Among the causes supported by corporate philanthropy, environmental protection is at the bottom of the table, far behind social, educational, cultural or around heritage issues. The protection of the marine environment is the least funded environmental issue, while its biodiversity and landscapes are rapidly degrading due to anthropogenic pressure and global warming.
HLD is passionate about the Mediterranean, and set up an endowment fund in 2018 to help ensure the sustainability of this ecosystem and its beauty. The HLD Mediterranean Fund is dedicated to fund projects that raise public awareness and education, conduct scientific research or help restore environments.