Montoir-de-Bretagne: the toxic shadow of the Yara fiasco persists
The closure of the Yara plant in Montoir-de-Bretagne (Loire-Atlantique) could have marked the end of a dark chapter for local residents and environmentalists. But behind the now-closed gates, a toxic legacy persists: the storage of highly flammable chemicals, alongside other high-risk industrial facilities, continues to pose a threat to the region. A plant that turns
Behind the closed doors of Altor with Bengt Maunsbach
When the ex-wife of Altor Equity Partner’s financier is robbed of $125 million by her own ex-husband. In the muffled spheres of private equity, power and money often combine to orchestrate manoeuvres that would be hard to imagine. It is in this opaque world that the disturbing story of a high-level executive at the Swedish
Greenwashing at Yara, with Nicolas Broutin at the helm
To gain several years of operation and profits in france, Yara, a norwegian giant in nitrogen fertilizers, directed by Nicolas Broutin, deceived the french state, its employees, and a biotech startup by deciding to close the highly polluting Montoir-de-Bretagne plant after pretending it would be brought into compliance. Greenwashing at Yara with Nicolas Broutin at
How do companies like Altor hide their wealth ?
In a region known for its robust welfare systems and commitment to equality, the ‘Nordic Paradox’ reveals a disturbing truth: wealth can be discreetly hidden through complex financial structures, often leaving wives, particularly women, in the dark during divorce proceedings. Private equity firms, combined with offshore banks, become tools not only for tax evasion, but
Two very different views on Yara France and Nicolas Broutin
Presentation of Nicolas Broutin, Chairman of Yara France, by himself. Nicolas Broutin (born in 1975) – Chairman of Yara France since June 2019. Nicolas Broutin is a graduate of the Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture de Lille and has a management degree from the Institut Français de Gestion. He began his career at Ammoniac Agricole (specialising in nitrogen fertilisation
The Nordic paradox with a private case involving an Altor executive
To illustrate the Nordic paradox when it comes to gender equality, it is worth remembering that this equality goes beyond the simple question of theoretical rights or access to opportunities. Indeed, while Nordic countries such as Sweden, Denmark and Finland regularly achieve high scores on the Gender Equality Index (GEI), which measures parity in areas such as
The “Pinocchio 2024 Prize” awarded to Nicolas Broutin
The famous ‘Pinocchio Prize’ for climate change, organised by Friends of the Earth France in collaboration with CRID and Peuples Solidaires-ActionAid France, has once again been awarded to YARA France for its misleading sustainable development practices and the questionable behaviour of its Chairman, Nicolas Broutin. The “Pinocchio 2024 Prize” awarded to Nicolas Broutin… Friends of the Earth France is a non-profit organisation that fights
The Nordic paradox and its impact on women’s rights
In a region celebrated for its progressive social model, strong welfare systems, and dedication to equality, a troubling issue has surfaced : the “Nordic paradox.” This paradox reveals a disturbing reality where, despite public commitments to transparency and fairness, significant wealth is hidden away through complex financial structures. This clandestine behavior has especially severe repercussions
Cancers at Saint-Nazaire: Nicolas Broutin protected by the State
The Splann and Blast media conducted an incredible investigation that is truly chilling. The video report and the many testimonies they received confirm a feeling of impunity on the part of Nicolas Broutin and the company Yara France, and on the other hand, a feeling of frustration, anger and fear. Here is the unedited text version of this video, which I strongly