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Teleperformance SE

Environmental & Social Information Apr 13, 2022

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VIGILANCE PLAN

Teleperformance (TP), the global leader in outsourced customer and TELEPERFORMANCE SE 2021 VIGILANCE PLAN

citizen experience management and related services, serves as a strategic partner to the world's largest companies in many industries. It offers a One Office support services model including end-to-end digital solutions, which guarantee successful customer interaction and optimized business processes, anchored in a unique, comprehensive high touch, high tech approach. Nearly 420,000 employees, based in 88 countries, support billions of connections every year in over 265 languages and over 170 markets, in a shared commitment to excellence as part of the "Simpler, Faster, Safer" process. This mission is supported by the use of reliable, flexible, intelligent technological solutions and compliance with the industry's highest security and quality standards, based on Corporate Social Responsibility excellence. In accordance with Article L.225-102-4 of the French Commercial Code, the vigilance plan ("Vigilance Plan") of Teleperformance SE ("Teleperformance" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") is designed to present the reasonable vigilance measures implemented Group-wide in order to identify the risks and prevent serious harm to human rights and fundamental freedoms, health and safety, and the

environment resulting from the operations of Teleperformance and the companies it controls within the meaning of Article L.233-16 (II) of the French Commercial Code, whether directly or indirectly, and from the operations of suppliers or subcontractors with which an established business relationship is maintained, where such operations form part of this relationship. This Vigilance Plan is based on the five main obligations set out in French law: (i) risk identification and mapping, (ii) risk assessment procedures, (iii) deployment of systems for mitigating risk and preventing serious harm, (iv) establishment of a hotline policy and internal reporting system, and (v) system for monitoring measures in place. Teleperformance is determined to ensure that the Group's core values are applied and upheld, not only by all managers and employees, but also by the suppliers and subcontractors with which it has an established business relationship.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1. Risk identification and mapping p.4
2. Risk assessment and mitigation p.12
3. Risk mitigation in key countries

India

Philippines

Colombia

United States
p.18
4. Vigilance Plan governance and monitoring

Whistleblowing and grievance mechanisms

System for monitoring
measures in place

Dashboard

Governance

Implementation report
p.23

• Implementation report

RISK IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING

To know more:

  • and mapping
  • ― Section 1.2 Risks and control ― Section 1.2.4.1 - Risk identification ― Section 2.2.1 – Non-financial risk mapping and materiality analysis ― Section 2.6.2.1 - Risk mitigation strategy UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2021

RISK IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING

In 2019, Teleperformance completed an exhaustive extra-financial risk mapping exercise, including human rights, international labor standards, health and safety, ethics and compliance, corporate governance, environment, value chain and communities. The risk map was reviewed in 2020, in particular in order to factor in the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The global risk map is supplemented by more detailed risk maps covering the risks of the duty of vigilance law.

Global methodology

The Group's main risks are identified and assessed by Group senior management using a top-down approach, and the subsidiaries based on a bottom-up approach. The criticality of each of these risks is assessed in relation to the probability of them occurring, and the expected scope of their impact.

Human Rights

A specific human rights map, including forced & child labor, corruption & bribery, privacy, freedom of expression & association, nondiscrimination and working conditions, allows to evaluate the likelihood and the impact of human rights risks on people taking into account both inherent risks and theoretical country risks, based on the Human Rights Index score developed by Our World in Data. One of the cornerstones of the safety management policy is the identification of risks facing the Group at both global and local level. Annual assessments are carried out at each facility to identify potential risks and devise appropriate risk mitigation or elimination solutions. The Group periodically audits local risk

Health & Safety

In 2021, Teleperformance continued its risk mapping exercise by conducting a specific analysis of climate-related risks based on the location of commercial operations. To develop scenarios, the Group used the TCFD's recommendations, the 2020 Global Climate Risk Index and the University of Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index assessments to improve their accuracy.

Environment

(ND-GAIN).

Main gross risks as a result of the company's activities

TP is a people company. With 420,000 employees, 1,000 clients and activities in 88 countries close to the local communities, risks to human rights, health & safety and the environment certainly exist. The below risks are gross or inherent risks. The Group implements many actions to mitigate them, as described in the following section and in the 2021 Universal Registration document. The criticality level is determined based on the probability of occurrence and the risk materiality level for employees, partners (clients, suppliers, associations, etc.) and communities.

Main gross risks as a result of the company's activities
The below risks are gross or inherent risks. The Group implements many actions to mitigate them,
(clients, suppliers, associations, etc.) and communities.
It is presented on a three-level scale: high (•••), intermediate (••), and moderate (•).
Categories Risk Factors Criticality
Employees Partners Communities
Working conditions •••
Forced & Child labor •• •••
Discrimination and Harassment •••
Human Freedom of association •••
Rights Privacy ••• •• •••
Data security and cyber attacks ••• ••• ••
Non-compliance with labor laws or
Group's standards
••• ••
Mental health ••• ••
Health & Isolation at work ••
Safety Musculoskeletal disorders •••
Physical security ••• •••
Drift in energy consumption •• •• ••
Natural disasters •• •••
Environment Deficient waste management ••
Water over-consumption
Non-compliance with
environmental laws and standards
•• •• ••
Insufficient awareness and training
on Group's codes and policies
•••
Transverse Insufficient communication and
deployment of the whistleblowing
mechanism
••• ••• •••

Main risks in the supply chain

As a business services company and following the CSR risk mapping and the materiality matrix, the risks linked to TP's supply chain are not the most salient for the Group.

