The Group also organised various meetings on different topics with the Social and Economic Committee (in France), and the trade union organisations representing each region. This year staff representatives have been closely involved in decisions relating to the Group’s activity and the work organisation especially on well-being, digitalisation and purchasing power. A total of 41 agreements are currently signed or in force with trade unions in France (including Viparis). These agreements cover a variety of topics such as gender equality, senior and youth employment, working time flexibility and mandatory annual collective bargaining. As of December 31, 2023, 50% of employees were covered by a collective agreement. Various meetings are organised by the Group with the works councils and trade unions (there are variations at local levels according in some cases to the different applicable local regulations). Viparis also nurtures a regular and open dialogue with its Social and Economic Committee regarding Viparis’ strategy, economic and financial situation, social policy, working conditions and employment. To get regular feedback, Viparis employees are consulted through surveys on recurring themes (autonomy, peer relations, management support, commitment, workload, recognition, freedom of opinion) as well as on an ad hoc basis (crisis recovery).