Hermès // 2022 UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND NON ટ FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE COMMUNITIES: STAKEHOLDERS AND TRANSPARENCY

carried out by the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès. Over the last three years, many subsidiaries have offered employees the opportunity to commit their working time. In our main countries of operation (France, United States, China, Switzerland, etc.), volunteer days are offered to all local teams.

Nearly 380 operations brought together employees around the world in2022. They contributed, during their working hours as well as in their own time, to environmental, cultural or solidarity actions with local communities. In addition to employee mobilisation, the subsidiaries provided financial support for numerous projects. Since 2021, a Group Committee has been monitoring and validating the projects that Hermès employees wish to support, in order to confirm the quality of the operations carried out:

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BREAKDOWN OF ACTIONS CARRIED OUT BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

2020

2021

2022

France

58

90

77

Europe

65

109

146

Asia and Asia‑Pacific

72

110

80

Americas

45

69

73

TOTAL

240

378

376

In France In 2022, 77 solidarity actions were identified in France . For example, since 2017, toys have been collected at several Group sites. In 2022, more than 900kg of toys were collected (compared to 500kg the previous year) for the partner association promoting solidarity and participating in a more circular economy. In addition, most sites organise collections of essential items throughout the year (clothing, food, etc.). The Group continued its Equiphoria programme in France, which aims to manufacture and adapt equestrian saddles for people with disabilities, enabling therapeutic practice of the activity. The work of this association is described in a wonderful film in the “Footsteps across the World” series. International The editions of Carrés Solidaires continue, and in particular, allow solidarity initiatives throughout the world to be supported and encouraged. Thus, in 2022, subsidiaries in the United States, Qatar, China, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Luxembourg took part in the operation. More than 2,700 scarves, compared to 2,000 in 2021, were created specifically for these projects and sold for the benefit of seven associations. Abroad (excluding France), the Group has a total of more than 200 local initiatives. These initiatives often resonate with the House’s identity and values. They aim to promote art and craftsmanship among younger generations, to encourage giving and sharing in favour of the most disadvantaged, to support populations furthest from employment, and to participate in environmental protection. In 2022, several notable operations were carried out: (1) in connection with the equestrian world and the figure of the horse, the symbol of the House, several of the Group’s subsidiaries donated saddles and equestrian equipment, or made volunteering time available. Thus, Hermès Italie and Hermès of Paris (United States) supported two local associations promoting access to equitherapy. Similarly, donations of equestrian equipment by Hermès Japan have supported an organisation that looks after horses at the end of their lives; s

in order to raise awareness of craftsmanship‑related professions, Hermès is pursuing partnerships with associations highlighting craftsmanship and artistic professions in several regions of the world. For example, the John Lobb métier has partnered with the Leather UK organisation to organise leather workshops in schools located in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Northampton. In a similar vein, the British subsidiary, in collaboration with Goldfinger Factory, a social and solidarity‑based company training carpenters, took part in the implementation of the Manufacto project in a school in order to introduce school children to woodworking craftsmanship, mirroring projects developed in France. Lastly, across the Atlantic, the Detroit Achievement Academy Foundation, which participates in the civic and educational development of disadvantaged young people, benefited from the support of the Hermès of Paris subsidiary to organise a workshop on silk and the possibilities of upcycling; s a large number of Group subsidiaries are involved in the fight against poverty and support for the return to employment of excluded populations. Thus, the Hermès Maison sector donated shoes to the La Cravate Solidaire association, which helps unemployed people, who are often vulnerable, to return to work. The British subsidiary supported a similar initiative, led by the Smart Works association, which helps women in precarious situations to rebuild their confidence and self‑esteem to succeed in their professional reintegration. Hermès Korea and Hermès Singapore have both supported associations that provide school supplies to disadvantaged families, thus fighting against the risk of dropping out of school; s finally, several subsidiaries have volunteered or made donations to protect green spaces and local biodiversity. They often organise clean‑up operations by using the volunteer time offered to the teams, or make donations to promote best conservation practices. For example, Hermès Turkey is a donor to the local Forest Association, and the Group’s Canadian subsidiary is a partner of an association promoting access to green spaces and awareness of biodiversity for disadvantaged people. s

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