However, TP is aware that its suppliers could cause harm to people and the environment. The behavior expected from suppliers and subcontractors covers the following issues:

respect for human rights, prohibition of child labor, prohibition of forced and compulsory labor, elimination of all forms of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation, occupational health and safety, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, respect of data privacy, responsible use of natural resources and prevention of gradual or accidental pollution of the air and soil.

Four main purchasing categories have been identified, each involving specific ESG issues:

IT products

  • Use of conflict minerals
  • Working conditions
  • Production pollution
  • Energy efficiency of products

  • Excessive energy
  • Data protection issues

  • consuption • Poor wages • Excessive working
    • hours
    • Insufficient paid leave

  • ― Section 1.2.4.2 Specific assessment procedures with regard to CSR breaches in the value chain ― Section 2.4.2.3 – Responsible UNIVERSAL
  • procurement REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2021

  • Working conditions
  • Negative impacts of the products used on health and the environment

*e.g., security and cleaning services

SUPPLIERS' RISK ASSESSMENT

Suppliers are assessed based on their risk level. In 2021, a process of ranking suppliers by risk was set up in order to prioritize and adapt procedures for each supplier.

Purchasing teams complete a criticality questionnaire for all new suppliers to assess their criticality and gross risk level. Suppliers who receive a medium to very high-risk score are then subjected to a detailed supplier risk assessment to ascertain the exact level of risk. This assessment comprises at least 70 questions on anti-corruption, human rights, health and

safety, the environment and personal data. Based on the results of this assessment and any potential inadequacies, enhanced due diligence is then carried out to adjust controls and assess whether the supplier relationship should be terminated. Documentary or on-site inspections may be envisaged for even more thorough controls.

A continuous improvement approach is always preferred, and purchasing teams work closely with suppliers to implement corrective action plans.

Risk

Human Rights risks

leave, etc.

FORCED & CHILD LABOR

TP delivers its services through a complex technological platform that integrates a wide range of information technologies. The consequences and to business interruptions.

PRIVACY

Group's activity requires its subsidiaries, acting as data controllers, to collect, process and transfer personal data regarding employees. When acting on behalf of its clients, TP acts as a data processor and collects and processes personal data concerning its clients' customers based on strict guidelines for each client. The Group must meet statutory requirements and contractual commitments to clients and more than 300 data security compliance criteria. The deployment of work-from-home, can generate increased risks of breaches or intrusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSEMENT

employee disputes, litigation and potential damage TP's image. Harassment in the workplace, whether it is moral or sexual, directly affects employees' lives and can have serious impacts on their physical and mental health and on their daily work. high-quality working environment, including remuneration, working hours, benefits and Freedom from slavery and other forms of servitude is a basic human right that prevent people from being exposed to violence, threats, restriction of movement, abusive working conditions… Forced and child labor in the Company or its value chain would also lead to legal, financial, or reputational Employees may face barriers to form or join trade unions or other employee representative bodies. Failing to ensure freedom of association could lead to employee disputes, litigation and potential damage to the Company's image.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

The growing use of technologies at its facilities

DATA SECURITY AND CYBER ATTACKS

or at employees' homes exposes the Group to risks such as IT or telecommunication system failure (due to internal or external factors), malicious acts (such as cyber attacks), human error, whether unintentional or deliberate (phishing, whaling) or employees' failure to comply with Group procedures. Due to its operations in 88 countries, the Group may be exposed to inappropriate behavior by some of its employees or by third

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR LAWS OR GROUP'S STANDARDS

parties.

Health & Safety risks

PSYCHOLOGICAL RISKS PHYSICAL SECURITY

The stress inherent to any workplace can result in health and safety issues, particularly in a field as demanding as customer services such as content moderation. and remote working.

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

Environmental risks

DRIFT IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION NATURAL DISASTERS

can lead to difficulties in electricity generation. The Group could acquire new businesses with high energy consumption. Increase of global temperatures could increase the need for energy-demanding equipment (airconditioning). Changes in regulations, politics and market could limit the access to renewable energy. At TP, the biggest waste source comes from its IT equipment. When disposed incorrectly, these materials can produce toxic chemicals that filter into soils and water and have a direct impact on human health.

DEFICIENT WASTE MANAGEMENT

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND STANDARDS

parties.

Growing political tensions, social instability and acts of terrorism, as well as epidemics such as Covid-19 and natural disasters may occur in some TP's operating countries, resulting in the loss or shutdown of a Group location, as in the case of certain Group facilities due to the pandemic. Such events could interrupt services provided to clients, directly or indirectly impacting all stakeholders, if the Group is unable to ensure business continuity. This could lead to operating losses, overturn the profit forecasts underlying investment decisions and curtail earnings. relationship management, or specialized The sense of isolation that some employees may feel could be reinforced by the pandemic Given that the positions TP offer are predominantly sedentary, musculoskeletal disorders are not uncommon and may affect employees' health over the medium term. The continued consumption of finite resources As temperatures continue to rise TP sites located in High Vulnerability areas could

While TP does not have any direct impact become heavily impacted by changes in the local climates like prolonged droughts, wildfires and floods. This could lead to operation loses and interrupted services.

