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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

STAKEHOLDERS AND LOCAL INTEGRATION

Regular exchanges are maintained between Saint-Louis and its local authorities (municipality, labour inspection, CARSAT, DREAL, AGE, SDIS), as part of the projects or periodic visits. Furthermore, the museum “La Grande Place”, a true showcase of Saint- Louis, and its partners (especially the Centre International d’Art Verrier (International Centre of Glass Art), theMusée du Verre (Glass museum), the Lalique Museum), contribute to local cultural dynamism through various events. Visitors can also benefit from the new layout of the “hot- glass” workshop, where craftspeople can be watched through a large window from the museum. Access to the “Jardins de Saint-Louis”, a landscaped site dedicated to the purification of industrial effluents from the production unit, has been developed to allow the organisation of guided tours by themuseumteam. On the other hand, since 2014, the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès has initiated a temporary exhibitions programme within the museum. Each year, two exhibitions are held on the topic of contemporary creation, seen from the angle of savoir-faire. They are imagined in collaboration with a Lorraine-based cultural institution,and the participation of Saint-Louis. Open days At the initiative of its sites, Hermès regularly organisesmeetings between its employees and local communities to showcase their expertise. Leather Goods In June, the Héricourt production unit organised two open days for their employees and families, a lovely event which brought together nearly 1,000 people. The Maroquinerie de Saint-Antoine also opened its doors to the families of its employees bringing together nearly 400 people. These operations allowed more than 1,400 participants to discover the intricacies of a Maroquinerie and better understand the leather business. Tanneries Other than themeetings with the local authorities, site visits are occasio- nally organised at the initiative of the tanneries. As part of collaborative efforts with universities, schools and professional training bodies, the tanneries can open their facilities to visits by students and people under- going training, or present their professions in forums. 2017 also saw an open day at the Cuneo tannery, during which the employees were able to show their expertise and the site to their relatives. Textiles SIEGL organised an open day in April, which allowed employees’ families to discover the extent of machinery and savoir-faire implemented. 2.7.1.2

Furthermore, the collective “A qualification for all” approach continued to enable artisans to obtain a CAP diploma in leather goods through the Validation of Experience Acquired. The Maroquinerie de la Tardoire has provided support to the Tardoire Allegro association, which helps promote classical music in rural areas. Tanneries The tanneries maintain constant dialogue with the local authorities (departmental fire and rescue departments, local council, DREAL/ DRIEE, labour inspection) through periodic drills and visits. Because of their geographical and often long-standing operations in these areas, they play an important role in the local economic fabric. Use of local companies is accordingly favoured for construction and finishing work. Textiles The division is one of France’s largest textile garment and accessories manufacturers. Therefore, it plays an active role in professional bodies, particularly through its chairmanship of Intersoie (inter-professional association of players in the silk industry), as well as active support from the professional branch via Unitex and Techtera and various local management assignments. Companies in this sector are located in municipalities of very different sizes, mainly in the Rhône-Alpes region. Regular discussions are held with local authorities or the Community of Communes. The Silk division was particularly involved in the organi- sation of the Silk Market, which was held in Lyon in November, and on this occasion undertook fabric printing demonstrations that was a huge success with the public. Tableware The CATE site is located in the heart of the city of Nontron, whereHermès is a leading employer. Local tradespeople are used wherever possible for regular plumbing, electrical, roofing or mechanical works. The CATE maintains relations with local associations and organisations. During the course of 2017, together with the Nontron branch of the Restaurants du Cœur (charitable association that distributes food and meals), it organised an awareness-raising project and two food drives. It also organised a Disability Week in partnership with the Dordogne disabled sports committee. Beyrand also favours the use of local design offices and artisans for the maintenance of its industrial facilities (electrical installations, plumbing, ventilation, extraction, and so on) and renovation of its premises (plaster, painting, flooring, and so on). Crystal A project to improve and extend the visit to the Cristallerie was initiated in 2016 in conjunction with the plan to renovate the tank furnace. In 2017, the tour was completedby anewscenographic spacebuilt around the old continuous recuperative furnace preserved for the occasion. In addition to its new scenography and this space dedicated to the presentation of contemporary collections, this new tour is now accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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