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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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| 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
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.
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
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.
(ND-GAIN).
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 | ||||
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| The below risks are gross or inherent risks. The Group implements many actions to mitigate them, (clients, suppliers, associations, etc.) and communities. |
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| 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 |
••• | ••• | ••• |
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:





*e.g., security and cleaning services
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.

leave, etc.
TP delivers its services through a complex technological platform that integrates a wide range of information technologies. The consequences and to business interruptions.
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.
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.
The growing use of technologies at its facilities
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
parties.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.

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.
DIALOGUE WITH OUR MAIN STAKEHOLDERS
Client satisfaction surveys, RFPs, strategic account management, events, website, partnerships
p.20-27, 2021 Integrated Report
Our top clients have been with us for 13 years on average
Roadshows, shareholders' meetings, financial reporting, publications
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
Employee satisfaction surveys, chats with the CEO, focus groups, Intranet, meetings with employee representatives, coaching and performance reviews
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®.
Systematic customer satisfaction surveys, omnichannel interactions
• 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
Volunteer work, partnerships with government departments and NGOs, industry associations
p.30-41, 2021 Integrated Report
30,078 net jobs created €6.3M donations made to NGOs -15% carbon footprint per employee
Calls for tenders and commercial relationships
• Balanced relationships and respect of payment deadlines
Section 2.4.2.3, 2021 Universal Registration Document
Development of a responsible purchasing approach


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.

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.

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 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.
The internal audit team defines action plans with each subsidiary's management to ensure that internal control procedures are continually improved.
These in-depth operational reviews with local management are conducted annually by the Group's Executive Management team.
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.

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:
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

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
Hours of training per employee (full-time equivalent)
Employees trained on the Group's Code of Conduct
| HUMAN ASSESSMENT |
RIGHTS RISKS AND MITIGATION |
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| 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 |
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.

30 countries covering ~85% of global workforce

91% average score + 4pts vs. 2020

3 action plans developed to close identified gaps
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Musculoskeletal disorders |
• Workplace ergonomics |
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| 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 |
TP places great importance on the wellbeing and mental health of its moderators. Specific procedures have been developed for them, including:


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 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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:

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
India, Philippines, Colombia, United States

| Country risk mitigation India |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Water Management | Identification of water stress hotspot |
areas & awareness campaigns. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Country risk mitigation Philippines |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Country risk mitigation Colombia |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Global warming | Energy efficiency devices being installed across operations, adoption of renewable energies throughout operations. Emergency plan placed to mitigate possible wildfires. |
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| 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
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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Climate Policy | Implementation of Energy Management System. Energy efficiency measures as well as green power sourcing alternatives are being developed. |
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| 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 |
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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

Grievance mechanism, monitoring system, governance, implementation report


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

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. |
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| 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% |
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| Internal promotion rate (from supervisor) |
69% | 68% | 71% | Internal mobility at all levels |
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| Human rights assessment average score |
N/A | 87% | 91% | Maintain above 86% |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Share of Renewable energy out of total electricity consumption |
11% (estimated) |
17% | 21% | 25% by 2023, 30% by 2026 |
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| 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 |
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.


The report below summarizes the measures taken in 2020/2021 under the duty of vigilance law:
Teleperformance is committed to a continual improvement approach and has already listed some of its upcoming priorities for 2022:
through stakeholder consultation at global level and in all key countries
including the addition of new non-financial and CSR controls to the internal audit plans
prioritizing high risk countries
such as the new supplier due diligence process and CSR assessment

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