WATER OVER-CONSUMPTION

on water, 13% of its total sites are located in a high to extremely-high stress zone. Maintaining a 'business as usual' trajectory could lead to exhaustion of water resources and prolonged droughts that would result in interrupted or lost operations. Due to its operations in 88 countries, the Group may be exposed to inappropriate behavior by some of its employees or by third

INVOLVING STAKEHOLDERS

Teleperformance (TP) is committed to being an efficient and sustainable model of value creation for all its stakeholders.

As such, the Group seeks to generate full satisfaction among all its stakeholders on a daily basis: a happy employee is the first step towards ensuring customer satisfaction and therefore, satisfying TP's clients. This "satisfaction chain" needs to function smoothly in order to create value for the whole ecosystem (shareholders, local communities, suppliers, lenders, etc.). TP conducts ongoing dialog with its main stakeholders in order to understand and meet their expectations.

To know more:

  • ― Section 2.1 Business model ― Section 2.2.1 – Non-financial risk mapping and materiality analysis ― 2.3.6.1 – Social dialog UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION
  • DOCUMENT 2021

Identification of stakeholders' expectations

TP interacts with its main stakeholders on a daily basis and captures their main needs and expectations through surveys, meetings, informal discussions, events, negotiations, etc.

In 2019, the Group organized a consultation process with stakeholders consisting of interviews on relevant CSR issues as part of its first materiality analysis. Staff representatives, suppliers, partners, clients and interest groups (public bodies, NGOs, sector analysts) based in the main Teleperformance operating countries expressed their opinion on the importance of each issue. Staff representatives represented over 50% of the sample as the Group wanted to encourage dialogue with employees for the first year of assessment. A new stakeholders' consultation will be conducted in 2022.

Continuous stakeholders' dialogue as part of the duty of vigilance

  • As a member of the French UN Global Compact Human Rights taskforce, TP regularly interacts with its peers on the duty of vigilance.
  • Clients and investors are getting more and more interested in matters related to human rights, health and safety and the environment. TP regularly meets with them to answer their questions, fulfill their requirements and engage in new projects.
  • TP encourages discussion with employees through meetings with management, chats with the CEO, focus groups, online communication tools… Trade unions are recognized in 19 countries, covering 40% of the Group's employees while collective agreements are in place in 17 countries representing around 26% of the workforce. A European Works Council currently comprising 22 standing members represents employees in the 18 European countries in which the Group operates.
  • TP has strengthened employee representation in several key countries to respond to the recommendations issued by the French OECD National Point of Contact as part of the specific circumstance on the measures in place in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic. TP has transparently discussed with the stakeholders involved during the whole process.
  • Third party audits are conducted on a regular basis in key countries on issues related to the duty of vigilance law.

DIALOGUE WITH OUR MAIN STAKEHOLDERS

Clients

Dialogue methods

Client satisfaction surveys, RFPs, strategic account management, events, website, partnerships

Needs and expectations

  • Customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Growth and digital transformation
  • Secure and cost-effective solutions

p.20-27, 2021 Integrated Report

Our top clients have been with us for 13 years on average

Shareholders

Dialogue methods

Roadshows, shareholders' meetings, financial reporting, publications

Needs and expectations

  • Stable and sustainable performance
  • Transparency and sound governance

p.42-52, 2021 Integrated Report

Teleperformance's "investor-friendly" approach was recognized in the prestigious Institutional Investor Extel annual survey of the financial community based on investor voting

Employees

Dialogue methods

Employee satisfaction surveys, chats with the CEO, focus groups, Intranet, meetings with employee representatives, coaching and performance reviews

Needs and expectations

  • Wellbeing at work, diversity & inclusion
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Career development

p.16-19, 34-41, 2021 Integrated Report

Ranked among the 25 best employers in the world by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®.

Customers

Dialogue methods

Systematic customer satisfaction surveys, omnichannel interactions

Needs and expectations

• Identify a simple and fast solution to their problems, wherever they may be

p.28-29, 2021 Integrated Report

Over a billion interactions in 2021

Communities

Dialogue methods

Volunteer work, partnerships with government departments and NGOs, industry associations

Needs and expectations

  • Develop jobs and local economy
  • Use natural resources responsibly

p.30-41, 2021 Integrated Report

30,078 net jobs created €6.3M donations made to NGOs -15% carbon footprint per employee

Suppliers

Dialogue methods

Calls for tenders and commercial relationships

Needs and expectations

• Balanced relationships and respect of payment deadlines

Section 2.4.2.3, 2021 Universal Registration Document

Development of a responsible purchasing approach

RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION

To know more:

  • ― Section 1.1.4.3.4 Quality management procedures ― Section 1.2.3 - Risk management and ― Section 2.7.1.1 - Verego SRS
    • internal control procedures
  • DOCUMENT 2021

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

All sites are extensively controlled, visited and audited.

They are closely managed following the Group's global values, global operating standards and global policies. The internal control system depends on subsidiaries implementing Group's standards and procedures and is also based on international management processes such as the Six Sigma approach. The standardization and application of these procedures and standards make our global network more internally consistent, while providing greater control over the operations.

Group's standards and procedures

BEST standards are designed to ensure top service quality, high performance and proactive management of existing and future programs. They also serve to reinforce HR best practices (hiring, training, promotion...) across all TP operations. Each subsidiary is required to assess its own performance twice a year under these procedures.

TOPS processes and standards

allow performance and quality to be optimized, while managers are able to dedicate the majority of their working time to the agents they manage. TOPS was designed by the Group to manage its operations in a standardized manner in each subsidiary and allows improved quality control.

