4. GEODIS is part of the SNCF Group, which is subject to the French “Corporate Duty of Vigilance” law. This requires it to devise, publish and implement measures and action plans to identify risks and prevent serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the health and safety of individuals and the environment. The 2024 vigilance plan(1) is the fourth to be published by the SNCF Group. It covers the entire SNCF Group, including its subsidiaries, such as GEODIS, which contributed to it by reporting consolidated information within its scope. 4.3.1 Whistleblowing and protecting whistleblowers The whistleblowing procedure enables employees, temporary or external workers, as well as suppliers, partners and third parties, to report incidents from France or any other country, anywhere in the world. This system collects reports of any suspected or proven violation of the law (French legislation passed in 2016 and 2017 on the duty of vigilance of parent companies and prime contractors in particular), regulations or the Code of Ethics, and any risk of serious abuses of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the health and safety of individuals or the environment. It supplements the other reporting channels available, notably escalation to line managers or Human Resources. The tool can be accessed in ten languages via a dedicated digital platform (BKMS® System), which was the subject of an extensive communications campaign in January 2022, including posters displayed at GEODIS sites. Users can submit reports in writing either directly on the platform or by phone. They can remain anonymous in countries where this is permitted by local law. The procedure guarantees the safety of whistleblowers, in accordance with legal and regulatory provisions, particularly regarding the prevention of any form of retaliation. All reports are subject to a follow-up process. The Ethics and Compliance Department collects and processes all incoming alerts. It monitors all key data relating to the alerts received and processed, both centrally and locally, and reports them to the Risk Committee. Results ● In 2024, a total of 333 alerts were received, 141 of which were declared admissible. Of those that were declared admissible, the majority came from the Americas region; the most frequently reported issue concerned behavioral practices. ● 87% of alerts were closed during the year. ● Number of alerts received in connection with a serious abuse of human rights in 2024: 0. ● Number of alerts received relating to incidents of discrimination: 46. ● Number of alerts received relating to incidents of harassment: 67. ● Number of complaints fi led by employees (for working conditions, fair treatment and equal opportunities or other work-related rights, excluding incidents of discrimination and harassment) via all types of channels: 199. ● Total fi nes and penalties incurred for work-related incidents and complaints(2): 0. ● Total fi nancial compensation for work-related incidents and complaints(3): €1,24 million. (1) Source: https://www.groupe-sncf.com/medias-publics/2025-03/plan-de-vigilance-2025.pdf (2) Excludes Sealogis, Distribution & Express, European Road Network, Americas, Asia-Pacific. (3) Excludes Sealogis. 2024 ACTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT - 81 EDITORIAL > 1. GROUP PROFILE > 2. GENERAL INFORMATION > 3. ENVIRONMENT > 4. SOCIAL > 5. ETHICS > 6. ANNEXES
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