industrial organisation while keeping risks and costs under control.
The Poseidonia Beach Hotel, owned by Charteredhouse Estates Ltd, was one of the first modern day hotels built on the island after the Turkish invasion in 1974. After being run by several companies throughout the years, the Poseidonia Beach Hotel has been running by its Owners since April 2014 after undergoing many renovations.
Boasting nearly a century of history, the Hotel Montesol Experimental is a true icon in the heart of Ibiza, nestled at the foot of the majestic Dalt Vila. Welcome to this gem of luxury, open all year round, where historic charm and elegance come together. In the 1950s, Montesol was the favourite retreat of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Since then, this iconic location has witnessed the cultural evolution of the island, embodying the spirit of peace and love of decades past. Today, Ibiza’s first hotel retains its prestige and authenticity.
Set in a prime beachfront location, the Lordos Beach 4-Star Hotel is among the island’s most prestigious hotels—a perfect blend of hospitality, elegance, and world-class amenities. At Lordos Beach Hotel, sustainability is a passion. Travelife certification reflects our commitment: reducing waste, conserving energy, and supporting local communities.
