LEGRAND / 2018 Registration document

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DECLARATION OF EXTRA-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

BEING COMMITTED TO OUR EMPLOYEES

Annual targets:

W eliminate employment- and profession-related discrimination; W safeguard health and safety at work. The Group also operates a responsible procurement policy that takes into account the rights of the employees of the Group’s suppliers. This is included in the supplier approval procedure. Rule 1 of the Group’s Sustainable Purchasing Code relates to child labor (ILO convention no. 138 on the minimum age). For more information on the Group’s responsible purchasing policy, see section 4.3.2 of this registration document. Human rights aspects are overseen jointly by the CSR Department and the Human Resources Department. Legrand is also a member of the “Entreprises pour les Droits de l’Homme” (companies for human rights or EDH) association in France since 2016. EDH acts as a forum for discussion, initiatives and proposals for international firms, making human rights an integral part of business policies and practices. Focus: Publication of Legrand’s Charter of Human Rights In 2017, Legrand drew up a Charter of Human Rights based on the principles and standards previously detailed and approved by the Chief Executive Officer. It sets out, in operational terms, the Group’s commitments to comply with the aforementioned texts. It seeks to inform all internal and external stakeholders about the principles and commitments that the Group has adopted for itself and its partners in connection with its activities. In 2018, the Charter was rolled out to those in charge of subsidiaries and local purchasing and human-resource managers. Almost 140 people underwent awareness-raising relating to human rights themes. The Charter of Human Rights is available on the legrand.com website. 2014-2018 Group priority To map and annually assess workforce exposure to the risk of human rights violations in the workplace and deploy measures for improvement as appropriate. Key performance indicators: W coverage of Group employees assessed for potential Human Rights violations; W ongoing remedial action.

2014 2015 2016 2017

2018

Evaluation of the exposed workforce Progress actions identified and taken

50% 75% 100% 100% 100%

100% 100% 100% 100%

2014-2018 achievements: During the period 2014-2018, 100% of the workforce deemed to be exposed to these risks underwent one or two assessments, including new geographical regions compared with the scope originally defined in 2013 (see below). In addition, all selected remedial actions were effectively undertaken in line with the target.

2014 2015 2016 2017

2018

Target achievement rate*

4

100% 108% 100% 100% 100%

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Calculated against annual targets.

Procedure and management

Risk assessment The system for assessing risks of human rights failures, both among Legrand employees around the world but also those working in its supply chain and for its level 1 suppliers, is described in the duty of care plan in chapter 4.6 of this registration document. Union representation andmanagement-employee dialogue Legrand fosters the development of labor relations and management-employee dialogue, and takes into account laws and practices in its various host countries. These initiatives consist of promoting optimal working conditions and driving the changes required for the Group’s expansion. Labor relations management relies on employee representatives. Managers receive training on labor relations to help them fulfill their role as local labor-relations contacts. For example, in particular in France and Italy, regular “Labor Relations Management” meetings are held with key managers and HR. At the European level, as part of the Legrand Group’s European Works Council (EWC), an amendment to the EWC agreement of 2013 was signed in 2016 by the representatives of the different countries. The purpose of the amendment is to improve how the institution functions, notably by developing relations with the Council’s bureau and by providing it with additional resources.

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