4. This classifi cation, combined with the data provided by specialized fi rms, makes it possible to verify the positioning of the Group in this fi eld in relation to the external market, and to ensure internal equity. Compensation is reviewed annually. Performance TopEx members benefi t from a global compensation plan that rewards collective and individual performance, according to three types of objectives(1) : ● fi nancial, based on company performance; ● social and environmental, representing 25% of the variable remuneration, based on criteria relating to the environment, diversity and employee satisfaction; ● individual, generally representing 10% to 30% of the variable remuneration, defi ned with each employee’s direct superior(s). GEODIS offers all its employees an individualized, fair and competitive compensation package that recognizes, among other things, their individual performance and level of responsibility. Group employee savings policy in France Employees have access to a Group Savings Plan, which offers a wide range of diversifi ed investment options. This plan held total assets of €110.8 million at the end of December 2024. Employees can also build up savings at their own pace to prepare for retirement through a Collective Retirement Savings Plan, a company-sponsored retirement savings scheme. The investment options in both plans meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. In 2024, the Group contributed €5 million to match employee voluntary contributions and the profi t-sharing bonus. Mandatory & optional profi t sharing Because of the coexistence of legally distinct companies, there is no global system of profi t-sharing and incentive plans. These schemes continue to be in place in France, with amounts distributed in 2024 of €24.4 million in mandatory profi t-sharing (participation) in respect of 2023 and €6.7 million in incentive payments (intéressement) in respect of 2023, equivalent to 5.4% of the total payroll. In 2024, the Group also paid out supplementary profi t-sharing in addition to local initiatives and the customary negotiations. A living wage In line with the fundamentals of its HR policy, the Group ensures that the minimum salary levels applicable in the various countries in which it operates are respected, and that every employee is paid on time and in full. Pay gaps The gender pay gap represents the average pay level of female employees as a percentage of the average pay level of male employees. In France (33% of the Group’s workforce), this rate ranges from -10% to +11%, depending on the category. This pay gap can be explained by the nature of the Group’s activities in France: few women work in manual labor positions (7% of the workforce), which is the largest category, whilst women account for 37% of the manager and executive positions. Employee health and welfare In the main countries where GEODIS operates (notably France and the United States), supplementary health and life insurance policies are made available to employees, in addition to the mandatory coverage provided by law. In France, employees benefi t from a complete range of social benefi ts: health, unemployment, occupational accident, parental leave and retirement. In other countries, participation in these supplementary plans is either voluntary or mandatory. The following table shows an overview of the level of social protection in the countries where GEODIS operates. Number of employees covered by social protection (by the government or by GEODIS) Number Percentage Main countries without this type of social protection Illness 45,668 99% Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates Unemployment 43, 199 94% Colombia, India, Singapore, Vietnam Occupational accidents 44,853 98% Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam Parental leave 45,278 99% Argentina, Bangladesh, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates Retirement 41, 192 90% Bangladesh, Peru, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam (1) The percentages given below are subject to change according to changes in compensation policy. 2024 ACTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT - 73 EDITORIAL > 1. GROUP PROFILE > 2. GENERAL INFORMATION > 3. ENVIRONMENT > 4. SOCIAL > 5. ETHICS > 6. ANNEXES
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