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2016 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT
HERMÈS INTERNATIONAL
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Corporate social responsability
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People
At Beyrand
, a study is underway to replace cleaning solvents. Harmful
conditions in the workshops are being assessed: noise, harmful pos-
tures, load carrying, and chemical risks to implement the best solutions
to remove these risks.
At Puiforcat
, the CHSCT continues to be involved in improving working
conditions, and this year is renewing the carpet in the workshop. Its opi-
nion was also sought when updating the single document.
A new collapsible ladder has been installed to access the air compres-
sors. The dust bags from the polishing suction cabinets are now changed
by a company which uses a mobile scaffold, to limit the risks of falling
from a height.
Major changes have been made to the organisation of the logistics area
for shipments and deliveries by its team made up of working groups.
2.3.6
Internal communication
The Toile H intranet site, updated weekly, keeps staff informed about
new employees, internal appointments, communication events, new
products, life on the production sites, organisational changes, etc. To
facilitate access to information for all and reinforce a sense of belonging,
employees can also log on to the site from home. A specific section,
“Harmonie Hermès” covers sustainable development topics. It also
covers the environment, health and safety themes chosen by the House:
the site contains regular updates from the work of the HSE network and
local initiatives on biodiversity, saving energy and sustainable develop-
ment week events.
Circulating the Company’s strategy
Around 2,200 employees met in Paris in spring, at an information mee-
ting at which the achievements of the previous year were presented to
a large number of the House’s employees. This was a time to celebrate
success, agree on priorities and strengthen the links between the many
Hermès métiers and operations.
200 executives representing all subsidiaries and generations were
invited to an event in Hamburg, a city which symbolises modernity and
the avant-garde. The event had an inter-generational theme, and partici-
pants shared their ideas and preferences for working together.
An event was held in Pantin, inDecember, tomark thework anniversaries
of 65 employees, with 25-55 years of service. The House showed its
warm gratitude to them.
2.3.7
Promotion and compliance
with fundamental conventions
regarding human rights
TheHermèsGroup’s ethics policy alignswith the universal framework set
down by the major principles, standards and international agreements,
and it notably adheres to:
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the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
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the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
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the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the International Labour
Organization
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, the principles of which are grouped according to the
following themes: freedom of association, forced work, child labour,
discrimination;
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the guiding principles of the OECD
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the OECD convention on combating the corruption of foreign public
officials.
It is self-evident that the Hermès Group and its employees strive to com-
ply with the applicable laws and regulations in all countries in which they
are active.
These principles are clearly set out in the Group’s ethics charter, which
has been released in 10 languages, available on the Group Intranet and
published since 2009 in more than 27,000 copies (including one for
each newcomer).
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The International Labour Organization is the UN agency that brings together the governments, employers and workers of its Member States, in a common effort to promote decent work
throughout the world.
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The OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) brings together the governments of 35 countries in support of the principles of democracy and the market economy,
for the purposes of:
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supporting sustainable economic growth;
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developing employment;
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raising living standards;
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maintaining financial stability;
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helping other countries to develop their economies;
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contributing to the growth of worldwide trade.