HERMÈS - 2018 Registration document

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Corporate social responsibility

planet: environment

Regular campaigns to measure water discharges confirm the good per- formance of purification plants (in particular the compliance of the new neutralisation workshop), enabling discharges to be well below regula- tory thresholds. Moreover, measurements of air emissions were carried out in the third and fourth quarters of 2018. The results obtained confirm the proper functioning of the facilities with regard to atmospheric emissions. Porcelain At CATE, wastewater from enamel activity is pre-treated directly onsite following a physical and chemical treatment process. The dehydration sludge is sent to a suitable treatment company, and pre-treated water is discharged into the mains network. An external laboratory carries out monthly analyses. At Beyrand, the site has a water treatment station at the exit of the was- her/scouring sluice. It uses a physical-chemical treatment process. Silver recovery units have been installedat the exit of the filmdevelopers. Analysis of the compliance of the wastewater discharge into the public network is carried out every year. 2.5.5.1 Policy Hermès is working to protect biodiversity in its direct sphere of responsi- bility, in its extended sphere of influence, and through voluntary commit- ments reaching beyond its economic spheres of influence. “Nature has been inspiring us for 181 years. Protecting biodiversity is a wonderful opportunity. We must pass on this wealth to future gene- rations. It’s a challenge we must win today.” Mr Axel Dumas, Executive Chairman of Hermès. Measures implemented Hermès is committed to integrating biodiversity into its development strategy. The commitments undertaken by Hermès, according to its abi- lity to influence, are presented below: Commitments in the direct sphere of responsibility of Hermès: We are developing our actions to foster biodiversity in our French sites by focusing on the following topics: New constructions: Hermès is determined to develop its French indus- trial sites in rural environments or urban brownfields to be renovated (Héricourt and Saint Junien, for example). From the outset, it will include a commitment to avoid any threat to existing biodiversity and to respect and develop such biodiversity. All our new projects are based on inter- nal “sustainable construction” guidelines, drawing on best international practices, which set out in particular the requirements we apply: 2.5.5.2 2.5.5 CHALLENGE: RESPECTING AND PRESERVING BIODIVERSITY Maintaining an environmental setting conducive to the development of activities requires respect for and the protection of biodiversity.

s s the landscaped portion of the site after works (target: > 70%); s s the proportion of wastewater treated by phytotreatment or equivalent (target, if applicable: > 80%); s s the green portion of the building’s roof (> 60%). Currently, for exa- mple, we have roof gardens at our three sites in Pantin and at one of our leather goods production units (Nontron, Périgord); s s the number of local actions: selection of indigenous species, installa- tion of wildlife shelters (nesting boxes, beehives, etc.), configuration of exterior lighting, etc.) promoting biodiversity (target: more than 2); s s the portion of outdoor areas in shade on the winter solstice (target <30%). Projects to which these criteria apply were launched in 2017 and are currently being rolled out. The first results are expected from 2019. Planting initiatives: depending on land availability, our sites have planted fruit trees: conservation orchard in Héricourt (Doubs), apple trees in Sayat (Puy-de-Dôme) and a partnership with a local chestnut conser- vation group (Puy-de-Dôme), in Nontron (Périgord) and in Tardoire (Charente), planting of protected species in Allan (Doubs). The roof of our historic store at rue du Faubourg St Honoré in Paris also boasts gardens with fruit trees. We aim to continue to develop the planting of trees around our production sites and office buildings. Bees: We have an internal apiary club, with seven sites in France having beehives:FaubourgStHonoré,Sayat(Puy-de-Dôme),Nontron(Périgord), Le Vaudreuil (Seine / Maritime), La Tardoire (Charente), Belley (Ain) and Annonay (Ardèche). Our goal is to ensure the long-term sustainability of these beehives, to welcome wild hives at these sites, where possible, and to extend this approach to our other sites. In addition, our local sustainable development committees coordinate local biodiversity-friendly initiatives (promoting organic farming, using sheep for pasture management, carrying out works to maintain com- munal forest areas, etc.) in coordination with their stakeholders; this provides an opportunity to raise awareness and involve all employees. Outside of France, our distribution subsidiaries contribute in their own way, for example with rooftop vegetable gardens in Hong Kong and trees planted by the Shanghai teams on the Chongming peninsula, a protected nature reserve. Broadly speaking, biodiversity actions are regularly pro- motedamong employees. During theSustainableDevelopmentWeeks in France and abroad, the films “Demain” (Tomorrow, 2016), “L’Empereur” (The Emperor, 2017) and “On a vingt ans pour changer le monde” (We have 20 years to change the world, 2018) were shown to employees. Hermès will continue its awareness-raising efforts among employees. Commitment in the extended sphere of influence of Hermès Together with the partners supplying us with natural materials, we are continuing constructive efforts incorporating biodiversity protection. We are working with international NGOs in this area, as appropriate, in order to better assess the various biodiversity components that concern us

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