Emitel has been awarded a 5-Star rating in GRESB’s 2020 Infrastructure Assessment. GRESB is a non-profit international organization that benchmarks the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and performance of infrastructure companies. Its assessments are guided by what international investors consider to be material issues in sustainability of investments. A GRESB 5-Star rating is awarded only to the top 20% of reporting companies. For 2020, Emitel was ranked second among its peer group of companies. Emitel scored 86 points versus the average score of 61 points for more than 400 companies surveyed by GRESB. Emitel has participated in GRESB’s Infrastructure Assessment since it was launched in 2015, and Emitel’s score has risen over this period. “By focusing on not only our policies, but also on the implementation of our policies and the resulting performance, our score has risen substantially over the years. The 5-Star rating is a confirmation of our high standards in the way we care for people, in the way we manage our impact on the environment, and in our governance " - said Andrzej Kozlowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. “We are very pleased with Emitel’s results in the GRESB survey, and we congratulate Emitel on its accomplishment” - said Jim Metcalfe, Managing Partner of Alinda Capital Partners and a Member of Emitel’s Supervisory Board. The GRESB survey, which has been conducted by independent experts for a decade now, is devoted to assessing infrastructure enterprises in terms of their environmental, social responsibility and corporate governance activities. GRESB is an independent survey of social engagement and sustainable development of companies. The survey is an important benchmark for investment funds that invest pension funds in infrastructure companies around the world. GRESB BV – the company conducting the survey – is a subsidiary of Green Business Certification Inc., a non-profit organisation registered in the United States. Find out more about the results at: https://gresb.com/esg-reporting-benchmarking-infrastructure-sector-moves-mainstream/  

Emitel and TV Spektrum reached an agreement on ending the hitherto pending litigation concerning settlements for services of TV Spektrum’s access to Multipleks 8 in order to distribute the channel Nowa TV. The Parties unanimously agreed that the grounds for parties’ settlements are provided by the agreement concluded by them in October 2016. The parties do not disclose detailed terms and conditions of the settlement agreement. The agreement entered into force upon taking control over TV Spektrum by Telewizja Polsat. Management Boards of Emitel and TV Spektrum are satisfied with the agreement that ends several years of litigation and favours further amicable performance of the concluded agreement.   About Emitel The company Emitel S.A. belongs to the American fund Alinda Capital Partners and is the largest operator of the terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland. For over 50 years due to Emitel, television and radio signals can be received in all Polish homes. Apart from services for television broadcasters including TVP S.A., Grupa Polsat, TVN Discovery, TV Puls and radio broadcasters, Emitel offers high altitude infrastructure for mobile operators, designs and installs modern wireless communications systems and participates in developing intelligent cities and towns, as well as engages in work on preparation for development of the 5G network in Poland.  

At the beginning of October, Emitel launched 10 new transmitters for the Polish Radio. As of now, works are well-underway to start broadcasting from new locations across Poland. By the end of this year, the DAB+ coverage will allow 67% of the Polish population to enjoy the new standard, as long as they have a digital radio receiver. A new station run by Polskie Radio S.A. in the DAB+ standard – Polskie Radio Kierowców – was been launched. The digital radio system used across Europe, including Poland is DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus). Regular digital broadcasting using the DAB+ standard started in Poland on 1 October 2013. At the beginning, DAB+ broadcasting was available in Warsaw and Katowice. Today, the largest broadcasting network remains at the disposal of the Polish Radio. Using DAB+ receivers, the audiences can listen to Polish Radio 1, 2, 3 and 4, along with Polskie Radio 24, Polskie Radio Dzieciom, Polskie Radio Chopin, Radio Poland (in English, German and other languages) and regional programmes of the Polish Radio. The broadcaster introduced a novelty in the DAB+ system — Polskie Radio Kierowców, created with drivers in mind. At the beginning of October, Emitel launched new transmitters for the public broadcaster, enabling DAB+ broadcasts in Częstochowa, Wisła, Tarnów, Szczawnica, Kalisz, Przemyśl, Gorzów and Legnica, among other cities and towns. Currently, work is underway to offer broadcasts in Skierniewice, Radom, Płock, Siedlce and Ostrów Mazowiecka. By the end of this year, 25 million potential customers and about 44% of Poland's area will have DAB+ coverage. We are proud that despite the difficult situation related to the coronavirus pandemic, the next stage of DAB+ coverage extension for Polish Radio has been completed on time. Digital radio means broadcasting a larger number of channels, better sound quality and additional features, such as broadcasting graphics or text, which can be displayed on DAB+ receivers in cars or at homes, said Maciej Staszak – Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. In future, the DAB+ will also be used for emergency alerts broadcast by the Government Security Centre. The additional features of the DAB+ standard will enable broadcasting messages on all channels, as well as displaying text and infographics. Depending on the receiver, emergency messages may be transmitted even when the receiver is inactive. The system will wake up the receiver itself and leave it in standby mode. Listening to radio programmes broadcast in the digital DAB+ standard requires a DAB+ digital radio receiver. Digital radio offers better sound quality, which is not affected by interference or distortion as is the case with analogue radio. In addition, receivers equipped with screens can display text and images, such as disc covers, artist photos and radio logos.  

Telewizja Polska and Emitel test DVB-T2 terrestrial television broadcasting. The first stage has been initially planned for 3 months. The signal is broadcast by Emitel facilities in Krakow and Katowice. The channel 27 of the SFN (Single Frequency Network) broadcasts TVP Kultura HD, TVP Polonia HD and TVP Rozrywka programmes. The signal is available for more than 6 million residents of Silesia and Lesser Poland regions. Tests of the new standard enable viewers to check whether they can receive the broadcast correctly, while allowing Emitel to prepare for the migration to the new standard. For more than 10 years now, digital terrestrial television broadcasts have been available to viewers in Poland in DVB-T standard. In 2022, we are going to switch the terrestrial television broadcasting standard to newer and more efficient DVB-T2/HEVC. DVB-T2 offers better bandwidth use efficiency, which enables broadcasting all digital terrestrial television programmes in HD quality, thus offering the opportunity to present new television programmes available free of charge to all viewers. The standard has already been employed in many European countries, including Germany, Czechia and the United Kingdom. “The objective of the tests launched by Telewizja Polska is primarily to check whether the TV sets available in Polish homes are ready to receive TV broadcast in the new standard. We started with two locations, we already have permits for more transmitters in Warsaw, Poznań and the Tricity. In the upcoming months, we are planning to expand the scope of our tests to cover more locations, aiming to eventually cover the area close in size to the entire country, enabling every TVP viewer in Poland to check the technical capabilities of their receiver. We are also planning to use the new frequencies to familiarise viewers with the unique offer of TVP, which was not available on digital terrestrial television due to the insufficient number of multiplexes – said Marcin Klepacki, Director of the Distribution Office of Telewizja Polska S.A. These tests will help us get prepared for the migration to the new standard. What is more, they will offer all the viewers, who are in range of the broadcast a chance to check whether they can receive the signal with their existing TV sets. The tests will require changes in broadcasting parameters, which may require the viewers with older TV sets, interested in watching programmes in the DVB-T2/HEVC standard, to scan the band for programmes again – said Piotr Guziewicz - Director of the Office of Network Planning and Service Development at Emitel S.A. To date, terrestrial television in Poland and in Europe has used frequencies in the range of 470 - 790 MHz for terrestrial broadcasting. The change of the broadcasting standard is connected with the need to free up the 700 MHz band for the needs of building 5G networks by mobile operators, following the decision of the European Commission. This means that the broadcasting network has to be rebuilt and the broadcasting of terrestrial television programmes in Poland has to be moved to other frequencies. The project has been divided into a number of stages – the first two were already carried out by Emitel in the first half of 2020. The next switchovers and digital terrestrial television broadcasting standard change will take place in 2022. According to the Regulation of the Minister of Digital Affairs on technical and operational requirements for digital receivers”, all newly marketed digital TV sets (after 1 December 2019) should support the DVB-T2/HEVC standard. Further tests are planned in the future in Warsaw, Gdańsk and Poznań, as well as other cities.

Thanks to a joint project of Telecentras and Emitel, Lithuanian and Polish TV broadcasting companies, also Government institutions, the possibilities to watch Lithuanian national TV program LRT LITUANICA via terrestrial television were greatly improved in Suwalki region, were most of Poland-based Lithuanians reside. The installation of TV signal amplification equipment in the Emitel’s TV tower in Krzemianucha, near the city of Suwalki, extended the coverage area of LRT LITUANICA and made it possible to watch the program not only for residents of border areas, who receive a signal from the Telecentras TV tower in Lazdijai, but also throughout Suwalki region. The project was co-financed by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and the Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT. „LRT LITUANICA broacasting project in Suwalki region shows how much Government of Lithuania and Polish institutions can achieve by working together“, today at the launching ceremony said Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis. “I am delighted that with the joint efforts of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, national broadcasters and re-broadcasters, the broadcasting of LRT LITUANICA is being launched in this region of Poland. I would like to emphasize that this program will be visible to all households with a regular TV antenna and will be free of costs. I believe, for every ethnic minority it is important to maintain bonds with their nation. I am positive that LRT LITUANICA will aid strengthening that connection and provide access to the up-to-date news in Lithuania,” - says Jaroslav Narkevič, Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania. “National broadcaster LRT has a special role in helping Lithuanians living abroad to stay in touch with the country by providing relevant content and ensuring it’s accessibility. This spring we have launched a new online platform LRT LITUANICA dedicated specifically for Lithuanian diaspora. LRT LITUANICA TV channel is also broadcasted on the internet. By making available content online, we also acknowledge importance to broadcast it via the terrestrial television especially in regions like Suwalki where lives numerous Lithuanian community”, commented Director General of LRT Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė. “We are glad that we could help Lithuanian community leaving in Poland to improve reception of LRT LITUANICA via terrestrial television. It was not an easy job, mainly due to legal requirements and permissions that are required by cross-border cooperation in that matter. Emitel designed the technical solution, acquired necessary permissions and finally launched tv signal broadcasting,” – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A "I am glad that we managed to agree on a technical solution in principle and implement it smoothly within the set deadlines”, says Remigijus Šeris, General Director of Telecentras. “Preliminary measurements, which we performed at 9 points, show that the TV signal in many areas inhabited by Lithuanians can be received qualitatively with an outdoor antenna, and in some places – even with a room antenna.” About Telecentras Telecentras is a Lithuanian state-owned joint-stock company providing radio and television program transmission, data transmission, Internet, smart television, data center and telephony services throughout Lithuania.

