Annual Report 2023

Human rights

Bank regulations in line with the 10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact

As a member of the United Nations Global Compact, Bank Pekao fully identifies with the 10 Principles of Global Compact, supports the efforts of that organization towards sustainable development and undertakes numerous initiatives promoting respect for human rights, improvement of working conditions, environmental protection and the fight against corruption. The individual principles of the UN Global Compact are reflected in the policies and internal regulations of the Bank and the Pekao Group referred to in this Statement.

  1. Support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights,
  2. Ensure that the company does not participate in any way in the violation of human rights,
  3. Respect the freedom of association,
  4. Eliminate all forms of forced or compulsory labor,
  5. Eradicate all forms of child labor,
  6. Effectively combat discrimination in the workplace,
  7. Take a preventive approach to environmental protection,
  8. Develop initiatives and practices aimed at promoting environmental responsibility,
  9. Use and disseminate environmentally responsible technologies,
  10. Fight corruption in all of its forms, including extortion and bribery.
  • Code of Conduct of the Pekao Group,
  • Bank Pekao S.A. Code of Ethics for Suppliers,
  • ESG Strategy 2021-2024,
  • Collective Labor Agreement,
  • Bank Pekao S.A.’s compliance policy,
  • Policy of corporate governance of Subsidiaries and with participation of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna,
  • Corruption Prevention Policy of the Bank Pekao S.A. Group,
  • Whistleblowing Procedure at Bank Pekao S.A.,
  • Mobbing Prevention Policy of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna,
  • Credit Risk Policy,
  • Policy and procedure for the selection of an audit firm to conduct the statutory audit of the financial statements of Bank Pekao S.A. and the rules of cooperation with the audit firm, the statutory auditor and the supervisory authority,
  • Gender equality and diversity policy with regard to the Bank’s employees, including Members of the Supervisory Board, Members of the Management Board and persons holding Key Functions at Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna,
  • Policy of selection of candidates for the function of a member of the Management Board and Key Function Holders and assessment of the suitability of the proposed and appointed members of the Management Board, Supervisory Board and Key Function Holders at Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna,
  • Bank Pekao S.A.’s capital management policy,
  • Procurement Policy of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna,
  • Bank Pekao S.A. Group’s policy on counteracting practices restricting competition and practices that violate the collective interests of consumers,
  • Procedure for prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism at Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna,
  • Procedure for applying financial sanctions at Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna,
  • Procedure and process of periodic evaluation of employees of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna,
  • Principles for Granting Donations and Sponsoring by Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna.
  • Best Practices of WSE Listed Companies 2021,
  • Code of Banking Ethics (Principles of Best Banking Practices),
  • Charter of Best Practices in the Financial Market.

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