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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY2012 was the year in which actions recommended following this survey were implemented: actionspromoting mobility, the simplification of training, the introduction of an Individual Account Statementenabling the clarification of remuneration items for each employee, the modernisation of the displaysystem, the clearing of inboxes, etc.7.2. Corporate responsibilityThe responsibilities and commitments of M6 Métropole Télévision come from the general principles setout in the Law of 30 September 1986 as amended. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 28-1 of the Lawof 30 September 1986 as amended, and following the decision n° 2001-107 of 27 February 2001 infavour of the renewal of the authorisation held by Métropole Télévision without launching a call forcandidates, additional requirements were included in the agreement concluded with the ConseilSupérieur de l’Audiovisuel (CSA).7.2.1. A framework that guarantees a high level of commitment toFrench society7.2.1.1. Excerpts of the agreement between the Conseil Supérieur del’Audiovisuel and M6 Métropole Télévision in terms of general andprofessional ethics obligationsThese obligations, mentioned in the Agreement concluded with the CSA, notably include general andprofessional ethics obligations that guarantee a major commitment to French society, in relation to thefollowing (please find below excerpts of the M6 Channel’s agreement with the CSA, available in full onwww.csa.fr):- The Company is responsible for the content of the programmes that it broadcasts. Pursuant to theconstitutional freedom of speech and communication, as well as the company’s editorial freedom,the latter watches over compliance with the principles enacted in the following articles.- The Company ensures that the programmes it broadcasts are selected, designed and producedunder conditions that guarantee its editorial independence, in particular in relation to the businessinterests of its shareholders (…)- The Company commits to refrain from establishing any business or financial relationship betweencompanies of the Métropole Télévision Group and that of the principal shareholder or controllingshareholders that would diverge from usual business conditions noted in the market (…).In relation to the plurality of expression of ways of thinking and opinions- The Company guarantees the plurality of expression of ways of thinking and opinions.In relation to public life- Pursuant to the right to information, the Company ensures compliance with the presumption ofinnocence, respect for privacy and the anonymity of juvenile delinquents.- Programme content must not encourage delinquent or uncivil behaviour, it must respect the generalpublic’s various political, cultural and religious sensitivities, it must not encourage discriminatorybehaviours based on race, gender, religion or nationality, it must promote the French Republic’svalues of integration and solidarity and take into consideration, in on-air representation, the diversityof origin and the cultures of the French community.- Every year, the channel informs the CSA of its commitments to encourage the representation of thediversity of French society in its programmes for the coming year.In relation to individual rights- The Company must guarantee personal dignity and individual rights relating to privacy, image, honourand reputation, and ensure restraint is shown in the broadcast of images or testimonials liable tohumiliate people, avoid complacency in reporting human suffering, and ensure that individuals’testimonies on facts regarding their private life are only collected with their informed consent.In relation to child and teenager protection- The family-friendly nature of the Company’s programming should be reflected at times where ayounger audience is most likely to be watching TV, i.e. between 6am and 10pm. Within these timeslots, and all the more so in the portion devoted to youth programmes, violence, even psychological,M6 GROUP - 2012 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT - 253