2021 Universal Registration Document

4 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

Social responsibility: a committed and responsible Group

Indicators: France

2018

2019

2020

2021

Absence rate (%)

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.7

Occupational illness (number)

0

0

2

2

Frequency rate of workplace accidents Severity rate of workplace accidents

1.91

2.47

1.26

0.89

0.056

0.033

0.013

0.013

41.7% of scope: France.

2022 target: continue to roll out the TechCare programme and extend its scope to include all French-speaking countries.

Labour relations 2.9. Labour relations are a key driver of performance for an economy in support of an inclusive collective underpinned by the Group’s values. The Group’s adhesion to the UN Global Compact is in keeping with its commitment to uphold freedom of association and recognise the right to collective bargaining, in line with the principles of the ILO’s eight fundamental conventions. Sopra Steria seeks to implement measures intended to improve professional relations between the company and its employees even in countries that do not have an institutional framework governing the recognition of employee representatives’ status. Non-discrimination policies and procedures are implemented with regard to employee representatives. Against this backdrop and in accordance with legislation in force in each country where the Group operates, Sopra Steria is committed to establishing constructive dialogue with employee representatives on matters relating to corporate strategy and the company’s economic, financial and employee policy. In the event of a reorganisation project, Group companies place a priority on taking responsible action to support change and guide transformation, in collaboration with employee representatives.

Along these lines, companies can put in place a range of support and professional development measures, including mobility and training opportunities. Truly individualised training programmes can be implemented, and even measures like the “Newskill” programme (see section 2.6. “Maintaining and developing skills” (page 112). The initiatives brought about by collective bargaining increase employees’ sense of belonging, ensuring that all staff are committed to the corporate plan and that the challenges posed by digital transformation are met. The Group supports and advocates these principles in its Code of Ethics, available on the Group website and thus accessible to all stakeholders. Responsibility for labour relations in each country lies with the Chief Executive Officer and the HR Director. They are responsible for: Holding regular updates with representatives of management and p staff to respond to employee expectations; Putting in place all bodies required by legislation in force in their p country.

2021 achievements

Collective agreements

2021 achievements

Agreements signed

31 foundational labour agreements signed and implemented in 2021 (vs 56 in 2020)

Agreements in force

357 agreements in force, vs 326 in 2020 74.4% of employees, vs 74.2% in 2020

Scope covered by a company-wide agreement

2022 target: maintain momentum on constructive labour relations to support the Group’s development and successfully implement new agreements.

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