Pernod Ricard: combatting preconceived ideas about UV radiation
Sophie Duplantier
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The commitments of the Pernod Ricard Group
Pernod Ricard, ranked number two in the world in the wine and spirits sector, is a very committed player in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Recognized by the UN, the company is an active member of Global Compact Lead since 2018. This is in recognition of its outstanding initiatives in social welfare and sustainable development.
We have a sincere desire to take care of each other by ensuring that everyone goes home healthy at the end of the work day.
Its main mission : eradicate workplace accidents and occupational illnesses through a comprehensive prevention approach promoting a culture of mutual aid and solidarity.
About
Pernod Ricard is a French company founded in December 1975 by the merger of Pernod and Ricard. The group specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of wines and spirits.
Sector: wine and spirits
Number of employees : 18 776 (2020)
The head office : Paris, France
Website : pernod-ricard.com
Offer : “My skin and the sun” conference and on-site skin screening
What are the challenges linked to your prevention action?
We are aware of the importance of the health and well-being of our employees. We wanted to address subjects that concern us all by launching several awareness campaigns. These initiatives cover themes such as solar risk, Pink October And Movember, thus aiming to mobilize as many participants as possible and promote a corporate culture focused on health and well-being.
What actions have you set up with Medisur?
- A webinar and a conference hosted by Doctor Floriane Dion to learn about solar risk and good preventive actions to adopt on a daily basis.
- On-site screening workshops: Each participant is invited to a skin examination carried out by a healthcare professional to detect the existence of dermatological lesions.
- The sun has a positive effect on our mood and helps us synthesize vitamin D, essential to our health. Conversely, a vitamin D deficiency can be responsible for many disorders. With the Health box My skin & the sun, each employee was able to test their knowledge of solar risk and measure their vitamin D levels in complete autonomy.
What were the returns of your colleagues?
The “My skin & the sun” awareness campaign was a great success by allowing employees to know how to better protect themselves.
“I learned that childhood sunburns are responsible for adult skin cancers and that there are very simple ways to prevent them!”
Indeed, it is often the lack of information that leads to risky behavior. With simple precautionary measures, such as exposing yourself only after 4 p.m., using adequate sun protection and in the right quantity, we significantly reduce the probability of having skin cancer.
In addition, thanks to the screening workshop, we were able to receive a referral letter in order to obtain a faster appointment with a dermatologist. Which is a great advantage when you know that there is an average wait of six months for an appointment with a specialist!
The final word for those who are still hesitant to engage in HRQoL?
The “My skin & the sun” awareness campaign was a great success by allowing employees to know how to better protect themselves.
