"Our signature motto, “Printemps, a creator of unique, positive and sustainable experiences,” illustrates our vision of a civic and committed Group, respectful of its employees, the environment and its partners".
CSR Approach and Governance
Pillar 1: a Responsible Group
Being a responsible Group means affirming our environmental commitment to reduce the direct impact of our activities on the planet: improving our raw materials and energy consumption, reducing waste and preserving biodiversity. It also means integrating CSR into our governance so that we are fully compliant with regulations while also respecting business ethics, with the right crisis prevention and management policies in place.
Pillar 2: an Inspiring Trendsetter
By inspiring all of its stakeholders – customers, brands, employees, suppliers and partners – the Printemps Group aims to enhance the positive impact of its actions. One example is the “Unis vers le Beau Responsable" label, created in 2021, which federates community of more than 500 fashion, accessory, beauty and home brands selected on the basis of demanding social and environmental criteria. The Group also illustrates its social commitment by rolling out unprecedented retail concepts like 7ème Ciel (space dedicated to second-hand luxury and designer goods). It is also currently implementing actions to promote youth and women's empowerment, heritage preservation, as well as inclusion and solidarity.
Pillar 3: a Thoughtful Employer
Our priority is to create the future of retail by cultivating our FORCE. This constant pursuit of agility, innovation, responsibility and excellence is based on a corporate culture focused on the well-being of our employees. As a thoughtful employer, the Group is committed to allowing each employee to develop their skills and advance their careers by encouraging diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity and training. This determination contributes to the personal and professional development of our teams, ensuring their loyalty.
Our CSR Governance
To steer its CSR approach on a day-to-day basis, the Printemps Group has set up a dedicated organization supported at the highest level by the Executive Committee. The CSR steering committee is made up of members representing all the Group's companies and businesses. This committee meets once a month to share projects and monitor the overall implementation of the CSR approach.
A pioneering, innovative Group
1908
Nearly 30 years before the Front Populaire, Printemps granted its employees a week's paid vacation.
1912
Creation of the Primavera art studio, which plays a major role in bringing the decorative arts into the home and renewing craft skills.
1926
Setting up in-house vocational training.
1936
8 years before women's right to vote, Printemps gets involved and exhibits the "Studio de la Femme Députée".
1954
Printemps raises more than 1,500,000 francs for Abbé Pierre's projects.
1972
Printemps celebrates nature and animal protection with species reintroduction and reforestation programs.
1981
Launch of major art exhibitions to promote culture to as many people as possible.
1982
With the "Défi Français" operation, Printemps is committed to promoting the influence of Made in France.
1996
Printemps donates 1% of its Christmas gift store sales to Unicef.
2004
Introduction of a Code of Business Conduct and creation of Printemps' Ethics Committee.
2007
Launch of restoration work on the facades and cupolas of Printemps Haussmann.
2009
The Group is involved with Odysséa in funding cancer prevention, research and the fight against cancer.
2012
Création de la Printemps Académie, école de formation interne pour accélérer la professionnalisation du personnel avec des formations diplômantes.
2012
Printemps is committed to working with the RoseUp Association to inform, support and defend women affected by cancer.
2017
Signing of a partnership with the Ecole de la 2nde Chance.
2018
First micro-donation campaign in all Printemps stores.
2021
Creation of the Unis-vers le beau responsable label
2021
Opening of Le 7e Ciel, the 1st floor of a department store entirely dedicated to circularity.
1882
Printemps is the first department store to set up a pension fund for its employees.
Our policies
To ensure a solid basis and long-term outlook for its CSR strategy, the Group has formalized four policies that serve as the foundation of its commitment.
The corporate ethics and commitments policy
Goal: to reaffirm the group’s outstanding practices and better meet social expectations concerning business ethics.
The ethical procurement and responsible partners policy
Goal: to guarantee loyalty between the printemps group and its partners, to ensure that partners are chosen impartially, to pursue a shared commitment and to foster trust-based relationships to work towards best practices.
The environmental policy
Goal: to outline the environmental criteria to be systematically integrated into new real estate projects.
The low-impact construction policy
Goal: to define the health and environmental measures to be enforced on the printemps group’s construction sites.
