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This Non-Financial Data Statement, published on 3/3/2022, has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards methodology at Core level and GHG Protocol for the calendar year 1/1/2021-31/12/2021 as part of the Bank Pekao S.A. Group Performance Report. It covers the entire Group, i.e. the companies:
- Bank Pekao S.A.
- Pekao Bank Hipoteczny S.A.
- Centrum Kart S.A.
- Pekao Direct Sp. z o.o.
- Pekao Faktoring Sp. z o.o.
- Pekao Financial Services Sp. z o.o.
- Pekao Investment Banking S.A.
- Pekao Investment Management S.A., including: Pekao TFI S.A.
- Pekao Leasing Sp. z o.o.
- Dom Inwestycyjny Xelion Sp. z o.o. (for the period 1/1/2021 – 31/10/2021)
The Statement does not include PeUF Sp. z o.o. and companies of companies in liquidation.
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The Bank Pekao S.A. Group reports data on an annual basis.
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The analysis of relevant topics for the report was conducted based on the expectations of stakeholders (primarily – rating agencies, investors and stock analysts), the ESG Strategy and the Bank’s business strategy and regulatory requirements. Consideration was given primarily to:
- Requirements of the NFRD directive (implemented into Polish law in the form of amendments to the Accounting Act)
- Best Practice of WSE Listed Companies 2021
- ESG reporting guidelines issued by the WSE
- European Securities and Markets Authority guidelines
- Requirements resulting from the reporting principles within the PZU Group
Based on the analysis, the following topics were identified as important to report in the Statement:
| ISSUE NAME | COMPANY PERSPECTIVE (IMPACT ON THE COMPANY) | PERSPECTIVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (INFLUENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT) |
| Factors having significant impact on the Bank’s and Pekao Group’s operations and performance, including COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, rising energy prices, Idea Bank acquisition, exposure to franking credits, as well as changes in the regulatory environment – Taxonomy Regulation, SFDR Directive, CSRD Directive project, etc. | 5 | 5 |
| Financing sustainable projects, orderly and gradual transition to a low-carbon economy, supporting energy transition, offering ESG products, green financing, use and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies | 5 | 5 |
| Reducing carbon footprint and striving for climate neutrality, organization’s attitude towards climate change, reducing resource consumption, taking initiatives to promote environmental responsibility attitude, preventive environmental approach | 5 | 5 |
| Community engagement, educational activities, volunteering, financial inclusion, making a positive impact through products for disadvantaged groups, access to services for clients with disabilities, financial education | 5 | 4 |
| Supporting the development of Polish companies, innovation, digital and innovative solutions | 5 | 4 |
| Workforce issues – employment, compensation policies, employee training and development, and changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic | 3 | 4 |
| Anti-corruption and conflict of interest measures | 5 | 5 |
| Involvement of the highest authorities of the Bank in ESG issues, integration of ESG in all key processes | 5 | 3 |
| Business ethics and governance, risk management, audit and internal controls, transaction and information security, cyber security | 4 | 3,5 |
| Attention to development, diversity and equality of the workforce, inclusiveness, demographic change (ageing population), diversity, effective action against discrimination in employment | 5 | 5 |
| Pay gap, effective action against discrimination in employment | 5 | 5 |
| Support and respect for internationally accepted human rights, elimination of all human rights violations by the company, elimination of all forms of forced labour, abolition of child labour, code of conduct – no respect for any manifestation of bullying/harassment or sexual harassment | 5 | 5 |
| Trade unions, collective redundancies, respect for freedom of association and collective bargaining | 5 | 5 |
| Responsible selling, ethical approach to offer communication, no misselling, responsible marketing | 3 | 5 |
| Membership in ESG-related organizations | 4 | 4 |
The changes with respect to the previous Statement relate primarily to its content layout – the structure of this Statement is based on the structure of the ESG Strategy that the Bank published in 2021. The 10 Principles of the Global Compact are also included – this document is also the Communication on Progress report.
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The statement was not externally verified or audited. The previous Statement was published on February 25, 2021.
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Iwona Hlebko-Zwierz, ESG Expert at Bank Pekao S.A. iwona.hlebko-zwierz@pekao.com.pl