HERMÈS - 2020 Universal registration document

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ETHICS – COMPLIANCE

Group activities

Suppliers and subcontractors

Measuring and monitoring system Audit and risk management department (4.3.2) s Audit of the application of ethical values s (2.8.1.3.3) External firm specialising in conducting HSE s compliance audits in our various units (2.2.1.1.1) Indicators: CDP Climate Change score: B (2.5.2)

System of monitoring by audit and risk s management department (2.6.1.3.2 and 2.6.1.3.3)

Water consumption at industrial sites (2.5.1.2.1) Energy consumption at industrial sites (2.5.1.2.2)

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

2.8.5

No. 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

No. 8: Decent work and economic growth 8.7 “Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate s forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms” The Group develops long-term relationships with its partners, thereby protecting its sources of supply and business relationships. The commitments made include the prohibition of child labour, prohibition of forced labour, compliance with health and safety rules, respect for freedom of association, non-discrimination, working time, adequate compensation, prohibition of illegal work. 8.8 “Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working s environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment” Hermès is commited to respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, health, safety and working conditions, as well as the protection of the environement. Suppliers sign two undertaking handbooks, one of which is covers social, environmental and ethics policies. These labour rights requirements are also set out in the code of business conduct and the ethics charter.

16.b “Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and s policies” The code of business conduct is distributed worldwide to all employees and states that the Group does not tolerate any form of discrimination whatsoever. 16.5 “Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their s forms” The Group’s policy is clear: zero tolerance for corruption of any form and whatever the status of the people concerned. This results in a corruption prevention plan, the rollout of ethics policies in all of the Group’s métiers and entities, as well as dedicated training modules. 16.5 “Reduce corruption and bribery” s Hermès’ 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. 16.10 “Ensure public access to information and protect s fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements” The Hermès Group’s ethics policy aligns with the universal framework set down by the major principles, standards and international agreements. The ethics charter sets out its principles and is distributed to all employees.

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