Social
CEZ Group recognizes its social, environmental, and financial responsibilities linked to its operations and business activities in the European market. Our goal is to be a decent responsible corporate citizen and a good neighbor who is actively and consistently involved in the support and development of community life. CEZ Group supports projects in various areas including (but not limited to) education, culture, sports, environmental protection, improvement of local infrastructure, and healthcare.
Community
We will continue to be a good corporate citizen cultivating good relationships with communities
Customer Orientation
We will maintain the highest NPS among the major electricity suppliers
We will bring all key customer processes online by 2025
Human capital development
We will maintain our position as the most attractive employer for future talents and existing employees
We will provide reassignment, retraining and reskilling or compensation for all employees affected by coal phase-out
CEZ Group´s directions include the commitments to provide the best energy solutions and highest quality customer experience and to modernize and digitize distribution and retail in Czechia. By 2025, all key customer processes will be available online. We offer energy solutions to various individuals and institutions: residential customers, industrial companies, small and medium-sized businesses, municipalities, public and private organizations, hospitals, schools, sports arenas, and companies managing buildings and premises of all types. Our energy solutions reduce energy consumption and improve our customer’s quality of life by using advanced technology for electricity and heat generation, lighting comfort, and mobility.
Modernizing and digitizing distribution and sales in Czechia, developing comprehensive services with respect to customer’s needs.
Developing energy services sources in Czechia while fulfilling the Czech energy and climate plan.
Developing energy services abroad to achieve a significant market position in Germany, Northern Italy, and Poland.
CEZ Foundation was established in 2002 as one of the first corporate foundations in Czechia and celebrated its 21st anniversary in 2023. The foundation has been active all over the country and has made 17,045 contributions totaling CZK 3.6 billion over the course of its operations.
The purpose of the CEZ Foundation is to achieve public benefit goals—the foundation’s contributions are aimed primarily at helping the needy, health care, support for research and development, education, sports activities, the environment, culture, animal protection and health, support for local development programs, fire protection, community activities, and civil society development projects.
In 2023, the foundation supported 1,725 public benefit projects with CZK 270.97 million in programs that responded to the current needs of society. The projects included regular grant programs, special aid to people affected by the war in Ukraine, and other activities.
Every year, the CEZ Foundation announces several public grant procedures that reflect the company’s current needs.
The Support for Regions grant program aimed at public benefit projects and activities that contribute to improving the quality of life in municipalities throughout the Czech Republic, with a focus on the development of local communities.
In 2023, we supported 901 applications worth CZK 167,616,573.
The Orange Playground grant program supported the construction and reconstruction of playgrounds and multi-purpose sports grounds.
In 2023, we supported 42 applications worth CZK 22,411,623. Since 2003, 715 playgrounds have been supported at a cost of CZK 436.1 million.
The Orange Crossing grant program has increased pedestrian safety by installing lighting at pedestrian crossings.
In 2023, we supported 27 applications worth CZK 3,101,538.
Since 2013, 247 projects have been supported for CZK 33.2 million.
The Trees grant program supported the planting of trees, especially in towns, villages and their surroundings. New alleys, noise and dust walls, windbreaks, community orchards, public gardens and arboreta were created.
In 2023, we supported 138 applications worth CZK 13,329,463.
Since 2011, 803 projects have been supported worth CZK 84.5 million. In total, we helped plant 127,047 trees.
The Nonprofits grant program focused on the development and professionalization of nonprofit organizations providing direct care services in the social sector.
In 2023, we supported 263 applications worth CZK 40,008,189.
Since 2020, 497 projects have been supported for CZK 59,903,265.
The Orange Classroom grant program helped to improve the quality of teaching of technical and science subjects by providing teaching aids and equipment to schools and educational institutions.
In 2023, we supported 3 applications worth CZK 600,000.
Since 2010, 221 projects have been supported for CZK 23 million.
Employee grants have financially supported non-profit organizations where CEZ Group employees volunteer.
In 2023, we supported 207 applications worth CZK 10,014,838.
Since 2013, 1,240 projects have been supported for CZK 40 million.
Due to the pre-Christmas charity project Fulfilling Wishes, funds were distributed to people in difficult life situations who were nominated by the employees themselves.
