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6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Strategic outlines and organization of the ESR policy

Strategic outlines and organization 6.1 of the ESR policy

As a key source of financing for the economy,Natixis has a role to play in the transitionto sustainabledevelopment,and in 2017 decided to further its environmental and social responsibility (ESR) ambitions. ESR is one of the main cross-businessdrivers used to achieve the goals of the "New Dimension” 2018-2020 strategic plan, which is aimed at creatinglastingvalue. It is backedby enhanced governance, with the establishmentof a dedicated department reporting directly to a member of the Senior Management Committee.

Drawing on a strong, widely recognized range of expertise, Natixis'objectivein terms of ESR requiresthe commitmentof all of its variousbusinesslines (CIB, AssetManagement,Insurance, Services) and functions, and incorporates all aspects of ESR: environmental,social/societaland economic. It involves an assessmentof the social and environmentalrisks run by Natixis' business lines, while driving performance and development:ESR will fuel the Company'sstrategic dialog with customersand supporttheir own transitionto a more sustainable model,with the developmentof innovativeoffers.

STRATEGIC PILLARS OF ESR 6.1.1

Our environmentaland social responsibilitypolicy rests on three key pillars: onboarding,risk managementand green and sustainable businessdevelopment.

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

RISK MANAGEMENT with the integration of ESG criteria in our financing and investments

to contribute to the energy transition and develop a sustainable economicmodel with our clients

ONBOARDING employees’ commitment, manage our direct impacts on the environment, responsible purchasing policy, solidarity initiatives

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