A motivated listener, open and transparent discourse forms the basis of all stakeholder relations at Societe Generale

Societe Generale is fully aware of its role within society and the importance of stakeholder dialogue in its decisions and actions

Each types of "relationships" has its own "form of dialogue":
  • 1 - Contract agreements and protocols
  • 2 - News and reporting
  • 3 - partnerships, joint programmes
  • 4 - Initiatives
  • 5 - Satisfaction surveys
Stakeholders Expectations Type of relationship Examples of dialogue and reporting
Public authorities (France and abroad) - Contribute to the development of ethical, fair and transparent business practices and implement them - Contribute to regulatory projects
3
Consultation meetings
Regulatory authorities in the countries where we operate
4
Inspection and control assignments carried out by the regulators
Professionnal bodies
3
Interprofessionnels working groups
International organisations and institutions - Comply with signed commitments - Contribute to the development of global governance
3
Participation in UNEPFI, Global Compact, OECD, etc, working groups
3
Meetings with EPFI and financial establishments.
Shareholders, investors (individual and institutional) - Offer levels of remuneration that are sustainable in the long term and in line with market rates as part of a global risk management strategy - Supply transparent information - Make it easier for shareholders to execise their responsability
4
AGMs, (Annual General Meeting), annual reports, quarterly results, etc.
4
Shareholder meetings; Shareholders' Club, Shareholders' Consultative Comittee, etc.
Financial and non-financial ratings agencies
2
Road-shows, meetings with financial and non-financial ratings agencies, participation in rating agency surveys and questionnaires.
Customers - Develop honest, fair and transparent business relationships - Promote the development of CSR best practices
2
Customer advisor meetings telephone advisors, home banking, senior bankers, etc.
1
Customer Relations Department, ombudsman since 1996
5
Satisfaction surveys at a local and national level.
4
Social and environmental evaluations (project finance).
4
Customer support
4
Investors that subscribe to the PRI by replying to their questionnaires.
Suppliers - Promote the development of CSR best practices
1
Calls for tender, specifications (notably including environmental clauses), supplier questionnaires, etc.
3
Development of the EcoVadis database of E&S supplier analyses to make further progress
Employees
- Promote the personal and professional development of our employees
4
Individual meetings with HR managers, appraisal process, etc.
5
In-house satisfaction surveys
2011 employee satisfaction survey
2
Conferences, Amicales des cadres, etc.
Employee representative bodies - Maintain in-depth social dialogue
European Works Council, Group Committee, CCUES, Establishment Committees, CHSCT, etc.
Meetings with trade union organizations (249 framework agreements in 2011)
Internal Equality Commission (CPRI).
Board of Directors (staff-elected directors)
Retired employees - Maintain a social link with former employees who have contributed to the Group's development
2
Sogénews internal newsletter, etc.
3
Amicale des retraités, (pensioners' association) is in close contact with the Corporate Resources and Human Relations Department
1
Pensioners' association has access to the Group's communications resources
3
Through Talents et Partage, retired and current employees work together on various charity and social initiatives.
Consumer associations - Develop non-discriminatory and transparent business practices - Communicate on our product policy
3
Financial sector consultative committees
2
Websites
2
Responses to requests (via the Press, Quality and Marketing Departments, etc.)Partnership with CRESUS to protect those exposed to excessive debt.
Environmental/human rights NGOs – civil society - Adopt a socially responsible approach - Comply with the Group's commitments to the community and the environment
4
Corporate sponsorship, long-term partnerships with associations and NGOs
2
Responses to requests (via the Press, Sustainable Development and Sponsorship Departments, etc.)
3
Working groups with different NGOs