The amount raised was doubled by the CEZ Foundation.
The Orange Bike program engages the public to contribute their own physical efforts – specifically by riding on specially adapted trainer bikes – to benefit local non-profit organizations.
In 2023, we supported 35 applications worth CZK 2,004,797.
The mobile phone app EPP – Move to help tracked the movements of its users and generated points to support projects of non-profit organizations, schools and municipalities.
In total, more than 653,000 users help by moving around.
In 2023, 384 projects were supported for CZK 31,466,994.
The Crisis Aid grant program offers rapid financial support in the event of natural disasters, accidents, pandemics or other similar exceptional incidents so that the negative consequences can be mitigated or eliminated as quickly as possible.
In 2023, we supported 5 organizations for CZK 1,140,000.
Employees Helping – Turkey and Syria fundraiser has also been launched to help the earthquake-affected areas in Turkey and Syria. Immediately after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the CEZ Foundation launched an employee fundraiser.
704 employees participated in the fundraiser and donated CZK 1,374,793, which the CEZ Foundation increased to CZK 2,757,586.
We respect the sustainability agenda adopted by the Czech government in the strategic Framework Czech Republic 2030 and we apply two key principles of the United Nations 2030 Agenda: quality of life and sustainability.
The Czech strategic framework is based on seventeen global sustainable development goals (SDGs) adapted by the United nations member States in 2015. We link the selected global topics to CEZ Group’s sustainable development strategy. In 2015, countries adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.
Sustained economic growth positively affects the whole world. The goal is the promotion of sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. We must protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers. In our VISION 2030—Clean Energy of Tomorrow, we have set a long-term goal to maintain the position of a first-choice employer. We want to maintain the reputation of an attractive company that is also a top employer. We provide competitive remuneration while respecting gender neutrality and the principle of equal pay for equal or equivalent work. Depending on the performance of the company, team, and individuals, we adjust salaries accordingly each year.
CEZ Group has always been a responsible corporate citizen. We believe that providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity and inclusion is a natural way of doing business innovatively and sustainably. We strongly advocate diversity, equal opportunities, and a respectful working environment. Our strategy to bridge inequalities is outlined in the Code of Conduct. At the same time, we strive to cultivate good community relationships as the basis for long-term sustainable development. In December 2021, the Board of Directors adopted a Diversity and Inclusion Policy, binding for all CEZ Group companies. The policy protects vulnerable groups of employees and provides them with opportunities. It includes measures to improve employment conditions for employees over 50, employees with disabilities, parents of young children, LGBT+, and informal caregivers.
No Poverty
Decarbonization and coal exit will affect our employees and the regions where we do business – the E impacts the S. At the same time, we do not forget vulnerable customers, such as people with disabilities. In our business, we must minimize negative impacts on the most vulnerable groups, and that requires a strong G. To mitigate these impacts, collective agreements with trade unions guarantee just transition to our employees, and our policies declare our commitments and responsibilities publicly to all stakeholders.
Zero Hunger
In CEZ Group, we contribute to meeting the SDG 2 criteria primarily by two means: through the CEZ Foundation and by providing opportunities and fair working conditions. The CEZ Foundation actively supports projects focused on nutrition and the fight against hunger. We collaborate with non-profits and social enterprises that care for people in need.
Good Health and Well-Being
In CEZ Group, the Board of Directors is responsible for the Environmental Protection and Safety Policy and the Energy Policy. The policies prioritize Environmental Management System (EMS) according to ISO 14001 and the Energy Management System according to ISO 50001. As a responsible corporate citizen, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits and incentives, including healthcare (e.g., sick days, above-standard health examinations, health days).
Quality Education
We work closely with schools and universities and organize various events, programs, and internships for pupils, students, and teachers. We hold the Summer University for students at technical universities so that they can learn more about working in a nuclear power plant. Selected students receive a scholarship and start their career at CEZ Group. Women are especially encouraged to join the summer course. We are also proud of our World of Energy education program, which has a 30-year history of supporting technical education.
We are aware of our role in society and the responsibility this role inevitably entails. Our management emphasizes ethical principles in all employee and supply chain conduct. Through sound business ethics and relations, we strive to pave the way for trust with both shareholders and stakeholders.
