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Saint-Gobain today Strong values

2. STRONG VALUES

2.1 Principles of Conduct and Action

Saint-Gobain’s development is founded on nine Principles of Conduct and Action which form the basis of its code of ethical conduct. These Principles were formalized in 2003 and have been translated into 33 languages and rolled out to all employees. Application of the Principles is a condition for being a part of the Group.

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PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT

PRINCIPLES OF ACTION

PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT, RESPECT FOR OTHERS, INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, SOLIDARITY

RESPECT FOR THE LAW, CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY, EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

are the fundamental values uniting management and employees

guide the actions of all management and employees in the performance of their duties

The Principles of Conduct and Action refer explicitly to the applicable conventions of the International Labour Organization, the International Charter on Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises with regard to the fight against corruption. Saint-Gobain has been signed up to the United Nations Global Compact since 2003. This demonstrates the Group’s drive for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which includes regular communication of its progress in areas covered by the Global Compact. Implementation of the Group’s strategy involves policies and commitments that are applied by the Sectors, Activities or General Delegations.

The most important of these are the “reference policies” which derive directly from the Principles of Conduct and Action and define the management principles applicable to all Saint-Gobain units and employees, as well as to subcontractors, in their work for the Group, and suppliers, under the Responsible Purchasing policy. This desire to establish the Principles of Conduct and Action as a sign of belonging is illustrated by the objective set by the Group’s Board of Directors, of training all managers in the Principles in their first year with the Group. Furthermore, the Principles of Conduct and Action are included in the welcome booklets or all Saint-Gobain employees and in the majority of employment contracts.

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