GLOBAL PREMISES STANDARD

Global Premises standard provides detailed plans and guidelines for lighting, acoustics, IT & security, sustainability and employee wellbeing in all sites. A dedicated team is responsible for the design and improvement of the facilities worldwide and the implementation of appropriate actions to ensure group-wide consistency and employee well-being everywhere.

Internal control mechanisms

INTERNAL AUDIT

The internal audit team defines action plans with each subsidiary's management to ensure that internal control procedures are continually improved.

WARM VISITS

These in-depth operational reviews with local management are conducted annually by the Group's Executive Management team.

INTERNAL CONTROL QUESTIONNAIRES (ICQ)

Each subsidiary respond three times a year to the ICQ which is composed of over 200 questions and controls to ensure the correct implementation of all Group procedures.

Verego certification For the 8th year running, Verego, an independent CSR certification body, awarded TP the SRS certification given to companies that stand out in five areas: governance, ethics, people, community and environment. This results from an assessment including a review of the Group's policies and programs, site managers interviews and employee surveys to validate that policies are aligned with the international standards and effectively implemented locally.

To know more:

  • -
  • preventing serious harm REGISTRATION
  • DOCUMENT 2021

Codes and policies

TP has developed global policies to ensure the Group complies with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and with international labor standards in all its subsidiaries:

  • Code of Ethics
  • Code of Conduct (including anti-corruption)
  • Human Rights Statement
  • Diversity & Inclusion Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Global Essential Compliance and Security Policies
  • Health & Safety policy
  • Environmental policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Training sessions

  • Training in CSR, compliance, privacy and health & safety for all new employees
  • Comprehensive training module on the Code of Conduct, including anti-corruption, provided to senior managers and employees.
  • All local CSR ambassadors, responsible for liaising with the Global CSR Department, must complete a mandatory learning path on CSR

Crisis management

Since 2018, Teleperformance has implemented a Groupwide crisis management scheme to anticipate and manage sudden, unforeseen and major events with a likely negative impact on staff, continuity of business, financial results or reputation

GLOBAL RISK MITIGATION MEASURES

TP has introduced measures to mitigate risks and prevent serious harm that are tailored to different circumstances. These measures are deployed at Group and subsidiary level, as well as with suppliers and other stakeholders.

TP's success and reputation are closely related to the Group's conduct of its business activities in a responsible manner in accordance with its core values and applicable law.

Group policies

9

Hours of training per employee (full-time equivalent)

173 97%

Employees trained on the Group's Code of Conduct

HUMAN RIGHTS RISKS

HUMAN
ASSESSMENT
RIGHTS
RISKS
AND
MITIGATION
Human Rights
risks
Assessment
procedures
URD Risk mitigation
measures
URD
Working
conditions

Employee satisfaction
surveys (GPTW)

Human Rights
Assessment (HRA)

Living wage analysis

Chats with CEO and
focus groups
-
Section 2.3.2,
Employee
engagement
-
Section 2.3.5.5,
Human Rights
-
Section 2.3.5.2,
Living wage

Capped working hours

Teleworking

Competitive remuneration

Living wage

Employee benefits

Health coverage
-
Section 2.3.5,
Working
conditions
Discrimination
and Harassment

HRA
Section 2.3.5.5,
Human Rights

Dedicated governance with
employee resource groups

Training and awareness

TP Women

Integration of persons with
disabilities

Multicultural group
-
Section 2.3.7,
Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion
Forced & Child
labor

HRA
Section 2.3.5.5,
Human Rights

Compliance with the highest
standards: ILO, OECD, UNGC,
etc.
-
Section 2.3.5,
Working
conditions
Freedom of
association

HRA
-
Section 2.3.5.5,
Human Rights

Multiple channels of dialog

Collective bargaining
agreements

European Works Council

Strengthened dialog in
response to the pandemic
-
Section 2.3.5,
Labor relations
Privacy
HRA

Security & Compliance
audits
-
Section 2.3.5.5,
Human Rights
-
Section 2.4.3.1,
Personal data
protection

Global ISO 27701 certification

Set of compliance and security
rules (GECSP)

Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
-
Section 2.4.3.1,
Personal data
protection
Data security
and
cyberattacks

Tools and procedures
for the identification,
assessment and
management of cyber
risk
Section 2.4.3.2,
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity investment
program (Project Eagle)
-
Sections
1.1.4.3.3 and
2.4.3.2,
Cybersecurity

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSESSMENT (HRA)

Each year, TP assesses its subsidiaries in terms of human rights and fundamental freedoms to evaluate their compliance with Group codes and policies, OECD guidelines, ILO conventions and the UN Global Compact.

Through a set of 66 questions, the HRA spans 10 Human Rights categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Gender Equality, Working Hours, Remuneration, Paid leaves & Benefits, Social Dialogue, Grievance, Precarious contracts, Child & Forced Labor and Privacy Rights.

This documentary audit also serves to identify risks, and track progress and the implementation of corrective plans via the annual reassessment.

