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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

RAW MATERIALS

No. 15: Life on Land:

No. 13: Climate action

s 13.1 “ Strengthen resilience in response to climate change ”.

s 15.1 “ Respect for ecosystems ”. The Group utilises its raw materials in strict compliance with regula- tions governing the protection of species, such as CITES. Moreover, by supporting certain agricultural industries, it contributes to their sustainability. Hermès monitors its consumption of paper (for services and pac- kaging) and mainly uses certified suppliers. The Livelihoods project supports massive reforestation programmes (over 130 million trees have been replanted); In view of its procurement of exceptional natural materials, the pre- servation of ecosystems is an important issue for the Group. The preservation of wetlands in Louisiana, where certain exotic skins ori- ginate from, is an example of this. s 15.2 “ Promote the sustainable management of forests ”. s 15.4 “ Ensure the conservation of ecosystems ”.

The various Group entities working to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The craft mode of production consumes little energy, and the location of industrial sites in France enables upstream reduction of logistical flows. Hermès has been contribu- ting to a carbon offsetting scheme (Livelihoods Fund) for the past six years.

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