On 31 July, TVP and Emitel concluded a contract for broadcasting TVP programmes via the third Digital Terrestrial Television multiplex (MUX-3). The contract covers not only the provision of the television programme broadcasting service, but also the change of the broadcasting and coding standard, which will be carried out in 2022. The contract was concluded for 10 years. The contract covers the broadcasting of TVP programmes via MUX-3, the development of an ICT platform to ensure the transmission of production signals between the field branches and the broadcaster’s headquarters, and includes provisions pertaining to the change of the broadcasting and coding standard from DVB-T/MPEG-4 to DVB-T2/HEVC. Channel changes within the framework of the refarming process are carried out in stages, which are to take place in 2020 and 2022. The change of the broadcasting standard will take place in 2022. “I am pleased to sign a new agreement with Emitel, our long-standing, proven partner”, said Jacek Kurski, acting President of TVP S.A. “By concluding a long-term contract for digital broadcasting of Telewizja Polska programmes via MUX-3, we are fulfilling the mission of a public broadcaster by guaranteeing viewers free access to our programmes throughout Poland. By continuing our cooperation with Emitel, we also make sure that Poles have universal access to the latest technologies, such as hybrid broadcast TV, and we ensure further development of digital terrestrial television by changing the broadcasting standard within two years. Thanks to this, viewers will be able to enjoy free access to more attractive content in the best quality – both HD and 4K – offered by Telewizja Polska.” “The conclusion of a new 10-year agreement and the continued cooperation with our strategic partner – Telewizja Polska S.A. – is a key event for Emitel. At the same time, it is an opportunity to jointly develop digital terrestrial television, which is very popular among Polish viewers. The planned change of the broadcasting standard to DVB-T2/HEVC will allow the broadcaster to develop their content distribution platform, which will benefit viewers in Poland”, said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The conclusion of the new contract means continued cooperation between TVP and Emitel. The previous agreement was in force since 2010 and concerned the design and construction of a DVB-T broadcasting network, as well as provision of the MUX-3 signal broadcasting service. Thanks to the cooperation with Emitel, the public broadcaster has changed the standard of television broadcasting from analogue to digital. Digital Terrestrial Television remains a very popular platform for receiving TV broadcasts in Poland, allowing viewers to receive nearly 30 free programmes. Terrestrial television is the most important platform used by the public broadcaster to distribute their content. Nearly 100% of the country’s population is within the range of MUX-3 transmitters. Thanks to free reception from traditional antennas, millions of viewers in Poland can enjoy the popular TVP programmes every day. To date, terrestrial television, not only in Poland but also in Europe, has used frequencies in the range of 470 – 790 MHz for terrestrial broadcasting. According to the European Commission’s decision, all Member States must free up the 700 MHz band, which will be used by mobile operators for developing their 5G networks. This means that the broadcasting network has to be rebuilt and the broadcasting of terrestrial television programmes in Poland has to be moved to other frequencies. In consultation with market regulators, the completion of this project has been planned in several stages, and the entire project will be completed in June 2022. At that point, the broadcasting standard will be switched to DVB-T2 /HEVC. Compared to the current standard (DVB-T/MPEG-4), DVB-T2/HEVC allows more efficient use of the available frequencies and increase the number of available channels. MUX-3 currently broadcasts the following public television channels: TVP1 HD, TVP2 HD, TVP Info HD, TVP Sport HD, TVP Historia and TVP3.

The “Poland’s Most Important Companies” ranking reflects significant trends in contemporary business. Apart from economic indicators, the editorial staff of Rzeczpospolita took into consideration the role played by the company in the social reality – from questions of taxes, to the level and forms of employment, to efforts benefitting local communities, to environmental protection measures. The company’s functioning during the coronavirus epidemic was observed as well, alongside its immunity to market shocks and the measures benefitting its employees and the society in this difficult time. The “Poland’s Most Important Companies” ranking was compiled in two categories: corporate group and individual company. The laureates were selected by the ranking’s jury composed of acclaimed economists and market analysts. The project is part of the celebrations of the centenary of the Rzeczpospolita daily. It is under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Development. Besides Emitel, the companies most important for Poland included, among others: PKN Orlen, PGNiG, PGE, PZU, Grupa Azoty, and Jeronimo Martins. “Thank you very much for the distinction which is awarded in a special year – the year of the hundredth birthday of the Rzeczpospolita daily. It is an honour to be among companies that are key for the future of the Polish economy,” said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, the President of the Management Board of Emitel. Emitel has been accompanying Poles in their everyday lives for over 50 years. It is responsible for broadcasting terrestrial television and radio signal throughout Poland. It also maintains important wireless communication nodes for many national services and institutions. Due to the epidemiological situation in the country and across the world, it is key to maintain the continuity of service provision, since television and radio are important communication channels for the authorities and institutions engaged in the fight with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for many Poles, especially seniors, they are the only source of information on important events. “A distinction from such a prestigious daily as Rzeczpospolita is evidence that Emitel is one of the leaders and an important participant in the economic bloodstream in Poland. It is an award for all the past and present Emitel employees who have been writing the history of this company,” Emitel’s President added. Emitel’s operations are executed in a fully responsible manner, towards the stakeholders, the business setting – but, most importantly, the environment, the protection of which is the highest priority for the company. The innovative solutions built by Emitel for the Smart Cities, executed in cooperation with local governments, correspond perfectly with this position, for example the installation of sensors for measuring the fill level of trash cans, flood sensors for monitoring the water level in rivers and main drainage ditches, and other sensors that inspect the environment (temperature, noise level, or humidity).

On 2-4 June, Emitel executed the second stage of the 700MHz band refarming. The changes in the terrestrial television programs’ broadcasting band encompassed large areas of Poland. The technically and logistically complex project was being prepared by Emitel for many months. In the last step, over 100 technical crews switched the transmitters to new broadcasting frequencies during late night hours. According to the decision of the European Parliament concerning the use of the 470-790 MHz frequencies, the 700 MHz band must be cleared to enable the development of the fifth generation network. The 5G network will enable quicker data transmission and development of new, innovative industrial services and solutions. On the conditions of its incorporation is the clearance of the band occupied currently by broadcasters of digital terrestrial television. In agreement with market regulators, the project was planned to be implemented in several stages and will be completed in 2022. The band clearance in June of this year was required due to Poland’s bilateral commitments towards the neighbouring countries. The change of program broadcasting frequencies implemented in June concerned the broadcasting of the MUX-1, MUX-2, MUX-3 and MUX-4 multiplexers based in 13 voivodeships (Lubuskie, Dolnośląskie, Śląskie, Świętokrzyskie, Zachodniopomorskie, Małopolskie, Podkarpackie, Pomorskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Ppolskie, Wielkopolskie, Mazowieckie, Lubelskie). Earlier, in March of this year, the changes in program broadcasting were implemented in the Zachodniopomorskie voivodeship. The changes do not apply to MUX-8, which is broadcasted in a different band and is not the subject of refarming. “The preparations and execution of the project were performed for many months. Previously such a technically-complex undertaking was executed by our specialists 10 years ago, when the television broadcasting standard was being changed from analogue to digital. I am proud of our engineers and specialists, because despite objective difficulties and restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic the project stage was executed perfectly. Moreover, more than 100 Emitel technical crews have done an extraordinary thing by completing works planned for 3 days in a much shorter time. The interest of the viewer and broadcasters is most important in our activities. That is why the vast majority of the works was executed during late night hours and breaks in TV signal broadcasting were very short” – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, Chairman of the Board at Emitel S.A. The entire undertaking and technical design were planned to make the changes least burdensome for the recipients of terrestrial television which is very popular. The viewers affected by the changes in the manner of broadcasting do not have to make any corrections in the settings of their receiver antennae. The broadcasting standard was not changed either, we are still using the DVB-T. After changing the broadcasting frequency, the vast majority of TV receivers or decoders will automatically update the list of TV programs. In the case of older receiver models, it may be necessary for the recipient to repeat the channel search process. It is a simple operation that can be done through the TV settings menu by using a remote control. “From the point of view of the terrestrial television viewers, the change in the broadcasting frequency should not cause major difficulties. The signal broadcasting directions from the Emitel broadcasting facilities have not changed, so it isn’t necessary to adjust the receiver antennae. In most cases, the TV is automatically updating the channels list. The biggest changes have yet to come. In 2022, we will be making further reconnections and there will be a new and better broadcasting standard – the DVB-T2/HEVC. Therefore, if we decide to purchase a new TV receiver, it is worth making sure that it has the correct technical parameters” – said Jerzy Godek, Board Member on Technology at Emitel S.A. The next stage of the 700Mhz band refarming project is planned for March 2022 and the complete clearance of the 700MHz band will take place before 30 June 2022. At that time, the broadcasting standard will be switched to DVB-T2/HEVC. In comparison to the currently functioning standard, DVB-T2/HEVC enables a more optimal use of the available band. This will enable broadcasting all TV programs in the HD standard. The National Action Plan for the 700 MHz band repurposing in Poland (document developed by the Ministry of Digital Affairs) also assumes the ability to launch new multiplexers. It will therefore be possible to launch new programs and the viewers will be able to receive even ultra-high definition (UHD) imaging.

Between 3 and 4 June 2020 the broadcasting frequencies of terrestrial television channels has changed for Multiplexes 1, 2, 3 and 4. The changes will affect several areas. Detailed information on www.emitel.pl/refarming  

Emitel upholds the principles of responsibility towards the environment, its stakeholders and the business environment. Therefore, to celebrate the World Bee Day, the Company decided to join forces with Roi Się, which promotes and supports Polish apiaries, ensuring that its community can benefit from the gifts of nature.  As part of this collaboration, Emitel will be the patron of its own beehive, inhabited by 60,000 bees. Emitel’s employees will have the opportunity to visit their bees, as well as volunteer in this special place. The cooperation is aimed at strengthening the green attitudes, thus increasing engagement in growing the population of bees, which only live in a healthy environment. Emitel will also take advantage of natural products of the apiary to promote bee protection by sharing occasional gifts with Company stakeholders.  World Bee Day, which is celebrated on 20 May, was established by the UN on the initiative of Slovenia, which wanted to highlight the importance of bees for food supply and also pointed out that the use of pesticides in agriculture kills these helpful insects. The available data show that there are nearly 470 bee species in Poland, the most famous of which is the honeybee; however, other plants are pollinated by various other insects. This means that in order to ensure the security of the food supply, we need to take care of the biodiversity of pollinating insects. According to ecologists, the main threat to bees is the loss of habitats – their food and breeding base, resulting from changes in land use. The growing area of cities and cultivated areas, dense land development and frequent mowing of lawns and meadows are only some of the changes that make life harder for these animals. Agriculture intensification, excessive or incorrect use of plant protection products and fertilisers, pathogens, invasive species, environmental pollution and climate change also affect bee welfare. It is estimated that in Poland the work of bees is worth over 4 billion PLN annually, and if it weren’t for these insects, we would have to forget about numerous fruit and vegetables, and cope with much lower yields of other crops.  

