In addition to the project of acquiring a hydrogen generator from INOCEL to equip Matmut’s headquarters in Rouen, joint working groups will help advance key issues related to this sustainable energy solution, particularly for companies in the service sector.

The Matmut Group announces the launch, starting this year, of a collaboration with INOCEL by initiating a project to acquire a hydrogen generator to be installed at its headquarters located at 66 rue de Sotteville, in Rouen (Seine-Maritime).

This initiative aligns both with the Group’s strategic plan running until 2026, « Objective: Impact! », which is particularly focused on sustainability, and with its CSR policy, through which Matmut actively seeks cleaner energy solutions. As such, it aims to establish a strong and structured partnership with INOCEL.

While the hydrogen generator project at headquarters is fully part of Matmut’s decarbonization roadmap, the Group is also taking a proactive approach in supporting INOCEL.

In addition to an investment already made in the company and the planned acquisition of a hydrogen generator, Matmut intends to contribute to INOCEL’s growth by involving its employees in joint working groups.

A key objective is to enable INOCEL, with insights and expertise from employees of a leading service-sector company like Matmut, to better understand the challenges faced by similar organizations—whether regulatory or technical—thereby allowing it to better tailor its current and future hydrogen generator offerings.

Commenting on the newly formed partnership, Nicolas Gomart, Vice President and CEO of the Matmut Group, stated:

« Matmut has always had close ties with real economy players such as startups, microbusinesses, and SMEs. We are committed, within our means, to supporting their growth and innovation efforts. National and European sovereignty issues—especially energy autonomy—are also important to us. Hydrogen fuel cells represent a forward-looking, sustainable solution, and we want to contribute, at our level, to the rise of this technology. »

Jules Billiet, CEO of INOCEL, said:

« This collaboration with Matmut marks a key step in the democratization of hydrogen for service-sector infrastructures. Through this project, we are demonstrating that INOCEL hydrogen generators provide decarbonized energy solutions that are both reliable and high-performing, ideally suited to companies looking for efficient responses to the challenges of the energy transition. »

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About the Matmut Group
With 4.5 million members and 8.3 million insurance contracts under management, the Matmut Group is a major player in the French insurance market. It offers a comprehensive range of insurance products for individuals, professionals, businesses, and associations, covering people and property (auto, motorcycle, boat, home, liability, family protection, health, life insurance, legal protection, and assistance), as well as financial and savings services (auto and personal loans, borrower insurance, savings accounts, life insurance, retirement savings plans, etc.). The Group currently has 6,800 employees. In 2023, SGAM Matmut generated a turnover of €2.9 billion.

About INOCEL
INOCEL is an innovative French company specializing in the design and development of high-power hydrogen fuel cell systems. Its expertise includes both fuel cell technology development and system integration for clients. Thanks to its know-how and a network of strategic partners, INOCEL provides a turnkey, integrated solution covering the full value chain of mobile and stationary electricity generation applications.

INOCEL’s mission is to tackle today’s energy challenges by offering high-performance, environmentally friendly, and sustainable power and mobility solutions. The company aims to make hydrogen energy more accessible and widely adopted, especially in sectors where batteries are not sufficient. Based in France, INOCEL operates from three strategic locations: an R&D center in Grenoble, an integration site in Nice, and a production facility in Belfort with industrial capacity of several thousand units per year.