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1 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 FACING HIV/AIDS AT WORK - LEVI STRAUSS & CO. EMPLOYEE HIV/AIDS PROGRAM XIX International AIDS Conference Workshop Session: What is the Current Role of the Business Sector in the Response to HIV/AIDS? July 24, 2012 Paurvi Bhatt Senior Director Strategic Health Initiatives

2 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 A PIONEERING SPIRIT FOR 30 YEARS Pioneering Then: When HIV/AIDS surfaced in 1982, a grassroots movement of Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) employees and leaders – spearheaded by then CEO, Robert D. Haas – led a workplace and community effort on HIV/AIDS education and prevention. Pioneering Now: LS&Co. and the Levi Strauss Foundation (LSF) have contributed more than $60 million in response to the pandemic, championing critical issues impacting the spread of HIV/AIDS, such as stigma and discrimination. 1 Levi Strauss & Co. has been a leader in the business response to HIV/AIDS for 30 years.

3 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 REACHING EMPLOYEES: LS&CO. EMPLOYEE HIV/AIDS PROGRAM Our Goals: To improve access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care for our employees and their families worldwide To share best practices Our Employees: Enthusiastic about LS&Co.‘s legacy in HIV/AIDS and eager to contribute Reside in locations and countries with different HIV/AIDS levels Need adequate coverage for HIV/AIDS services based on variations in health system strength and local benefit coverage due to insurance exclusions Vary in HIV/AIDS knowledge, but are uniformly concerned about workplace confidentiality and discrimination 2 HIV/AIDS workplace education coupled with access interventions are critical to ending HIV/AIDS.

4 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 OUR DILEMMA: ENSURING HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND ACCESS GLOBALLY Hurdles to Education: Few companies have in-house expertise in HIV/AIDS Many companies do not frame HIV/AIDS workplace efforts to reach retail segment of the business Global HIV/AIDS workplace education is rarely designed to reach all employee populations Hurdles to Access: HIV/AIDS services are more commonly offered in “on-site” clinics in factory settings Improving access to HIV/AIDS services is challenging for companies without clinics Local private and public health systems are essential to ensure service availability Unfortunately, local insurance providers exclude HIV/AIDS in many locations 3 Local partnerships strengthen our effort to ensure global equity and overcome hurdles impacting HIV/AIDS workplace education and access to HIV-related services for employees worldwide.

5 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 OUR COMPASS: GLOBAL PRINCIPLES 1.Focus on affordability, availability and/or acceptability 2.Ensure equity 3.Deliver locally adaptable programs 4.Address HIV/AIDS uniquely while integrating with wellness 5.Proactively manage expansion with keen focus on results 6.Enforce workplace policy that supports anti-stigma, non- discrimination and confidentiality 7.Deliver employee education and benefits 8.Leverage partnerships to strengthen the local infrastructure 9.Capture lessons 10.Determine best practices 4

6 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 OUR PROGRAM COMPONENTS: POLICY, EDUCATION AND ACCESS 5 Worldwide HIV/AIDS Policy and Leadership Communication Employee HIV/AIDS Survey HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Education for Employees & Managers HIV/AIDS Education for Dependents Provision of Testing, Treatment & Care Services In select countries Worldwide HIV/AIDS Policy is anchored in Worldwide Business Code of Conduct Reinforces confidentiality, non-discrimination, and anti-stigma Leaders launch program connecting with policy in each location CEO message on December 1 st – World AIDS Day every year Provided to LS&Co. employees from offices, factories, distribution centers, and retail stores Online and paper survey Participation is voluntary and confidential Analysis is completed and used in trainings Helps employees and managers effectively understand and address issues regarding HIV/AIDS in the workplace HIV/AIDS education targeting employees’ dependents for countries after initial launch and rollout Cover the full cost of HIV/AIDS testing, treatment & care Managed by a global 3 rd party vendor to protect confidentiality Annually monitor changes in local insurance plans and government HIV/AIDS programs Our program is anchored in our global workplace HIV/AIDS policy, and supported by components to ensure education and access.

