Hermès // CSR Extract 2023

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND NON ‑ FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE THE PLANET: ENVIRONMENT

2.5.3 RESPONSIBLE IT Following two years of reflection and analysis concerning responsible IT, in September 2023, Hermès launched, through Hermès Système d’Information (HSI), its CSR programme with the aim of structuring and implementing a responsible IT approach applicable to the entire Group. A community of around 40 stakeholders supported by a dedicated central team of experts in responsible IT (four people) supports the development of a consistent approach aligned with the Group’s strategic sustainable development framework. The House’s responsible IT programme aims to develop an approach to the ethical and controlled use of digital technology and data. This means being able to encourage frugal consumption and sober use of equipment, to measure the environmental and spatial footprint of IT, but also to promote actions with a measurable positive impact for the House and its communities (suppliers, associations, etc.) such as accessibility or helping to reduce the digital divide. HSI’s ambition for the House is therefore structured around three key approaches: Green IT reflects the ambition to limit the increase of the carbon footprint of information systems, in a context of growing digital needs within the Group. This involves measuring this footprint, identifying actions to reduce it, and setting up and coordinating an operational organisation to act to reduce environmental impacts; s IT for green aims to make digital technology available to reduce the environmental footprint as part of a broader ambition for the benefit of society. The solutions supported by IT (pooling, virtualisation, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, etc.) can be virtuous and help to reduce the energy impact or even decarbonise other activities; s IT for sustainable corporate functions provides support for corporate functions in acquiring the right tools and the right data to carry out the various activities required to consolidate regulatory reporting, as well as to support the House in its efforts to achieve transparency and good management of planetary resources. s therefore takes this constraint into account, in particular through land treatment and specific planting. The exterior landscaping, in consultation with an ecologist, aims to facilitate the circulation of rainwater by ensuring the ground is permeable and activating the site’s biodiversity by enhancing the river banks and creating wetlands. The scope of this programme covers information systems for all of the House’s entities, all geographical areas and all functions and métiers. Whenever the consumption or use of digital equipment, identified as falling within the scope of responsibility of information systems, is measured and monitored, Hermès’ responsible IT approach applies.

Harmonie is implemented via an online platform enabling project managers to monitor their actions, consolidate the environmental performance of all projects and contribute to the Group’s carbon trajectory. In particular, it is possible to compare gross carbon emissions per m² of surface area. This standard, due to its technical requirements, its wide scope and its label, is one of the best practices in the real estate sector. The Harmonie standard is continually being improved. Thus, a roadmap was defined by the Responsible Real Estate Committee in order to enhance the following pillars as a priority over the coming years: indoor air quality, with the aim of guaranteeing pollutant concentrations in the House’s sites below the maximums of the most demanding standards and regulations; s biodiversity, with the aim of a sober land use in the Group’s projects; s circularity, a new pillar aimed at integrating the circular economy into real estate projects, in particular the use of materials or materials from deconstruction. s In 2023, the objectives of the European taxonomy concerning eligible real estate Capex were integrated into the Harmonie standard, which will eventually make it possible to monitor their alignment, knowing that all of the Group’s real estate projects represent methodologically eligible projects. ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023 2 production sites delivered: Ganterie‑Maroquinerie de Saint‑Junien and École du Cuir de Franche‑Comté. s 21 stores opened: 6 new locations, 13 expansions, 2 relocations. s Saint‑Junien: 2023 rehabilitation with a positive impact The Ganterie‑Maroquinerie de Saint‑Junien has moved to a new location, located a short distance from the former workshops inaugurated in 2017. This new building is a refurbishment of a former brownfield site, located on the banks of the Vienne and covers an area of more than 4,700 m². This extension and brownfield rehabilitation project includes the preservation of existing elements. The conservation of most of the walls of the old main building, and the reintegration of stones from the demolition of ancillary buildings make it a unique architectural project. Regarding energy, the project achieves the level BBC renovation (corresponding to the RT 2012 level – 43% for the extension and to the RT existing – 40% for the renovation). In terms of local anchoring, the companies involved in the construction were 95% local. The land that historically housed this Ganterie‑Maroquinerie is located in a flood zone. All exterior work (1) (2)

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