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Founded in 2018, Fondation Valery was established as a final testament to Arsan Valery’s deep reverence for the Earth and all its living beings. Through this foundation, he sought to uphold his principles of sustainability, ensuring they would benefit generations to come. His unwavering dedication to using his resources for the greater good naturally draws a parallel to the Junzi—the Confucian ideal of moral integrity, ethical leadership, and lifelong self-improvement.
In Confucian philosophy, the Junzi understands that true impact begins within, continuously refining personal virtues to inspire others and contribute to a more harmonious world. At Fondation Valery, we embrace these values as the foundation of our mission. This commitment to self-improvement and ethical leadership shapes our approach: challenging the status quo, driving meaningful change, and pioneering a new societal standard where impact and purpose lead the way.
Born in 1926 to a Turkish father and a Russian mother, Arsan Valery spent his life in Lausanne. As graduate of the University of Lausanne, he was passionate about sciences, progress, and scientific research. Beyond his scientific interests, Mr. Arsan had various passions such as classical music, photography, Egyptology, nature and traveling.
Despite his affluent background, Mr. Arsan lived his life with a simplicity that reflects honourably upon him. He spent his free time salvaging old electronic devices to give them a second life, as he despised wastefulness and cared about the environment. One could describe Mr. Arsan as cultured, highly respectful, humble, and somewhat solitary.
Mr. Arsan passed away on September 1st, 2018.
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”
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Biodiversity, Circular Economy, Renewable Energies
