DIVERSITY

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POLICY
UNLEASHING HUMAN ENERGY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
FOR AN INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
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BUILDING
POSITIVE
FUTURES
Capgemini is a global leader in
partnering with companies to transform
and manage their business by harnessing
the power of technology.
With its strong 55+ year heritage and
deep industry expertise, Capgemini is
trusted by its clients to address the
entire breadth of their business needs,
from strategy and design to operations,
fueled by the fast-evolving and
innovative world of cloud, data, AI,
connectivity, software, digital
engineering and platforms.
As a responsible company, it is our duty
to build a more inclusive and PEOPLE PLANET SOCIETY
sustainable future.
By creating a vibrant and By driving net zero thinking By using the skills and
The Group is guided every day by its inclusive culture where our into our operations and the passions of our people,
purpose of “unleashing human energy talent are empowered to build work we do with clients, we’re bridging the digital
through technology for an inclusive and meaningful careers, we’re we’re contributing to a divide for a future where
sustainable future” to drive a positive building a future where all sustainable future for our technology is an opportunity
impact for people, planet and society. talent can thrive. planet. for everyone.
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For us, technology promises progress. We are committed to being a

benchmark in terms of our contribution to society, for our own
activities, and for those of our clients, by promoting sustainability,
diversity, equal opportunities, and digital inclusion.
By creating a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent representing
society in all its richness and diversity are empowered to build
meaningful careers, we’re building a future where all talent can thrive.
Capgemini’s Diversity and Inclusion policy provides a clear global
framework so that we, as a company, and through our employees,
continue advancing our journey to get the future we want.

AIMAN EZZAT
Capgemini Group CEO
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DIVERSITY AND
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ARE ESSENTIAL TO Honesty Boldness Trust Freedom Fun Modesty Team spirit

OUR GROUP IDENTITY

AND SUCCESS
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY ARE ATTRACTING AND RETAINING UNLOCKING THE POWER OF DIVERSE AND
EMBEDDED IN OUR DNA BEST TALENT INCLUSIVE TEAMS
With 300,000+ team members in more than 50 countries, As a people-first company, attracting and retaining As a leading business and technology transformation
representing 160 nationalities, our vision is to create a talent is instrumental to our growth and performance. company, it is our strong conviction that a diverse
vibrant and inclusive workplace representing society in Our People Value Proposition stands on three pillars workforce and an inclusive and equitable culture boost
all its richness. that help us hire and retain diverse professionals, creativity and innovation and are, therefore, integral to
whatever their identity and background: being a high-performance company.
We are inspired by our core values and purpose to have
a positive impact on broader society and local ▪ Everyday empowerment: Highlighting how As technology continues to increasingly be at the heart of
communities in line with internationally recognized Capgemini supports work-life balance. all value creation, the diversity of the tech workforce to
standards. One of our seven values, ”Freedom”, cannot better represent our clients, their customers, and society
▪ Shared energy: Promoting diversity, inclusion,
exist without tolerance, inclusion, and respect for at large is vital to developing inclusive tech by design.
and collaboration at Capgemini.
everyone. Our D&I guidelines are driven by our
By bringing in such diverse talent, we enrich our teams
overarching Code of Business Ethics and Human Rights ▪ Impactful experiences: Showcasing how
with different skills and perspectives, helping us to
Policy and are reflected in our Leadership Model. Capgemini participates in building a more
anticipate and adapt proactively to rapidly evolving
sustainable and inclusive future.
stakeholder needs.
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ECOSYSTEM
This Diversity and Inclusion Policy applies to our Capgemini employees as well as
freelancers or independent contractors.
Local diversity and inclusion policies reflecting local regulatory requirements, cultural
perspectives, and/or local social agreements may exist. These policies should be
aligned with the guidelines set out in this document to a feasible extent, while fully
respecting local laws and context.

