Minimum Wage Policy

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Entourage reaffirms its commitment to social justice, the dignity of work, and the appreciation of the people who make up its production chain through the adoption of a living wage policy. This policy sets minimum standards for the compensation of all professionals involved in our operations, ensuring that they receive sufficient income to meet their basic needs and maintain a standard of living compatible with the principles of human dignity.

As a company operating in the events sector, a segment that heavily depends on broad, multifunctional, and often temporary teams, we recognize the importance of establishing clear and responsible policies regarding working conditions. By nature, events require the mobilization of a large number of professionals over short periods, under high-intensity and logistically complex conditions. This includes stagehands, sound and lighting technicians, security personnel, cleaning crews, loaders, producers, drivers, equipment operators, catering staff, among others.

This operational characteristic makes the sector more vulnerable to informal practices and inadequate pay, especially at the operational and outsourced levels. For this reason, we understand that it is Entourage’s responsibility to act proactively in building a minimally fair, transparent, and safe working environment for everyone involved, regardless of the type of contract or employment arrangement.

Adopting a living wage policy means ensuring that professionals participating in any production carried out by Entourage receive compensation that goes beyond the legal minimum and genuinely allows them to maintain a standard of living compatible with the real cost of living in the country and the regions where we operate. It is also a way to strengthen the reputation of the events sector as a professional, valued, and responsible field of work.

This policy aligns with the Brazilian constitutional guidelines, the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the principles of corporate social responsibility, positioning Entourage as a company committed to high ethical standards and to the continuous improvement of labor relations in the events industry.

Living Wage Definition

Entourage adopts the concept of a living wage, in line with parameters established by public authorities as well as by institutions that measure quality of life, ensuring in full the fundamental rights of workers and their families, as set forth in the Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil of 1988, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the principles established by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

According to Article 7, item IV, of the Brazilian Federal Constitution, workers are entitled to a minimum wage, established by law, nationally unified, and sufficient to meet their basic vital needs and those of their families, including housing, food, education, health, leisure, clothing, hygiene, transportation, and social security, with periodic adjustments to preserve purchasing power. Thus, although the minimum wage is the legal floor, Entourage understands that, in practice, the amount required to ensure these fundamental rights may exceed the legally established minimum. Therefore, the company applies compensation standards that go beyond legal requirements in order to promote true quality of life.

In this sense, the company’s policy goes beyond merely complying with legislation, seeking to realize the principles of human dignity (Art. 1, III of the Brazilian Constitution) and the valorization of labor (Art. 170, caput and item VIII), which are pillars of Brazil’s social and economic order. The living wage is understood as an essential instrument for promoting social justice, equal opportunities, and collective well-being. It is determined based on objective and up-to-date criteria that reflect the real cost of living for workers.

This is a concrete way of ensuring the full exercise of the social rights established in Article 6 of the Brazilian Constitution, such as health, education, work, housing, food, and assistance.

Thus, Entourage reaffirms its commitment to fair, transparent, and sufficient compensation to ensure that each employee and their family live with dignity, security, and real opportunities for growth. It is not only a fair wage policy, but also a policy of salary progression, based on inflation and career development.

Entourage’s living wage policy is therefore grounded in the following national and international legal and regulatory provisions:

1. Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988

• Article 1, III – Principle of human dignity;
• Article 3, I and III – Fundamental objectives of the Republic: building a free, just, and solidary society, and eradicating poverty and marginalization;
• Article 6 – Social rights: education, health, food, work, housing, leisure, security, social security, protection of motherhood and childhood, and assistance to the underprivileged;
• Article 7, IV – Right to a minimum wage sufficient to meet the basic vital needs of the worker and their Family;
• Article 170, caput and item VIII – Principles of the economic order: appreciation of human labor and social justice.

2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UN, 1948)

• Article 23, §3º – Everyone who works has the right to just and favorable remuneration ensuring for themselves and their family an existence worthy of human dignity;

3. International Labour Organization (ILO)

• ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization (2008)
• ILO Convention No. 131 – Recommendation on minimum wage fixing, emphasizing the need to consider the cost of living, the needs of workers and their families, and economic factors.