2021 HIGHLIGHTS

30 countries covering ~85% of global workforce

91% average score + 4pts vs. 2020

3 action plans developed to close identified gaps

HEALTH & SAFETY RISKS ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION

The Group's health and safety management system
aims to control risks efficiently and prevent staff
injuries during the performance of their duties.
All workplace accidents and incidents are reported and
recorded. Each accident is analyzed in detail in order to
determine the root cause and continually improve
employee safety by mitigating the risk identified.
Policy. Staff representatives are periodically consulted to
ensure the Group Health & Safety Policy is rigorously
applied at local level. Each Group entity has its own
Health & Safety Committee supervised by the local
management team, local experts and the central Health
& Safety Department. The local experts ensure the
subsidiary's compliance with the Group Health & Safety
Health &
Safety risks
Assessment
procedures
URD Risk mitigation
measures
URD
Mental health
Employee satisfaction
surveys

Remote H&S audits

On-site H&S inspections

Compliance of H&S licenses
-
Section 2.3.2,
Employee
engagement
-
Section 2.3.4.5,
Risk prevention:

Passion 4U program

Partnership with a
mental health expert

Employee training
-
Section 2.3.4.3,
Supporting local roll
out of the TP health
and safety policy
Isolation at work
Client audits

Local authority inspections
audits and
inspections

Remote engagement
plan
Musculoskeletal
disorders

Workplace
ergonomics
Physical security
Safety directives
toolkit and trainings

Global Premises
Standard

Teleworking, health &
safety measures,
ventilation and
vaccination against
Covid-19
-
Section 2.3.4.3,
Supporting local roll
out of the TP health
and safety policy
-
Section 2.3.4.2,
Resilience in response
to the global health
crisis

MENTAL HEALTH OF CONTENT MODERATORS

TP places great importance on the wellbeing and mental health of its moderators. Specific procedures have been developed for them, including:

  • an appropriate hiring procedure involving psychometric tests designed to identify candidates;
  • resilience training provided to all managers, trainers, team leaders and advisors to help them identify signs of emotional stress and know how to deal with them;
  • personalized organization and infrastructures to provide the right working environment: relaxation times, employee surveys, the chance to disconnect, regular rotation, etc.
  • continuous access to counseling, including by certified therapists;
  • a 24/7 support program during and after the work cycle.

100% moderators trained in wellbeing and mental health

5,000 hours of wellbeing and mental health workshops and activities

8,000+ individual counseling sessions

ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION

Environmental
risks
Assessment
procedures
URD Risk mitigation
measures
URD
Drift in energy
consumption

Environmental
monitoring and
reporting following
the GHG Protocol
-
Section
2.6.,
Promoting
Teleperformance
's environmental
Responsibility

Ambitious carbon reduction
targets (SBTi, Climate
Pledge)

Adoption of Renewable
Energy

Environmental best
practices implemented at
all sites; energy efficiency
measures

Awareness and trainings
-
Section
2.6.2,
Climate Change
Strategy
-
Section 2.6.4,
Climate change
performance –
Metrics and targets
Natural disasters
Climate Watch

ND-Gain

Safety directives
toolkit

Awareness and training

Business Continuity plans
-
Section 6.2.1,
Risk
Mitigation
Strategy
Deficient waste
management

Monitoring and
reporting of e-waste
and paper
consumption

Waste management
programs

Guidelines and training
sessions
-
Section
6.6.4.5,
Waste Management
and Circular Economy
Water over
consumption

WRI Water Atlas

Awareness programs and
development of best water
practices for High-Extremely
High-water Stress
-
Section
6.6.4.4,
Responsible Water
Consumption
Management

Climate Change and the Environment

TP has been committed to the environment since the launch of its Citizen of the Planet (COTP) program in 2008. As temperatures continue to rise, the company became more ambitious on its environmental goals through the implementation of initiatives like:

  • Commitment to The Climate Pledge in April 2021, a coalition of 200+ companies aiming at being carbon neutral by 2040;
  • Adoption and validation of Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Goals to keep temperatures well below 2°C;
  • Designated specific targets to top company emitters to reduce overall CO2 emissions by 2030;
  • Identification of high vulnerability zones based on TP business operations.

2021 HIGHLIGHTS

Reduction of -15% of carbon footprint per full-time employee yoy.

21.4% reduction of electricity consumption yoy.