The pair of peregrine falcons living in a nest on the tower belonging to Emitel S.A. in Dobra near Nowogard (West Pomeranian Voivodeship) have become parents – on 1 and 2 May, the first two young hatched. If all goes well, they should be joined by the third any minute. Emitel employees participated in a competition to name the adult falcons. The results of the contest have been announced and the falcons have been named Emilka and Grześ. Emitel has made space available for a nest on its premises in Dobra, financed cameras and is carrying out online transmissions. The “Falcon” Society for Wild Animals installed the nest. The daily life of the falcon family can be watched live on the website of the “Falcon” Society, which takes care of the birds, at: http://peregrinus.pl/dobra. “We are glad that by cooperating with the “Falcon” Association we can contribute to the growth of the population of peregrine falcons, which is an endangered species. In the company, we call Grześ and Emilka and their chicks ‘our falcons’ because we are very committed to this initiative,” said Grzegorz Dwórnik, Product Manager at Emitel S.A., who is coordinating the project. In the first few days after the young falcons have hatched, the male will provide them and the female with food. Later, when the chicks are more independent, the female will also go hunting. After about 3 weeks the chicks will be ringed by members of the “Falcon” Society. At the age of 5–6 weeks, the young falcons will start learning to fly. “Almost all pairs of falcons out of the dozen or so that can be viewed live on our website have welcomed offspring this season. We hope that this will be another successful breeding season," said Sławomir Sielicki, President of the “Falcon” Society for Wild Animals. Emitel also supports transmission from the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, where falcons have been nesting since 1998. The Warsaw falcon pair, Giga and Franek, have three chicks this year, which hatched a week before the young falcons in Dobra. The camera view is available under the link http://peregrinus.pl/pl/warszawa-pkin-podglad-z-warszawy. More info: Agnieszka Sobucka PR Manager, Spokesperson mobile: +48 507 710 701 e-mail: Agnieszka.Sobucka@emitel.pl   Sławomir Sielicki President of the “Falcon” Society for Wild Animals mobile: +48 608 36 56 46 e-mail: falco@peregrinus.pl

Emitel, the largest operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland and a partner of Legia Warszawa football club since 2018, has provided substantive and financial support for the largest aid campaign for senior citizens organised in Warsaw. #READYTOHELP is the first comprehensive support campaign in Warsaw, which provides actual and direct assistance to seniors during the epidemic. The participants of the campaign include top companies operating on the Polish market, as well as institutions, social organisations, public figures and individuals, who operate out of Legia Stadium. The multifaceted support activities include launching a free helpline for seniors – 800 919 160, co-financing and delivering meals for senior citizens, grocery shopping, offering technological support, assistance related to telecommunications, computers and using the Internet, and a Talk Line. Emitel, who has been Legia Warszawa’s technological partner since 2018, decided to join the project. On hybrid TV channel 89, terrestrial television recipients can watch the content and media presented by the club, training matches and reports from the most important events in the life of the club. The COVID-19 pandemic is not only an enormous business challenge, but also a test in social responsibility. That is why we decided to join the #READYTOHELP campaign organised by Legia Warszawa football club, which provides help for seniors and people in need during the pandemic. The involvement of Emitel is the best proof of the company’s social sensitivity and our willingness to always help those in need, said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. We support the campaign financially, we also offer substantive support, with our call centre specialists providing knowledge and information concerning receiving TV and radio signal. We also encouraged our Staff to take part in volunteering activities connected with the #READYTOHELP campaign. We are all more or less affected by the restrictions introduced due to the epidemic, but I encourage everybody to join in helping those in need, President Kozłowski added. The #READYTOHELP campaign is organised under the auspices of the Capital City of Warsaw and Voivode of Mazovia. #READYTOHELP Website: gotowidopomocy.pl Helpline number: 800 919 160 Contact: gotowidopomocy@legia.pl E-mail address for partners: gotowidopomocypartnerzy@legia.pl E-mail address for volunteers: wolontariat@fundacjalegii.pl    

Once again, the Responsible Business Forum has presented its “Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices” report, which is the most comprehensive CSR review in Poland, with a record number of responsible business activities featured. In total, the 2019 report contains 1696 practices reported by 214 companies. Good CSR practices implemented by Emitel have been included in this publication once again. “2019 can be considered a year of the natural environment, and the latest “Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices” report proves this. We have recorded a noticeable increase in the number of ‘environmental’ practices despite the cap on the number of new activities that can be reported. Companies opt for environmental solutions because this has become a key topic for a wide range of stakeholders. This is a positive change that we believe companies will continue to drive. Naturally, the first quarter of 2020 has shown that business is facing further, urgent challenges in the social domain. The crises related to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic has proven that companies can respond quickly, providing help and support. (…).However, environmental issues are equally important – it is essential that they are not marginalised. The greatest test for corporate responsibility of businesses and confirmation that sustainable development is actually in their DNA is yet to come. However, constraint is often – especially in business – an impulse for exceptional creativity and coming up with solutions that respond to social, economic and environmental needs across a range of dimensions. Small organisations or start-ups are not the only example here. We profoundly believe that you will find a reflection of such practices in our next – 2020 report. Before this happens, please read and look for inspiration in the 2019 Report”, says Marzena Strzelczak, General Director of Responsible Business Forum. Download a PDF version of the report >> http://odpowiedzialnybiznes.pl/publikacje/raport-2019/

In its latest social engagement report, Emitel sums up the key events in the area of activities undertaken in the field of environmental protection, corporate social responsibility and corporate governance. Emitel conducts its business in a responsible manner. In its daily operations and strategic plans, the company combines the pursuit of business objectives with actions that respond to the diverse needs of all stakeholder groups – customers, employees, business partners, shareholders and local communities. The way the company operates on a daily basis and the principles it upholds are described in the 2019 Social Involvement Report, which is now available for you to read at your leisure. “The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is an enormous business challenge for many companies. But that’s not all. Just like patients, who are tested for the virus, companies around the world are currently undergoing a social responsibility test. These moments of the most difficult trials verify our empathy and willingness to help. I am convinced that Emitel has been passing this test, taking place in such exceptional circumstances. I encourage you to read the report in which we present our activities in the Environmental, Social, and Governance areas undertaken last year. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a lot of health and perseverance, as well as joyful, warm and peaceful Easter. Let us spend that time in a responsible manner and stay home,” said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Emitel is one of the top Polish companies in terms of corporate social responsibility, as evidenced by the numerous awards and distinctions received by the company. The year 2019 was particularly abundant in various awards from institutions, which have appreciated our work. These include the distinction in the 42nd edition of the CSR Report, Human Capital Investor Award, Employee-Friendly Employer Award, Human Resource Management Leader Award, Trustworthy Employer Award and the Investor in Human Capital emblem. This focus also results in very high scores in the GRESB Survey, in which Emitel has been participating for a number of years now, which is also reflected in the report. Pobierz RAPORT ZAANGAŻOWANIA SPOŁECZNEGO EMITEL za rok 2019 Pobierz RAPORT ZAANGAŻOWANIA SPOŁECZNEGO EMITEL za rok 2019 ( w jęz. angielskim)

On the occasion of the International Bird Day, which falls on 1 April, Emitel encourages you to watch a live broadcast from a peregrine falcon nest located on a tower in Dobra near Nowogard (West Pomeranian Voivodeship), which belongs to the company. Now is the best time to watch, as a pair of falcons are preparing to raise their young. At present, there are three eggs in the nest, from which young falcons should hatch after about 4 weeks. The falcons are under the care and supervision of the “Falcon” Society for Wild Animals, which has established a nest for them on a tower in Dobra as part of an EU grant. For the time being, the falcons have not accepted the target nest, but they are using a temporary one, additionally installed by the Society. A live preview is available on the Society’s website at http://peregrinus.pl/dobra. “Emitel has made space available for a nest for a pair of falcons on its premises in Dobra, has financed cameras and is carrying out online broadcasts. We are happy to work with the “Falcon” Society and engage in such activities, because we are not indifferent to the fate of endangered bird species”, said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. “We have begun talks with the association with a view to using our other facilities, located all over the country, in terms of nesting this protected bird species”, he added. Emitel also supports broadcasts from the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, where falcons have been nesting since 1998. Here, falcons are also waiting for hatchlings, and the female has laid 4 eggs. The camera view is available at http://peregrinus.pl/pl/warszawa-pkin-podglad-z-warszawy. International Bird Day, established by the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of Birds Useful to Agriculture of 19 March 1902, has been celebrated annually since 1906. Its aim is to draw attention to the dangers faced by birds and to encourage people to get involved in their protection. Poland joined the convention in 1932. “The peregrine falcon is one of the rarest species in Poland. Peregrine falcons became extinct in our country in the 1960s as a result of pollution of the environment – and thus their food – with pesticides, mainly DDT, used in agriculture. Since the 1990s, we have been working to restore the peregrine falcon species. Currently, there are over 40 breeding pairs in Poland, and we hope that there will be more of them every year. Thanks to falcon lovers and companies supporting us, such as Emitel, you can now watch a dozen or so pairs of falcons live”, said Sławomir Sielicki, President of the “Falcon” Society for Wild Animals. [gallery ids="3856,3857"]

On the night from 29 to 30 March 2020 (from Sunday to Monday) the broadcasting frequencies of terrestrial television channels will change for Multiplexes 1 and 4. The changes will affect the areas of Białogard and Koszalin only. The broadcasting frequency change will apply only to broadcasts on Multiplex One (MUX-1) and Multiplex Four (MUX-4) in Zachodniopomorskie Province. The switchover will take place on the night from 29 to 30 March 2020 between 0000 hrs and 0500 hrs. The requirement to change the broadcasting frequencies arises from the 700 MHz band refarming project currently under implementation across Poland. The signal will be transferred from channel 45 to 21 (MUX-1) and from channel 40 to 28 (MUX-4) respectively. MUX-1 includes broadcasts of the following programmes: TVP ABC, EskaTV, TTV, Polo TV, ATM Rozrywka, TV Trwam, StopklatkaTV, FokusTV. Information on broadcasts available on MUX-4 is available on Cyfrowy Polsat's website. Viewers affected by the broadcasting changes are not required to make any changes in their receiver antenna settings. Once the changes are complete, most TV sets should update their TV channel lists automatically. However, for some TV sets it may be necessary for the user to retune the channels manually. It is a simple operation that can be carried out in the TV set's settings menu with the use of a remote control. The MUX-1 broadcasting range of Emitel's broadcast facility "RTCN Białogard/Sławoborze" covers the following municipalities: Barwice, Będzino, Białogard, Biesiekierz, Bobolice, Brojce, Brzeźno, Czaplinek, Dobra, Drawsko – Pomorskie, Dygowo, Golczewo, Gościno, Gryfice, Grzmiąca, Ińsko, Kamień Pomorski, Karlino, Karnice, Kołobrzeg, Koszalin, Łobez, Manowo, Maszewo, Mielno, Nowogard, Ostrowice, Płoty, Połczyn-Zdrój, Przybiernów, Rąbino, Radowo Małe, Resko, Rewal, Ryman, Siemył, Sławoborze, Świdwin, Świerzno, Świeszyno, Trzebiatów, Tychowo, Ustronie Morskie, Węgorzyno and Złocieniec. - From the perspective of terrestrial TV viewers in Zachodniopomorskie Province, the broadcasting frequency change is unlikely to cause any major problems. The broadcast directions will not change, so it will not be required to readjust the receiver antenna settings. Most TV sets will automatically update their channel lists. Only a small number of TV sets will have to be retuned manually, said Jerzy Godek, a Management Board Member and Chief Technology Officer at Emitel S.A. The so-called "700 MHz band refarming" is an operation that involves transferring terrestrial television multiplexes from the 694–790 MHz band to a lower 470–694 MHz band due to the requirement for EU Member States to free up the 700 MHz band for mobile operators (5G services). The changes are compliant with the Ordinance of the President of the Office of Electronic Communications of 17 January 2020 on the frequency utilisation plan for the 470-790 MHz band. Information on the changes is available on Emitel's website. The current broadcasting station parameters can be found at www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/sprawdz-parametry-emisji/ and in the EmiMaps application at www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/aplikacja-emimaps/  

