Strategy and objectives of CSR policy
The Lagardère group’s CSR roadmap, which is adapted to its stakeholders’ growing expectations with regard to responsibility and increasing regulatory constraints on a national and European level governing non-financial information, is based on four main commitments.
Placing people at the heart of its strategy, by making attention to its human resources a priority that goes beyond dialogue with employee representatives, safety and working conditions. The Lagardère group intends to commit itself to an enhanced policy of diversity and inclusion, and makes combating sexism in the workplace one of the core focuses of its gender balance and equal opportunity policy. Furthermore, its day-to-day involvement in developing the skills of its employees also helps to attract and retain talented staff, which constitutes a major priority.
Limiting the environmental impact of its products and services. In addition to common measures across all companies to combat global warming, the Lagardère group has made a particular commitment to responsible management of paper associated with its publishing operations, and of the food chain in connection with its foodservice operations at transport hubs. Cutting back on single-use plastic is also now a priority for its two business divisions.
Sharing the social and cultural diversity of its activities with as many people as possible. By means of the content published and distributed by the Group, as well as its various partnerships and cultural and charitable programmes, Lagardère promotes access to education and knowledge while also defending freedom of expression, pluralism of ideas and cultural diversity.
Ensuring ethical and responsible governance, with the aim of upholding compliance obligations concerning in particular preventing corruption, duty of care and protecting personal data.
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