Adoption of Solar Rooftops in India, Dominican Republic and Mexico. 17

RISK MITIGATION IN KEY COUNTRIES

India, Philippines, Colombia, United States

Country risk mitigation India

Country risk mitigation
India
the main local issues. employer in the Business Process Management sector in India. In addition to compliance with local
legislation, and the group's policies, it has implemented specific initiatives and programs to respond to
With 72,647 employees in 2021, TP India is the Group's first country in terms of headcount and the main
Salient Issues1 TP initiatives
Sexual harassment against women In
2014,
when
the
gender
ratio
was
the
GenderSmart
initiative
to
guarantee
men
and
women
at
the
company.
procedures
for
preventing
sexual
special
committee
for
this
purpose,
particularly
unbalanced,
TP
India
created
equality
and
equal
opportunities
for
TP
has
established
strict
and
efficient
harassment
at
work
and
has
set
up
a
as
required
by
the
Indian
POSH
Act.
Freedom of expression and
association
In
2021,
four
staff
representatives
Committee,
thereby
enabling
the
expectations
in
terms
of
health
and
joined
the
local
Health
and
Safety
company
to
pay
greater
heed
to
employee
safety.
Increased threats to the health and
well-being, particularly due to the
pandemic
All employees, including temporary workers, and their family members
Covid-19 of over 11,000 employees.
benefit from health coverage. During the pandemic, global H&S policy was
enforced to ensure social distancing, reinforced cleaning and disinfection and
deployment of work-from-home. TP India enabled the vaccination against
Children's Rights during Covid-19
Pandemic
TP
partners
with
various
organizations
digital
literacy
and
has
contributed
for
several
years.
In
2021,
the
COTW
ACEF
Asian
Leaders
Awards
for
underprivileged
children
to
give
them
to
promote
education,
nutrition
and
to
the
education
of
thousands
of
children
initiative
in
India
was
recognized
at
the
its
work
to
support
the
education
of
a
better
future.
Living wage The
10%
lowest-paid
employees
minimum
wage
in
India,
excluding
Language-skilled
employees
earn
wage.2
individual
living
earn
on
average
36%
more
than
the
local
bonuses
and
employee
benefits.
on
average
86%
more
than
the
local
Water Management Identification
of
water
stress
hotspot
areas
&
awareness
campaigns.
Global warming Ten
of
TP
India's
sites
are
certified
through
Solar
Rooftops
&
Wind
for
more
efficient
ones,
investment
ISO
14001.
Green
Energy
sourcing
power,
replacement
of
old
AC
&
UPS
units
on
E-Vehicles.
1 https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/india
comfortably meet their basic needs.
wage. Different from the minimum wage, the living wage is a higher standard corresponding to the minimum income necessary for 2 TP has partnered with Wage Indicator for the third year in a row to conduct an analysis to benchmark local TP salaries against the local living
a worker to
37%
women
in the total
headcount
vs. 14% in 2014
8,900+
children
benefited from COTW
initiatives in 2021
-13%
energy consumption
in 2021 vs. 2020
19

Country risk mitigation Philippines

Country risk mitigation
Philippines
With 54,643 employees in 2021, TP Philippines is the third-largest Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
employer in the country. As such, Teleperformance's impact on the local economy and employment
market is considerable, especially in Manila. In addition to compliance with local legislation, and the
group's policies, it has implemented specific initiatives and programs to respond to the main local issues.
Salient Issues1 TP initiatives
Discrimination and violence TP regularly reviews its set of policies, including on Equal Employment
Opportunity, Anti-sexual Harassment, Whistleblowing, Ethics and Human
Rights. The Speak Up Committee reviews any reports made by employees or
third parties on potential ethical breaches including on discrimination and
freedom of expression. TP Pride aims to raise awareness on LGBTQIA+ issues
among TP employees.
Children's rights. Through the philanthropic COTW program, TP launched the Back-to-School
annual project which aims to support the education of children through
school supplies donations, activities for children who suffer from chronic
illnesses with Kythe
Foundation, partnerships with the Department of
Education, etc.
Increased threats to the health and
well-being, particularly due to the
pandemic
All
permanent
employees
benefit
from
health
coverage
which
is
extended
to
the
employees'
partners,
irrespective
of
their
marital
status
or
sexual
orientation.
Nurses
and
physicians
are
available
on-site
24/7.
During
the
pandemic,
global
H&S
policy
was
enforced
to
ensure
social
distancing,
reinforced
cleaning
and
disinfection
and
deployment
of
work
from-home.
TP
Philippines
changed
the
structure
of
its
Health
and
Safety
Committee
to
include
a
staff
representative.
The
local
TPVac
campaign
provides
free
vaccines
against
Covid-19
to
all
employees.
Living wage The
10%
lowest-paid
employees
earn
on
average
41%
more
than
the
local
minimum
wage
in
the
Philippines,
excluding
bonuses
and
employee
benefits.
Language-skilled
employees
earn
on
average
43%
more
than
the
local
wage.2
individual
living
Global warming Energy
efficiency
devices
are
being
LED
lighting,
replacement
of
old
adoption
of
renewable
energies.
The
helped
save
20,000
kWh
in
9
months.
-9%
between
2020
and
2021.
installed
across
operations,
conversion
to
electric
units
for
more
efficient
ones,
monthly
implementation
of
Earth
Hour
Decrease
of
electricity
consumption
by
1 https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/philippines
comfortably meet their basic needs.
2 TP has partnered with Wage Indicator for the third year in a row to conduct an analysis to benchmark local TP salaries against the local living
wage. Different from the minimum wage, the living wage is a higher standard corresponding to the minimum income necessary for
a worker to
Signatory of the United
Nations LGBTQIA+
Standards for Businesses
TPVac
campaign
provides free vaccines
against Covid-19 to all
employees
4
sites
with 100% or partial
renewable energy
coverage throughout
operations
20

