EssilorLuxottica and the FIA reinforce their commitment to promote good vision for safer roads
15 Luglio 2021 - 05:23PM
Charenton-le-Pont and Paris, France (July 5, 2021
– 1:00 pm CEST) –
EssilorLuxottica and the Fédération Internationale de
l’Automobile (FIA) today announced the renewal of their partnership
to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye checks for all
road users and, more broadly, to promote good vision for safer
roads. Together, EssilorLuxottica and the FIA will roll out a
comprehensive plan mobilising public and private stakeholders, and
leveraging both innovation and their global reach.
In August 2020, the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/74/299, proclaiming
2021-2030 as a new “Decade of Action for Road Safety”, with the
objective of halving the number of road victims by 2030. To achieve
this goal, the United Nations (UN) issued a set of
recommendations1, including a call for countries to implement
appropriate, effective and evidence-based legislation on risk
factors related to distracted or impaired driving. Adopting
measures to ensure good vision for all road users is part of these
recommendations. The UN also encouraged Member States to take
measures to promote road safety knowledge and awareness among the
population through education, training and advertising campaigns,
especially among youth, and to share good road safety practice.
With 1.4 million people killed in road crashes
and 50 million more seriously injured each year, safe mobility is a
global priority and a key pillar to achieve the United Nations’
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since eyesight is a key
element to make safe decisions and anticipate potential risks on
the road, good vision is critical. It is part of the road
safety culture and can help reduce any potential danger on the
road. And even more so today, as the COVID-19 crisis has
significantly accelerated the transformation of mobility, resulting
in a boom of bikes, scooters and other forms of individual mobility
joining cars on the road, reinforcing the need for good vision in
all situations.
As part of their renewed three-year partnership
within the new #PurposeDriven movement launched by the FIA,
EssilorLuxottica and the FIA will continue to mobilise the general
public, institutions, mobility players and eye care professionals,
to address the UN’s strong call for action. Together, they will
roll out a wide range of initiatives focused on: reinforcing
awareness campaigns and advocacy in the run-up to the 2022 UNGA
dedicated to the road safety global plan of
actions; accelerating innovation in the areas of eye exams,
visual solutions and other road safety-related products such as
helmets, leveraging racing expertise to apply it to the roads and
scaling up access to visual equipment in close collaboration with
FIA Member Clubs all over the world. This will include joint
actions with the United Nations Road Safety Fund.
EssilorLuxottica will kick off this partnership
with a global “Action for good vision on the road” campaign,
calling upon all eye care professionals to play a key role in
raising awareness and addressing the crucial and reinforced need
for good vision in all conditions, day and night. As part of this
partnership, the Company will also collaborate with FIA Member
Clubs and engage its own extensive network of retail footprint in
Italy, North America and Australia.
“Vision is vital on the road. EssilorLuxottica’s
commitment for safer roads is part of our wider responsibility as
the industry leader and our mission to help people ‘see more, be
more and live life to its fullest’. Public awareness about the
importance of good vision remains low while the need for access to
suitable eyewear continues to grow. This issue concerns everyone –
low and middle-income countries as well as mature countries, from
underserved communities to professional drivers. We are confident
that together with the FIA, and with the support of public and
private stakeholders across the globe, we will be able create a
positive and meaningful impact as part of our plan,” commented
Francesco Milleri, CEO of EssilorLuxottica, and Paul du Saillant,
Deputy CEO of EssilorLuxottica.
“At the FIA, we are committed to improving
global road safety, which includes the promotion of responsible
driving. To do that, we need to build a comprehensive set of
interventions, with a strong focus on prevention. Our renewed
partnership with EssilorLuxottica will contribute to building a
culture of safety by raising awareness on the importance of good
vision for all road users,” said Jean Todt, FIA President and UN
Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety.
Watch the official partnership video here.
EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture
and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.
Formed in 2018, its mission is to help people around the world to
see more, be more and live life to its fullest by addressing their
evolving vision needs and personal style aspirations. The Company
brings together the complementary expertise of two industry
pioneers, one in advanced lens technology and the other in the
craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to set new industry standards for
vision care and the consumer experience around it. Influential
eyewear brands including Ray-Ban and Oakley, lens technology brands
including Varilux® and Transitions®, and world-class retail brands
including Sunglass Hut Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters and – since 1st
July via a 76.72% interest – GrandVision are part of the
EssilorLuxottica family. In 2020, EssilorLuxottica had over
140,000 employees and consolidated revenues of Euro 14.4 billion.
The EssilorLuxottica share trades on the Euronext Paris market and
is included in the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 indices. Codes and
symbols: ISIN: FR0000121667; Reuters: ESLX.PA; Bloomberg:
EL:FP. |
CONTACTSHead of
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Head of Corporate
CommunicationsGiorgio Iannella
Marco Catalanie-mail:
ir@essilorluxottica.com
e-mail: media@essilorluxottica.com
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