- procedures mitigating the risk of infection and spread of SARS-CoV-2
- Health and safety policy

- In 2020 Faced with the pandemic, our top priorities included the safety and health of employees. To protect physical and mental safety of GPW Group employees, we put in place procedures mitigating the risk of infection and spread of SARS-CoV-2. We developed and implemented an operating model based on work from home. Thanks to scaled IT infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology, our employees smoothly migrated to remote work. At this time, a vast majority of staff (approx. 90 percent) work remotely while some employees alternate in the office subject to strict health and safety measures. All processes of the Group continue uninterrupted owing to efficient management
- In 2020 the GPW Management Board and the Management Boards of the subsidiaries provided support including co-financing of the home office as well as hybrid work pay supplements
- In 2020 GPW employees were offered psychological support and training in ergonomic remote work
- In 2020 To integrate the GPW Group under the demanding conditions, the company held an online integration meeting.
- In 2020 the Company’s Management Board decided to add new services to the health care package and raised the amount of holiday grants for all employees
- In 2020 GPW group employees were offered free-of-charge IgG and IgM tests for SARS-CoV-2
- In 2020 in the case of reasonable suspicion that employees may have had contacts with other employees or clients who test positive for COVID-19, GPW Group employees were PCR tested
- In Autumn 2020 GPW provided flu vaccinations for all interested employees
- In 2020 GPW held a revision of Health and safety policy, to prevent accidents at work, occupational diseases and potential incidents, to continuously improve occupational health and safety, ergonomics and fire protection, to improve employee qualifications, and to integrate their role and engagement in occupational health and safety initiatives.
- In 2020 GPW supported a number of charity actions
- GPW respects human rights to association. The Exchange Employee Trade Union was established in 2005 and it operates under the provisions of the Act of 23 May 1991 on Trade Unions and in accordance with its Articles of Association. The Union is also subject to GPW’s internal regulations concerning the protection of employees’ rights and interests. According to legislation, to the extent of collective rights and interests, the Union represents the rights of all Exchange employees. To the extent of individual rights and interests, the Union represents its members in relations with the employer under the Articles of Association. The mission of the Union is to protect employees’ rights and interests and to contribute to the creation of good conditions of work, pay, and rest for Exchange employees.

- Headcount by type of employment
- Headcount by type of education
- Headcount by gender
- Headcount by age

- The Exchange Employee Remuneration Rules
- GPW’s recruitment policy
- Warsaw Stock Exchange Diversity Policy

- In 2020, the Company continued initiatives focused on efficient management of HR, payroll, social and bonus processes to address business needs and support the implementation of the Exchange’s strategy. GPW makes best efforts to harmonise the human resources policy across companies of the Group.
- In 2020 the company continue to focus on The Exchange Employee Remuneration Rules. The key objective of the remuneration policy is to ensure transparent and coherent remuneration rules for all GPW employees tied to the corporate strategy. it ensures competitive pay and payroll in the company in relation to other organisations on the Warsaw financial market. a motivating work environment which supports an on-going improvement of employees’ competences
- In 2020 GPW carried out Employee Satisfaction Surveys where employees could share their opinions concerning satisfaction with their job and the work conditions in GPW. The survey provides an essential understanding of the level of employees’ job satisfaction, expectations, and areas for improvement. It is crucial for the GPW Management Board to create the right work conditions and a friendly work environment which are fundamental to employees’ engagement and productivity, contributing to the strategic goals defined in the Exchange’s strategy.
- In 2020 the GPW Group pursued a transparent recruitment policy. GPW’s recruitment policy focuses on recruiting top-class specialists for all areas of the Company’s operation. The development of human resources and employee competences includes rotation in job positions within GPW and the Group. Our principles and values ensure compliance of the GPW Group with laws and regulations as well as fair and ethical conduct.
- In 2020 GPW defined clear rules for recruitment, laid down in the GPW Recruitment Policy. Priority in recruitment is given to existing GPW Group employees as internal candidates because the company supports the development of our employees. GPW employees are additionally integrated into recruitment through a referral programme where candidates are nominated for vacancies. In the recruitment process, the GPW Group follows the diversity policy and combats all forms of discrimination, in particular on grounds of sex, age, disability, race, religion, nationality, political creed, union membership, ethnicity, denomination, sexual orientation, and employment for a determined or undetermined period, full-time or part-time.
- In 2020/21 GPW has extended internal regulations defined in the Warsaw Stock Exchange Diversity Policy for all the employees that create a working environment in which everyone feels appreciated and respected and can pursue their talents and skills, contributing to the success of the Exchange.
- In 2020 the company helped employees improve their knowledge and competences. GPW provides employee training in expert knowledge, interpersonal skills, and personal development. In 2020, in view of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the company organised online workshops for GPW employees on “Personal management in a crisis” and “Ergonomic remote work”. GPW employees nominated by Directors were granted access to the Coursera platform.
- GPW does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour and it complies with minimum wage standards

