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4. The Group’s contribution to local and societal development
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GROUP EMPLOYMENT FOOTPRINT
NORTH AMERICA
13,880
22,900
LATIN AMERICA
18,330
55,540
17,100
AFRICA & MIDDLE-EAST
4,360
10,170
3,910
ASIA & OCEANIA
19,320
224,790
85,300
WESTERN EUROPE
99,990
183,910
58,930
TOTAL
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE
14,600
51,880
14,570
170,500
direct jobs
549,200
indirect jobs
190,870
induced jobs
Developing employment pools
4.1.2
contributions to the economic fabric:
assisting in local development and the revitalization of the
regions. Saint-Gobain Development has made many
Saint-Gobain Development, a body that specializes in
It is in France where the highest density of establishments is
found, where relations with local partners take the most
successful form thanks to the measures taken by
direct partnerships with SMEs;
support in the form of skills;
support for the development networks and local bodies;
occupational inclusion of young people isolated from
employment.
Detailed indicators of Saint-Gobain Development’s measures
are shown in chapter 5, section 2.3.
Support for developing SMEs
a)
of:
Global support is offered for developing SMEs. This consists
participating loans at low rates without guarantees;
support in the form of skills and transfer of know-how.
“from manufacturer to entrepreneur”.
This aid falls within the framework of a long-term partnership
Support in terms of skills
b)
Saint-Gobain employees wishing to share their expertise with
the SMEs supported by the Group. These measures take
place on a voluntary basis according to the procedures
defined by the engagement letter.
Support in terms of skills may be provided by experienced