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"WHISTLEBLOWING SYSTEM

Introduced in 2005, Kering’s whistleblowing system was strengthened in 2018 to ensure full compliance with France’s Sapin II law. It is accessible to all people working for the Group and external and temporary personnel working for external partners or service providers under contract with the Group and/or its Houses. All employees and direct suppliers may use the system to submit reports. It may be used to report any suspicion related to Modern Slavery – among other offenses or violations.

A plan for reaching the employees of Kering’s and its Houses’ direct suppliers was drawn up and rolled out in 2020. Translated into 15 languages, the campaign took two forms: a poster to be displayed in relevant locations at supplier and service provider sites, in order to gain the greatest visibility (cafeteria, locker rooms, site entrance, etc.), and a flyer to be given directly to employees. Both the poster and the flyer listed the six key ethical principles: compliance with laws and regulations; prohibition of any form of corruption, fraud, money laundering or conflict of interest; respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; protection of the health and safety of all; respect for the integrity and dignity of all; and protection of the environment. The level of detail used in the communication was adapted depending on the recipients to give specific examples of what was expected in each case (including in particular the refusal of forced labor, the refusal of recruitment fees paid by employees, special attention paid to vulnerable persons, access to suitable washroom facilities and to decent dormitory conditions, where applicable, the availability of pay and personal documentation, respect for privacy, access to appropriate personal protective equipment, etc.).

Kering is committed to protecting whistleblowers who raised an issue in good faith, and prohibits any form of reprisal in its ethics policies and procedures."