could continue to access it. Its Inclusion Index was also expanded with the addition of initiatives focused on gender equality and LGBTI+ people. A major milestone, LVMH held its first pride event: Voices of Inclusion. The Group encouraged all its employees to Be an ally by taking part in this digital event, broadcast from its head- quarters in Paris. Through Voices of Inclusion, LVMH reaffirmed its conviction that the rich diversity of talent within the Group is an invaluable source of creativity and innovation. As such, it was essential for the entire organ- ization, at every level, to come together to promote this multifaceted diversity and ensure that everyone is included. Everyone must be free to be themselves, knowing that they are part of a Group that lets them fully express their potential at every stage of their career. Echoing the Black Lives Matter movement, LVMH and its Maisons took a stand for greater social justice and strongly condemned all forms of discrimination, by lead- ing and supporting a number of initiatives. In particular, Sephora USA has undertaken to devote 15% of the shelf space in stores to brands founded by people of color. This section would not be complete without highlighting LVMH s commitment to promoting employment for people with disabilities. This year, the Group joined the ILO Global Business and Disability Network. Faced with the common misconception that disability and luxury are incompatible, LVMH shows on a daily basis how false this view is. Everywhere it operates, the Group strives to ensure that all talent, regardless of disability, is treated equally in hiring, recognition and promotion.

Renewed support for our talented people

In a radically changing world, LVMH has focused on making sure that employees are able adapt to techno- logical and market developments, as well as to new working and management methods. The Group main- tained its commitment to developing the skills, exper- tise and knowledge of its employees to ensure that they are prepared to manage demanding contexts which change rapidly. Human Resources teams worked particularly hard this year to respond to Group employ- ees wishes for greater autonomy, and for compassion- ate and inspiring leadership. Current and future talent share the same desire to integrate and lead teams where attentiveness, engagement and collaboration play a key role. During this unprecedented year, LVMH also made a point of supporting younger generations. While most schools and universities were closed and had to revise their teaching methods by providing remote learning, the Group continued to offer support to students by

helping them shape their career plans, and by offering internships, apprenticeships, as well as fixed-term and permanent contracts. More than 200 initiatives were held around the world, the vast majority of which were offered online: conferences with senior executives, discussion panels, recruitment sessions, job presenta- tions, brainstorming on company case studies, coaching, virtual tours of boutiques, and more. For example, to launch its recruitment campaign for interns and apprentices in France for 2021, LVMH assembled more than 20 Maisons for virtual Start Your Journey with LVMH events, welcoming over 4,000 students. The Maisons based in the United States participated in the National Black MBA Career Fair, during which many of the Group s senior executives shared insights about their careers with more than 2,000 young people at each virtual session. Longstanding partnerships were renewed and strengthened with schools and universities such as ESSEC, HEC Paris, École Polytechnique and CentraleSupélec in France, Central Saint Martins in the United Kingdom, Bocconi University in Italy and Fudan University in China. The Institut des Métiers d Excellence (IME) confirmed its relevance and its ability to constantly reinvent itself. Since it was launched in 2014, the core mission of LVMH s IME has centered on the preservation and transmission of the unique expertise that underpins the success of the Group s Maisons. Its unique offer- ing of work-linked training programs in craft trades, design and sales is targeted at younger generations and people undergoing retraining, and welcomes talent from all backgrounds. In 2020, IME continued to grow, with more than 900 apprentices trained since its launch in France, Switzerland, Italy and Spain, thanks to a solid network of schools, universi- ties and Maisons. The IME and its partners have worked hard to ensure learning continuity and to reinvent its highlights in a digital format. This agility made it possible to maintain a high pass rate (97%). The vast majority of recent graduates have joined the Group or its outside partners. The crisis has demonstrated the solidity of LVMH s business model and its human resources policy. This year, the Group has protected its unique ecosystem a source of exceptional cultural, professional and sectoral diversity where its talent can thrive. Confronted by this complex situation, the Group s culture and collec- tive strength have proven to be invaluable assets, giving rise to an incredible wave of community spirit. It is this spirit of community this driving energy that has kept us on course in this storm and prepared us for a meaningful future for our Group and for our employees.