Entourage’s living wage policy is applied broadly and across all forms of employment relationships under the company’s direct responsibility. This includes:

• All direct employees, regardless of hierarchical level, role, length of service, or type of contract. Each professional is recognized as an essential part of the company’s operation, with compensation above market value, contributing to a more harmonious work environment and resulting in a higher quality of life.
• Service providers who work on a recurring basis, such as technical teams, operational support suppliers, logistics, production, and other areas that are continuously integrated into our operations.
• Temporary staff or freelancers hired specifically for events, campaigns, or one-off projects under the company’s direct responsibility. Even in temporary arrangements, the pay standard must follow the parameters established by the living wage policy, ensuring proportionality, respect, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Additionally, Entourage requires its entire supply chain to uphold the same principles, as part of its commitment to sustainable and socially responsible practices. No role, activity, or contractual format will be an exception to the commitment to fair compensation aligned with human dignity.

Guiding Principles

Entourage’s living wage policy is built on a strong ethical foundation and guided by principles that reflect our institutional values. These principles are:

• Non-discrimination and equity: We ensure that all employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, social background, or any other factor.
• Transparency: We maintain clear and accessible communication regarding the criteria that guide the company’s compensation structure. Employees have the right to understand how their pay is determined, what parameters are used, and what their prospects are for growth and advancement.
• Continuous improvement: This policy is dynamic and evolving. We conduct regular reviews based on technical data, inflation indexes, regional cost of living, market benchmarks, and updates to national and international living wage standards.
• Social dialogue: We believe in active listening and collaborative development. We maintain open, safe, and accessible channels for employees to express their perceptions, concerns, and suggestions regarding compensation and working conditions. We value feedback as a key tool for continuous improvement.

Commitment to the Value Chain

Entourage recognizes that the events sector is characterized by complex production chains, made up of various companies and specialized professionals operating under tight deadlines, intense workloads, and temporary structures. In this context, ensuring minimum working conditions, including fair compensation, becomes both an operational challenge and an ethical obligation.

For this reason, the effectiveness of the living wage policy is directly dependent on the adherence of partner companies and suppliers involved in our operations, with special emphasis on those working in areas such as staging, technical production, cleaning, security, transportation, catering, and equipment operation.

In light of this, Entourage establishes the following mandatory commitments for its value chain:

• A formal commitment to paying wages aligned with the concept of a living wage, above market average, including in cases of temporary contracts, freelancers, or indirect subcontracting. Partners must ensure that all professionals involved are protected from precarious compensation or any practices resembling slave or forced labor.
• Inclusion of specific contractual clauses requiring service providers to comply with minimum standards related to their employees.
• Adoption of best practices by suppliers, even in cases where the law does not impose direct obligations. In addition to fair remuneration, suppliers must treat their workers in accordance with the principle of human dignity, providing, free of charge, quality meals, transportation, and a comfortable space for rest.
• Shared responsibility in the management of outsourced teams directly involved in Entourage’s event operations, with active monitoring of working conditions.

The company understands that in the events sector, reputation, quality of delivery, and the living wage are inseparable. Establishing clear compensation criteria and expecting the same ethical standards from suppliers is a fundamental part of Entourage’s strategy to promote a fairer, more professional, and sustainable work environment across the entire production chain.

Connection with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Entourage’s living wage policy is fully aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda, contributing directly and structurally to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among them, we highlight the following as our core pillars:

• SDG 5 – Gender equality: Promoting pay equity and addressing wage disparities between men and women are fundamental components of Entourage’s policy, reinforcing women’s economic empowerment.
• SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth: By valuing human labor, ensuring fair compensation, and encouraging responsible practices across our value chain, we foster inclusive, sustainable economic growth with social justice.
• SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities: The implementation of wage policies based on human dignity and social justice helps reduce economic disparities both within and beyond the organization.

Final Considerations

With the advancement of sustainability, social responsibility, and human rights agendas, it is increasingly urgent for companies to take an active role in promoting living wages across their value chains.

In the events sector, this responsibility becomes even more significant. It is an industry that, with each production, mobilizes hundreds of professionals in temporary, fast-paced, and often vulnerable contexts. The failure to adopt minimum standards for fair compensation directly contributes to the perpetuation of inequality and structural labor precariousness within the sector.

The effective implementation of living wage policies is a crucial step toward combating in-work poverty, reducing social inequalities, and promoting economically sustainable and socially responsible business practices. Entourage is therefore committed to being a driver of transformation within the sector, taking responsibility for ensuring that professionals involved in its events see their work properly recognized and valued.