Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2017

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INNOVATING THROUGH DIVERSITY Numerous studies show that diversity and inclusion lead to better company decisions, more creative teams and increasing profits. According to McKinsey , companies ranking in the top quartile for racial and ethnic diversity are 35 percent more likely to financially outperform industry peers. We believe that diversity in our organization, supported by an inclusive culture, inspires our people to be at the center of what’s next, increases innovation and contributes to better results for our clients.

UPHOLDING EMPLOYEE RIGHTS We adhere to all labor laws and regulations in all countries of operation, and we support and endorse the International Labor Organization’s Conventions governing human rights and labor rights for employees. For example, we do not permit child labor or forced labor, and our employee policies are based on equal opportunity and inclusion with zero tolerance for discrimination. We also respect the rights of employees to organize for the purposes of collective bargaining. We conduct relationships with employee associations fairly and with dignity.

“We believe that employing people with diverse backgrounds, cultures and expertise helps inspire breakthrough innovations.” JANICE O’NEILL Global Head of Talent Management and Diversity

Multicultural, multilingual, confidently global and expertly local, our goal is to be a leading company in diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, develop and empower a diverse talent pool, creating a culture where every person feels valued, respected and inspired to play a role in moving their careers and our company forward. We do this by ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair gender representation across our business in a variety of ways.

WHAT MAKES EACH OF OUR EMPLOYEES UNIQUE?

Age, color, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other dimensions of diversity – we embrace everyone’s unique attributes.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL Our Global Policy on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) defines our commitment to embracing and encouraging our employees’ differences, while our Global Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination (Anti-H&D) Policy defines our commitment to treating employees fairly and equally in a harassment- free workplace. Our Global Corrective Action Policy outlines the processes to be followed to address inappropriate conduct. Our policies are available on the company intranet in eight languages, and employees can access them for review. In 2017, we launched councils to promote education and awareness of our D&I policies and strategies. We offer a full training program to build awareness and understanding of appropriate inclusive behaviors. For example, all new hires in the U.S. participate in Anti-H&D training, and we will soon be adapting this for our global workforce.

“To achieve our growth objectives and deliver for our clients, we help drive an inspiring culture in which every team member feels valued, and ideas and contributions are directed at solving our clients’ needs.” ERINNE BROWN Talent & Inclusion Manager

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