Professional development and promotion o Specific training on professional equality The effective implementation of professional equality requires work on collective representations and the resulting stereotypes. Increasing awareness and training are therefore essential elements for the successful management of professional equality in the company. To this end, it is recommended that, where this facilitates the adoption and implementation of this approach, the following be implemented:- • Appropriate initiatives to increase awareness of managers and staff; • Training modules for people in charge of recruiting and managing human resources. In addition, particular attention should be paid to training in this area for those assuming managerial responsibilities for the first time. o Access to vocational training The Crédit Agricole S.A. Group is committed to offering equal access to training to women and men so that they can develop their skills in an equivalent manner. To this end, Crédit Agricole S.A. Group entities shall pay close attention to the distribution of training initiatives among women and men. If, in an entity or country, the indicators used to monitor training were to show a significant gap between female and male beneficiaries (in terms of their representation in the total number of employees), the managers of the entities or countries concerned are invited to analyse the situation and, if necessary, to implement corrective measures. o Professional career path The Crédit Agricole S.A. Group is committed to offering women and men the same possibilities with regard to their career paths and opportunities. They have the same possibilities of accessing all positions regardless of level of responsibility, including the highest. To this end, the criteria for professional evaluation, career guidance and detection of internal potentials are the same for women and men. These criteria must not be discriminatory. They are based exclusively on the recognition of skills, experience, performance and professional qualities. o Equal pay Crédit Agricole S.A. Group reaffirms its commitment to equal pay for men and women.
