HERMÈS - 2020 Universal registration document

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNITIES: SUPPLIERS & PARTNERS

CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)

2.6.3

The relations that Hermès maintains with its suppliers and partners contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

No. 5: Gender equality 5.1 “End all forms of discrimination against women” s

No. 8: Decent work and economic growth

8.8 “Promote safe and secure working environments” s By continuous monitoring as part of its vigilance plan, Hermès is attentive to whether its suppliers adhere to the best practices in regards to workplace health and safety.

Maintaining the continuity of internal policy on equal opportunity, especially with regard to women (see chapter 2 "Corporate social responsibility", § 2.2.2), the Hermès Group strives to apply this principle with respect to its suppliers. Handbook 2 defining undertakings with respect to social, environmental and ethics policies reflects these requirements. The code of business conduct also states that “the Group does not tolerate any discrimination, whether based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or political or trade union opinions”.

No. 12: Responsible consumption and production 12.2 “Achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of s natural resources” Hermès is working on the co-construction of sustainable sectors with all of its stakeholders, following the example of the working groups launched in 2018 for ICFA and SAOBC certifications. 12.8 “By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the s relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature” Hermès has developed an animal welfare policy as well as demanding environmental criteria through work carried out with various external stakeholders, in particular Non-governmental organisations. The supply chain brief produced in 2020 is intended for all suppliers and enables Hermès to share with them its requirements for ethical and sustainable sectors and the protection of people, animals and the environment.

No. 8: Decent work and economic growth

8.5 “Achieve full employment” s By expanding its activities, the Hermès Group contributes to the economic development of its supplier network. It extends its activities as a responsible employer and supports its suppliers and partners wherever they operate. The average length of relationship with the top 50 suppliers is 20 years. 8.5 “Decent work for persons with disabilities” s The Hermès Group places work with socially supported organisations in France, with the objective of increasing the use of this sector by 20% each year, particularly under the Group Disability Agreement. The Hermès Group has specific demanding requirements in relation to ethics and social and environmental responsibility. They apply in the context of relations that bind the Hermès Group to its suppliers, and regardless of their nature, through undertakings with respect to confidentiality, fair trading and social, environmental and ethical policies. These undertakings cover the exercise of vigilance with respect to forced labour and child labour. Suppliers must not employ anyone under the age of 16. If an employee of the supplier has not completed their mandatory schooling, the supplier must provide the necessary education and/or provide the means to continue their education at an appropriate institution. 8.7 “Ethics and vigilance with respect to working conditions, s including child labour and forced labour”

No. 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

16.5 “Reduce corruption and bribery” s The Hermès Group’s policy on ethics and business conduct condemns and prohibits any illicit conduct in this regard, resulting in formalisation efforts and more stringent controls since 2017.

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