Strategy and objectives of CSR policy
The development of the Lagardère group’s CSR policy has been gradually adapted to the scope and specific nature of its activities, as well as its surrounding social environment. This is characterised by two major trends that have only gained momentum over the last few years:
- growing awareness among society of issues relating to responsibility, particularly those concerning climate change, resulting in more demanding expectations in terms of environmentally friendly practices and practices with meaning, as expressed in particular by the younger generations;
- more stringent national and European regulatory requirements concerning social issues like gender balance, or environmental issues such as the circular economy and fighting waste.
In order to anticipate and respond to these expectations and constraints, Lagardère’s CSR strategy is based on three core pillars.
A social pillar: placing people at the heart of the strategy by endeavouring to pay attention to its employees, increasingly in search of meaning, an essential means of driving its performance. Promoting diversity within its teams and gender balance are essential areas of commitment. The Group makes a constant effort to enhance its employees’ skills, motivation and capacity for innovation.
An environmental pillar: limiting the environmental impact of products and services through three main concerns: fighting climate change, responsible management of paper in its publishing activities, and the circular economy (particularly in the food sector, in connection with foodservice activities at transportation hubs).
And lastly a societal pillar, which forms part of Lagardère’s DNA: sharing the social and cultural diversity of its activities. The content published and distributed by the Group, promoting education, freedom of expression and cultural diversity, as well as the partnerships and initiatives taken by its entities within the framework of constant dialogue with our stakeholders form the basis of this societal commitment.
Lagardère group materiality matrix
Key:
- In navy blue: contribution to society
- In pink: value of human capital
- In green: environmental costs and risks
- In orange: non-compliance costs
- In blue: ethics and quality