OUR COMMITMENTS

We account for the implementation of planned obligations. At the same time, we make commitments for the next year.

Delivery on our commitmentsin 2020

Area	Commitment	Project name	Area of responsibility specified in the ORLEN Group’s CSR Strategy until 2022	Results and effects	United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals 2030
HEALTH	Implement the Comprehensive Programme for the Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment of Cancers and Respiratory System Diseases for Residents of the City and County of Płock	Health programme	Society and Employees	The Comprehensive Programme for the Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment of Cancers and Respiratory System Diseases for Residents of the City and County of Płock was initiated by PKN ORLEN and is run by the National Institute of Oncology, in partnership with the National Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Institute and under the auspices of the Ministry of Health. Read more
	Implement the Comprehensive Programme for the Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment of Cancers and Respiratory System Diseases for Residents of the City and County of Płock	‘Health for Płock’ grant programme	Society and Employees	The ‘Health for Płock’ grant programme is addressed to non-governmental and local government organisations active in Płock and the neighbouring Counties of Płock, Sierpc and Gostynin. The grants are offered to finance pro-health initiatives. The programme’s budget amounted to PLN 300,000; grants were awarded to 28 projects. Read more
	Undertake and support initiatives to promote healthy and active lifestyles	CSR brochure entitled ‘Health as a Common Value’	Society, Employees, Customers and Business Partners	The brochure is one in a series of CSR publications promoting the activities of PKN ORLEN and the ORLEN Foundation. Designed for adults and children, it includes a magnetic tic-tac-toe game and an insert with information about PKN ORLEN’s involvement in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic. It was printed on recycled paper. The publication reached two thousand people, mainly representatives of the local communities of Płock and Gdańsk. Read more
	Take various measures to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic	Support in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic	Society	PKN ORLEN and the ORLEN Foundation supported a few dozen medical facilities across Poland that deal with diagnosing and treating people infected with he coronavirus. The funds were used to expand laboratory facilities and to purchase ambulances, medical equipment and personal protective equipment. Donations were also received by uniformed services and charges of nursing homes. Over PLN 115 million was spent on this purpose. Read more
SAFETY	Undertake and support initiatives for safety, including road safety	Social campaign promoting safe cycling in Płock	Society and Employees	The public education campaign entitled ‘The Bicycle Code’, designed to foster the rules of safe cycling, was addressed to the youth from Płock. It included a school competition with prizes awarded for slogans promoting safe cycling. The Municipal Police Headquarters and the Provincial Road Traffic Centre were the project partners. 200 competition entries were submitted. The competition site had more than 14,000 visitors. Read more
	Undertake and support initiatives for safety, including road safety	Publication entitled ‘Staying Safe Together’	Society, Employees, Customers and Business Partners	The brochure is one in a series of CSR publications promoting the social involvement of PKN ORLEN and the ORLEN Foundation. It presents activities promoting and supporting security within the company and in its immediate environment. It is accompanied by first aid instructions and a high-visibility sticker, as well as an attached memory game for children. Seven thousand copies of the publication were distributed. Read more
	Undertake and support initiatives for safety, including road safety	2nd edition of the #GoodDriver campaign	Society and Customers	As part of the second edition of the #GoodDriver (#DobryKierowca) public awareness campaign, road safety rules were explained in simple terms by the campaign’s ambassador, Robert Kubica. Read more
	Support professional and voluntary rescue service staff and their families	‘ORLEN for Firefighters’ grant programme”	Society	In 2020, the Foundation allocated nearly PLN 3 million to support voluntary and professional fire brigades by co-financing purchases of fire-fighting equipment. Grants were awarded to 185 fire brigades. Read more
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION	Develop environmental conscience through such initiatives as undertaking and supporting educational projects for the protection of the natural environment, including biodiversity	Eco-Zone at the ‘Health for Płock’ picnic	Society and Environment	At the end of the summer holidays, a family picnic ‘Health for Płock’ was organised for the inhabitants of Płock and its surroundings areas, featuring a special eco-zone, which included stands of beekeepers and a falconer, as well a large-size board game and a jigsaw puzzle, which were very popular with children. The event was attended by over 1,000 residents of Płock. Read more
	Develop environmental conscience through such initiatives as undertaking and supporting educational projects for the protection of the natural environment, including biodiversity	Cooperation with the Warsaw Province Agricultural Advisory Centre (MODR) in Płock	Society and Environment	PKN ORLEN continued cooperation with the Płock MODR centre on maintaining an apiary with almost one million bees near the PKN ORLEN plant. At the beekeepers’ request, the Company’s other premises were also made available to put up around a dozen hives near the refinery. The Company also joined in a project to rebuild the population of the Kampinos Forest bee, which is threatened with extinction. Read more
	Undertake measures to promote biodiversity and protect endangered species	Involvement in the peregrine falcon restoration project	Environment	Since 1999, the Company has been involved in efforts to restore the peregrine falcon population in Poland, in partnership with the ‘SOKÓŁ’ (‘FALCON’) Association. This predatory bird is listed in the Polish Red List of Threatened Species as a critically endangered species. By the end of 2020, falcons had already raised 51 chicks in a nest box on the site of the production plant in Płock. Interestingly, a female of saker falcon (Falco cherrug), an even rarer bird species, was seen in the peregrine falcon nest. Read more
LOCAL COMMUNITIES	Support the development of local communities	Expanding the public bike sharing system in Płock	Society, Environment and Employees	PKN ORLEN fully financed and implemented a project to expand the public bike sharing system in Płock with 250 additional bicycles. ORLEN employees are among the project’s beneficiaries, as bicycle stations were also set up at the gates of the production plant. Read more
