Hermès // CSR Extract 2023

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ORGANISATION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD

3.4.5.2 MAIN AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE OF BOARD MEMBERS

Each member of the Supervisory Board is asked to make a declaration listing the areas in which he or she has particular expertise. This declaration is made upon their appointment and again each year when the universal registration document is prepared. The seven areas proposed correspond to: the Hermès Group’s major operational issues; s the main subjects that the Supervisory Board and its committees are required to monitor as part of their duties (see § 3.4.3.2); and s CSR issues resulting from the materiality analysis presented in chapter 2 “Corporate social responsibility and non‑financial performance”, § 2.1.3. s

The chart “Main areas of experience and expertise of the members of the Board appointed by the General Meeting” in § 3.4.5.1 indicates:

the seven areas of expertise selected; s the number of Board members for each area of expertise. s

A description of the main areas of expertise and experience of each Board member can be found in the individual presentations in § 3.4.8.

Criteria for the validation of expertise

Computing

Several years' training or experience, technical or managerial, in information technology. Several years' training or experience, technical or managerial, in cybersecurity, data processing or networks. Expertise and knowledge in the digital sector, digitization, data and innovative technologies, artificial intelligence. Experience in digital transformation. Several years' professional experience abroad or at the head of departments in charge of or present in international/geographically varied markets. More specific knowledge of the Asian market or several years' professional experience in an Asian country. Several years' expertise and knowledge, technical or managerial experience in the Retail and distribution sector. Development experience in e‑commerce. Degree in human resources, psychology or sociology. Experience in a human resources department or committee of listed companies dealing with these subjects. Experience as a manager. Attendance at a training course covering these topics, including those offered by Hermès (water, sustainable forest, sustainable development, etc. - see § 3.5.6.1.2). Experience in a sustainable development department or equivalent. Experience as a member of a CSR Committee for a listed company. Experience in sustainable development strategy. Attendance at a training course covering these topics, including those offered by Hermès (climate change, biodiversity, animal welfare, etc. - see § 3.5.6.1.2). Significant contribution to sustainable development in the context of their activities or known for their promotion of sustainable activities in the economy in general. Experience as a member of a CSR Committee for a listed company.

Cybersecurity

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Digital/Artificial intelligence/New technologies/Innovation

International experience

Asian markets

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Retail/e‑commerce

Human resources/Social issues

Sustainable development/Management of raw materials and supplies/ Resource and waste management

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Climate change/Biodiversity

Legal

Legal training or professional experience in a legal profession.

Ethics/Compliance

Experience and theoretical knowledge in ethics, human rights, compliance and governance. Member of the Ethics Committee of a listed company.

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Governance

IFA membership. Knowledge of corporate governance through training. Experience within a governance committee of a listed company.

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