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Teleperformance SE — Environmental & Social Information 2022
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 |
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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
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. |
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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 |
••• | ••• | ••• |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
|
| 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 |
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 |
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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
| 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 |
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| 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
| 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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| 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
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.
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| 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

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. |
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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 |
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