Country risk mitigation Colombia

Country risk mitigation
Colombia
With over 42,000 employees, Teleperformance is the largest employer in Colombia. The company focuses
on creating quality jobs and providing inclusive opportunities for the local communities. In addition to
compliance with local legislation, and the group's policies, it has implemented specific initiatives and
programs to respond to the main local issues.
Salient Issues1 TP initiatives
Freedom of expression A "Convenience Grievances Committee", composed of employee and employer
representatives, meets on a regular basis to address daily issues in the
workplace and any grievance. The COPASST, a committee composed of elected
employee and employer representatives whose function is to promote and
monitor the Occupational Health standards and programs within the company,
meets at least each quarter to discuss health and safety matters.
Abuses against refugees, asylum
seekers and migrants
In partnership with several governmental and non-governmental organizations,
including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and
TENT, an NGO that mobilizes the private sector on behalf of refugees, TP has
implemented several initiatives to hire and retain refugees displaced by the
crisis in Venezuela. As of December 31st, 2021, over 2,250 Venezuelan refugees
had joined the Company. In addition to these measures, the Group provides
administrative support, such as assistance in obtaining a work permit, thanks to
the creation of a dedicated internal department.
Gender, Sexuality, and Gender
Based Violence
Several
committees (CSR, TP Women, TP Pride, Sexual Harassment, Workplace
Wellbeing)
have been developed with the goal of improving and growing the
group's inclusion policies as well
social inversion programs for single mothers
Indigenous rights A committee has been developed with the goal to invest in indigenous
communities and promote equal job opportunities. In 2021, TP Colombia
provided training on sustainable leadership to vulnerable communities
impacting more than 3000 people including people who belong to indigenous
communities. This project aims to achieve the successful implementation of
local businesses ran by indigenous communities.
Living wage Agents' salaries including bonuses are on average 110% higher than the local
minimum wage. Language-skilled employees earn on average 87% more than
the local individual living wage.2
Climate Policy and impacts (forest
destruction)
TP Colombia has planted more than 3,000 trees in 2021 and intends to plant
80,000 trees by 2023.
Global warming Energy efficiency devices being installed across operations, adoption of
renewable energies throughout operations.
Emergency plan placed to mitigate possible wildfires.
1 https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/colombia
comfortably meet their basic needs.
2 TP has partnered with Wage Indicator for the third year in a row to conduct an analysis to benchmark local TP salaries against the local living
wage. Different from the minimum wage, the living wage is a higher standard corresponding to the minimum income necessary for
a worker to

working at TP Best Workplaces certification

3,000 trees planted in Colombia; goal for 2023 to plant 80K for Women

Country risk mitigation United States

Teleperformance USA counts with more than 37,000 employees. In addition to compliance with local legislation, and the group's policies, it has implemented specific initiatives and programs to respond to the main local issues.

Country risk mitigation
United States
main local issues. legislation, and the group's policies, it has implemented specific initiatives and programs to respond to the
Salient Issues1 TP initiatives
Discrimination based on race One of the five priority
areas of TP's
DE&I approach
is
ethnicity. The aim
is
to
increase
ethnic and cultural diversity within teams and management positions
and maintain an environment in which everyone is empowered to speak
openly. TP has created different forums and employee resource groups
(ERGs) within the company to offer communities a chance to share ideas to
combat discrimination and intolerance while giving them voice to express
themselves.
Poverty and Inequality In
the
United
States,
the
average
base
salary
of
Teleperformance
agents
is
63%
higher
than
the
minimum
wage
and
all
employees
are
paid
above
the
wage.2
living
Employees
earn
on
average
69%
more
than
the
local
individual
living
wage.
TP
also
aims
to
hire
people
living
in
poverty
and
refugees.
Its
partnership
with
the
Salvation
Army
has
enabled
Teleperformance
to
hire
homeless
people,
while
its
work
with
the
Idaho
Office
for
Refugees
has
led
to
the
hiring
of
refugees
from
countries
at
war.
In
cooperation
with
Feed
the
Children,
TP
regularly
participates
in
campaigns
to
support
disadvantaged
communities
or
victims
of
natural
disasters.
In
2021,
TP
USA
raised
€3.4M
as
part
of
the
philanthropic
COTW
program.
Lack of access to health insurance
and care
All
employees,
including
temporary
workers,
benefit
from
health
coverage
which
is
extended
to
the
employees'
family
members.
Climate Policy Implementation of Energy Management System.
Energy efficiency measures as well as green power sourcing alternatives are
being developed.
1 https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/united-states
comfortably meet their basic needs.
2 TP has partnered with Wage Indicator for the third year in a row to conduct an analysis to benchmark local TP salaries against the local living
wage. Different from the minimum wage, the living wage is a higher standard corresponding to the minimum income necessary for
a worker to

2,400+ employees formerly living in poverty were working at TP at the end of 2021

3.4 M€ donations as part

of the COTW program Implementation of an Energy Management System to optimize resource consumption

VIGILANCE PLAN GOVERNANCE AND MONITORING

Grievance mechanism, monitoring system, governance, implementation report

To know more:

  • ― Section 1.2.4.4 Whistleblowing and grievance mechanisms ― Section 2.3.6.1 – Social dialog ― Section 2.4.2.1 - Commitments to
  • REGISTRATION
  • ethical business practices DOCUMENT 2021

WHISTLEBLOWING AND GRIEVANCE MECHANISMS

TP fosters a culture of openness and dialog that allows all employees to express their point of view and voice their concerns. Employees are free to approach their line manager, HR manager, corporate counsel or compliance officer.

In 2018, the Group launched the Global Ethics Hotline (whistleblowing mechanism), accessible to both internal and external stakeholders, to report on any infringement of human rights or fundamental freedoms, health and safety of persons or the environment, ethics, corruption, or fraud.

The Global Ethics Hotline (GEH)

Available to 100% of Teleperformance's workforce, the GEH is designed as a means of reporting behavior or events that may constitute acts of corruption, anti-competitive behaviors, infringement of human rights, harm to the environment or any other crime or fraud that could seriously harm the Group's business or reputation or cause it to incur liability. Alerts submitted via this system are treated confidentially.

Prior to launch, the GEH was submitted to local employee representatives and trade unions where required by law. The GEH can be used by anyone and can be found on the Group's website (www.teleperformance.com/ethicshotline).

