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LVMH COP 2017 Global Compact B United Nations Global Compact Communication On Progress 2017 About main facts and best practices for the year 2016-17 201 6-17 see more particularly informations linked to the pictogram : The other informations (policies, processes,…) are always available and pursued by LVMH. - 2 / 121 - Summary Statement from the CEO 3 Implementing the Ten Principles into Strategies & Operations : Criterion 1 : The COP describes mainstreaming into corporate functions and business units 6 Criterion 2 : The COP describes value chain implementation 10 Robust Human Rights Management Policies & Procedures : Criterion 3 : The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of human rights 30 Criterion 4 : The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the human rights principles 33 Criterion 5 : The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of human rights 42 integration Robust Labour Management Policies & Procedures : Criterion 6 : The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of labour 44 Criterion 7 : The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the labour principles 46 Criterion 8 : The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of labour principles 54 integration Robust Environmental Management Policies & Procedures : Criterion 9 : The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of environmental 59 stewardship Criterion 10 : The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the environmental 71 principles Criterion 11 : The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for environmental 82 stewardship Robust Anti-Corruption Management Policies & Procedures : Criterion 12 : The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of anti- 88 corruption Criterion 13 : The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the anti-corruption 89 principle Criterion 14 : The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the integration of 90 anti -corruption Taking Action in Support of Broader UN Goals and Issues : Criterion 15 : The COP describes core business contributions to UN goals and issues 91 Criterion 16 : The COP describes strategic social investments and philanthropy 94 Criterion 17 : The COP describes advocacy and public policy engagement 104 Criterion 18 : The COP describes partnerships and collective action 105 Corporate Sustainability Governance and Leadership : Criterion 19 : The COP describes CEO commitment and leadership 116 Criterion 20 : The COP describes Board adoption and oversight 116 Criterion 21 : The COP describes stakeholder engagement 116 ANNEX : Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP) 118 ANNEX : Business & Peace 121 Global Compact – LVMH’s Communication On Progress 2017 - 3 / 121 - The Communication on Progress is in the following format : RRR Stand-alone document What is the time period covered by your COP ? Year “2016” in accordance with all reports of LVMH : “2016 Reference document” https://r.lvmh-static.com/uploads/2017/03/document-de-reference-2016- va.pdf “2016 Annual Report” https://r.lvmh-static.com/uploads/2017/03/lvmh_ra_gb_2016.pdf “Environmental Report 2016” https://r.lvmh-static.com/uploads/2017/04/lvmh_rapport- environment_2016en.pdf “2016 Social Responsibility Report” https://r.lvmh-static.com/uploads/2017/08/2016-social-responsibility- report.pdf Does your COP contain a statement by the CEO (or equivalent) expressing continued support for the Global Compact and renewing your company's on-going commitment to the initiative and its principles ? Y/N Statement from the CEO « LVMH comprises a family of iconic brands that cultivate their magic and perpetuate exceptional know- how, a consistent strategy and an exceptionally broad, high-quality retail network. In addition to the intrinsic stability and financial strength of our company, our brands have been patiently built up over time. - They take into account issues that are inseparable from our long-term strategy, namely the safeguarding of the natural environment, to which LVMH owes so much, corporate social responsibility, and strict ethical standards which we share with our suppliers, customers and shareholders. This intangible capital is paramount to our future success. - LVMH is committed to stronger corporate citizenship : we strive to pass on our expertise, promote diversity and fulfilment among our employees, coach talent and support young designers, and protect the sometimes very scarce natural resources used in our products. The world is more and more concerned with such issues, and so are we as they form the foundation of our Group’s future. Alongside the development of our business, they must serve as a permanent wellspring of creativity. With this “Communication on Progress 2017”, LVMH reminds that CSR and Sustainable development are inseparable from LVMH’s strategy based on four important dimensions : Social policy ; Economic performance ; responsible Environment ; commitment to citizenship » Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Does your COP contain a description of actions and policies related to the following issue areas ? Human Rights Labour Environment Anti -Corruption Yes Yes Yes Yes Global Compact – LVMH’s Communication On Progress 2017 - 4 / 121 - Does your COP include qualitative and/or quantitative measurement of outcomes illustrating the degree to which targets/performance indicators were met ? Y/N How does your organization share its COP with stakeholders ? RRR Through the UN Global Compact website only How is the accuracy and completeness of information in your COP assessed by a credible third- party ? RRR Information is assured by independent assurors (e.g., accounting or consulting firm) against recognized assurance standard (e.g., ISAE3000, AA1000AS, other national or industry-specific standard) The Statutory Auditors and Independent Verifier ERNST & YOUNG & Associés conducted the work in accordance with the professional standards applicable in France and the Order of May 13, 2013 determining the conditions under which an independent verifier should conduct its mission, and with regard to the limited assurance and the reasonable assurance report, in accordance with the international standard ISAE 3000. &&& See “Independent verifier’s report on consolidated employee-related environmental and social information” in “2016 Reference Document” (pp. 108 -110 ). The COP incorporates the following high standards of transparency and disclosure : RRR Provides information on the company’s profile and context of operation &&& See : V “2016 Environmental Report” : - “The framework for action” (pp. 6-17) - “Note on the methodology of environmental reporting” (pp. 60-63). V “Social Responsibility Report 2016” : - “Foundations of the Group’s Social Responsibility Policy” (pp. 9-19) - “Reporting methodology” (p. 72) V “LVMH Snapshot – 2016 figures” (February 2017) (https://r.lvmh-static.com/uploads/2017/01/snapshot-2016-ang-version-web.pdf ) V “Snapshot shareholders 2016” (February 2017) (https://r.lvmh-static.com/uploads/2017/02/snapshot-actionnaires-2016-va-1.pdf ) Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) do the activities described in your COP address? [Select all that apply] SDG 1 : End poverty in all its forms everywhere RRR SDG 2 : End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture RRR SDG 3 : Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages SDG 4 : Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all RRR SDG 5 : Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls SDG 6 : Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all SDG 7 : Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Global Compact – LVMH’s Communication On Progress 2017 - 5 / 121 - SDG 8 : Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all SDG 9 : Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation SDG 10 : Reduce inequality within and among countries SDG 11 : Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable RRR SDG 12 : Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns RRR SDG 13 : Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts SDG 14 : Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development RRR SDG 15 : Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss SDG 16 : Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels RRR SDG 17 : Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development [If you answered the previous question, the following appears] With respect to your company’s actions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the COP describes: [Select all that apply] RRR Opportunities and responsibilities that one or more SDGs represent to our business E.g., new growth opportunities; risk profiles; improved trust among stakeholders; strengthened license to operate; reduced legal, reputational and other business risks; resilience to costs or requirements
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