- Headcount by type of employment
- Headcount by type of education
- Employee rotation
- Women in management
- Average number of training days per FTE
- Exchange Employee Trade Union membership
- Number of accidents

- As the companies operates in the financial industry, the main areas of the environmental policy include: waste management and recycling; paper consumption; water consumption; energy consumption; fuel consumption and CO2 emissions; as well as employee education through internal communications.

- In 2020, GPW pursued educational initiatives promoting ESG factors in investment decisions. The GPW Group may indirectly impact the environment by promoting good behaviour of issuers and investors, for instance through promotion of and education in responsible investing
- In 2020 pusuant to its Waste Management Procedure, GPW delivered solid waste for treatment by recycling or disposal
- In 2020, the Exchange continued communications targeting employees and visitors to promote environmental behaviour with regard to consumption of commodities such as water and paper
- In 2020, due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, GPW group employees worked largely from home (online) starting in March 2020. As a result, the consumption of commodities, energy and fuels in 2020 dropped significantly year on year.
- In 2020 GPW continued to focus on advanced environmental solutions which reduce energy consumption in the building
- In 2020 GPW continued to focus on car fleet that only includes vehicles which conform to applicable emission standards. All of GPW’s company cars in operation are EURO-6 compliant. The Exchanges uses one hybrid-drive vehicle. According to legal requirements, GPW pays environmental fees (for business cars).
- GPW Group continued to offer products and services which indirectly support environmental efforts and impact the attitudes of participants of the markets operated by the Group companies i.e WIG-ESG as a product on the financial market or Register of Certificates of Origin which is a part of the support scheme for RES electricity producers on the commodity market
- In 2020 a waste segregation machine was installed next to the GPW head office The purpose of the project is to provide an efficient and pro-social way of segregating waste “at source” resulting in a change in the behaviour and habits of residents as well as general education with the use of motivational factors
- In 2020, GPW and the GPW Group were not subject to any fines or sanctions for breach of environmental laws and regulations.
- In 2020, GPW pursued educational initiatives promoting ESG factors in investment decisions.

- Water and paper consumption
- Power and heat consumption – indirect CO2 emissions
- Fuel consumption - direct CO2 emissions

- Whistleblowing Procedure
- Employee Code of Ethics
- Procedure of annual reviews and complaints
- Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing policies

- In 2020 GPW continued to follow a Whistleblowing Procedure which defines how GPW employees may anonymously report identified or suspected infringements. The Whistleblowing Procedure ensures that all reports are handled in confidence and with due diligence.
- In 2020 The GPW continued to follow Employee Code of Ethics which defines the core values applicable to all activities of the Company. The Code of Ethics outlines the principles and values to be followed by all GPW employees; it disseminates and promotes a culture of compliance with the law and decision-making based on ethical criteria in the following areas: mutual relations among employees, relations with customers and counterparties, relations with competitors, communication, promotion and advertising; and it lays down sanctions for non-compliance. The document has been signed by all GPW employees.
- In 2020 GPW has introduced the Procedure of annual reviews and complaints
- In 2020 GPW has introduced Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing policies
- In 2020 GPW had in place a training to all employees on the new policies in place
- In 2020 GPW has been nominated for a super ethical company