2023 universal registration document

4. Corporate Social Responsibility

A unique reference manual

The Group’s EHS policy is based on stringent standards. Every site operated by the Group can refer to it using the EHS manual. While knowledge of and compliance with these procedures are fundamental, the lasting improvement of the safety results and environmental performance primarily requires the dissemination of a sustainable EHS culture to every employee. The Group implements major action programmes to improve the safety and environmental impact of its activities. A dedicated learning programme imparts this EHS culture to every level of the organisation. Lastly, a context-appropriate audit system combining both a “risk” and a “culture” evaluation ensures that activities comply with the main regulatory requirements, that Group standards are properly applied and that the EHS culture is disseminated.

A worldwide organisation

Under the responsibility of Operations, EHS is organised to cover the Group’s worldwide presence. It includes a Group “Métier” (business activity or function) Department, mirror organisations worldwide, and managers at each site.

This map indicates that under the responsibility of Operations, the EHS organisation covers the Group's global presence.

Worldwide

  • 1 Group “Métier” (business activity) Department
  • The EHS organisation covers the Group's global presence.
  • Mirror organisations in each Zone (Zone Management):
  • North America
  • North Asia
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • SAPMENASouth Asia, Pacific, Middle East, North Africa.

Managers in each site (Site Management):

  • North America
  • North Asia
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • SAPMENASouth Asia, Pacific, Middle East, North Africa.

In collaboration with the Security and Real Estate Departments for property. South Asia, Pacific, Middle East, North Africa.

General Management

The Chief Operations Officer, a member of the Executive Committee who reports to the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for Group Environment, Health and Safety.

Site managers (factories, distribution centres, administrative sites, research centres)

 Site managers are responsible for the deployment and effective implementation of the policies defined. Their compensation is partially tied to their EHS performance.

EHS managers

Managers dedicated to EHS policy compliance ensure compliance with local regulations and the implementation of the rules, Group procedures and associated performance objectives in all entities.

The EHS manual defines the measures to be applied to control the facilities and activities, in particular, to reduce to the greatest extent possible the risks of harm to people, the environment and property(1). In particular, it covers:

  • the safety of people and property;
  • fire protection;
  • maintenance and repairs;
  • pollution risks;
  • efficiency of resource use and water and energy consumption;
  • preservation of biodiversity; and
  • greenhouse gas emissions, wastewater discharges, waste generation and treatment.

This EHS policy is accompanied by monthly reporting based on detailed indicators. These indicators enable changes in the results for each area above to be monitored, and anomalies and incidents to be reported. The EHS manual is rolled out at all industrial sites, research centres, administrative sites, operated stores and points of sale.

In collaboration with the Security and Real Estate Departments for property.