HERMES INTERNATIONAL.
HMI.XETRA | Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
Hermès International S.A. is a French luxury goods manufacturer established in 1837. The company specializes in leather goods, lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumery, jewellery, watches and ready-to-wear. It is renowned for its craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and iconic designs. H...Show More
Better Health for All
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No relevant data was found in the provided articles to assess HMI.XETRA against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. All articles indicated that content required premium access, preventing any data extraction.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Hermès International S.A. is described as a luxury goods manufacturer, not a financial institution. The 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value and its associated KPIs are designed to evaluate companies involved in lending, insuring, moving, or storing money. As no evidence is available from the articles to indicate Hermès engages in these activities, all KPIs are omitted due to the absence of specific, concrete data.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's overall employee rating is 4.1 out of 5 stars, with 82% of employees recommending working at Hermès.
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Additionally, 93% of employees approve of the CEO.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess HERMES INTERNATIONAL on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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Hermès received a 27.92% score on the Fashion Transparency Index in 2023.
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The company operates a global whistleblowing system, "H-Alert!", established in 2019 and expanded to suppliers and external stakeholders in 2024.
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This system is accessible 24/7 in 21 languages, acknowledges all alerts within seven days, processes admissibility within one month, and 100% of admissible alerts were processed and followed up in 2024.
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The company conducted more than 100 audits of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in 2024.
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The Audit and Risk Committee, which is responsible for corruption prevention, has at least 50% independent members.
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Hermès uses external bodies to conduct audits for risks related to the environment, working conditions, health and safety, social issues, or human rights.
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Its responsible construction standard was certified by an independent third party in November 2022, and all house farms are audited annually by an accredited third-party certification body to ICFA standards.
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The company's statutory auditors are also responsible for certifying sustainability information.
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Kind to Animals
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Hermès has an animal welfare policy that aims to improve animal welfare throughout the supply chain, requiring suppliers to comply with applicable laws and go beyond regulatory minimums, emphasizing animal sentience and a positive duty of care.
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The policy incorporates the Five Freedoms and mandates humane slaughter and euthanasia practices.
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However, PETA criticizes this policy for not preventing animal suffering.
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PETA's investigation revealed inhumane treatment of crocodiles on Hermès-owned farms, including cramped enclosures, mutilation, and electrocution, with one crocodile taking 23 minutes to die after being stabbed.
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No War, No Weapons
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Hermès states a commitment to respecting the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and has an 'Advanced' level in the UN Global Compact.
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However, there is no explicit evidence of published performance metrics or third-party assurance for UNGP alignment. The company conducts an annual review of its Vigilance Plan.
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However, there is no evidence that this covers 100% of partners or that mitigation plans are disclosed. Hermès sources only recycled gold with COC certification from the RJC and does not import tin, tantalum, or tungsten (3Ts).
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However, there is no overall percentage of the supply chain certified conflict-free, nor is there evidence of comprehensive tracing or third-party certification for all materials.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No evidence available to assess HERMES INTERNATIONAL on Planet-Friendly Business.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points or actions directly attributable to HMI.XETRA regarding its respect for cultures and communities were found in the provided articles. Article
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outlines Federated Hermes' (an investment firm) human rights policy, which is not directly applicable to HMI.XETRA's operational performance. Articles
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Hermès International has not reported any data breaches or incidents of unauthorized data use.
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The company formed an AI Governance Committee in 2025, which focuses on model accuracy, transparency, ethical risks, and regulatory compliance, indicating a formal approach to AI ethics, audit practices, and algorithmic transparency.
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All employees receive regular training on data protection and customer data handling.
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The company's website employs industry-standard SSL encryption.
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Hermès explicitly states compliance with GDPR and outlines user rights for data control, including information, correction, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, and revocation of consent.
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Data is collected only as necessary, with retention periods specified for various data types, including up to 3 years.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Hermès reported a waste diversion rate of 53% of its waste in November 2024.
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No specific waste disposal violations or citations were mentioned in the provided articles.