Common use of Objectives and Commitments Clause in Contracts

Objectives and Commitments. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ is committed to combatting all forms of discrimination. This is one of the main themes of its Diversity policy, together with workplace gender equality and equal opportunities. The Group underlines the principle, indicated in the global agreement on fundamental rights signed in 2006, that it does “not discriminate in the workplace, particularly when recruiting men and women based on their skills, and it treats each person with dignity, without discriminating”. As indicated in the Code of Ethics, the Group "does not tolerate any form of discrimination, particularly at the time of employment or during the course of an employee’s working life". Orange underlines the need for equal treatment of job applications during recruitment based on the skills and experience required for the position. In addition, Orange ensures that access to training, career opportunities and working arrangements depend to objective criteria. Employee characteristics have no influence on a career at Orange. Only skills, potential and motivation are relevant. Regarding the inclusion of disabled workers, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ has signed the International Labour Organisation’s Business and Disability Charter. Consequently, it is committed to implementing policies and practices which protect disabled workers against all forms of discrimination.