	Support the development of local communities	‘Inspiring Growth’ webinar	Society	A free webinar was held during which sociology and pedagogy experts discussed the findings of an earlier survey of development needs and inspirations of the youth in Płock and the Płock County. The survey covered more than 20 schools, with responses collected from nearly 1,300 students. The webinar was attended by around 50 to 100 representatives of the Płock educators. Read more
	Support the development of local communities	Involvement in the activities of the Grant Fund for Płock Foundation	Society	In 2020, the Foundation’s activities focused on grant competitions. Support was given to initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Strategy for Płock and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The streetworking project was also continued. Read more
	Support the development of local communities	Cooperation with local communities within the framework of the ‘ORLEN for Płock’ programme	Society	Thirty-four projects were implemented in 2020 under the ‘ORLEN for Płock’ programme, including organisation of a lifeguarded bathing spot on a lake near Płock and cruises on the Vistula (5,244 people took part in 213 cruises). The funds earmarked for the annual ‘Gardens of Light’ event in Płock were reallocated to Christmas packages for 3,677 senior Płock citizens. Read more
	Support the development of local communities	Ongoing maintenance of the Free Information System for the inhabitants of the Płock region (ORLEN Info)	Society and Employees	The ORLEN Info system is used to communicate with the local community in Płock and its neighbouring areas. Due to the pandemic restrictions, the number of communications inviting to sports and cultural events dropped markedly. In 2020, 60 text messages were sent out to more than 1,000 system users. Read more
	Implement projects to reduce inequalities and support the development of local communities	Cinema with ORLEN	Society	This social outreach project that aims to educate and reduce inequalities is addressed to senior citizens and young children under the care of foster family group homes and the Róża Czacka Centre for Blind Children in Laski. Read more
	Implement projects to reduce inequalities and support the development of local communities	Loyalty card for firefighters	Society and Customers	The loyalty card is a scheme as part of which volunteer firefighters registered in the National Firefighting and Rescue System are offered discounts at ORLEN service stations. Read more
	Implement projects to reduce inequalities and support the development of local communities	Loyalty card for WOT soldiers	Society and Customers	A loyalty scheme for soldiers of the WOT (Territorial Defence Force) was launched on May 1st 2020. Under the scheme, the soldiers are offered discounts at ORLEN service stations. Read more
	Implement projects to reduce inequalities and support the development of local communities	#SupportingPoland campaign	Society, Customers and Business Partners	Our #SupportingPoland campaign is intended to strengthen consumer attitudes and encourage Poles to make informed decisions when choosing between products made in Poland and elsewhere. In this way, PKN ORLEN supports the national economy and advocates the idea of modern economic patriotism.
	Implement projects to reduce inequalities and support the development of local communities	‘My Place on Earth’ grant programme	Society	2020 saw the third edition of the ‘My Place on Earth’ grant competition addressed to communities that want to change their surroundings. The programme had a record budget of PLN 3 million. Funding was awarded to 300 projects for the benefit of local communities.
	Implement projects to reduce inequalities and support the development of local communities	‘We keep watch! We remember!’ grant programme	Society	As part of the ‘We keep watch! We remember!’ programme, local organisations receive funding to care for memorial sites in their communities. Applicants could apply for grants of up to PLN 7,000. The project budget was over PLN 205,000, and 33 initiatives received support.
	Implement projects to reduce inequalities and support the development of local communities	Scholarship programmes	Society	In 2020, 556 scholarships were awarded to children and youth from all over Poland under seven scholarship programmes. They include scholarships for pupils from Płock and its neighbouring areas, children of ORLEN Group companies’ employees, children from foster family group homes, descendants of repatriates studying in Poland, and Paralympic athletes.
	Implement projects to reduce inequalities and support the development of local communities	Support for foster family group homes	Society	Support for foster family group homes included winter holidays for the children, co-financing of summer holidays, co-financing of the purchase of electronic equipment for remote learning and work, a scholarship programme, and an annual ORLEN Christmas card competition.
Inspiring responsibility	Inspire a sense of responsibility through the Company's activities/involvement	Promotion of activities for the benefit of local communities during the 8th CSR Fair	Business Partners, Society and Customers	During the 8th CSR Fair, PKN ORLEN’s representatives participated in a networking session to showcase PKN ORLEN’s community project for the local community in Płock called ‘The Environment – Naturally and Locally’.
	Inspire a sense of responsibility through the Company's activities/involvement	Promotion of ORLEN’s social initiatives during nation-wide events	Business Partners, Society and Customers	ORLEN employees took part in the conference ‘Business for Agenda 2030 in Poland – Challenges and Solutions’. The conference sessions included presentations on the ‘Health City’ project and pro-environmental projects. The event was intended to summarise the activities undertaken by the Polish government and businesses in 2020 to further the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more
	Inspire a sense of responsibility through the Company's activities/involvement	Involvement in the European Sustainability Week 2020	Society and Employees	Inspiring responsibility by sharing best practices during the European Sustainability Week. Read more
Employee volunteering projects	Implement, support and promote employee volunteering initiatives	Employee volunteering projects		In 2020, due to the pandemic, volunteering initiatives included fewer participants and the volunteers were equipped with personal protective equipment during the activities. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 employees engaged in 51 volunteering projects. In 2020, the ORLEN Foundation also came up with a new initiative for its employees called Volunteering Week. Read more

