DNFP_2018_English

2018 DECLARATION OF NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE DESCOURS & CABAUD GROUP 3 Founded in 1782, the DESCOURS & CABAUD Group has established itself as a leading player in wholesale distribution for several decades. The quality of its products and services and the efforts made by its staff have made a significant contribution to this long-term economic success story. The strength of its financial structure and the regular reinvestment of profits have also contributed to its long-term development. On the strength of its past and the hallmark of its founders, with a pronounced spirit of enterprise and solid family-based DNA, the Group takes its societal responsibilities seriously on a daily basis. It constantly improves its practices by reappraising its organisation and operations. That is why its “We are all value creators” growth plan includes a social innovation component called “Uniteam”, promoting its human talents. This policy drives performance, enabling the Group to rise to the challenge of achieving sustainable economic growth that is socially fair and innovative and environmentally responsible. This approach, formally defined in the Positive Programme, benefits all its stakeholders: staff, customers, suppliers, shareholders and the territories where the Group is established. This first Declaration of Non-Financial Performance follows on from the CSR reviews of the last three years. It specifies the main social, societal and environmental challenges facing the Group. This declaration has been constructed in such a way as to enlighten our stakeholders in a fully transparent manner with regard to the social, societal and environmental effects of the Group's activity. The sincerity of the information provided herein is guaranteed by an assessment of an independent third-party organisation. Alain Morvand President of the Board Editorial