4. SOCIAL 4.2.1.4 Labor relations GEODIS attaches great importance to freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining. These principles are enshrined in the Code of Ethics. The Group has structured its labor relations dialogue to allow for effective local exchanges with employee representatives at both national and European level. The way in which labor relations are structured varies from one country to another, as local factors call for a diversifi ed approach. Whether they involve information, consultation or negotiation, labor relations can be conducted at national, European or company level. Decisions take into account employee perspectives and considerations in France and Europe, notably through: ● the European Consultation Committee, an employee representation body at European level; ● employee representation in France through meetings of the CSE (Social and Economic Committee); ● trade union representation, with the negotiation and signature of collective bargaining agreements, as well as the presence of an employee representative on the Supervisory Board. At a local level, each line of business and region has its own management and decision-making bodies for the organization of its labor relations, in line with local regulations. Established more than 20 years ago, the ECC (European Consultation Committee) is a forum for dialogue and information-sharing, representing the Group’s 24,956 European employees. This body provides employee representatives with information on the Group’s social, economic and fi nancial situation, and also enables them to express their observations, make proposals and adopt positions. The Committee meets twice a year and is made up of 26 employee representatives. Topics of discussion in 2024 included the implementation of the new HRIS (Human Resources Information System), the impact of the American election on recent acquisitions, countries experiencing diffi culties in terms of business, and the challenges of the duty of vigilance. In France, employees are represented by : ● 1,094 employees participating in representative bodies, i.e., 7% of the total number of permanent employees; ● 112 employees appointed by a trade union as representatives, i.e., around 0.7% of the total permanent workforce. Meetings with employee representative bodies cover a wide range of topics, including diversity, health and safety and working conditions. They are held on average once a month in France and in certain European countries. The views expressed by employee representatives are then considered by the Human Resources Department. The Distribution & Express and European and Road Network lines of business (which represent 73% of the workforce in France) have signed labor relations agreements to organize the proper exercise of trade union rights, and to make the trade unions genuine partners and players in the labor relations dialogue. In Europe (excluding France), the organization of labor relations varies from one country to another. 11 of the 17 European countries have works councils made up of employee representatives. Collective agreements covering a variety of subjects may be negotiated, applying to all employees or only to certain categories of employees. In Asia-Pacifi c and the Middle East, two collective agreements are in force in Vietnam and Singapore, within the GEODIS Logistics Singapore entity. These agreements contain numerous provisions, notably on employment conditions, working hours and salaries. In the Americas, 91 union representatives are present at certain Group sites in the United States, notably in Memphis, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, a collective agreement was signed in Memphis covering 93 employees at three sites in the Memphis, Tennessee area. The agreement covers working conditions, pay, leave and seniority. In Brazil, a collective labor agreement is in force only for certain positions, covering various issues including working hours and profi t-sharing for employees. In Argentina, several agreements have been signed, covering matters such as annual pay rises, but only for certain positions, as stipulated by the government. In Mexico, there has been no active collective bargaining agreement since May 2023. There is no framework agreement to date concerning human rights, nor any evaluation mechanism. Results ● In France: 78 collective agreements between employee representatives and Group entities were negotiated and signed in 2024. They cover salaries, profi t-sharing, incentive schemes, working hours and remote working. ● In Europe (excluding France): 34 collective agreements have been signed (21 in Germany, nine in Italy and four in the Netherlands). They deal mainly with employment conditions, working hours and remote working. ● Percentage of employees covered by a collective agreement: 48% ● within the European Economic Area (EEA), France alone accounts for more than 10% of the Group’s workforce. 100% of employees in France are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; ● outside the EEA, only the Americas region represents more than 10% of the Group’s global workforce. The percentage of employees in this region covered by a collective bargaining agreement is 3%. 74 - 2024 ACTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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