A technological pioneer, the Group is also an innovator in its governance. Characterized by diversity, balance and openness, its governance is a true reflection of a strong corporate culture. It promotes dialogue and engages employees in the Group’s mission: improving lives by improving sight. Essilor’s employees are its largest single group of shareholders: 67% of employees are shareholders and almost 11,000 are members of the Valoptec Association. Essilor was the first company in the CAC 40 to incorporate a corporate social responsibility committee within its Board of Directors’ Committees.