NATIXIS_REGISTRATION_DOCUMENT_2017

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Internal mobilization and management of our direct impacts

Since 2014 Natixis has given employees with more than one year of seniority an extra day of leave to do charity work for associations. In 2017, there were 126 volunteer missions in projects as diverse as helping at food banks and charity clothing stores, manning stands for Christmastoy distribution,setting up temporarymovietheatersat children’shospitals,and more. A leg-up on community projects In 2017 Natixis organized the sixth annual “The Boost” event, a call for projectsto supportindividualor collectiveinitiativesled by employees. Projects are selected by an employee vote on the Natixis Intranet and cover a variety of environmental, humanitarian,cultural and athletic initiatives.Since its creation in 2011, “The Boost”has enabledthe supportof nearly 25 projects in and outsideFrance. Professional integration of youth Since 2011 Natixis managers have been involved in the “NosQuartiersont des Talents”programaimed at helpingyoung people from priority neighborhoods or disadvantaged backgroundsto find their first job. In 2017, Natixis mentored an additional28 youngpeople. International solidarity Across all international platforms, Natixis establishes partnerships with general-interest associations and mobilizes employeesupport,beginningin the EMEAregion: In London, Natixis has created a Solidarity Committee allowing the Company and its employees to support various charitable local, national and international organizations (Spitafields Crypt Trust, Cancer Research UK, SOS village d’enfants, etc.). The Committee also organizes solidarity operations involving employees,such as preparationand distributionof meals to the homeless, and provides bins to collect food and clothing donations. The Milan branch participates in a local Marathon to support charitiesand makes donationsto several non-profitorganizations as DYNAMOCAMP, ACRA and VIDAS. Natixis Milan also has a partnershipwith Italian researchassociationAIRC. In Madrid, Natixis entered into a partnership with non-profit organization Caritas to support a solidarity-based supermarket, “Tres Olivos”, which helps approximately 100 disadvantaged families (basic goods are subsidized to cost 80% less than regular market prices). Tres Olivos receives financial aid from NatixisMadridemployeesand contributionsare toppedup by the Company. In Moscow, Natixis employeesparticipate in a solidarity race for childrenwith disabilities. Partnerships were continued or initiated with several associationsin North and SouthAmericain 2017: the Central Park Conservancy and the Brooklyn Bridge a Conservancy; the “Harlem RBI Bids for Kids” association, which helps a inner-cityyouth; the Wheelchair Sport Federation to give disabled people the a opportunityto play their sport recreationallyor competitively;

Access to music programs Natixis has been a sponsor of the “Passeursd’arts” association since 2016. In France, less than 3% of children have access to music programs, Passeurs d’Art creates children's orchestras predominantly in underprivileged neighborhoods to promote musiceducation. Support for social and profession re-integration Natixis works with the ClubhouseFrance associationto provide help to people suffering from serious mental disorders. The associationserves as a link between the medical treatment and work experience of people suffering from serious mental disorders through an innovative and non-medical mutual aid program: the Clubhouse, which provides support services and activitiesto promotetheir social and professionalre-integration. Aid for victims of natural disasters Natixis answered the call to solidarity for the Antilles put out by the Fondationde France to provideaid to populationsdevastated by the destructionof HurricaneIrma in September 2017. Support for student solidarity-based projects Each year, Natixis organizes a request for student solidarity projects: the C.A.M.P.U.S. Awards, to encourage student socio-cultural, socio-athletic and sustainable development initiatives.For the Sixth Annual C.A.M.P.U.S.Awards in 2017, 10 projects, presentedby teams from universities,engineeringand business schools, were awarded financial support from Natixis (prizemoneyof €5,000,€3,000and €1,500). Many Natixis employees are involved in solidarity-based initiatives, which are encouraged by Natixis as a way to build team spirit. These initiatives demonstrate our employees’ commitment to social issues and their determination to rally arounda cause. Sports and solidarity For the eighth year running, Natixis entered a team into the “Course du Cœur” charity road race to support the Trans-Forme associationin its public awarenesscampaignon organ donation. Staff and their families also turned out in large numbers for the 30th edition of the Telethon of the Financial Community. The amountspaid to the AFMwerematchedin full by the company. Volunteer leave Since 2013, Natixis has been allowing its staff to use their leave to go on solidarity missions with charity associationsunder the sponsorship of Planète Urgence. Natixis funds the mission preparation,journeyand logisticsexpenses.In 2017, 24 missions were carried out for the protection of biodiversity, educational supportfor very young children,and adult skills training in various fields (officesuites,projectmanagement,skills transfers,etc.). Employee participation in 6.4.4.2 solidarity-based initiatives

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