Sustainability Report - FY 2023

Social and societal information Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)

 promote equal access to opportunities for all employees through a single, transparent access and process on the career page of the Company’s website; and  ensure equal treatment of men and women. Despite the actions taken, the ability to recruit women in the field of engineering and cybersecurity remains constrained by their under-representation in educational courses and careers related to computer and digital technologies. Nevertheless, the distribution of men and women within the Company, which can be constantly improved, appears to be very positive. Exclusive Networks may need to evolve its processes and objectives in response to progress on these topics, or to take into account new business needs and objectives. A progress report is presented each year to the Board of Directors, covering the initiatives implemented as well as the progress of the various objectives.

This policy supports and aims to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 5. The Group is committed to implementing a more sustainable way of working and living by respecting all employees, regardless of their origin, gender, sexual orientation, political point of view, religious belief, social status or any other personal condition. As part of its DE&I journey, the Group is focussing its efforts on four major issues, which are associated with an action plan, performance indicators and a timetable for implementation:  ensure the representation of women in management positions (members of the Executive Committee and their N-1s, Regional Managers, Country Managers and their Management Committees among countries with a turnover of more than €100 million);  improve employee awareness and understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity through training modules;

As a sign of its commitment to this issue, the Group is working in particular on gender parity and has set itself a target of 40% of women executives or managers by 2025 as part of its 2025 programme.

Key monitoring indicators

2022

2023

Number and percentage of women recruited

41%(253)

39%(183)

Ensuring the representation of women in leadership roles Awareness and Understanding of DE&I

Proportion of women in managerial positions*

34%

38%

Proportion of women on the Board of Directors

38%

37.5%

Percentage of employees and managers who have completed DE&I training and approved the DE&I policy Proportion of women participating in the “Rise up” training programme Proportion of women benefiting from a performance share award

N/A N/A

67% 59.2%

42%

45%

Equal treatment of men and women

27%

39%

Gender Equality Index (out of 100) (1)

86

97

Average pay gap between men and women

11,6%

2.5%

* Indicator with a target for 2025. (1) Only Exclusive Networks (a simplified joint-stock company) is subject to the gender equality index, a regulatory indicator for French companies with more than 50 employees. The index is calculated each year in respect of the previous year.

The Group tracks the ratio of women in management positions (members of the Executive Committee and their N-1s, Regional Managers, Country Managers and their Executive Committees) among countries generating revenues above €100 million, which stands at 38% in 2023, up from the previous year.

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2023 Sustainability Report

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