In addressing IROs related to equal pay, harassment and diversity, GN has a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy which outlines beliefs and aspirations for equal treatment and opportunities for all its employees. Similarly, a dedicated anti-harassment policy promotes respectful culture and aims to raise awareness about bullying and how to report inappropriate behavior. GN policies are designed for all employee groups at every level to eliminate discrimination and uphold human rights principles.

In 2024, GN made significant strides in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Key achievements include:

• Implementation of a new governance model ensuring women are considered in all leadership appointments, resulting in 40% of leadership promotions and hires being women.
• Development and launch of DEI awareness training for all leaders.
• Inclusive leadership workshops for the Executive Leadership Team and their direct reports.
• Execution of ten DEI events and internal multi-channel campaigns covering different aspects of diversity.

These initiatives are aimed at addressing the identified material potential negative impact related to the lack of diversity and apply across all Group companies. GN measures progress against established targets and ensures accountability at all levels of the organization.