This summer, join us on an exploration journey through 5 pivotal dates that made ENGIE the leading group it is today. #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

The journey truly began in 1858 with the Compagnie Universelle Maritime du Canal de Suez was created by... #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

Hereby, in the golden age of transportation, is when Ferdinand de Lesseps turned the Compagnie into a major economic player. #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

Through the years, Gaz de France has been a primary player on the energy market, supplying gas and electricity.
2008 marks an important turning point. #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

In 2008, what was the name given to the company created from the merger between Gaz de France and SUEZ? Go on our story to find out! #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

How keenly have you been following our exploration through our History? A short quiz to find out.
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Who created the Compagnie Universelle Maritime de Suez? #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

In 1858, Ferdinand de Lesseps created this major economic player. #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

In 1946, a wave of nationalization in France led to the creation of a major entity on the energy market. Which one? #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

Gaz de France was created during the post-WWII industrial reconstruction era. #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

In 2008, what was the name of the company created from the merger between Gaz de France and SUEZ? #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

GDF SUEZ of course! Second to last name changing #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

If you’ve got every answers right, well done!
Our time travel is not over. Can you guess the next date? #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread

2015. Energy transition is a worldwide challenge GDF SUEZ has to take up. #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread #TBT

At the time and until now, energy transition regroups major challenges to be faced. Which one would you say is be the most important?

GDF SUEZ becomes ENGIE.
From now on, the Group embraces a significant role among the leaders of the energy transition, through decarbonization, developing renewable energy or consumption reduction. #ActWithENGIE #HistoryChat #thread #TBT

2020. Five years later, working actively for the energy transition is more relevant than ever. This is why earlier this year, in the context of Pacte Law, we have unveiled our purpose as a Group.
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Pacte Law is a French bill aiming to give businesses the means to innovate, transform, grow and create jobs. When was it enacted? #ActWithENGIE #History #HistoryChat #thread #TBT

As explained by @claire_waysand, “with this purpose, ENGIE firmly gears its action for the long term and for the transition to carbon neutrality.”
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Thank you for following this thread, we hope you learned a few things about ENGIE and that you enjoyed the ride!

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