"“When a candidate is hired, their skills are assessed to determine whether they meet the requirements of
the job for which they are applying. Among these, of course, are language skills. Information on this subject
is known to all companies. This information, in its statistical form, is of interest to everyone.
In recent years, several public controversies over language have tarnished the reputation of major public
companies with regard to their social responsibility and the interpretation that they fulfill their duties and
obligations in respect of diversity which are inherent in our societies. Language, which is at the heart of our
democratic institutions, is in fact a fundamental attribute of the community. Such controversies, which are
harmful in every respect, must be avoided. For this reason – and for several others – it is appropriate for
all interested parties (stakeholders) to know, through formal and official disclosure, the languages mastered
by the corporation’s employees. Obviously, language “mastery” refers to a proficiency level sufficient for
generalized use, verbal and written, across all spheres of activity of both legal and physical persons; a level
of language sufficient to enable each employee to assume their duties and functions fully and completely.” "