QUADIENT - 2020 Universal Registration Document

NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE STATEMENT Social, societal, and environmental information

Quadient commits to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a signatory member of the UN Global Compact

By joining the UN Global Compact in 2021, Quadient asserts its commitment to respecting, supporting and promoting the 10 Principles of the Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption within its sphere of influence. Quadient will also undertake actions to advance the broader development goals of the United Nations, and already intends to contribute to the achievement of the following eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality ● education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. Indeed, Quadient is involved in education matters, mainly through its philanthropic initiatives (in kind donation of devices to schools, financial donations) and also through partnerships with schools or universities in France, UK and Czech Republic for instance. The Company also regularly builds effective learning programs to enhance skills and capabilities of employees and recently invested in e-learning solutions such as LinkedIn Learning, English courses online, and Ignite program for Senior Leaders. Main targets: employees and communities; Goal 5: “Achieve gender equality and empower all women ● and girls.” Quadient is committed to gender equality and, as far as possible, it wants to not only recruit more women but also allow them to access management positions through internal promotion. In this respect, a women's leadership program has been developed. Sponsored by Quadient's CEO and the Executive Management team, the program delivers practical insights and skills focused on both the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership. Women leaders will build a powerful learning network and in turn empower other women and be part of their success story. Main target: employees; Goal 8: “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable ● economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.” In accordance with its code of ethics and supplier code of Conduct, Quadient is particularly vigilant as to the working conditions of all its suppliers and partners, and is committed to respecting the fundamental principles set out in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the conventions of the International Labour Organization. Moreover, it helps boost employment in the different regions of the world in which it operates. Main targets: partners and employees; and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.” As a committed and innovative player in the fields of digital communication (Customer Communication and Experience Management solutions, paperless Goal 9: “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive ●

digitalization) and the value chain for parcels (automated packing systems, parcel lockers), Quadient’s business naturally dovetails with this goal. Main targets: partners, customers and communities; Goal 10: “Reduce inequality within and among ● countries". Quadient aims to create an inclusive and diverse culture indicative of the Company’s equal opportunity employer philosophy. The Company give all employees the opportunity and means for personal and career development worldwide. Quadient also strives to provide the same good working conditions and advantages (mutual insurance, paid holidays, decent salary) to all its employees working in around 30 countries. Quadient hires local employees whenever possible. For example, the relocation of the Memphis logistics center to Byhalia created 75 local jobs, Finally, Quadient supports its local communities mainly in the fields of Education & Decent Employment, Inclusion & Diversity, and the reduction of waste and pollution. Main targets: employees, partners and communities; Goal 11: “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, ● safe, resilient and sustainable”. Quadient leverages technology to consistently innovate and improve its portfolio of high-quality, reliable and secure solutions for customers. The Company develops cutting-edge sustainable solutions to help its customers fulfill their needs while contributing to sustainable development. For example, in cities facing higher volumes of e-commerce deliveries as a result of consumers shopping online, traffic congestion from delivery trucks continues to grow, leading directly to increased CO 2 emissions. Parcel lockers solutions help to reduce missed deliveries and therefore reduce CO 2 emissions related to the re-delivery of parcels. Main targets: communities, partners and customers; Goal 12: “Ensure sustainable consumption and ● production patterns.” Quadient is a player in the circular economy through its remanufacturing approach. Furthermore, the Company deploys collection processes for its end-of-life products and consumables. Main target: customers; Goal 13: “Take urgent action to combat climate change ● and its impacts.” Quadient participates in initiatives to reduce energy consumption, optimize upstream and downstream freight transport, and reduce the carbon footprint of its products, detailed in the environmental section below. Main targets: communities, partners and customers.

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