In 2021, the hotline recorded 1,460 alerts, of which 44 (3%) were well within the purview of the GEH. In most cases, the remaining alerts were HR matters that were forwarded to the relevant departments. Of the legitimate reports made via the GEH, 73% involved potential workplace misconduct, 16% business ethics, 9% suspected fraud and 2% misuse or misappropriation. On average, alerts reported through the GEH were resolved within 37 days.

Governance

The GEH is managed by an independent internal multilingual team reporting to the Compliance Department. Regular reports are submitted to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee attached to the Board of Directors. The GEH Policy setting out the objectives, protection measures and survey and reporting procedures is available on the Group's website.

External expert assessment

TP grievance mechanisms have been assessed by an external expert, CSR Europe, against the 8 effectiveness criteria outlined by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and against company peers.

The UNGPs spell out 8 criteria to ensure effective grievance mechanism processes: legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, right-compatible, a source of continuous learning, based on engagement and dialog. TP's score was above average in all criteria, and best in class in several criteria, such as "predictable" and "a source of continuous learning".

To know more:

  • ― Section 1.2.3 Risk management and internal control procedures ― Section 1.2.4.5 – System for monitoring measures in place ― Section 2.2.2 – Commitments and targets ― Section 2.2.3 – Non-financial UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2021 Key performance indicators
    • performance indicators

Teleperformance closely monitors a large number of indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of its policies. Here are some examples:

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING MEASURES IN PLACE Attrition

Risk management and internal control systems complement each other in controlling the Company's activities.

The internal control system relies on the risk management system to identify the main risks that need to be controlled. The risk management system includes controls that are part of the internal control system. management and

employees trained in the Group's global policies Percentage of at-risk suppliers assessed

VIGILANCE PLAN DASHBOARD The Group has set ambitious targets driven by sustained and sustainable growth to fulfill its CSR commitments: being a preferred employer, a trusted partner and a Force of Good. TP integrated performance dashboard is disclosed in the Group's 2021 Integrated Report and in the Universal Registration Document at section 2.2.3.

The Group has set ambitious targets driven by sustained and sustainable growth to fulfill its CSR commitments:
being a preferred employer, a trusted partner and a Force of Good. TP integrated performance dashboard is
disclosed in the Group's 2021 Integrated Report and in the Universal Registration Document at section 2.2.3.
The below dashboard sums up the main indicators related to the duty of vigilance law.
Human Rights 2019 2020 2021 Target SDGS
Employees working at a subsidiary
certified as best employer
70% 87% 98% Maintain more
than 90%
Internal promotion rate (from
supervisor)
69% 68% 71% Internal mobility
at all levels
Human rights assessment average
score
N/A 87% 91% Maintain above
86%
Percentage of women in the
Group's Executive Committee
13% 25% 25% 30% by 2023
Employees trained on Code of
Conduct
84% 86% 97% > 90%
Footprint where Global Ethics
Hotline has been rolled out
98% 100% 100% 100%
Employees trained on Privacy and
Data security
75% 87% 97% > 90%
Donations raised by Citizen of the
World (€M)
4.9 5.1 6.3 More than €5m
annually
Health
& Safety
2019 2020 2021 Target SDGS
Employees trained on Health &
Safety policy
75% 76% 95% > 90%
Accident frequency rate (including
commuting)
N/A 2.9 1.4
Average absenteeism 4.6% 5.2% 3.9%
Number of location audited on
H&S
> 300 > 300 > 300 > 300
Environment 2019 2020 2021 Target SDGS
Scopes 1 & 2 GHG emissions per
FTE* (tons CO2e)
0.756 0.476 0.425 -49% per FTE
from 2019
to 2026
Share of Renewable energy out of
total electricity consumption
11%
(estimated)
17% 21% 25% by 2023,
30% by 2026
Scope 3 GHG emissions -
purchased goods & services and
commuting per FTE* (tons CO2e)
1.311 0.774 0.633 -38.3% per FTE
from 2019 to
2026

VIGILANCE PLAN GOVERNANCE

To ensure the deployment of the Vigilance Plan and the success of its programs and targets, a dedicated governance structure was set up, articulated around the CSR Department, the Human Resources Department, and the Compliance, Privacy and Security teams.

VIGILANCE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION REPORT 2020/2021

The report below summarizes the measures taken in 2020/2021 under the duty of vigilance law:

  • continued improvement of CSR risk mapping, especially regarding Human Rights and the environment;
  • enhanced employee listening and dialog channels, and strengthened social dialog in key subsidiaries in response to the health crisis;
  • governance strengthened via the creation of a CSR Department in 2019, a Group procurement department in early 2020, and a Board CSR Committee in January 2021;
  • presentation of CSR action plan to the Board of Directors and shareholders' meeting;
  • renewed adherence to the UN Global Compact;
  • regular revision of global policies, aligned with the ten principles of the UN Global Compact;
  • overhaul of the CSR and ethics & compliance training module delivered to all new hires;
  • launch and Group-wide roll-out of the Global Ethics Hotline (whistleblowing mechanism), accessible to both internal and external stakeholders, to report on any breach relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms, health and safety of persons or the environment, ethics, corruption, or fraud.

Teleperformance is committed to a continual improvement approach and has already listed some of its upcoming priorities for 2022:

CSR risk mapping and materiality

through stakeholder consultation at global level and in all key countries

matrix update Ongoing incorporation of non-financial risks at global level

including the addition of new non-financial and CSR controls to the internal audit plans

Repetition of the human rights assessment

prioritizing high risk countries

Global expansion of new tools

such as the new supplier due diligence process and CSR assessment

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