Commitmentsfor 2021

Long-term commitments resulting from the CSR Strategy effective until 2021	CSR Strategy area	Scope of activities	United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals 2030
Implement local community development initiatives	Society and Employees	Continued communication with the local community in and around Płock, including through the ORLEN Info free information system; revision of the document ‘Rules of Engagement with Local Communities’; Continued involvement in the activities of the Grant Fund for Płock Foundation; continued operation of grant programmes, responding to the changed reality and the situation of small local organisations affected by the pandemic situation;
Develop environmental conscience through such initiatives as undertaking and supporting educational projects for the protection of the natural environment, including biodiversity	Environment	Production of educational materials promoting PKN ORLEN’s initiatives in the area of environmental protection; efforts to restore the Kampinos Forest bee, which is threatened with extinction and thus requires special treatment in Poland, so it was covered by a special protection programme – ORLEN, together with the Warsaw Province Agricultural Advisory Centre (MODR), plans to establish 10 bee colonies in 2021;
Undertake and support initiatives dedicated to health and safety	Society and Employees	Organization of a campaign dedicated to cyclists’ safety based on slogans awarded in the #KodeksRowerowy competition;

Commitments in the area of sustainable development and ESG	Scope of activities	United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals 2030
Governance	Preparation of the ORLEN Group Sustainable Development Strategy for 2021–2023
Environment/Climate	Setting annual targets for consumption and effective use of raw materials
Governance	Identification of physical and transition risk from climate change
Governance	Revision of the supplier code of conduct, integration of ESG criteria into the procurement policy
Environment/Climate	Development of a Climate Policy
Environment/Climate	Carbon footprint of products and organisations – launch of a project to measure and report PKN ORLEN’s carbon footprint; readiness to publish baseline data in 2022
Governance	Green Eurobond issues
Environment	Launch of a Circular Economy programme
Corporate social responsibility	Awareness raising and educational projects on responsible consumption Building a culture of joint responsibility for sustainable development in environmental, economic and social aspects; to be implemented through information and education activities addressed to the stakeholders
Corporate social responsibility	Development and involvement of local communities Building the potential and inspiring activity of the local communities, ensuring equal educational opportunities, promoting access to sports and culture; To be implemented through initiatives for the benefit of local communities (e.g. grant programmes, gifts and donations, scholarships, social campaigns, CSR agreements)