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SUSTAINABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY (S&R) COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE WHILE EMBRACING OUR PAST

COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE WHILE EMBRACING OUR PAST

Today, there is no question that sustainability has come of age. Companies are increasingly finding themselves in the spotlight in a world which is highly connected, increasingly transparent and much more socially and environmentally conscious. Since our early beginnings, we have recognised the importance of sustainability and responsibility and the need for it to sit at the heart of our business strategy – driving innovation, brand differentiation and talent attraction. This commitment to sustainability can be seen throughout our history as a true cornerstone of our approach deeply embedded in our business. Over 50 years ago for example, the Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute was founded, ahead of its time and leading the charge still today for ocean preservation and conservation. We believe there can be no conviviality with excess and no true prosperity if not shared. As "Créateurs de Convivialité", we genuinely live by these convictions. We value our partners and the communities we work and operate in, taking an open and convivial approach in every society we are a part of around the world. We take pride in respecting, nurturing and protecting the environment we live and work in, recognising that all our products come from nature. We care how our products are created and manufactured, adopting new practices to continually improve how we imagine them and take positive actions to ensure that our consumers enjoy our products responsibly. Fully aligned with this strategy and vision, we have reinforced our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and continue to reaffirm our support for the CEO Water Mandate and the 10 fundamental principles of the United Nations Global Compact. These shared global pledges, working with others, are essential to ensure that we collectively move forward, maximising growth while minimising impact. Commitments are not enough however to truly lead the way for positive change, our goals and ambitions are found in the hearts of each and every one of our employees. Without their conviction and belief in our shared vision and passion for all that they do, none of what makes Pernod Ricard so special would be possible. Colleagues sharing ideas, giving back to the community, supporting each other, making conscious decisions while focusing on quality and innovation – all these things are seen throughout the daily actions Pernod Ricard employees take and for that I sincerely thank them.

Alexandre Ricard, Chairman & CEO

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