PERNOD RICARD - Universal Registration Document 2019-2020

3. SUSTAINABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY Pernod Ricard brings good times from a good place

3.1.1.3 The Covid-19 crisis has shown more than ever the importance of being part of a global community, working together as true “créateurs de convivialité”. It underlined the importance and relevance of the Group’s S&R strategy in demonstrating business resilience, stability and helping to mitigate risk for the long term. The crisis was an opportunity to accelerate the implementation of the S&R roadmap in certain areas and reaffirm its relevance in others while supporting local communities and driving positive impact: end of single-use plastic point-of-sale (POS) materials by 2021, — four years ahead of schedule; launch of free online sustainable and responsible bartending training — module in partnership with the anti-waste bartending duo TrashTiki and the Sustainable Restaurant Association housed on the EducateAll digital learning platform, created by EdApp and sponsored by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.

The relevance of the S&R strategy in the Covid-19 crisis

In addition to the Group’s S&R commitments, Pernod Ricard and its affiliates were engaged in a number of initiatives, notably: hand sanitiser production: 4 million liters of pure alcohol delivered — worldwide to combat the hand sanitiser shortage and 1 million liters of hand sanitiser produced; medical equipment: 475,000+ surgical masks & other medical items — donated to external stakeholders such as hospitals, local communities and public authorities; suppliers & customer actions: financial support when requested by — suppliers and customers, such as early payment to ensure suppliers’ cashflow, authorised delayed invoice payments for commercial customers.

A robust governance structure 3.1.2 The Sustainability & Responsibility strategy will be implemented throughout the Group with the following Governance structure:

Monitors progress on the S&R strategy, signs off and reports to the wider Board.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Two meetings a year to the Nominations, Governance etc. One report a year to the full Board.

Accountable for the Company’s progress towards targets set as part of the S&R strategy. Inclusion in three-year strategic plan. Updates provided to at least two COMEX meetings a year.

COMEX

9 members: CEO , Managing Director GBD, EVP Human Resources & Sustainability, EVP Finance, IT and Operations, VP Group Sustainability & Responsibility, VP Global Public Affairs & Alcohol in Society, Group Operations Director, Global Marketing & Commercial Director and Group Communications Director.

S&R SENIOR STEERING COMMITTEE

ISSUE TASKFORCES HQ FUNCTIONS TOP MANAGEMENT

• Meets twice a year and reports back to COMEX twice a year.

• Empowers HQ functions to become a centre of expertise. • Ensures S&R strategy is embedded into processes and practices.

S&R

Drive the coordinated implementation of the S&R strategy, report progress to the S&R team and support the S&R Senior Steering Committee

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HUMANRESOURCES OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS GBD

OPERATIONS

Dedicated taskforces are established where necessary to i) coordinate the implementation of the S&R strategy in speci c areas, and ii) support the Senior Steering Committee with speci c issues and targets. Made up of experts from Market Companies, Brand Companies, Regions and lead HQ functions.

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