Emitel has signed a loan agreement with a consortium of six banks, under which it secured its financing of PLN 1.5 billion, with an option to increase to PLN 1.6 billion upon certain conditions. The loan was granted by a group of banks supporting the Company, ensuring most favorable conditions could be achieved. The loan will be used to repay the debt resulting from the loan agreement signed in 2016 and, depending on the Company’s requirements, to finance operating activities of the Company and the investments related to Emitel’s development plans. The contract was concluded for 3.5 years. Closing (release of funds) will take place in the near future, following the satisfaction of the conditions precedent. "Our usual approach is to refinance credit liabilities duly in advance, and today's agreement continues this policy. We have obtained optimal conditions for the Company, and ensured a stable source of financing for our business. I thank all the financing banks for their trust and positive assessment of our long-term business assumptions,”-  said Aleksander Skołożyński, Emitel's Management Board Member and CFO. The loan is denominated in PLN and its interest rate was determined on the basis of the base rate plus a margin. The remaining terms of the loan are also in line with market conditions. "In the coming years, Emitel will have to carry out a large-scale refarming project of the 700Mhz band, and change the broadcasting standard to DVB-T2. In addition, the Company intends to further invest in the telecommunications infrastructure, in particular for mobile operators in connection with the planned development of the 5G network in Poland. Therefore, ensuring stable financing of Company’s operations for the coming years is key," - said Jim Metcalfe, Managing Partner of Alinda Capital Partners, and Member of the Supervisory Board of Emitel. The consortium of banks with which the agreement was signed comprised Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A., Bank Pekao S.A., DNB Bank ASA, DNB Bank Polska S.A. (acting also as the agent), PKO Bank Polski S.A. and Société Générale. About EMITEL EMITEL S.A., a company belonging to the American fund Alinda Capital Partners, is the largest terrestrial radio and television infrastructure operator in Poland. For over 50 years, thanks to Emitel, television and radio signals can be received in all Polish homes. In addition to services for television and radio broadcasters, Emitel offers altitude infrastructure for mobile operators, designs, and installs modern wireless communication systems, participates in the creation of smart cities, and is involved in the preparations for the construction of 5G networks in Poland.

Emitel obtained the prestigious title of Top Employer. The company thus confirms being one of the best employers in Poland Emitel’s most valuable asset is a team full of passion and commitment made up of high-class specialists in the field of telecommunications and broadcasting. It consists of people responsible for, among others, the functioning and reliability of the largest television distribution platform in Poland. – The value of Emitel is defined by the sum of talents of all members of our team. We are happy that it is made up of top-class specialists and enthusiasts who are devoted to their work. All our employees are united by four company values: positive energy and enthusiasm in action, searching for simple solutions, a sense of urgency, as well as the need for development and curiosity about the world. We listen to our employees and try to respond best to their needs by creating unique conditions and a great working atmosphere. This is confirmed by the annual Employee Opinion Survey - Emipuls, where the result of employee involvement increases significantly - from 70.5% in 2015 to 90.8% in 2019. We are therefore particularly pleased with the Top Employer award - says Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel. Organisations certified as Top Employers provide their employees with excellent working conditions thanks to the implementation of high HR standards and creating the best work environment in line with the “people-first” principle. To be recognized as a Top Employer, the organisation must prove that by implementing many HR practices, it helps to enrich the world of work to provide employees with excellent development and working conditions. Organisations that have received a certificate are a great example of commitment to continuous improvement of HR practices and taking care of their employees. Congratulations! - says David Plink, CEO of Top Employers Institute Obtaining such a certificate is preceded by a long validation process and the need to meet many conditions. The first step is to meet the formal requirements to enter the Programme, which was, among others: audit, appropriate number of employees or existence of formal HR processes in the organisation. The next step is a questionnaire survey of over 600 HR practices covered in 10 thematic areas, which covered key areas related to the management of human capital. Then, during the validation meeting, HR practices are evaluated by an external specialist, and the questionnaire responses verified based on evidence of the existence of appropriate procedures, processes and practices. The final stage was the independent external audit of the certification process carried out by external auditors The Top Employer title is awarded only to organizations the employee offer of which meets the highest international standards.  In this year’s edition of the Top Employers Institute survey, over 1,600 organisations in 119 countries / regions on five continents were distinguished. Obtaining the certificate requires confirmation of the use of best practices in 10 areas: talent strategy, human resource planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, training and development, performance management, leadership skills development, career and succession planning, salary and benefits, as well as culture. About Top Employers Institute The Top Employers Institute is a global authority in the field of research on working conditions. Thanks to the Top Employers Institute certification programme, the organisations participating in the programme are validated, and thanks to the certificate they can strengthen their employer status by themselves. The Top Employers Institute was founded over 28 years ago and certifies over 1,600 organizations in 119 countries / regions every year. Certified Top Employers have a positive impact on the lives of over 6 million employees worldwide. About Emitel Emitel S.A. belongs to the American Alinda Capital Partners fund and is the largest terrestrial radio and television infrastructure operator in Poland. For over 50 years, thanks to Emitel, television and radio signals can be received in all Polish households. In addition to services for television and radio broadcasters, Emitel offers altitude infrastructure for mobile operators, designs and installs modern wireless communication systems, participates in the creation of smart cities and is involved in the preparation of the construction of 5G network in Poland.  

Emitel, in agreement with the authorities of the Wilanów District Office has installed two modern mobile communications antenna installations in Miasteczko Wilanów. The solution has been designed with particular attention to aesthetics and harmonious fit in with the existing architectural layout of Wilanów. The residents of Miasteczko Wilanów could observe the installation of 2 street poles, each 8 meters high. These are modern installations used for mobile communications, which, in addition to their dedicated functionalities, are also a decoration of the place where they stand. They are located at the intersection of Oś Królewska/Sarmacka Streets and at the intersection of Klimczaka/Sarmacka Streets. Emitel plans to place similar antennas in other locations. What is the innovation and attractiveness of the mounted installations, beside integrating with the architecture of their place of installation? Miasteczko Wilanów is constantly evolving, currently it consists of almost 37 thousand inhabitants and many developers are still carrying out their residential construction projects. There are also plans for another projects related to the development of education and culture. The development of buildings must be followed by the development of telecommunications infrastructure, all the more so as the needs and expectations of the residents themselves are increasing. For that reason, the construction of installations that will improve the availability of cellular networks in Miasteczko Wilanów is an investment which is necessary, planned and expected by the inhabitants themselves. At the same time the Wilanów District authorities pay particular attention to the installation of such solutions. They must not only meet the highest technical and safety standards but at the same time fit with their aesthetics in with the local architecture. - Each of the installations at a given location will perform the function of increasing the coverage and improving the parameters of the cellular signal, thus increasing the network capacity of all mobile operators. What does it mean in practice? This is primarily to increase the speed and availability of mobile broadband internet, – said Piotr Guziewicz - Director of the Office for Network Planning and Service Development of Emitel S.A. - This solution will also help to minimize the risk of restrictions or lack of network bandwidth that may adversely affect the comfort of use of high quality multimedia services. This applies both to mobile applications and services, as well as in particular multimedia services or media streaming services such as Youtube or Netflix. – added Piotr Guziewicz. Residents and owners of commercial premises located on the lower floors can count on improving the availability of mobile networks within their premises. These are not all solutions that Emitel can propose based on the infrastructure built by the Company. In the next stages, it will be possible to launch new services in the field of Smart Cities, e.g. systems improving residents' safety, monitoring air pollution, occupancy of parking spaces, current location of public transport vehicles or the filling of waste bins. The advantage of the solution currently tested by mobile operators, which appeared on the streets of Wilanów, is the significantly better aesthetics compared to the most commonly used solutions installed e.g. on the roofs of residential buildings. In addition, substantially smaller dimensions of the devices and structures allow them to be integrated into the existing architecture in the locations where conventional solutions are not possible. The installation shared by all mobile operators allows also to effectively reduce the number of antennas within the housing estate. What is important is that it is a completely safe solution, meeting all applicable environmental standards. It is worth noting that locating this type of installations in a residential environment means that the phones of users within their range can transmit with much less power than in the case of having to transmit to a conventional base station hundreds of meters away. The first mobile operator has already started testing and more will start their tests in the near future. Each access point performs functions of transmitting and receiving radio signal of mobile phone networks in the 800MHz, 900MHz and optional 1800MHz bands in 3G and 4G technologies. This provides support for voice calls and mobile broadband internet. The antenna installations have been connected to the networks of mobile operators via fibre optic link. The transmitters' power is several dozen times less than that of typical tower- or roof-mounted solutions. Similar solutions are already visible in the estates and streets of Western European cities and in the United States.   About Emitel Emitel S.A., owned by the American fund Alinda Capital Partners, is the largest operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland. For over 50 years, thanks to Emitel, TV and radio signals can be received in all Polish homes. In addition to services for TV and radio broadcasters, Emitel offers high-altitude infrastructure for mobile operators, designs and installs modern wireless communication systems, participates in the creation of smart cities and is involved in the preparation of the 5G network in Poland.  

