2021 Universal Registration Document

4 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

Sopra Steria’s Corporate Responsibility Strategy

STAKEHOLDER PRIORITIES

EMPLOYEE-RELATED PRIORITIES

ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES

MARKET

Client satisfaction p

Skills development and transformation p

Net-zero emissions p

By 2028, reduce emissions arising from our direct and indirect activities and gradually offset non-averted emissions by investing in carbon capture projects Digital environmental sustainability (sobriété numérique, p i.e. digital sobriety) of services delivered to clients Include digital sustainability in the solutions and services delivered to our clients, to benefit the environment Solutions to help our clients address their environmental p challenges Use our technological solutions and services to help our clients transition to a net-zero emissions economy

Focus on the Group’s strengths: close relationships, responsiveness, reliability and high-quality delivery Achieve and maintain leading-edge production efficiency

Develop employability and align employee skill sets with the new client priorities

Innovation p

Attracting and retaining talented employees p

Support clients’ digital transformation by gaining a lead in the top technologies on the market and by working with an innovative community predicated on major technological partnerships and startups

Gain recognition as the employer of choice among top industry and digital professionals

Protecting operational data and security p

Equal opportunity and diversity p

Safeguard the security of operations and the confidentiality of personal and client data by implementing robust and agile frameworks, paying special attention to cybersecurity

Eliminate all forms of discrimination, achieve a high level of gender equality and promote diversity at every level of the business

Values and compliance p

Well-being at work and commitment p

Foster employee development and build their engagement in support of a corporate plan that is meaningful and adds value for everyone involved

Place our values and ethical principles at the heart of our relationship with our stakeholders and ensure the compliance of our actions

Responsible supply chain p

Labour relations p

Work with suppliers and service providers fully aligned with the Group’s labour-related, ethical and environmental priorities

Forge a constructive workplace dialogue benefiting the Group’s and employees’ development

SOCIETY

Digital sovereignty p

Help build a firm grasp of data issues across both the public and private sector in Europe Digital ethics p Design dedicated “ethical by design” digital programmes which respond to responsible digital technology criteria Civic engagement p Ratchet up the commitment of the Group and its employees to support the most vulnerable sections of society and foster digital inclusiveness

Key issues resulting from the materiality matrix define the scope of action of Sopra Steria’s corporate responsibility programme.

Seven key commitments aligned with the United Nations 1.2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Drawing on the Group’s business model (see "Integrated presentation of Sopra Steria" of this Universal Registration Document on pages 10 to 11) and the changing expectations of its stakeholders, Sopra Steria has defined seven key corporate responsibility commitments in respect of its materiality matrix updated in 2021. Being a leading employer that attracts the best talent, fosters 1. employee dialogue and promotes diversity and equal opportunity Achieving net-zero emissions by 2028, protecting resources and 2. helping combat climate change Being a long-lasting partner for our clients , meeting their 3. needs as effectively as possible by providing them with the best technology as part of a responsible and sustainable value-creating approach Acting ethically and with integrity in our day-to-day operations 4. and across all our business activities Establishing ongoing constructive and transparent dialogue 5. with our stakeholders Collaborating with our stakeholder community to adapt 6. our initiatives in response to the major challenges we face Supporting local communities by stepping up our community 7. engagement initiatives, notably in the area of digital inclusion

The 10 Principles of the Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals We place great importance on ensuring that our business and our key priorities are aligned with the 10 principles set out in the UN Global Compact and with the Sustainable Development Goals. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (in the Global Compact Advanced reporting category), the Group supports the Global Compact’s commitments in relation to human rights, international labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption. As part of the events marking the United Nations’ 75th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of its Global Compact, the Group responded to the call to action launched by the organisation and joined its “Uniting Business for a Better World” pledge, along with more than 1,200 other companies worldwide, to promote peace, justice, strong institutions, adherence to the Global Compact’s 10 principles and the achievement of the SDGs. In addition to our seven commitments, we have defined three priorities for 2022 as part of our environmental, social and governance (ESG) roadmap. The related policies and their main results are presented in the corresponding sections of this Universal Registration Document. A dedicated governance structure coordinates implementation of policy and associated improvement plans.

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