7 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 OUR RESULTS: HIV/AIDS WORKPLACE EDUCATION Since 2008, we reached employees in over 40 countries by executing a global approach, leveraging partnerships with local NGOs. In HIV/AIDS workplace education we: Trained over 10,000 employees by end of 2011 Partnered with over 30 local NGOs worldwide to provide face-to-face HIV/AIDS in the Workplace trainings Expanded our reach through self-service website, www.hivaids.levi.com, and web-based animation Reached retail employees in over 675 stores in our global network with manager cascaded campaigns 6

8 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 OUR RESULTS: ACCESS TO HIV/AIDS SERVICES Vibrant and inclusive health systems and insurance markets are essential for business to truly improve access and subsidize HIV/AIDS services. When required, we create new HIV/AIDS benefits and raise awareness of insurance limitations. Globally – Employee HIV/AIDS Benefit Plan: A stop-gap benefit plan to ensure confidential reimbursement for HIV services In the USA – HIVConnect: A toll-free HIV/AIDS referral phone line (1-855-HIV-LEVI) for all U.S. employees In South Africa – HIV testing, treatment and care: Voluntary HIV testing rates increasing and new HIV infections declining In Mexico and India – Local health insurance reform: LS&Co. championed improved local HIV/AIDS benefits in health plans 7

9 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 OUR IMPACT: EMPLOYEES MORE ENGAGED AND LESS CONCERNED But, more needs to be done to improve HIV/AIDS knowledge and workplace support. 8 Globally, employees are motivated, know where to go for HIV/AIDS services, and are less concerned about discrimination, stigma and confidentiality.

10 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 OUR TOP 10 LESSONS 1.Follow the Compass: Ensure alignment with guiding principles 2.Work the Data: Insurance coverage only tells part of the story 3.Assume Nothing: Ask employees what they need 4.Equity Matters: Proactively address access issues for all employees 5.Focus on Prevention (again): Integrate HIV/AIDS into wellness 6.Engage Employees: Employees want to learn and eager to participate 7.Align Outcomes: Keep sharp focus and track key results worldwide 8.Ensure Authenticity: Connect internal effort with external CSR initiatives 9.Use the Brand: Use marketing tools and the brand to engage 10.Embrace Innovation: Off-the-shelf solutions are not always available 9

11 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY, ©2011 OUR BEST PRACTICES: SHARING LESSONS AT XIX INTERNATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE 10 TopicPoster Presentation TitlePoster NumberPresentation Date Global Results: HIV in the Workplace Workin' it! Stitching Together HIV Workplace Education with Employee Engagement to Improve Employee Knowledge and Decrease HIV Workplace Concerns: A Multi- Country Analysis of Levi Strauss and Co's Employee HIV/AIDS Program A-452-0322-07151Monday, 23 July HIV in the Workplace Issues in India Wearing Out Stigma: Improving HIV/AIDS Stigma and Perceptions of Workplace Support and Confidentiality Among Levi Strauss & Co. Office Workers in India A-452-0322-09610Monday, 23 July Working with NGOs on HIV in the Workplace Paired for Success: Levi Strauss & Co. Collaborates with NGOs and Local Organizations in New Model for Delivering HIV/AIDS Workplace Trainings A-452-0302-09717Monday, 23 July HIV in the Workplace with Retail Employees More Than It Seams – A Store Manager Cascade Approach to Educate Retail Employees on HIV/AIDS: Levi Strauss & Co. Retail Employees in 5 Countries Improve HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Perceptions of Workplace Stigma, Discrimination, Support and Confidentiality A-452-0322-09937Monday, 23 July Engaging Employees to Learn about HIV/AIDS Custom-Fit Employee Engagement: Levi Strauss & Co. Leverages Technology, Social Connections and Health Altruism to Successfully Drive Employee Engagement on HIV/AIDS A-452-0231-09489Tuesday, 24 July Focusing on HIV in the Workplace with Women Women at Work: HIV in the Workplace Issues for Women Around the World – A Multi- Country Analysis of the Levi Strauss & Co. Experience A-452-0282-07203Wednesday, 25 July Issues in Addressing HIV in the Workplace in USA Pioneering New Workplace HIV/AIDS Approaches: An Innovative Employer Benefit Offering and Education Program to Improve HIV/AIDS Access and Workplace Issues of Discrimination, Support and Confidentiality – Levi Strauss & Co.’s Response to HIV/AIDS Issues in the USA A-452-0282-10034Wednesday, 25 July Analysis of HIV/AIDS Related Insurance Plan Exclusions Are You Sure You’re Covered? Multi-Country Analysis of HIV/AIDS Related Exclusions in Private Medical Insurance Plans A-452-0393-09374Wednesday, 25 July Join us at our LS&Co. poster presentations!

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13 THANK YOU About our Employee HIV/AIDS Program: www.hivaids.levi.com About Levi Strauss & Co. and our commitment to end the spread of HIV/AIDS: www.levistrauss.com 11 If you want to learn more:


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