Emitel, in cooperation with the Municipality of Piaseczno, designed and built a network and configured and supplied sensors for intelligent city solutions. This is another project in Emitel's portfolio built on the basis of LoRaWAN technology. The scope of work carried out by Emitel included the supply and commissioning of 130 sensors for remote measurement of occupancy of parking spaces in designated areas and 10 ultrasonic sensors for measuring the level of filling of baskets as well as 6 alarm flood sensors for monitoring water levels in rivers and main drainage ditches. Also, a set of sensors for environmental testing (temperature, noise level, and air humidity measurement) has been installed. - Thanks to the cooperation with Emitel, the Piaseczno Municipality has become another place on the map of Poland that deserved the name of a Smart City by using information and communication technologies to increase interactivity and efficiency of the urban infrastructure - said Daniel Putkiewicz, the Mayor of the Piaseczno Municipality. - Thanks to new technologies and the Internet of things, our municipality is able to become more citizen-friendly, better organized, and more effective in its use of the available resources - added Daniel Putkiewicz. Emitel has extensive experience in the development of Smart City solutions. It was one of the first companies to start implementing innovative projects in cooperation with local governments. As a part of the network provided by the Company, local governments can implement solutions that improve the standard of living of their residents, help to combat environmental pollution, and find free parking spots in the city. Such a solution has been implemented in such cities as Wrocław and has brought many benefits to the residents, among others by limiting the traffic of tourist buses and, as a consequence, the emission of exhaust fumes. - According to the report of the working group for the Internet of things at the Ministry of Digitalization, in the long term, implementation of the concept of Smart Cities may constitute an important driving force for the Polish economy, bringing tangible benefits to residents, public administration units, and private businesses - said Maciej Staszak, the Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. - I am extremely pleased that Emitel has solutions that significantly contribute to the development of cities in Poland through the use of new technologies and to growing trust in the Internet of things - added Maciej Staszak.

The award was presented during a press conference, which served to sum up the first implementation stage of the Employee Capital Plans Programme, which encompassed the largest enterprises. Paweł Borys, President of the Management Board of the Polish Development Fund, handed them to representatives of four companies: Emitel, Budimex, EY Polska and Komfort.  Promoting retirement savings is one of the key social challenges we face today. In a situation where a relatively small group of Poles save for their retirement, creating conditions that are conducive to doing so becomes paramount. The Employee Capital Plans are a perfect solution for this challenge, and the employers have an opportunity to play an important role in promoting the programme. “We took the implementation of the Employee Capital Plans seriously. First of all, we believe that the programme itself is very good and beneficial for the employees. Apart from that, Emitel’s operations are characterised by corporate social responsibility and sustainable development principles. What is more, this programme can also serve as a way to unleash new developmental stimuli in the Polish economy. In the process of implementing the Employee Capital Plans, we focused on broad and open internal communication and invited our employees to choose the institutions that would manage the funds. This allowed us to address many doubts and concerns right from the get-go”, said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. “At Emitel, more than 70% of all employees decided to participate in the Employee Capital Plans Programme. This means that the programme enjoys trust of our employees from the very start”, Andrzej J. Kozłowski added.  Emitel has won numerous awards and distinctions in the field of human capital management. Recently, the company has won the “Investor in Human Capital” emblem, awarded for the second consecutive time by the Digital Knowledge Observatory Foundation. This year, the company has also received the Employee-Friendly Employer title, presented by the National Committee of the NSZZ "Solidarność" trade union with honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland.

For the second consecutive time, Emitel has won the “Investor in Human Capital” emblem. The programme has been run since 2006 by the Digital Knowledge Observatory Foundation. The aim of the programme, addressed to companies and institutions operating in Poland, is to continuously improve the level of human resources management, promoting the importance of investing in human capital, as well as accumulate knowledge about employers’ practices and initiatives. “Awarding us the ‘Investor in Human Capital’ emblem means that we set a very high bar for ourselves – once again, we joined the ranks of Laureates, who meet the highest standards, thanks to Emitel’s HR policy. It is also worth pointing out that the ‘Investor in Human Capital’ Programme is based entirely on the opinions about the employer held and shared by the employees,” said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The “Investor in Human Capital” emblem is a distinction wholly based on the Employees’ power of voice and recommendations. The other winners of this year’s edition of the programme were Man, Alexander Mann Solutions, Dachser, Link 4, NetWorkS, Bricoman, Caparol, Bocian Pożyczki, Döhler and T-Mobile. The “Investor in Human Capital” Programme is run under the patronage of the most important public and private institutions. The set of surveys, which was developed over the course of many years, pays attention to the opinions of employees on the most important areas of the organisation’s operations. The programme focuses on encouraging employers to pay attention to the needs of their employees and on supporting companies in creating friendly workplaces. Currently, the programme is based on employee satisfaction and engagement surveys. In the era of an employee job market, taking a closer look at issues related to the willingness of the staff to engage in everyday duties – as well as to express their positive opinions about the employees – becomes a crucial thing to do.

Emitel is a partner of the next edition of the “Zwolnieni z Teorii” competition. The aim of the project is to expand the competencies of high school students in the fields of teamwork, communication and creative thinking. A group of Emitel mentors will support project teams tasked with quite a challenge – coming up with ideas for Polish future cities. The cooperation will also encompass patronage of selected secondary schools by Emitel, which will include unique training courses for teachers, concerning shaping entrepreneurial attitudes among students. In its business operations, Emitel is guided by the objectives of sustainable development enshrined in the UN Global Compact. One of the priorities in the field of corporate social responsibility is support the development of civil society. These actions are reflected both in Emitel’s business strategy, its sustainable development principles, as well as everyday work of the Company’s teams. For this reason, Emitel decided to start cooperation with the Zwolnieni z Teorii Foundation, which organises the largest competition for secondary school students in Poland. Up until now, more than 70,000 students from all over Poland took part in the competition, with 10,000 participating in the grand finale. The young participants carried out 2000 social projects. It is estimated that the implemented projects had a positive impact on the lives of about 20 million Poles. “I have been closely watching the development of the ‘Zwolnieni z Teorii’ platform and I am impressed by the development of the project and its popularity among young people. I had the pleasure to take part in it as a member of jury in the last grand finale of the competition and I immediately realised that Emitel simply needed to get involved in this project. For many years now, we have been one of the best Polish companies implementing the principles of corporate social responsibility. Being a leader in the industry obliges us to look for innovative solutions in the field of social activities, which we support. ‘Zwolnieni z Teorii’ is more than just a unique undertaking – it is also a project with a proven formula, which is why I am glad that we started to work together”, said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel. The participants will be tasked with coming up and developing a project in response to the challenge posed by Emitel – designing a future city. The teams will be supported by their mentors, who will actively aid the youth in the implementation of their projects, as well as share their knowledge and expertise in order to boost the participants’ soft skills and ultimately increase the chances for the projects to succeed. “In today’s world, cities are becoming increasingly important as hubs for an ever-growing part of the population. The progressing urbanisation, which results in an increased resource consumption and degradation of the environment, poses a tremendous challenge to city authorities and means that new strategies need to be defined and developed to successfully tackle them. I am glad that young people will be working with us to develop their visions of future cities. This is one of our key areas of interest, corresponding to the assumption that technology should be used to make life better and safer”, said Maciej Staszak, Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel, one of the mentors taking part in the project. The “Zwolnieni z Teorii” educational platform has been supporting young people in developing competencies and skills for the future – leadership, cooperation, and creative problem solving – for six years. Its operation is based on modern teaching methodology - Social Project Method™, which uses the implementation of an actual social project to develop practical skills, which are hard to acquire using traditional teaching methods. Every team, which manages to complete their project becomes a finalist of the competition, and the best teams in Poland compete for the “Wolves” – awards presented during the Grand Finale by representatives of the highest state authorities and the largest enterprises. All students who manage to implement their project also receive international project management certificate from Project Management Institute R.E.P.

Starting on 23 October, all the fans of TVP Kultura will be able to enjoy a new quality. The popular channel operated by TVP S.A. will be available on the digital terrestrial television Multiplex 8 in high resolution, enabling the audiences to watch all broadcasts, cultural events, television theatre and opera in a much higher quality. On the night of 22 October, TVP Kultura will be enabled on digital terrestrial television MUX8 and its broadcasting standard will be upgraded to High Definition (HD). Thanks to the higher broadcasting quality of TVP Kultura, the recipients of digital terrestrial television will enjoy a better and sharper picture quality. Thanks to the HD resolution, television theatre, operas, Chopin concerts and classic films will gain new quality and bring even more enjoyment to the audiences. The changes in the broadcasting of TVP Kultura channel will coincide with changes in the broadcasting of TVP Sport. The highly popular sports channel broadcast in High Definition will join the line-up of programmes broadcast by Telewizja Polska S.A. on the third digital terrestrial television multiplex. The MUX8 launched by Emitel in 2016 is a state-of-the-art solution. Apart from traditional terrestrial channels, connecting the TV sets to the Internet enables the audiences to use hybrid television (HbbTV) features. MUX8 offers numerous channels, including LegiaTV, which features VoD content and broadcasts of sparring games of Legia Warszawa football club. In addition, HbbTV technology facilitates access to selected radio stations and other information, such as weather forecasts, latest news and TV timetables. Currently, Emitel broadcasts the signal of four national DVB-T multiplexes, enabling the audiences to watch as many as 29 television channels free of charge. Nearly 6 million households in Poland receive digital terrestrial television signal, and more than 4.5 million households take advantage only of this form of television reception. The construction of the MUX8 network was completed on 30 June 2018 and was carried out in accordance with the terms of the frequency reservation competition announced by the Office for Electronic Communication in March 2015 and the issued reservation decision. The MUX8 covers 97.63% of all population. In order to receive the MUX8 signal, users need an antenna which can receive signals in the VHF band. The list of channels on the national digital terrestrial television multiplexes, starting on 23 October:

The overhaul of the antenna system at the RCN Lublin/Piaski facility is nearly completed. After the completion of works, the terrestrial television system will be broadcasted according to the specification from before the overhaul. The modernisation works, which were halted during the election campaign, should be concluded no later than on 30 October. Due to the necessity of concluding the modernisation works of the television antenna system at the RTCN Lublin/Piaski facility, commenced in August 2019, it will be necessary to switch the MUX-1, MUX-2 and MUX-3 digital terrestrial television multiplex signal to the alternate antenna system. This can cause a reduction in the strength of the broadcast signals in some areas of the Lubuskie Voivodeship. The works schedule was agreed upon with the terrestrial television broadcasters. The conclusion of the overhaul, which due to the on-going election campaign and the necessity of maintaining the broadcast was halted earlier, is planned for 30 October 2019. Due to the fact that some viewers in Chełm and surrounding areas experienced problems with the terrestrial television signal receipt, Emitel has launched for the time of the works additional broadcasts strengthening the signal of digital multiplexes from the 90 metre SLR Kumowa Dolina tower. The RTCN Lublin/Piaski Radio and Television Broadcasting Centre is broadcasting radio and television programs for approx. 1.2 million residents of the Lubuskie Voivodeship. The on-going overhaul is technically very complex, among others, due to the specialist works at heights. The current antennae have broadcasted the signals for the Lubuskie Voivodeship residents for over 30 years, providing firstly an analogue and then digital television signal. The periodical maintenance and modernisation of devices at all broadcasting facilities allows for eliminating the risk of serious failures and loss of the ability to receive UKF and DVB-T television broadcasts, and thus for maintaining the highest quality of services provided.

