Exclusive Networks // Sustainability Report 2022

Attracting and retaining talent Diversity, inclusion, equity and equal opportunities

Management positions refer to:  members of the Group Executive Committee and their N-1;  Regional General Managers;  Country Managers and their Management Committee, in countries with revenue of more than €100 million. The following indicators are monitored to achieve this objective:  ensure that short lists for management positions include women;  increase the proportion of women among the participants in the Rise-up Programme;  increase the number of women in the Long Term Incentive Plan;  increase the proportion of women returning to work after parental leave;  increase the proportion of women promoted in the Group. Objective No. 2: improve awareness and understanding of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity The Exclusive Networks Group wishes to train its entire staff in diversity, equity and inclusion issues by 2025:  100% of employees undergo diversity, equity and inclusion training;  100% of managers undergo diversity leadership training. The following indicators are monitored to achieve this objective:  the percentage of employees and executives who have completed the training;  the implementation of inclusive hiring processes. A progress report will be presented annually to the Board of Directors on the initiatives implemented and on the progress of these objectives.

Governance and implementation

Governance The Executive Committee is responsible for approving the diversity, equity and inclusion objectives and initiatives submitted to it by the Human Resources Department and for monitoring the results. Upon proposal from the Executive Committee, the Board decides on the gender balance targets in the managerial functions. The Executive Committee presents the Board with the methods of implementation, the results obtained during the previous year, including, where applicable, the reasons why the objectives were not achieved and remedial the measures. Application When implementing this Group Policy, the respective prevailing national and international law, and the respective cultural practices, as well as - if applicable - the rights of social partners must be observed. The necessary adjustments are to be made in cooperation with local Human Resources. Reporting and future developments The Exclusive Networks Group may have to adapt its processes and objectives in view of the progress made, or to take into account new needs and business objectives. Objectives With the launch of this new Policy, the Exclusive Networks Group wishes to focus its efforts on two major issues, each with an associated action plan, performance indicators and an implementation schedule. Objective No.1: representation of women in management positions The Group wants to increase the proportion of women in management positions at Group, regional and country level, and reach 40% by 2025.

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Sustainability Report 2022

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