Plastic Omnium - 2018 Registration Document

3 STATEMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE CSR integrated in the business lines PLASTIC OMNIUM 2018 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 95 ACT FOR ALL: A STRONG MOBILIZATION 3.1.3.2 OF THE GROUP AROUND ITS CSR PRIORITIES The challenges in relation to clean and connected mobility solutions are at the heart of Plastic Omnium’s business model and its Divisions’ business lines. The innovation policy, which is supported by major investments, demonstrates the strategic nature of these challenges: product safety and quality integrating, in particular, road and automotive safety issues, clean propulsion systems and vehicle weight reduction. The challenge of being competitive forms an integral part of these key issues for the Company. The three themes of responsible entrepreneurs, care for people and sustainable manufacturing are the pillars required to support the Group’s business model. Supported at Executive Committee level by sponsors, these priorities are integrated into the global program, Act For All, comprising the Group ambitions to act responsibly with all: compliance, ethics, health and safety, diversity, environment... Key performance indicators and targets are monitored during Act For All dedicated committee. A cross analysis of the strategic issues arising from the materiality and risk matrix and risk factors – the principal issues are presented in section 1.7.1 Principal risk factors of this Registration Document – has been carried out and confirms Plastic Omnium’s selection of its priorities, from the perspective of controlling risks and managing opportunities. Plastic Omnium has strengthened its already comprehensive management program with the main subjects identified in the materiality and risk analysis. The main CSR risks for Plastic Omnium are: Innovation with emissions reductions from building lighter vehicles and ● clean propulsion systems and product safety and quality (section 3.1.2 Innovation through passion); Corporate responsibility integrating competitiveness, ethics and ● compliance, responsible purchasing, the duty of vigilance and data protection (section 3.2.1 Responsible entrepreneurs); Care for people by a responsible management team: health/safety, ● social dialogue, talent and skill management taking employee engagement into account, equal opportunities (section 3.2.2 Care for people); Sustainable production with eco-design and recyclability, reduction of ● greenhouse gas emissions and preserving biodiversity (section 3.2.3 Sustainable production). These challenges form part of all business lines and across all sites. The corporate and operating departments are involved in assessing issues on a daily basis and responding to them on a daily basis. CSR INTEGRATED IN THE BUSINESS LINES 3.2 RESPONSIBLE ENTREPRENEURS 3.2.1 Responsibility The Group has enjoyed strong growth in the last few years and aims to continue its strong growth. Compagnie Plastic Omnium, a family company, has always been a responsible entrepreneur. The company's economic performance and competitiveness are necessarily linked to sustainable development and compliance with business ethics. COMPETITIVENESS 3.2.1.1 Sustainable development is based on three equally-important pillars: economic, social and environmental. In business, there is a need to be profitable, whilst taking care of employees and protecting the environment. Competitiveness is key to ensuring Plastic Omnium’s responsible growth. To sustain its high level of competitiveness, Plastic Omnium is focusing on its ability to manage development costs andcash-flow, and demonstrating care and excellence in everyday operational management. Plastic Omnium is also focusing on Research and Development to prevent existing product lines becoming obsolete. The 24 development centers worldwide enable Plastic Omnium to be close to its customers and accurately identify their needs and expectations. In 2018, 150 new production programs were launched. BUSINESS ETHICS 3.2.1.2 The first pillar of corporate responsibility is to act in an ethical way. Large companies of Plastic Omnium's size experiencing strong growth and with an international scope, may be exposed to the risks of fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, insider trading and anti-competitive practices. Ethics is the operating basis for Plastic Omnium and all employees, in all business lines and all countries in which Plastic Omnium operates. In 2003, Plastic Omnium took on a historic commitment by signing up top the United Nations Global Compact and applying its ten fundamental principles in the fields of respect for human rights, international labor standards, the environment and the fight against corruption.