Plastic Omnium // 2021 Universal Registration Document

NON-FINANCIAL REPORTING DISCLOSURE The risk management and non-financial reporting of the Group

Training for ergonomics officers includes practical and theoretical sessions. This year, the training went further in terms of virtual immersion of work situations through video simulations, games and interactive videoconferences. These virtual and collaborative formats were perceived by the teams as having greater impact. Clean Energy Systems has had two virtual reality rooms since November 2020 in its R&D centers in France and China. In 2021, 157 new workstations were analyzed. The local ergonomics officer then assesses the same situation in real life. A very close correlation was observed between the results obtained. This year, 97% of workstations have been assessed, almost reaching the target of 100% by 2025. At Intelligent Exterior Systems, a simplified diagnostic tool has been developed to enable operations referents to identify constraints related to workstations, whether they are postural or related to lifting loads. The deployment of this tool was supported by a training campaign so that the teams could score the workstations autonomously. The cognitive factors related to the interactions of individuals with a system or a product (perception, complexity of the work, stress, complex processes linked to the richness of the products, etc.) are included in the job analyses. All Intelligent Exterior Systems sites carry out risk ratings and 99% of positions had been assessed at end-2021. Moreover, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to new products and actively monitors developments by participating in the INRS (French National Institute for Research and Safety) working group dedicated to exoskeletons. In addition, one of the Group’s ergonomists is an expert on the AFNOR X35A Standardization Commission, which is currently developing a standard on the assessment of exoskeletons impact. This standard enables smaller companies to benefit from the maturity and expertise of manufacturers such as Plastic Omnium. This collaboration also enables Plastic Omnium to interact with experts and monitor innovations in this area. It is in this context that exoskeletons were put to the test at Intelligent Exterior Systems in 2021 in order to verify their suitability to meet the demands of Plastic Omnium’s operators, processes and products. These tests assess the cognitive and psychological aspects of the exoskeletons: team acceptability, practicality in use, impact on the operator of the load being supported differently. Communication campaigns were conducted involving the sites concerned and employee representatives before introducing an exoskeleton. Their use remains optional and on a voluntary basis with, as a principle, their staged introduction based on feedback from operators.

FR2 DIVIDED BY 10 IN EIGHT YEARS

8.62

5.52

4.80

3.67

2.87

2.12

1.85

1.43

2021Target

0.5

0.88

2021

2025

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

2022 2023 2024

* IFRS scope - FR2 Group scope including minority joint ventures = 0.69 ERGONOMICS

The ergonomics of workstations is an essential factor in reducing accidents and protecting the health of employees. Musculoskeletal problems are among the most widespread occupational illnesses for Plastic Omnium’s industrial businesses. The Group has therefore decided to make ergonomics one of the priorities of its ACT FOR ALL TM program. Ergonomics is studied in two key areas: in prevention during the design of future workstations: each new ● machine is assessed according to ergonomic criteria before its installation on site; in corrective measures on existing workstations when at-risk situations ● are detected: existing machines are assessed on site. The target is to have scored all workstations by 2025. Particular attention will be paid in the coming years to continuous improvement in workstation ergonomics. Clean Energy Systems and Intelligent Exterior Systems teams include ergonomists responsible for rating workstations, identifying solutions and implementing preventive or, where appropriate, corrective measures. The networks of ergonomics officers (HSE network, Plant Managers, Department Managers, etc.) regularly exchange best practices through meetings and dedicated communication tools (newsletter, group on the “HIVE” Corporate Social Network).

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Ergonomics

2019

2020

2021

Percentage of workstations assessed (1)

79%

90%

98%

Number of occupational illnesses declared

19

18

14

Number of occupational illnesses recognized

8

8

9

Workstations assessed for Intelligent Exterior Systems and Clean Energy Systems. (1)

149

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