By the decision of the Jury of the 9th edition of the Competition, Emitel has won the Trustworthy Employer title in the “Internship Programmes” category. The competition is organised by the Polish Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented yesterday during a ceremonial gala in Warsaw. Emitel received an award for its internship programme for secondary school and technical university students, linked to the company's core business. The programme is addressed to graduates and students of the final years of technical studies related to telecommunications and broadcasting. The internship programmes available at Emitel provide opportunities for future potential employees to learn about the specific nature of work and to get hands-on experience with specific tasks. “The internship programs offered by Emitel are one of the best ways to get to know the company and to approach the competence areas in which a future potential employee would like to develop from a practical standpoint. The internship programme is not only about shadowing other employees or performing the simplest jobs – instead, we entrust our interns with actual tasks that they carry out with the support of a mentor, but they are fully responsible for their performance”, says Jerzy Godek, Director of the Technology Division and Member of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Participants of the internship programmes at Emitel have the opportunity to have a direct closer look at the functioning of the company, receive support from a dedicated internship supervisor and to get in touch with experts employed in our company, who can offer their support in the scope of their skills and knowledge, which we believe constitutes a necessary foundation for the future careers of our interns. Due to the fact that our interns are usually students nearing their graduation, the company offers a flexible approach and takes into account their individual needs, adjusting the internship schedule to their expectations and capabilities. The internship takes place on the basis of a fully paid commission contract. In addition, the company fully covers all training and qualifications required for the intern to perform a given professional role and carry out all the necessary tasks. The “Trustworthy Employer” competition is based on an idea initiated in 2009 by the Polish Chamber of Commerce and the “Poland: Now” Polish Promotional Programme Foundation. The main aim of the competition is to recognise and promote responsible policy in the area of human capital management. This year, seven awards were presented, received by Żabka, PwC, Polish Air Navigation Services Agency, PGE and Poczta Polska. In addition, two journalists received special distinctions: Anna Popek from Telewizja Polska S.A. and Michał Dobrołowicz from RMF FM. The title of Trustworthy Employer is awarded to organisations that offer modern, interesting and effective solutions to employees in the field of human resources, taking into account their professional development and protection of their rights. Awards are granted in several categories: internship programmes, volunteering, motivation, education, health, safety and accessible companies.

Emitel has successfully completed the implementation of a new TV platform for Orange Polska. The new platform was built on the basis of state-of-the-art technological and hardware IPTV and OTT solutions. Emitel is a partner of Orange Polska, who has been supporting the provider in the field of TV services since 2006. Emitel has provided maintenance services for the IPTV platform used by Orange in recent years. The fruitful collaboration between the two partners led Orange to choose Emitel as the provider of a new solution. The implementation of the new IPTV/OTT platform took 8 months and was preceded by an in-depth analysis of the changing market trends and the needs of the provider. In line with its strategy, Orange focuses on building value, service convergence and fibre optic investments. The Orange Love offer is currently geared towards developing new packages for customers looking for better TV content, hence the need to expand the TV platform. “I’m glad that we could once again prove that Emitel is ready to satisfy our client’s needs and successfully accomplish the ambitious task set by Orange. In this project, the key aspect was understanding the needs of the provider and offering a solution that would be in line with global trends, allowing them to quickly respond to their customers’ needs. This would not have been possible without outstanding competencies of our team members, as well as long-term and fruitful collaboration with Orange,” – said Maciej Staszak, Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Global trends show that IPTV is currently the only pay-TV segment to record steady and dynamic growth. Orange’s TV offer is highly liked by Polish audiences – as of now, it is used by more than 972,000 customers, and the share of IPTV users is constantly growing. The launch of the new platform will enable Orange to further develop its services for subscribers and better match its offer to the increasingly competitive TV market in Poland. “The solutions provided by Emitel enable us to offer a broad range of new services to our customers. Thanks to Multirecorder they will never miss their favourite film ever again, and the new, better Orange TV Go app lets them watch TV wherever and whenever they like to. We can also provide signal that better fits the connection that the customer has. We are constantly striving to make our TV offer as attractive as possible,” said Ewelina Rabsztyn, TV and Content Director at Orange Polska. Understanding how important the IPTV/OTT services are for the provider, Emitel made every effort to ensure that each of the functionalities of the new platform conforms with the most stringent requirements. In order to make sure that Orange Polska’s programming offer is in line with the ever-changing needs of its subscribers, the new platform is flexible and enables users to freely take advantage of its capacity and configuration of service parameters. The headend is ready for delivering more than 230 IPTV and OTT services in SD, HD and UHD quality. The implemented solution fulfils the needs of today’s market, but also creates opportunities for further development and growth, along with the growing demand of the provider. The responsibility for the maintenance of the new platform and its monitoring falls squarely on the shoulders of Emitel’s technical staff. As part of the service provided, Emitel also provides terrestrial signal retransmission to the headend, as well as maintenance of TV playouts and EPG services. “For years, Emitel has been developing its competencies in the field of TV services. Of course, we are better known as a digital terrestrial television provider, but we also have extensive experience in the field of IPTV and development of OTT services. I am fairly certain that thanks to our extensive experience in maintaining complex TV solutions, we will fulfil Orange’s expectations regarding the reliability of the new platform. In order to ensure the highest security and availability of the headend, our project also envisions geographical redundancy. The backup solution will be ready to operate at any time,” said Jerzy Godek, Member of the Management Board for Technology at Emitel S.A. About Emitel Emitel S.A., a subsidiary of Alinda Capital Partners, is the largest operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland. For more than 50 years, Emitel has made sure that television and radio broadcasts can be received in all Polish homes. Apart from services for television and radio broadcasters, Emitel offers at-height infrastructure for mobile operators, designs and installs modern wireless communication systems, participates in the development of smart cities and gets involved in the preparation for the construction of 5G network in Poland.

In this year’s edition of the GRESB benchmark, Emitel scored 80 points, compared to an average score of 58 points for comparable companies. The company ended up on the second place among its counterparts and was on the top of the list of 393 participants from around the world. The GRESB survey, which has been conducted for a decade now, analyses infrastructure enterprises in terms of their environment, social responsibility and corporate governance activities. The survey is considered a key benchmark for funds that invest in infrastructure companies worldwide. GRESB BV – the company conducting the survey – is a subsidiary of Green Business Certification Inc., a non-profit organisation registered in the United States. Emitel has been participating in the survey since 2016. This year, despite the ever-increasing requirements, the company managed to maintain its result from the previous edition and scored 80 points, which gave it the second place among infrastructural companies in Europe, 14th place among 236 European participants of the survey and 24th place among 393 participating companies from around the world. Emitel’s high-rise facilities are spread all over the country, which is why the company pays particular attention to the care for the people and the natural environment in the immediate vicinity of broadcasting stations. Emitel implements environmentally-friendly waste management by using solutions enabling waste recycling, as well as a waste neutralisation process for waste that could not be prevented and for which recycling was not possible, implemented in line with the principles of environmental protection. “Our high score proves that Emitel is constantly striving to improve its standards regarding social responsibility and sustainable development. We are carrying out numerous projects in the field of environmental protection, and we uphold all the standards while preparing our investments,” said Aleksander Skołożyński, Member of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. for Finance. Emitel is one of the leading Polish companies implementing the principles of corporate social responsibility, as evidenced by numerous CSR awards and distinctions received by the company in 2018, including, among others, distinction in the “Healthy Employee, Healthy Company” competition organised by the Employers of Poland organisation, the title of the Trustworthy Employer awarded by the Polish Chamber of Commerce and the “Poland: Now” Polish Promotional Programme Foundation, the Investor in Human Capital emblem awarded by the Digital Knowledge Observatory Foundation (formerly the Management Observatory Foundation) and the “Employee-Friendly Employer” emblem and statuette awarded by NSZZ “Solidarność” under the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland. The GRESB survey is an independent study of social responsibility and sustainable development of companies, serving as a benchmark for American investment funds. ESG is one of the most important indicators in the United States, taken into account in the case of retirement funds investments around the world. Find out more about the results at: https://gresb.com/esg-reporting-benchmarking-infrastructure-sector-moves-mainstream/

Emitel has selected an institution to be entrusted with managing the Employee Capital Plan (PPK) funds. As a result of the conducted proceedings, the Company decided to choose PKO Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych. The selected partner will be responsible for maintaining PPK accounts for employees who decide to save additional pension funds. Employee capital plans are designed to support working individuals in long-term accumulation and multiplication of retirement savings. The aim of the programme is to increase the financial security of Poles. When choosing a partner to manage the PPK funds, Emitel was guided primarily by the long-term interest of the employees. Part of the PKI BP group, PKO Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych S.A. is one of the largest investment fund companies in Poland. PKO TFI is a modern organisation focused on customer needs, constantly expanding its investment product portfolio adjusted to the expectations of investors and market trends. The company has over 20 years of experience in the investment fund market and many years of experience in managing pension programmes operating on a similar basis to PPK. “When choosing a partner, we paid particular attention to the effectiveness of the investments, experience in the investment fund market and comprehensive care for PPK participants. We believe that an Employee Capital Plan run by a trustworthy partner such as PKO TFI will be of great interest to Emitel employees as another benefit in the wide range of additional benefits offered", said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel. The criteria used by Emitel in selecting an institution to manage the PPK included: experience of the investment team, investment results to date, support for the employer and employees, channels through which employees will be able to receive information or submit instructions. Emitel S.A., a subsidiary of Alinda Capital Partners, is the largest operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland. For more than 50 years, Emitel has made sure that television and radio broadcasts can be received in all Polish homes. Apart from services for television and radio broadcasters, Emitel offers at-height infrastructure for mobile operators, designs and installs modern wireless communication systems, participates in the development of smart cities and gets involved in the preparation for the construction of 5G network in Poland.

Due to the ongoing periodic maintenance and overhaul of the antenna system at RTCN Lublin/Piaski, some viewers in Chełm and its surrounding area are experiencing problems with terrestrial TV signal reception. In order to ensure continuity of service and the best possible quality of digital terrestrial TV signal for viewers, after obtaining the necessary administrative permits, Emitel will launch additional emissions to boost MUX-1, MUX-2 and MUX-3 multiplex signals. The ongoing works are technically complex and require a great deal of effort on the part of Emitel’s experts, including temporarily switching the emissions to a backup antenna system, leading to a reduction of the broadcasting power of three digital terrestrial television multiplexes – MUX-1, MUX-2 and MUX-3 – in some areas of the Lublin voivodeship. These issues concern, among others, the city of Chełm, due to the landscape, in particular the hills that block signals broadcast by the Piaski station. Due to concerns raised by viewers and given that the works will be ongoing until the 27th of September, Emitel has made a decision to launch additional emissions in order to provide Chełm with boosted signals from all three multiplexes. The emissions will begin from the 90-metre-tall SLR Kumowa Dolina tower immediately after obtaining the needed permits from the Office of Electronic Communications. In the case of the residents of Chełm, the new broadcasting facility lines up with the direction of the transmitter in Piaski, which means that it will not be necessary to adjust antennas or change settings on TV sets. The RCTN Lublin/Piaski Radio and Television Broadcasting Centre broadcasts radio and television programmes for nearly 1.2 million inhabitants of Lublin voivodeship. The existing antennas have served the inhabitants of the voivodeship for nearly 30 years, providing them with analogue and digital television broadcasts. The periodic maintenance and equipment overhauls in all broadcasting facilities enables Emitel to alleviate the risk of serious failures and prevent the situations that could potentially render receiving UKF and DVB-T broadcasts impossible, thus ensuring the highest quality of services.

