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70 LVMH ANNUAL
REPORT 2003
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Paul Gauguin – Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?
© Réunion des Musées nationaux 2003
OUR COMMI TMENTS
A COMMI TMENT TO CITIZENSHIP
To implement, for the benefit of the
largest number, a patronage program
the components of which reflect and
transmit our fundamental values.
To provide active support for major
causes, fund humanitarian projects and
public health challenges, and develop
initiatives for young people.
SOCIAL POLICY
To encourage all our employees to
reach their full career potential, show-
case the diversity and the wealth of
human resources in our companies in
all the countries where we operate, and
encourage initiatives in these areas.
Outside our own company, to contri-
bute to the knowledge and preserva-
tion of our businesses and our know-
how as artisans and designers.
ENVI RONMENT
To work together to preserve the
resources of the planet, to design and
develop products that respect the envi-
ronment, to report on our policies and
projects and the progress achieved in
meeting our objectives.
To contribute to environmental pro-
tection above and beyond those factors
directly related to our operations, by
entering into active partnerships with
cooperating business groups, local
authorities and associations.
ECONOMI C PERFORMANCE
To combine economic growth and
respect for sustainability criteria,
which are represented for our luxury
businesses by the values of creativity
and excellence. To apply our creative
passion to a genuine art de vivre to
which our customers aspire.
To strengthen our position as a global
leader, and to be the benchmark in the
management and development of
luxury brands.
In 2003, Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Exe-
cutive Officer of LVMH, joined the United Nations
Global Compact. Under this initiative launched by UN
Secretary General Kofi Annan, signatories make a
commitment to apply and promote nine principles in
the areas of human rights, labor and the environment.
THE VALUES OF LVMH
INNOVATION AND CREATIVI TY. Because our
trades, so akin to art, are creative,
because technological innovation plays
an essential role in their timelessness.
EXCELLENCE. Because the best elements
of luxury embodies craftsmanship, and
because we always owe quality to our
customers. BRAND I MAGE ENHANCEMENT.
Because this image is an inestimable
and irreplaceable asset and because
each message must be worthy of the
brand. ENTREPRENEURSHI P. Because our
leadership position naturally requires
that we have a long-term vision and set
the most ambitious goals for our teams.
LEADERSHI P-BETHE BEST.