• A common point of reference for all Subsidiaries

The CSR Committee, made up of members of the Group’s Executive Committee, defines and monitors the implementation of formal objectives for each of the five Subsidiaries and for PPR headquarters, within the scope of the seven key strategic priorities. A portion of the variable remuneration of members of the Subsidiaries’ management is directly based on the achievement of CSR objectives. 
 
 

• A CSR Direction for the PPR Group

The Group-wide CSR direction was created in 2007 and has eight members including the Corporate Social Responsibility team, on the one hand and the PPR Corporate Foundation for Women’s Dignity and Rights’ team, on the other hand. The CSR Direction reports directly to the Group Chairman and CEO and is represented on the Executive Committee. It is tasked with defining the Group’s corporate social responsibility policy, assisting the Subsidiaries to implement the key strategic priorities, ensuring compliance with the related legal obligations, anticipating and preparing the Group for future obligations that may be introduced, and setting up Group-wide projects. The CSR Department works closely with Group Human Resources on employee-related CSR issues.
 

• A CSR or Sustainable Development Department in each Subsidiary

Each of the five Subsidiaries has a Head of CSR or Sustainable Development responsible for implementing the Group’s CSR policy at his or her Subsidiary, as well as for instigating specific action plans consistent with the common point of reference, namely the seven key strategic priorities. In 2009, 21 employees were working directly on CSR issues in the Group’s five Subsidiaries, in addition to the eight people employed at PPR Group level. Certain Subsidiaries also have CSR Committees comprised of representatives from the company’s main departments and attached to the CSR or Sustainable Development Department.
 PPR and its Subsidiaries have also set up two major networks of global contributors within the framework of social and environmental reporting.
 

• PPR Corporate Foundation for Women’s Dignity and Rights

The PPR Foundation for Women’s Dignity and Rights develops and supports solidarity projects in partnership with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). It is structured around three complementary governance bodies: a Management Team, the Board of Directors and the Selection Committee. This Committee which examines project proposals and decides on the allowed supports gathers PPR employees, facilitators from each brands, as well as external experts. Beyond its daily projects, the PPR Foundation brings its expertise to the brands in their community projects in helping them select partners and mobilize employees. Read more...