On August 19th, Emitel commenced a periodical modernization of a TV antenna system at the RTCN Lublin/Piaski facility. The works carried out are technically very complex and require a lot of effort on the part of Emitel's specialists. For almost 30 years, the existing antennas have served the inhabitants of the Lubelskie Voivodeship by providing first analog and then digital television signals. The works will involve the necessity of switching the emission to a backup antenna system. This may cause short-term interference of all FM radio and digital DVB-T broadcasts from this facility from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a slight deterioration of quality of MUX-1, MUX-2 and MUX-3 digital terrestrial TV multiplexes signal throughout the whole period of work. The works will be completed by 27 September 2019 - by that time we kindly ask the viewers and listeners for understanding. The Radio and Television Broadcasting Centre RTCN Lublin/Piaski broadcasts radio and television programs for approximately 1.2 million inhabitants of the Lublin Province. Periodic maintenance and modernization of equipment in all broadcasting facilities allows to eliminate the risk of serious failures and loss of the possibility of receiving UKF radio and DVB T television, and thus to maintain the highest quality of services. A detailed plan of maintenance intervals at Emitel’s broadcasting facilities is available at the website: https://emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/#przerwy-konserwacyjne

Emitel has opened its modernised and overhauled Network Management Centre in Krakow, equipped with a state-of-the-art display wall, as well as advanced diagnostic and dispatching tools, which support our experts and enable better control of the supervised systems, as well as better management of alerts. The broadcasting station located at the facility, broadcasting TV and radio signals for the residents of Krakow, has also been renovated and modernised. The broadcasting tower standing at more than 60 metres tall was equipped with LED lighting, enabling multi-colour illuminations. The Krakow centre is the heart of the supervision over Emitel’s infrastructure installed throughout the country, monitoring the continuity and reliability of television and radio broadcasting systems, as well as the operation of communication systems used for the purposes of national security and broadcasting to more than four hundred Emitel at eight facilities located throughout Poland. The work of dispatching services is supported by state-of-the-art IT tools, thanks to which dispatchers can check the working conditions of all elements of the Emitel network at any time. “Thanks to Emitel’s infrastructure, TV and radio broadcasters can reach audiences and listeners with their auditions and broadcasts in every corner of Poland. The reliability of services and continuity of terrestrial digital terrestrial television and radio broadcasting is ensured by the experts working at the Network Management Centre, who need modern monitoring tools to do their job. Emitel’s staff also oversee wireless communication, a crucial element of our everyday life, used to ensure safety of our citizens,” said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel, during the official opening of the centre. The Emitel Network Management Centre works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is staffed with experts who react to any alerts about irregularities and potential failures in the network. The centre also dispatches maintenance workers located throughout Poland. Immediately after receiving the dispatch, Emitel’s experts carry out the required field work, regardless of weather conditions and time of day. Krakow’s Network Management Centre is also responsible for running analyses to eliminate repeated failures or reduce them to a minimum in future. For some time now, the company has been using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms for this purpose. Emitel’s Krakow facility broadcast TVP1 and TVP2, as well as a number of radio stations for the residents of Krakow. During the overhaul, the broadcasting tower, which is well-visible from many tourist spots and destinations in Krakow, was equipped with a modern LED lighting. The multi-colour illumination will be turned on after dark and will become an attractive light point on the tourist map of Krakow. Emitel will also use the facility in Krakow to further develop Smart Cities services and Internet of Things solutions. “High quality and reliability of our services are our top priorities. This is why, aside from the development investments carried out throughout Poland, we do not neglect upgrading and overhauling existing infrastructure, including key facilities – such as our monitoring centre. In our activities, we focus particularly on sustainable development and we make every effort to create added value for the environment. After the upgrade and overhaul, the illuminated tower at Krzemionki will make the landscape of Krakow even more attractive than before,” said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel. Emitel, a subsidiary of Alinda Capital Partners, is the largest operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland. For more than 50 years, Emitel has been making sure that television and radio signals can be received in all Polish homes. Apart from services for television and radio broadcasters, Emitel offers at height infrastructure for mobile operators, designs and installs modern wireless communication systems, participates in the development of smart cities and gets involved in the preparation for the construction of 5G network in Poland.

Emitel published a new edition of the company’s report on corporate social responsibility. The document presents the most important projects and initiatives undertaken by Emitel in 2018. The number of Emitel’s social and green initiatives is systematically growing and the Company continuously implements new ideas. Emitel’s high-rise facilities are spread all over the country, which is why the company pays particular attention to the care for the people and the natural environment in the immediate vicinity of broadcasting stations. Emitel implements environmentally friendly waste management by using solutions enabling waste recycling, as well as a waste neutralisation process for waste that could not be prevented and for which recycling was not possible, implemented in line with the principles of environmental protection. The innovative actions undertaken by Emitel since last year include, among others, the Electromagnetic Fields Environmental Protection Workshops, addressed to schoolchildren and youth. The aim of the workshops is to disseminate knowledge about electromagnetic fields, their use in today’s world and about the risks that they may pose in an accessible way. During the workshops, Emitel Employees showed children an animated film describing possible dangers resulting from the emission of electromagnetic fields and the preventive actions we take to avoid them. In making any business decision concerning relations in the workplace or cooperation with local communities, Emitel Staff are guided by a value system. The company’s Code of Ethics regulates the general business practices on the basis of which the business is conducted. It is a set of principles, deeply rooted in honesty, openness, responsibility, fairness and mutual respect. All contracts with suppliers and customers of the company include a commitment that they will also comply with the Code of Ethics. The Company has also appointed the Ombudsman for Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, whose role is to respond to any concerns raised by Employees. The company takes care of its employees and their relatives in a comprehensive manner. Employees have the opportunity to participate in a variety of training courses, as well as take advantage of private health care and group insurance – most programmes also cover families of our staff. The promotion of a healthy lifestyle remains one of the highest priorities for our company. Emitel organises mountain rallies and sporting events, such as a football tournament for its staff. Every year, Emitel takes part in a campaign called “Bike to work – home, bike, work... all year round,” carried out by the City of Krakow. The aim of the campaign is to promote cycling as a daily means of transport to and from work. “Being a leader in the industry obliges us to look for innovative solutions in the field of social activities. We strongly believe in building lasting relations; we want to set trends and our ambition is to lead the changes. This is why we make sure that our goals are achieved through everyday work, in a manner that is responsible both towards our stakeholders and the environment. We also do not forget to create a friendly and attractive workplace for our employees,” said Andrzej Kozłowski - President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Emitel is one of the leading Polish companies implementing the principles of corporate social responsibility, as evidenced by numerous CSR awards and distinctions received by the company in 2018, including, among others, distinction in the “Healthy Employee, Healthy Company” competition organised by the Employers of Poland organisation, the title of the Trustworthy Employer awarded by the Polish Chamber of Commerce and the “Poland: Now” Polish Promotional Programme Foundation, the Investor in Human Capital emblem awarded by the Digital Knowledge Observatory Foundation (formerly the Management Observatory Foundation) and the “Employee-Friendly Employer” emblem and statuette awarded by NSZZ “Solidarność” under the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland. Download the EMITEL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT for 2018 (in Polish) Download the EMITEL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT for 2018 (in English)

Emitel is going to provide a state-of-the-art, comprehensive solution for one of the most anticipated investments in Warsaw to boost the availability of mobile operators’ services indoors. The agreement provides for the development of a radio project and executive designs, carrying out the works, including both formal and legal aspects of the project, as well as maintenance of the system. Emitel will provide a technologically advanced service for the newly constructed Powiśle Power Plant office, retail and service complex to boost cellular coverage in three office buildings, as well as in the retail and catering spaces. In the next stage of the development of the complex, Emitel will additionally increase the coverage in the hotel. Thanks to this, people using their mobile phones inside buildings will be provided with a very good-quality signal. Since Emitel will own the installation, all formal issues pertaining to the arrangements, design, obtaining the necessary permits, as well as the entire cost of maintaining the technical condition of the installation will be taken care of by the Company. It is going to be one of the largest indoor installations implemented by Emitel in recent years, but not the first one in the company’s portfolio. Recently, Emitel has built an innovative DAS system at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów –the first such solution in a sports venue in Poland and one of the first in Europe. The Powiśle Power Plant is a unique place on the map of Warsaw, where the customers will find unique fashion brands, as well as pop-up and concept stores never seen in Poland before, restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world and – for the first time in Poland– an innovative Beauty Hall concept. They will also be able to experience unforgettable emotions during numerous events organised in the space of the Power Plant.

SLR Myślibórz will be used by the Forest Inspectorate to install antennas used to transmit camera feed from fire lookout towers run by the State Forests. Once again, Emitel is involved in the fight against forest fires. Earlier, Emitel established cooperation with the Zwierzyniec and Kalisz Forest Inspectorates, among others. There are 646 fire lookout towers in Poland, 230 of which are equipped with CCTV equipment. Such towers are responsible for detecting half of the fires in Polish forests. “Emitel’s infrastructure will indirectly help us in detecting fires at an early stage, which will enable us to react quickly, thus effectively limiting the spread of fire and the resulting natural and material losses”, said Ewelina Rybarska, Forest Inspector in the Myślibórz Forest Inspectorate. Fires are the biggest problem of forestry in Poland. In only one day, the 23rd of April 2019, there were more than 360 fires in the Polish forests. “We are glad that once again the State Forests decided to work hand in hand with Emitel. One of the foundations of our company’s activity is taking care of the natural environment. Emitel is the largest independent operator of at height infrastructure in Poland, with more than 400 facilities, many of which we offer to our customers for the purpose of video surveillance. We are constantly expanding our facilities, which is why I am certain that we will be carrying out further projects of this kind in future,” said Maciej Staszak, Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Every year, an average of ten thousand forest fires occur in Poland every year, which gives Poland the third place in Europe in this respect. The worst situation is in Spain and Portugal, where forest fires occur frequently and often cover large areas.

