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A value-creating and sustainable French model

A value-creating and sustainable French model

An independent house of creation since 1837, guided by the attributes of craftsmanship: responsibility, authenticity and a long-term approach. An integrated model of French manufacturing, providing in-house training and support for its craftspeople. Humanistic management of employees. Useful and durable objects which combine functionality, aesthetics and quality materials and which are passed down. A rich offer, combining creative freedom and the purchasing freedom of stores. A desire to give something back to the world.

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A responsible and sustainable model

As a company that respects the nature that inspires it, Hermès ensures the preservation of its resources and its impact on natural environments and local ecosystems, with an artisanal production model. The Group is stepping up its efforts in terms of social, societal and environmental performance.
Its integrated craftsmanship business model places quality and sustainability at the centre.

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2024 Key figures

74%

of objects made in France

-63.7%

reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for scopes 1 and 2 since 2018

-63.4%

reduction in industrial water withdrawal intensity over 10 years

Sustainable development strategic framework

In 2015, Hermès developed a strategic framework to address the social, environmental and societal issues identified. For nearly a decade, this framework has structured its sustainable development actions around three axes and six pillars. This framework is based on a premise: “all artisans of sustainable development”. It constitutes the sustainable development reference framework applicable to all Group employees and entities. This strategic framework is based on appropriation and implementation of topics at a collective level, a key factor in its sustainability.

2024 Sustainability Report

This sustainability report presents Hermès's main environmental, social and governance impacts, risks and opportunities, as well as its main sustainable development commitments. It forms part of an approach based on transparency towards our stakeholders, including investors, consumers, employees, suppliers, customers and civil society

Our themes

Social model


Hermès places women and men at the heart of its corporate project by recruiting diverse talents, ensuring their integration, well-being, and development

Environment


Hermès' environmental policy is based on commitments to climate and natural resource preservation, including biodiversity and circularity

Materials & supply chains


Hermès promotes sustainable practices by sharing its commitments with its supply chain and supporting its partners towards greater responsibility

Footsteps across the world

Through this collection of films, documentary maker Frédéric Laffont reveals with humanistic perspective our unique relationship to sustainable development.

CSR Contact

Hermès International

Mrs Carole DUPONT-PIETRI
Head of Group Financial Communication and Investor Relations
13-15, rue de la Ville L'Evêque, 75008 Paris
Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 17 49 26
E-mail: contact.finance@hermes.com

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Our policies and publications

To go further and discover our main policies on sustainable development and our recent publications

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