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Material ESG issues with the highest management prioritization: |
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Climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions |
Like any organization, the Agora Group also influences the climate through emissions of greenhouse gases generated as a result of direct activities such as burning fuels in facilities or cars, using electricity in offices, generating waste and manufacturing, among others. press, books, advertisements. In order to minimize our negative impact on the environment, we have taken appropriate management actions.
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Our approach to managing environmental issues has been described in the "Environmental Policy of Agora S.A.". In order to update it (target for 2022), in 2021 we calculated the carbon footprint of the entire Agora Group (scope 1 and 2) and analyzed opportunities, risks and climate threats.
This issue is described in detail in Part: Carbon footprint and environmental impact.
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ESG management |
The impact in this area translates into all ESG areas managed in the Agora Group.
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In 2021, Agora's Management Board appointed a member of the Management Board responsible for managing ESG issues in Agora.
This issue is described in detail in Part: Agora Group 2021.
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Customer Experience, including IT and digitization |
In our daily activities, we strive to provide the highest quality products and services, while ensuring their safety and availability, especially when it comes to vulnerable groups and those at risk of exclusion.
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The methods of managing the CX area of specific activities making up the Agora Group are described in detail in Part: Relations with the environment.
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Data and information security, including intellectual property (copyright) |
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As a company from the media and entertainment industry, we care about the protection of intellectual property rights, in particular copyright. A specific person responsible for this issue has been appointed in each area of the Agora Group's operations.
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Diversity management |
This issue was described in Part: Human Rights and Part: Workplace.
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Agora has a "Diversity Policy" based on overcoming such barriers as age, gender and health. Agora Group employees are people from different backgrounds and cultures, showing different skills and talents, representing different points of view and having different life and professional experiences.
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Significant ESG issues with medium management prioritization: |
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Circular economy, including raw materials, materials and waste |
Data on our environmental impact, including raw materials and waste, are presented in Part: Carbon footprint and environmental impact.
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One of Agora's key goals for 2022 is to define the areas of Agora Group's operations where it is possible to start the circular transformation process.
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Employment and salaries |
This issue was described in Part: Workplace.
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The terms of employment, work and pay in the Agora Group are defined by internal regulations and individual employment contracts.
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Employee development and education |
This issue was described in Part: Workplace.
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Being aware of the importance of issues related to the development of knowledge and competences for employees, the Agora Group provides the members of its team with training opportunities and provides access to knowledge development and various forms of training.
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Relations with the employee side and freedom of association |
This issue was described in Part: Workplace.
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There are three institutions representing employees in the Agora Group: the employee council, trade unions and the employee representative institution.
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Privacy protection |
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Agora Group companies have a number of procedures and processes in place to ensure compliance with the provisions of the GDPR, in particular with regard to the rules for the processing and protection of personal data.
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Human rights and employee rights |
This issue was described in Part: Human Rights and Part: Workplace.
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The overriding value of Agora is the observance of human rights. An expression of this approach was the introduction of, i.a., "Anti-discrimination and anti-mobbing policy" and "Diversity Policy".
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Shaping the information and cultural space |
This issue was described in Part: Human Rights and Part: Workplace.
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The overriding value of Agora is the observance of human rights. An expression of this approach was the introduction of, i.a., "Anti-discrimination and anti-mobbing policy" and "Diversity Policy".
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Relations with suppliers and subcontractors |
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Agora has the "Code of Conduct for Agora's Suppliers and Subcontractors", which collects the most important principles of cooperation for suppliers and subcontractors. At the same time, Agora's subcontractors were obliged to read and observe the rules set out in this document.
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Ethics |
This issue was described in Part: Human Rights and Part: Workplace.
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Agora is bound by the "Agora's Code of Ethics". It is addressed to each of Agora S.A.'s employees, associates and members of the management team, regardless of the function or position held in the company.
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Significant ESG issues with standard management prioritization: |
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Water and sewage |
Data on our environmental impact, including water and wastewater, are presented in Part: Carbon footprint and environmental impact.
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Our approach to managing environmental issues has been described in the "Environmental Policy of Agora S.A.".
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Pollution and emissions of substances other than greenhouse gases |
Data on our environmental impact, including pollution and emissions, are presented in Part: Carbon footprint and environmental impact.
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Our approach to managing environmental issues has been described in the "Environmental Policy of Agora S.A.".
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Light pollution |
Data on our environmental impact, including the issue of light pollution, is described in Part: Carbon footprint and environmental impact.
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Our approach to managing environmental issues has been described in the "Environmental Policy of Agora S.A.".
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Biodiversity |
Data on our environmental impact, including the impact on biodiversity, are presented in Part: Carbon footprint and environmental impact.
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Our approach to managing environmental issues has been described in the "Environmental Policy of Agora S.A.".
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Health and Safety |
In addition to meeting all legal and formal requirements for ensuring safety in the workplace, Agora takes steps to prevent accidents and injuries at the workplace.
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This issue was described in Part: Workplace.
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Conflict minerals and supply chain due diligence |
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Agora has the "Code of Conduct for Agora's Suppliers and Subcontractors", which collects the most important principles of cooperation for suppliers and subcontractors. At the same time, Agora's subcontractors were obliged to read and observe the rules set out in this document.
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Counteracting corruption and bribery |
This issue was described in Part: Human Rights.
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In 2020, the Management Board of Agora adopted the "Policy of receiving and giving gifts and other benefits at Agora S.A.". It is closely related to the "Agora's Code of Ethics" and applies to all employees and associates of Agora S.A.
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Lobbying activities and relations with the regulator |
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Agora actively shapes the environment in which it operates, among others through active participation in organizations gathering specialists from industries relevant to its activity.
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Counteracting anti-competitive behavior |
The Agora Group, through its companies and brands, operates on the advertising, press, cinema, film, internet, radio and catering markets. In relations with competitors, we focus on transparency, honesty and compliance with applicable law.
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Counteracting any violations of the principles of fair competition, monopoly practices and other unfair market practices is one of the key principles included in the "Agora's Code of Ethics". This issue was described in Part: Human Rights and Part: Workplace.
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