MAKING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
5,000 trees have been planted in sustainably managed French forests thanks to 5,000 Green Runners who chose to give up the event t-shirt 🌳
This year, you had the opportunity to make a meaningful choice during your registration by opting out of the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon t-shirt.
By giving up the event t-shirt, you became a Green Runner and a sponsor of a tree planted in a sustainably managed French forest with EcoTree.
Five reforestation projects were supported by the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon and its partner ASICS, helping to reduce the environmental footprint of the event.
THE FOREST: AN ESSENTIAL SANCTUARY FOR OUR WELL-BEING
Forests cover more than one third of France’s territory and are far more than just a backdrop for athletes. As the true green lungs of the country, forests play a vital role in air regulation, capturing millions of tonnes of CO₂ every year and filtering over 60% of fine particles and pollutants. In contrast, urban environments expose the body to pollution and heat, while forests offer a naturally sheltered and temperate setting—ideal for overall well-being.
Forests are also a powerful source of renewal. For runners, whether during training sessions or on race day, they represent a true sanctuary for both mental and physical recovery. Studies show that just 30 minutes spent in a forest are enough to reduce stress levels, while regular exposure helps improve memory, concentration, and even creativity.
Yet, while 83% of French people consider forests essential to their lives, 74% admit they do not know how to take action to protect them.
That is why Garnier has partnered with WWF France, actively supporting initiatives to preserve French forests. The goal is clear: protect 50,000 hectares of forest by raising donations and taking part in training programs designed to help everyone adopt the right everyday actions.
To find out more, visit:
Together, let’s take care of France’s forests
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PARIS MARATHON CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Since 2017, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon has reduced the waste generated during the event by 50%. This aligns with the commitments expressed in the GESI charter and complies with the AGEC law, combating single-use plastic, waste, and promoting reuse.
Each year, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon takes measures that, in 2025, allowed the collection of.
- 3,4 tonnes of runners' clothing left in the start lockers, sorted and recycled for a secondary use
- 4.1 tonnes of bio-waste from refreshment stands, composted to become topsoil
- 3780 kg of fruits, donated to the Restos du Cœur
- 443 pairs of running shoes donated to the Africa Run association and then sent to Africa.
- 5,700 pairs of running shoes have been collected at the Run Expérience and given a second life through solidarity initiatives since 2017
👟 You too can bring your old running shoes or sneakers to the Run Expérience and give them a second life with the Sneak’CoeurZ association.
This year, new initiatives are being introduced that you can take part in:
- In partnership with the City of Paris, no single-use containers will be distributed to runners at refreshment stations. To learn more, click HERE.
- If you wish, you can drop off your race bib after crossing the finish line at a collection point set up by our partner Garnier, so it can be recycled.
- We will be hosting a plogging event with our partner Culligan, starting at the Run Experience, to promote this fun and eco-friendly activity that involves running in a group while picking up trash.
Beyond these actions in favor of circularity, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon has been contributing since 2019 to projects that avoid or revome CO2 emissions through the Livelihoods Carbon Funds, which supports projects aiding rural communities in Kenya with restoring and preserving their ecosystem.
