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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNITIES: STAKEHOLDERS AND LOCAL INTEGRATION

COMMUNITIES: STAKEHOLDERS AND LOCAL INTEGRATION

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Introduction Aware of its responsibility in terms of contribution to regional development, Hermès develops its production activities in France. With more than 400 human-scale sites (production units, stores, logistics sites, offices) worldwide, Hermès contributes to regional sustainable development by providing employment (3,699 jobs created over the past five years) and promotes the creation of sustainable value (local recruitment, training of employees, etc.). Wherever it operates, the Hermès Group acts as a responsible company with a long-term outlook through local economic, social, cultural or other initiatives. Such initiatives enable Hermès to express its uniqueness, as well as extend its outreach into numerous regions, and create constructive ties with local economic players. Harmonious relationships with our stakeholders contribute to Hermès’ positive impact and strengthen employee pride in belonging to the Company.

Moreover, the House’s subsidiaries and sites organise local charitable operations. The sustainable development training and awareness-raising initiatives conducted by the Hermès Group’s general management and various entities provide better understanding of the challenges. They encourage employees to become more involved in the various issues, each in their own ways. Giving time, giving of one’s self, opening oneself up to others, giving back to the world part of what it has received... Throughout the world, numerous local interest projects are alive and active thanks to Hermès. Hermès’ founding values are also expressed through the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, founded in 2008, which supports sponsorship projects that seek to enhance and pass on savoir-faire, and promote biodiversity.

The Hermès Group’s interactions with its stakeholders illustrated in this chapter break down as follows 1. :

• Oekom • Sustainalytics • CDP • Positive Economy Institute

• Hermès Hors Les Murs • Portes du cuir • Open days • Sustainable Leather Forum • Empreintes sur le Monde (Footsteps across the world)

Customers

Schools

Non-financial

• Schools • National Employment Agency • Manufacto (Fondation d’entreprise Hermès)

• Fashion Pact • EPE (Enterprises for the Environment) • ORSE (Institution for Responsible Capitalism • MEDEF • AFEP • Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion • CNC / CTC (National Leather Council/Leather Technical Centre) • French federation of enterprises and companies in the silk industry • Colbert Committee• Club Luxe et Création (Luxury and Design Club) • HEC ALUMNI (Business and economics college alumni)

Hermès

Professional organisations

Suppliers

• Chapter 2.6

Local governments

Non-governmental organisations

• WWF • Livelihoods • RSPCA • UICN

• Relations with elected officials • Seine-Saint-Denis • Production sites

List not exhaustive 1.

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