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Bolloré Group


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bollore.com 
TYPE: French Congolmerate
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS: The Bolloré family, The Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Fund Advisors, Yacktman Asset Management LP, Orfim, et al.
OWNER: Publicly Listed, the Bolloré family is a major owner
SUBSIDIARIES/HOLDINGS:
Bigben Interactive (20.8% stake), Blue Solutions (solid-state batteries), Bolloré Energy (oil distribution and logistics), Bolloré Films (plastic films), Canal+ Group (30.4% direct stake), Havas NV (30.4% direct stake), Louis Hachette Group (30.4% direct stake), Other Assets (portfolio of shareholdings), Rubis (5.96% stake), Socfin Group (34.75% stake), Systems activities, Universal Music Group (18.1% direct stake), Vivendi SE (29.3% stake)
2023 REVENUE: $15.5 million
2023 HEADCOUNT: 76,000

This is a summary of Bolloré Group’s DEI initiatives, compiled from publicly available records using AI, with any opinions expressed being those of the AI analysis; this is not legal advice.

Bolloré Group has established formal commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), including anti-bias training. In 2020, Adweek reported that they launched mandatory unconscious bias training for all staff, as well as implementing inclusive leadership and action training with diversity, equity, and inclusion experts, particularly for leaders across North America. Concerns have been raised about the content and framing of such initiatives at Bolloré Group and its subsidiaries, particularly Universal Music Group (UMG). UMG's Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC), overseen by EVP, Chief People and Inclusion Officer Eric Hutcherson (a Black man), aims to support historically marginalized communities. Ultimate oversight of these initiatives rests with Bolloré Group CEO Cyrille Bolloré and Vice-Chair Yannick Bolloré, with implementation at UMG led by CEO Sir Lucian Grainge (a White man) and Eric Hutcherson, and at Vivendi by CEO Arnaud de Puyfontaine (a White man) and Chief of HR Strategy & Corporate Culture Céline Merle-Béral (a White woman).

Institutional investors like BlackRock Fund Advisors and The Vanguard Group Inc. increasingly emphasize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, including diversity and inclusion metrics, in their investment stewardship and proxy voting guidelines. This external pressure from major shareholders likely serves as a significant driver for Bolloré Group's public commitments and strategic focus on ESG and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Consequently, accountability for the design and impact of DEI initiatives rests primarily with the company's leadership and board, who must navigate these influential investor expectations.

This information is based on publicly available information, including websites, case studies, and news articles from a recent period. To ensure you have the most accurate and current information, please refer to the company's official announcements.

DieDEI.co is waiting on internal materials for a fuller picture of Bolloré Group’s DEI program. Follow us on social and subscribe to our newsletter for updates. CLIENTS: Bolloré Group is among the 500 largest companies in the world. Bolloré Group, through these entities, serves clients across sectors including: Advertising (via Havas stake), Aerospace (via Blue Solutions battery tech, historical logistics links), Automotive (via Blue Solutions battery tech), Consumers (directly or indirectly via media, music, games from UMG, Canal+, Gameloft), Energy (oil products via Bolloré Energy, battery storage via Blue Solutions), Entertainment (via UMG, Canal+, Vivendi holdings), Government/Public Administration (fuel supply via Bolloré Energy), Healthcare (potential battery applications, historical logistics links), Manufacturing (via Blue Solutions battery tech, Bolloré Films), Media (via Canal+, Vivendi holdings, Havas stake), Music (artists, labels, consumers via UMG), Publishing (via Louis Hachette Group stake), Retail (logistics support for sectors like duty-free via partners, historically), Telecommunications (via Vivendi's stakes in TIM, Telefonica), Transportation (biofuel supply via Bolloré Energy, battery tech via Blue Solutions).

NOTE: Client lists are subject to change. This information is based on publicly available information, including websites, case studies, and news articles from a recent period. To ensure you have the most accurate and current information, please refer to the company's official announcements.