Our contractors and suppliers are also expected to meet these standards as reflected
in our Supplier Standards of Conduct, by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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OUR DIVERSITY OUR ESG TARGETS

AND INCLUSION BY 2025*
01
COMMITMENTS Be a destination company where all talent 40% of women in our
workforce
can thrive
Capgemini’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy states
of women in
30%
our commitments and guidelines to achieve a more
diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment.
02 executive leadership
positions
Our definition of diversity encompasses all
personal attributes, to reflect society in all its Offer an inclusive workplace with equal
richness. It includes, among others, sex and opportunities for all
gender identity, age, race/ethnicity or nationality,
sexual orientation, ability status, social origin,
Our key affiliations
cultural identity, faiths, working methods, skills,
and experience. 03
We value the differences and uniqueness of our Strengthen our inclusive culture, engaging
people, while cultivating our commonalities, to
all our workforce
ensure a safe, open, and collaborative
environment, where all individuals feel valued and
contribute effectively to the success of
the Group. 04
Make business and technology UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are breaking barriers to ensure
transformation an opportunity for local
better futures and inclusive
communities and broader society
technology.
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01 BE A DESTINATION COMPANY
WHERE ALL TALENT CAN THRIVE (1/3)
We ensure a better representation of society in all its richness.
IMPROVE GENDER BALANCE EMBRACE DIFFERENT ABILITIES
We increase women’s representation in We actively embrace people with disabilities and
our workforce, addressing the whole talent value chain. neurodivergence and have broadened our perspective
to include all abilities.
By 2025, we aim to reach 40% of women in our overall workforce
and 30% in executive leadership roles at the global level. Our Our approach is always to consider the person first,
global employee network Women@Capgemini complements our acknowledging that the work environment may increase or
corporate initiatives through networking and mentoring and by reduce the visible and invisible limitations.
participating in external events.
Our commitment is supported by our CEO’s engagement with
To meet our goals, we developed a global framework around the Valuable 500 global community, advocating for more
four main levers: capability inclusion. We are an active member of the
ILO Global Disability Network, exchanging best practices with our
peers and institutional partners. Our support is articulated
Showcasing more inspiring Enabling women’s
around 3 main objectives :
role models and reflecting representation in managerial
our focus on improving and leadership roles,
gender diversity in our through talent development
recruitment processes and programs, mentoring, and Accessibility by Increased workforce Increasing
sourcing talent pool. sponsorship. design, for our representation of awareness
digital tools, and differently-abled through training
workplaces, people, either and employee
Ensuring more women Promoting engagement and providing through direct networks.
representation in business, retention through more tailored and recruitment or
client-facing, and core tech flexibility at work and reasonable subcontracting,
roles, through hiring and parental support. adjustments. and encouraging
career pathways. self-disclosure.
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01 BE A DESTINATION COMPANY
WHERE ALL TALENT CAN THRIVE (2/3)
IMPROVE THE MAKEUP AND INCLUSION OF SUPPORT ALL GENDER IDENTITIES AND
UNDER-REPRESENTED MINORITIES, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN OUR WORKFORCE While respecting local legislations, as a Group, we
Capgemini is a multicultural company, and in some of the support all gender identities and sexual orientations.
countries we operate in, the representation of
underrepresented minorities is a key focus. Our global Code of Business Ethics prohibits discrimination on
the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation across the
As a founding member of the World Economic Forum’s Group
partnering for racial justice in business initiative, we take an We are a signatory of the UN Standard of Conduct for Business,
uncompromising stand in support of cultural equality and addressing discrimination against LGBT+ people.
ending any form of discrimination and racism.
Our OUTfront employee network is instrumental in building an
LGBT+ friendly workplace, developing allyship and advocacy,
and open conversations with our clients
We develop We enable local We collaborate and partners.
talent and employee with indigenous
sponsorship networks such as and aboriginal
programs to Black X, HOLA for representatives in
identify and Hispanic people, the US, Canada, Increasing Ensuring that our Fostering an
upskill diverse AsiaPacT for New Zealand, and awareness and internal policies inclusive and safe
talent. Asian employees Australia to education on all and processes environment for
in the US, and acknowledge their LGBT+ dimensions consider and our LGBT+
REN in the UK. lands and culture. through our include our LGBT+ employees to be
training webinars colleagues. out at work.
and Pride events.
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01 BE A DESTINATION COMPANY
WHERE ALL TALENT CAN THRIVE (3/3)

SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR PERSONAL RESPECT ALL FAITHS AND BELIEFS

TRAJECTORY AND AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF All religious or cultural beliefs are welcome at Capgemini,
LIFE as long as they don’t promote active proselytism or
become a factor of exclusion.
We support our employees in different life stages.

