Hermès // 2021 Universal Registration Document

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PEOPLE: SAVOIR-FAIRE

POLICY

2.3.2.4.2 Offering varied career paths In addition to the Career Committee led by the Group human resources department, several initiatives are common to all subsidiaries to promote and prepare for internal mobility, with the distribution of offers via internal channels, the establishment of job fairs within the sectors and temporary secondments to other sites in the industrial sector, the métiers or the Retail subsidiaries. The active coordination of human resources teams within Internal Mobility Committees facilitates, among other things, the rollout of the Vis ma vie programmes, in which participants put themselves in the shoes of another employee for a period of between one week and six months, and networking operations to showcase the sites through divisional projects and exchanges between stores. Individual interviews for people on the move in order to narrow their project and determine an appropriate action plan, the rollout of various assessment tools and the review of compensation levels aimed at retaining talent internally are also available to teams to reinforce the versatility and multi-skills of employees. Numerous actions aim to enhance the value of employees, identify opportunities and offer them constructive development and diversified career paths and above all, individualised support. These initiatives are supported by internal communication to share the vision, give meaning, motivate and embark on the corporate project and relay the vision of the Executive Committee. The financial dimension is an integral part of recognition, with, for example, the increase in the long-service bonus in entities in France. The review of compensation on the basis of external benchmark surveys to ensure a level that is always higher than the market. The positive and engaging work environment, constantly improved with the introduction of adapted and ergonomic equipment and moments of celebration, also contribute to employee loyalty. HERITAGE Hermès contributes to the maintenance and development of craftsmanship and manufacturing savoir-faire , in a context where this savoir-faire , and not only that of craftspeople, is in danger of disappearing. Within a sector of excellence such as that of Hermès, these technical métiers represent fundamental assets and heritage. The singularity of all this savoir-faire is expressed not only through the quality of the objects made but also through our ability to craft them in a way that respects both the craftspeople and the environment. There is therefore a major challenge in attracting and retaining talent, consolidating, developing and perpetuating individual expertise, improving versatility and strengthening transmission from generation to generation. Offering development and recognition opportunities to enable participation in the Hermès adventure PRESERVATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP 2.3.3

Hermès is developing in-house training schools for its major craftsmanship métiers – Leather, Textile and Tanneries – enabling this savoir-faire to be perpetuated and handed on. The human resources department conducts a systematic training policy for new hires, with a dedicated training programme, mainly carried out internally and supplemented by external training. Keen to provide the world with a better understanding of these métiers , the House works upstream to promote art métiers and crafts to younger generations, through local initiatives such as open houses and exchanges with educational establishments, or through the Fondation d’Entreprise Hermès and in particular the Manufacto programme. Allowing secondary school pupils to discover and become involved in a manual métier is essential; these métiers are often misunderstood and yet offer excellent prospects. Hermès pursues an active policy of close relations with leading educational establishments in the fields of art, design, craftsmanship, engineering and commerce, both to make students aware of its values and to share its project. These relationships are coordinated with the subsidiaries that support these activities, and taking into account the rapid development of certain métiers . In the current context of the health and economic crisis, Hermès believes that it is more necessary than ever to prepare for the future by supporting students seeking work/study programmes and internships. The House also wants to take an active part in education in different forms and in various fields: welcoming students to its premises through presentations and discussions, and going to meet them throughout France during forums to offer internship and work/study opportunities, providing real-life case studies, etc. For the most part, these actions took place in new talk and video-conference formats. Hermès was able to reach an audience of more than 1,500 students in 2021, during 30 different presentations in France. PROMOTING AND VALUING THE TRANSFER 2.3.3.1 OF SAVOIR-FAIRE EXTERNALLY A responsible company through strong relationships with educational establishments

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