Hermès - Registration Document 2016

Corporate social responsability

People

At Beyrand , a study is underway to replace cleaning solvents. Harmful conditions in the workshops are being assessed: noise, harmful pos- tures, load carrying, and chemical risks to implement the best solutions to remove these risks. At Puiforcat , the CHSCT continues to be involved in improving working conditions, and this year is renewing the carpet in the workshop. Its opi- nion was also sought when updating the single document. A new collapsible ladder has been installed to access the air compres- sors. The dust bags from the polishing suction cabinets are now changed by a company which uses a mobile scaffold, to limit the risks of falling from a height. Major changes have been made to the organisation of the logistics area for shipments and deliveries by its team made up of working groups. Internal communication The Toile H intranet site, updated weekly, keeps staff informed about new employees, internal appointments, communication events, new products, life on the production sites, organisational changes, etc. To facilitate access to information for all and reinforce a sense of belonging, employees can also log on to the site from home. A specific section, “Harmonie Hermès” covers sustainable development topics. It also covers the environment, health and safety themes chosen by the House: the site contains regular updates from the work of the HSE network and local initiatives on biodiversity, saving energy and sustainable develop- ment week events. Circulating the Company’s strategy Around 2,200 employees met in Paris in spring, at an information mee- ting at which the achievements of the previous year were presented to a large number of the House’s employees. This was a time to celebrate success, agree on priorities and strengthen the links between the many Hermès métiers and operations. 2.3.6

200 executives representing all subsidiaries and generations were invited to an event in Hamburg, a city which symbolises modernity and the avant-garde. The event had an inter-generational theme, and partici- pants shared their ideas and preferences for working together. An event was held in Pantin, inDecember, tomark thework anniversaries of 65 employees, with 25-55 years of service. The House showed its warm gratitude to them.

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Promotion and compliance with fundamental conventions regarding human rights

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TheHermèsGroup’s ethics policy alignswith the universal framework set down by the major principles, standards and international agreements, and it notably adheres to: s s the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; s s the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; s s the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the International Labour Organization 1 , the principles of which are grouped according to the following themes: freedom of association, forced work, child labour, discrimination; s s the guiding principles of the OECD 2 ; s s the OECD convention on combating the corruption of foreign public officials. It is self-evident that the Hermès Group and its employees strive to com- ply with the applicable laws and regulations in all countries in which they are active. These principles are clearly set out in the Group’s ethics charter, which has been released in 10 languages, available on the Group Intranet and published since 2009 in more than 27,000 copies (including one for each newcomer).

1. The International Labour Organization is the UN agency that brings together the governments, employers and workers of its Member States, in a common effort to promote decent work throughout the world. 2. The OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) brings together the governments of 35 countries in support of the principles of democracy and the market economy, for the purposes of: s s supporting sustainable economic growth;

s s developing employment; s s raising living standards; s s maintaining financial stability; s s helping other countries to develop their economies; s s contributing to the growth of worldwide trade.

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