We promote the integration of all generations within the We notably accommodate flexible leave policy to consider main
company. We develop dedicated programs to hire and reskill cultural or religious celebration days. In the US and India, our
veterans (UK, US, and India), refugees (Germany, Netherlands, employees have a provision of floating holidays/ personal days
and Poland). We upskill and hire people who have taken career to enable this choice.
breaks through our returnship global initiative, as well as Our employee networks promote interfaith exchanges to
people from underprivileged areas or backgrounds, notably increase mutual knowledge and respect across the Group.
through our Digital Academies programs globally.

Our Group Flexible Work We offer specific support

Policy helps contribute and facilities to parents
to better work-life and caregivers in
balance and well-being. alignment with local
legislation and practices.
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02 OFFER AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WITH

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL (1/2)
We continuously work towards ensuring that our programs may neither create an advantage
nor represent a limitation to any employee presenting the required skillset, performance, and
potential to get recruited, promoted and rewarded.
(cf. our commitments towards harassment and discrimination-free workplace in appendix)

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT EQUAL PROMOTION RATE POLICY

Our recruitment policies aim at attracting the best talent. Every eligible candidate, meeting the mandatory
requirements for being successful in the next grade, has
We regularly review our job descriptions to limit the criteria equal opportunities to get promoted.
objectively required to perform the job.
To build an internal pipeline across the grades, up to leadership
All qualified applicants, meeting the skills and experience
positions, our promotion policy is supported by a data-driven
required for an open position, will receive consideration for
approach: we factor performance ratings and tenure in roles
employment without regard to their identity and background.
and ensure that women’s promotion rates are equal to men’s
To mitigate unconscious biases:
promotion rates at every grade level.
▪ We leverage leading technology solutions
▪ Train our talent acquisition teams
▪ Encourage diversity in profiles and perspectives amongst our
interviewers.
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02 OFFER AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WITH

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL (2/2)
Our equity framework enhances the protection and well-being of our employees, starting
with the possibilities offered by our flexible work policy.

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK EXTENDED AND GENDER-INCLUSIVE BENEFITS

We benchmark our parental and benefits policies to
It is our conviction that our diverse workforce and our equitable
leading standards of the markets we operate in. We
and inclusive culture are central to innovation, creativity,
use these results to continuously improve and enhance
and the business value we create for our clients. We our policies
continuously work towards strengthening our policies and
practices to present equitable opportunities for development, Our benefit policies ensure equal support to our employees’ life
progression, and compensation. An important part of this choices and circumstances (e.g., single, same-sex partners,
journey is certifying ourselves against leading external parents or carers, surrogacy, adoptions), in alignment with local
standards. We put our diversity and inclusion policies and legislations and with local market practices.
practices, including our pay review policies, through a voluntary
In collaboration with our social partners and global employee
external assessment. We continue to work on enhancing and
networks, we constantly enrich our benefits coverage to adapt
providing a globally consistent approach for pay equity,
to our employees’ needs.
factoring in the impact of skills, experience within grades,
performance, and location, amongst other factors.
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03 STRENGTHEN AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE,

