Diversity – an asset to be maintained

The Arkema group is committed to ensuring diversity among its employees. It applies a strict policy of fighting against any form of discrimination regarding nationality, age, sex, etc. This policy is applied in three areas:

• recruitment,
• remuneration,
• position changes and career management (mobility, promotions, etc.).

Collective bargaining agreements were signed which demonstrate the Group’s commitment to maintaining professional and salary equality between men and women.

Thus, in France, through an agreement signed on 30th March 2012, Arkema promises to:

• reinforce its policy of nondiscrimination and feminization in the job access, in spite of a still weak female representation within some target formations,
• make sure to respect the principle of remunerations equity, by taking into account the education level, professionnal experience, entrusted responsibilities and in no case the gender of the recruited person,
• facilitate and support the career, by equal access to training programs without putting at the disavantage employees with flexible working time,
• support the parenting in the company and remove the drawback related to parental leave.

On 31 December 2012, female employees accounted for 23,4% of total Group employees and for 23.2% of total recruits in permanent employment contract, all categories combined.
At the same date, female managerial employees accounted for 25.6% of total Group managerial employees and for 30.4% of managerial recruits in permanent employment contract.

Through different collective bargaining agreements, the Arkema group has made a commitment to encourage the integration of disabled persons. These measures also deal with maintaining their employment and managing their return to work after extended absences.