Sustainability

Communities

Relations with stakeholders and communities

ORLEN, together with the companies belonging to the ORLEN Group, attaches particular importance to conducting CSR activities, including the proper fulfilment of the role of a responsible member of the community. It wants to be an important partner for stakeholders in their responsible development. Therefore, it conducts a number of activities dedicated to its key stakeholders: society, the environment, employees, customers and business partners. We strive to ensure that our activities respond to the needs of local communities and bring about real changes in the lives of the people to whom they are addressed. Moreover, we want the reach of our initiatives to be as wide as possible and our charitable campaigns to reach places where help is needed.

Targets by 2026

  • Implementation of a comprehensive communication systemwith local communities, including:
    • Development of the Local Community Relations Officer function;
    • Development and promotion of a management system for feedback from local communities;
    • Update of the Policy for Managing Relationships with Local Communities within the ORLEN Group.
  • Development of programs such as ORLEN for Science, ORLEN for Culture, ORLEN for Sports, and ORLEN as a Good Neighbour.

Targets by 2030

  • Standarizationof the comprehensive communication system with local communities within the ORLEN Group.
  • Conducting an analysis of the forms of dialogue with local communities in ORLEN Group companies.Implementationof a coherent communication system with local communities and a process for managing feedback for ORLEN Group companies.
  • Continuation and adaptation of programs to changing social needs: ORLEN for Science, ORLEN for Culture, ORLEN for Sports, and ORLEN as a Good Neighbour.

2035+ Ambitions

  • Full implementation of a unified system for managing relationships with local communities across the entire ORLEN Group, including international markets.
  • Regular evaluation and adaptation of social programs to the dynamically changing needs and expectations of local communities, including building lasting partnerships and promoting good dialogue practices.

Targets by 2026

  • Development of the Just Transition program by:
  • Conducting an analysis and identifying social needs related to energy transformation activities;
  • Developing the principles of the Just Transition program for key areas requiring action: employees, local communities, business partners, and customers.
  • Building an offer for the transformation of Polish cities and local governments -ORLEN for Cities.

Targets by 2030

  • Implementation of the Just Transition program, including:
    • Execution of the program for key areas requiring action: employees, local communities, and business partners and customers;
    • Expansion of the program in selected locations where ORLEN Group companies operate.
  • Development of guidelines for reskilling and upskilling programs and supporting competence centers for future jobs related to energy transformation.
  • Further expansion of the ORLEN for Cities offer to local needs.

2035+ Ambitions

  • Further development of comprehensive reskilling and upskilling programs and competence centers for professions of the futurerelated to energy transformation.
  • Continued development of the Just Transition program, taking into account intersectoral cooperation.

Targets for 2026

  • Implementing sustainable development principles into key programs aimed at customers, employees, children, youth, and local communities.
  • Conducting dedicated campaigns promoting sustainable development principles.
  • Implementing environmental protection programs, including collaboration between corporate foundations and representatives of communities in areas of high natural value.

Targets for 2030

  • Carrying out campaigns promoting sustainable lifestyles, including the development of social projects that expand existing practices for including marginalized individuals.
  • Implementing nature conservation programs, including building partnerships to achieve this goal.
  • Developing educational programs at every stage -from preschool to higher education -incorporating the study of sustainable development and future technologies.

Commitment

  • Enhancing collaboration with national and international educational institutions to create innovative study programs related to the circular economy and energy transformation.
  • Building digital educational platforms promoting knowledge of sustainable development, globally accessible to employees, stakeholders, and local communities.