ENGAGING ALL OUR WORKFORCE
We promote an inclusive and respectful culture, engaging all our workforce, starting with
our leaders
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP ACTIVE EMPLOYEE NETWORKS
Every member of our workforce and teams, starting with We have multiple employee networks at country level, created
our leaders, is committed to contributing to an inclusive and managed by groups of volunteers and supported by
and respectful culture. executive sponsors and allies. Three networks exist across the
Group : Women@Capgemini, OUTfront and CapAbility.
Our CEO is personally engaged, as a signatory of global charters:
Women’s Empowerment Principles, Valuable 500 and While they are voluntarily led, they must respect a global
International Labour Organization (ILO) Global Business and framework to ensure they promote intersectionality and
Disability Network, Partnership for Racial Justice in Business positive inclusion. Employee networks are safe spaces to
from the World Economic Forum, UN Business Partnership for express individual concerns, find mutual support, and benefit
LGBTQI+ Equality, and Working with Cancer pledge. from mentoring and networking opportunities. They are
valuable grassroots initiatives and feedback channels to enrich
Our leaders and managers are expected and equipped to adopt our diversity and inclusion priorities. They also play a vital role in
more inclusive managerial practices. connecting us with the broader ecosystem and positioning
Capgemini as an inclusive employer.

EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PLATFORMS INCLUSIVE COMMUNICATION AND BRANDING

We encourage our employees to go through the diversity and Our marketing and communications content embodies our
inclusion awareness training modules, available from day one on commitment to more diversity and inclusion.
our NEXT learning platform. We run campaigns fighting against sexism, racism, and
We collect inclusion sentiment through Pulse, our employee stereotypes. We encourage our employees to share authentic
experience survey, and other feedback we receive. These testimonies and become the faces of our communication
insights feed our priorities and initiatives. campaigns for celebration days. Our diversity and inclusion
principles are reflected in the programs we sponsor.
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04 MAKE BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFORMATION AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL
COMMUNITIES AND BROADER SOCIETY
As a leader in digital transformation, we contribute to bridging the gap between technology
and society and making business and technology transformation more sustainable and
inclusive.
ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY GROW FUTURE DIGITAL TALENT
Through our Capgemini Research Institute reports, we As a digital company, we have a responsibility to play our parts
demonstrate the benefits and positive impact of technology on in building the skills of tomorrow. Through our Digital
society. We also advocate for a more inclusive technology by Academies and Digital Literacy programs, we equip local
exploring the interplay between diversity of the workforce and communities with the required skills to reach 5 million
inclusive design. beneficiaries by 2030. We encourage girls, women, and people
from underprivileged backgrounds and vulnerable minorities
to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics) studies and apply for rewarding jobs in the
technology industry through our Ace of STEM initiatives.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
AND GOVERNANCE ON
OUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
JOURNEY
ENFORCE STRONG ALIGN INCENTIVES FOR OUR LEADERS
GOVERNANCE WITH OUR TARGETS
The diversity and inclusion board is Group targets on gender balance are split across 15
composed of representatives from core countries, representing more than 95% of the
business entities and key countries Group headcount. To meet our targets, we
and chaired by the Group chief incentivize our vice presidents on diversity and
corporate responsibility officer. inclusion KPIs in their individual performance and in
The board informs our priorities and their short-term variable pay as well as long-term
strategic roadmap. Diversity and incentive scheme.
inclusion results are monitored by
the Group Board of Directors and the
REPORT OUR PROGRESS AND
Group Executive Committee on a DIVERSITY SLATE
regular basis. We rely on robust reporting processes and
Operations rely on a robust network systems to track KPIs and D&I initiatives.
of local diversity and inclusion leads
per country. Our social partners are To better understand the diverse slate of our
also kept informed annually during people and address their specific needs, we actively
the international work council encourage self-disclosure of personal attributes
(ability status, ethnic origin, etc.). Our processes are
assembly and through local work
entirely voluntary, confidential, and in line with
councils as and when required.
local regulations.
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HARASSMENT AND
DISCRIMINATION-FREE SpeakUp empowers employees to report concerns or ask for advice and
guidance about actions or behaviors that are:
WORKPLACE ▪ not aligned with our values, our Code of Business Ethics and related
ethics & compliance policies,
▪ not in compliance with applicable laws,
▪ or that may significantly affect vital interests of Capgemini
and its affiliates.

