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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THE PLANET: RAW MATERIALS

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This section takes a closer look at Hermès’ actions and results on the “Materials” pillar.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) Raw materials constitute one of the main challenges of the sustainable development strategy, and measures taken by the Hermès Group contribute to the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).

No. 8: Decent work and economic growth 8.3 “Promote development-oriented policies that support s productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services” 8.4 “Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource s efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead”

No. 15: Life on Land 15.1 “By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and s sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements” 15.7 “Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of s protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products” 15.c “Enhance global support for efforts to combat poaching s and trafficking of protected species, including by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities”

No. 12: Responsible Consumption and Production 12.2 “By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and s efficient use of natural resources” 12.5 “By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through s prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse”

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