With the 2024 Inclusion Index Awards, LVMH strengthens its commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, showcasing the initiatives of its Maisons and talents worldwide

LVMH is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Inclusion Index Awards, celebrated during an event held at La Maison LVMH, an exceptional venue created for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 to showcase the Group’s excellence and contributions. This event, echoing the vibrant spirit of the Paralympic Games, highlights the exemplary Diversity and Inclusion initiatives cultivated within the Group and its Maisons around the world. 

Designed by LVMH talents during an HR intrapreneurship program called DARE, the Group created the Inclusion Index in 2018, across the Group, its Maisons, Regions and employee networks, to recognize and stimulate Diversity and Inclusion projects. Since 2022, it highlights them under 6 reporting categories: Gender Equity, LGBTI+ Inclusion, Disability Inclusion, Origins (national & social), Generations and Inclusive Culture. 

“A culture of inclusion cannot be decreed; it is built daily through concrete actions that have a greater impact than statements of intent. With a growing number of initiatives each year, we see how inclusion and diversity are priorities shared by all. Our role is to break down barriers and transform our attitudes, because diversity and inclusion are everyone’s business”, said Chantal Gaemperle, LVMH EVP HR & Synergies. 

In 2024, LVMH received more than 260 contributions. Following the votes of talents across the Group, the finalists’ initiatives were evaluated by a prestigious jury composed of senior leaders and creative visionaries within LVMH: 

• Stéphane Bianchi, Group Managing Director and member of the LVMH Executive Committee  
• Chantal Gaemperle, Group Executive Vice President Human Resources & Synergies and member of the LVMH Executive Committee  
• Philippe Schaus, CEO of Moët Hennessy and member of the LVMH Executive Committee  
• Frédéric Arnault, CEO of LVMH Watches Division 
• Véronique Courtois, CEO of Parfums Christian Dior 
• Pharrell Williams, Men’s Creative Director of Louis Vuitton 

The winners, chosen for their impact, creativity, and engagement, are: 

1.Gender Equity: Louis Vuitton – Girls in Operations            Louis Vuitton encourages young girls to pursue engineering by organizing high school internships exclusively for them. The objective of these internships is for each group of young girls to discover the various engineering roles currently held by women at Louis Vuitton.  

2.LGBTI+ Inclusion: All LVMH Pride Networks – Participation in Pride Walks around the world with the Group support 

In 2023, the All LVMH Pride networks participated in Pride Walks around the world under the LVMH banner and with the Group’s support. In total, thousands of employees marched in Miami, Tokyo, Wilton Manors, Los Angeles, Paris, New York, Toronto, London and Cologne. Proudly wearing a t-shirt designed by Jonathan Anderson, creative director for Loewe, Group talents showed their commitment and celebrated a common message of respect and inclusion. 

3.Disability Inclusion: Christian Dior Couture – Disability Inclusion Initiatives 

Christian Dior Couture put in place an ambitious disability inclusion policy, structured around 5 pillars: signature of disability agreements with innovative and ambitious measures; increased recruitment of employees with disabilities; retention in employment; partnerships with associations; awareness raising to better understand the issues of disability at work and promote good practices.  

4.Origins: Sephora – Talent Incubator Program in North America 

The Talent Incubator Program is Sephora North America’s first-ever structured mentoring and coaching program designed to build the next generation of culturally competent and diverse leaders. Since launching in 2021, 200 mentees have completed the program across offices, stores and distribution centers. Over 50% of them have been promoted to next level roles and now 52% of leaders at Sephora are talents of color. 

5.Generations: Chaumet – Club 55 

Chaumet created the “Club 55”, bringing together around ten employees over the age of 55. Its objective is to create a dedicated environment to leverage the experience of senior employees, promote transmission, and discuss career paths while offering personalized support. 

6.Inclusive Culture: Loewe – Retail Inclusion Program 

Loewe’s Retail Inclusion Program was designed to empower in-store teams to provide an inclusive experience for both clients and employees. The programme was initially launched in the first half of 2023 for store teams across Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and the US.  

This year, LVMH is pleased to involve Tiffany & Co. in the design and creation of the Award. Tiffany & Co. is a Maison deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment through its impactful initiatives, such as “Atrium”, which was recognized in 2023, a social impact platform dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in the jewellery industry through creativity, education, and community-focused programs.