Our SpeakUp helpline is available 24/7.

Our Group Travel Policy sets out specific guidelines for our employees
to follow while traveling on business, especially for women travelling
alone and LGBT+ people.

As an employer, we guarantee the safety and health of our employees. List of motives of discrimination as per International Labour
Organization definition.
We protect our employees from any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying,
and violence, including unwelcome sexual advances or comments, as defined in our The list of criteria includes social, cultural, ethnic or national origins,
Code of Business Ethics, Human Rights Policy, and SpeakUp Policy. religious or other beliefs, caste, sex, gender, gender identity/expression,
physical appearance, health conditions, marital status, pregnancy status,
sexual orientation, disability, age, skin color, race, parental status,
political ideology, military/veteran status or trade union activity, etc.
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ECOSYSTEM
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NORTH AMERICA REGION SUPPLIER

DIVERSITY POLICY
Capgemini is committed to the inclusivity and support of diverse suppliers. We
recognize that the utilization of diverse suppliers has a positive and direct impact on Canadian Aboriginal Canadian Aboriginal National Minority
the communities and clients we serve, our own success, and the industry as a whole. and Minority Supplier and Minority Supplier Supplier Development
Capgemini has implemented a supplier diversity policy to promote the use of Council (CAMSC) Council (CAMSC) Council (NMSDC)
diverse suppliers.
This includes setting goals for increasing diverse supplier spend, being active in
diverse supplier organizations, and supporting the growth of diverse suppliers in our National Veteran- Women's Business
Owned Business Enterprise National
network. In part, Capgemini is a corporate member of the following supplier
Association (NaVOBA) Council (WBENC)
diversity focused organizations:
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As a part of our commitment to higher engagement of diverse suppliers, Capgemini

tracks our diverse supplier spend and sets goals around maintaining and improving
it. We uphold a database of our suppliers’ diversity certifications. Capgemini will
track diverse spend including, but not limited to women-owned, minority-owned,
LGBT+ owned, all classifications of veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and small The Supplier Standards of Conduct specifically states:
businesses. Procurement is continually reevaluating our goals to continue the ARTICLE 1.5 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
growth of our supplier diversity program.
Supplier will not discriminate in hiring, compensation, access to training,
While Capgemini itself is not a certified diverse supplier, we provide diverse suppliers promotion, and termination of employment or retirement on grounds of social,
with an equal opportunity to respond to any RFI or RFP. cultural, ethnic or national origins, religious or other beliefs, caste, gender, marital
Capgemini requires all suppliers to abide by our “Supplier Standards of Conduct.” status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, disability, age, and trade union
This document enumerates Capgemini’s ethical values and holds its suppliers membership. Suppliers should promote diversity and inclusion.
accountable for complying with the same principles. Full text can be found here: Capgemini Supplier Standards of Conduct
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Recognized for two consecutive years

in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality
Index, surpassing industry
averages by 10 points

LEADING One of the Top 100 companies globally

recognized in the EQUILEAP

CERTIFICATIONS
gender equality

& RECOGNITIONS
A Stonewall Gold awardee as a leading
employer for LGBT+ inclusion

One of the largest organizations to be

EDGE Assess and EDGEplus certified
for our strong dedication to gender and
intersectional equity, such as ethnicity,
race, and disability
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GLOBAL POLICIES AND

KEY DOCUMENTS GUIDELINES
▪ Human Rights Policy

▪ Code of Business Ethics

▪ ESG Policy
APPENDIX –

▪ Code of Ethics for AI

▪ Generative AI – Mandatory Group

Guidelines

▪ Supplier Standards of Conduct

▪ SpeakUp Policy

ADDITIONAL USEFUL LINKS

▪ Annual reports

▪ Capgemini Research Institute reports

▪ SpeakUp helpline
About Capgemini
Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage
their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by
its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and
sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of nearly 350,000 team
members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry
expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their
business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and
innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering, and
platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion

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