Wrocław was the first city in Poland to carry out a research project to develop a solution to enable guiding coaches to the nearest vacant parking space. The system is a result of research conducted by the city in cooperation with Emitel, ReviveMachines and NaviParking. It is widely estimated that one third of all vehicular traffic in cities is generated by drivers looking for a vacant parking space, which also results in a reduction of the efficiency of car parks, disruption in the flow of traffic on the roads and increased exhaust emissions. This issue also concerns coaches, which are present in Wrocław all year round. “As a city, we are constantly looking for solutions that improve the quality of life, often by using modern infrastructure and innovative technologies. As part of the CityLab programme, we carried out a research project together with ReviveMachines, NaviParking and Emitel, which ran for 7 months. As a result, we developed and tested a parking space occupancy detection system, which we are releasing now,” said Jakub Mazur, deputy mayor of Wrocław. The testing involved installation of 52 sensors in kiss-and-go parking zones, where coaches can park for up to 15 minutes, as well as in standard parking lots with unlimited parking times. The scope of the project covered nearly half of all available parking lots for coaches located in the area of the biggest tourist attractions in the city centre and in the neighbourhood of the Zoological Garden, including on Ofiar Oświęcimskich, Łaciarska, Świętokrzyska, Purkyniego and Wybrzeże Słowackiego Streets. “Thanks to employing the LoRa Wan technology, which enables devices to connect to the Internet while ensuring minimal power consumption, we managed to connect the sensors to a base station, creating a network that allows us to oversee the use of parking spaces. Emitel takes advantage of this solution not only for that purpose, but also to check the status of trash cans in the city or to create urban heat maps”, said Maciej Staszak, Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The cooperation resulted in the development of a useful and clean mobile application, which enables the drivers to find the nearest kiss-and-go zone or a parking lot, as well as finding out the price and distance to go. “Our goal is to develop future mobility and provide user-friendly solutions using open data. The interest of the city of Wrocław in innovative technologies has contributed to the implementation of a solution that facilitates the management of coach traffic. Based on the collected data, the application aggregates information about all car parks in the city. Coach drivers can see the current occupancy status of the parking lots, and the built-in navigation system can guide them directly to the car park of their choice. By reducing unnecessary traffic, the solution supports the flow of traffic in the city for the benefit of drivers, residents and tourists living there”, Marek Stawiński, President of NaviParking, explained. The research project aimed at looking for solutions to facilitate work in the tourism sector by making the flow of traffic generated by coaches smoother and by shortening the time needed to find a parking space. Additionally, its actual implementation will bring benefits to the residents of Wrocław, in particular by limiting the traffic of coaches driving around the city while waiting for tourists and – by extension – cutting down emissions.

The campaign starts on 19 March. It is intended to encourage viewers to modernise their antenna installations, retune their TV sets to receive the MUX-8 signal, as well as take advantage of the wide programming offer of all terrestrial television multiplexes. As part of the campaign activities, advertising spots and materials will be broadcast, providing information on receiving free signals by terrestrial means. Multiplex 8 currently broadcasts six channels. In addition to the stations of the private broadcasters – Metro, Nowa TV, WP TV, Zoom TV – TVP Rozrywka and TVP Sport HD are also available. Telewizja Polska began broadcasting the latter at the end of December last year. The coverage of the multiplex encompasses almost 98% of the Polish population; however, not all viewers have decided to adjust the antenna or retune their TV sets to receive channels broadcast on a different band than the other multiplexes. Emitel and TVP count on the interest of sports fans, so the campaign will be based, among other things, on the popularity of the TVP Sport channel, which in Multiplex 8 gives viewers the opportunity to follow the most important sporting events in HD quality. In the coming months, the station will broadcast, among other things, Champions League matches, the Polish national team’s appearances in the qualifying round of the European Football Championship, matches of the women’s and men’s FIVB Volleyball Nations League, and starting next season, matches of the Ekstraklasa football league. Dariusz Szpakowski, a well-known Polish sports journalist and commentator, will appear in TV spots advertising MUX-8. The advertising campaign will be accompanied by information activities prepared by Emitel’s specialists in cooperation with the broadcaster and experts, who will explain how to modernise the home antenna system or retune the receiver to gain access to channels of the eighth multiplex. The campaigns will be supported by the MUX8.TV website, where you will find simple instructions and all the information you need for reception. The first campaign promoting MUX-8 was conducted by Emitel together with the broadcasters of Metro, WP and Zoom TV channels in May last year, even before the Polish Television programmes appeared on the multiplex. This time, the operator will work with TVP, which is the broadcaster of the largest number of channels distributed by terrestrial means, and thus reaches a large number of households using this form of TV reception. The use of TVP antenna time will guarantee high effectiveness of the MUX-8 promotional message. According to Nielsen, the share of the eight public television channels among viewers using only terrestrial television amounts to as much as 40%. Currently there are 4 nationwide multiplexes in Poland, thanks to which viewers can choose the best offer of 29 free TV channels for themselves. Terrestrial TV is one of the most popular platforms of signal reception in Poland. Currently, more than 1/3 of all households use only this method of channel reception. Digital terrestrial television is a modern and popular worldwide platform for broadcasting TV signals. Apart from traditional channels, viewers in Poland, after connecting the TV to the Internet, can watch so-called virtual channels and take advantage of additional content, such as news and an electronic TV guide (the so-called HbbTV). Among others, since December 2018, the hybrid platform of the Legia Warszawa football club has been available on MUX-8. In this way, fans can view live broadcasts and “on-demand” match recordings, behind-the-scenes conversations and interviews with players on their TV screens. National terrestrial television multiplexes: MUX-1 Stopklatka – film station ESKA TV – music station mainly featuring dance, pop, hip-hop music TTV – socio-interventional station Polo TV – music station, mainly featuring disco polo music ATM Rozrywka – entertainment station mainly featuring Polish series TV Trwam – religious station TVP ABC – station for children and teenagers Fokus TV – an educational channel MUX-2 Polsat – commercial station TVN – commercial station TV 4 – commercial station from the Polsat group TV 6 – commercial station from the Polsat group TV Puls – commercial station TV Puls 2 – commercial station TVN 7 – commercial station from the TVN group Super Polsat – station from the Polsat group MUX-3 TVP1 HD – the first Polish Television programme in high definition TVP2 HD – the second programme of the Polish Television in high definition TVP Info – information station of the Polish Television TVP3 – regional programme of 16 centres of Polish Television TVP Kultura – Polish Television station devoted to cultural subjects TVP Sport – Polish Television’s sport-themed station TVP Historia – TVP station covering historical subjects MUX-8 Nowa TV – universal station with film and entertainment profile Metro – films, crime series and Discovery programmes Zoom TV – documentaries, mysterious stories, films and series and the best Polish cabarets WP TV – lifestyle, technology, documentaries and entertainment programmes TVP Rozrywka – TVP entertainment station TVP Sport HD – TVP sports station

Emitel was distinguished in a report for numerous good business practices concerning areas such as labour law, environment, organisational governance and human rights. The “Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices” report was prepared and released for the 17th time. The authors of the Report drew attention to many aspects, including the Code of Ethics in force at Emitel, which regulates general business practices, serving as the foundation of the company’s business activities and operations. The aim of implementing the Code was to promote fair, equitable and ethical conduct, promoting transparency in reports and documents prepared for investors in a comprehensive manner, compliance with applicable laws, as well as relevant rules and regulations, prompt reporting of violations and responsibility for upholding the Code. The authors of the report also noted the anti-mobbing and anti-discrimination policies promoting appropriate standards of behaviour concerning these areas, along with equipping the company's offices with easily accessible defibrillators and blood-pressure monitors, a pilot audiobook access programme, which is also available to employee families, as well as a voluntary investment insurance for employees, with company contributions. “The fact that we are featured in the Report indicates that we are building the strength of Emitel on the foundation of best practices and market trends, and that we serve as a benchmark and a role model to other organisations on the Polish market,” said Anna Goleniowska, HR Office Director at Emitel S.A. This year’s edition of the report showcases more than 1,500 examples of good practices in 229 Polish companies, This is a new record — exceeding the previous year’s result by 30%. https://odpowiedzialnybiznes.pl/publikacje/raport-2018/

The Employee-Friendly Employer Contest has been organized for 11 years by the National Committee of the "Solidarity" Trade Union under the honorary patronage of Poland's President. The objective of the contest is to promote employers who distinguish themselves by applying good practices in such fields as compliance with the labor laws. The Certification Committee evaluated the applications sent to the contest considering, among others, compliance with the labor laws, conclusion of collective agreements, concluding employment contracts for an unspecified period of time, trade union membership rates, and functioning of workers' councils. Emitel S.A. received an award along with such companies as Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A., Kopalnia Soli "Wieliczka" S.A., and Poznańskie Zakłady Zielarskie "Herbapol." "We are involved in a lot of projects intended to create a friendly and attractive work place for the employees of Emitel. People are our greatest asset and this is why we pay a lot of attention to such matters as safety and direct or indirect support to our employees and their families. The results of our HR policies are manifested in the annual study of the level of involvement and satisfaction of our employees, which has lots of participants who express very good opinions about our company," said Andrzej Kozłowski, the President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Candidates for the "Employee-Friendly Employer" title are nominated by the "Solidarity" Trade Union organizations in respective companies. The winners of the contest respect the rights of employees and conduct social dialog in their organizations. The certificate may be used for three years after it is awarded. The statuettes will be handed by President Andrzej Duda on 19 March 2019.

In the recent months, together with the Polish Radio and with participation of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Emitel has successfully performed tests of the emergency notification system. If the service is started, owners of digital radio receivers can be automatically informed about emergency situations. The Ministry of Interior and Administration supports the soonest possible implementation of the system. Sending emergency notifications is one of the added values of the digital radio system. This functionality enhances the utility of the digital radio technology and very strongly contributes to implementation of the national security strategy. "T-DAB+ is the fastest developing broadcasting technology in Europe. It is already in use in 22 European countries. The T-DAB system covers a population of 470 million people worldwide. In addition to broadcasting of radio programs, the technology also enables broadcasting of emergency situation messages. Emitel has many years of experience in digital radio technologies. We are happy that our competences could be used in the performance of the emergency notification tests," said Maciej Staszak, Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The first country that completely stopped analog broadcasting is Norway. After the digitization, the number of nationwide radio stations in that country increased from five to thirty-one. Recently, the European Parliament has decided that in two years all radios installed in cars will be required to be able to receive digital signals and IP streaming. In Poland, regular digital broadcasting is currently performed only by the Polish Radio. The range of the emission covers nearly 56% of Poland's population. The listeners have eight programs to choose from: Jedynka, Dwójka, Trójka, Czwórka, Polskie Radio 24, Polskie Radio Dzieciom, Radio Chopin, adn Radio Poland. Besides nation-wide programs, also the Regional Stations of the Polish Radio are available, which reach the listeners thanks to regionalization of the signal in the territories of the different provinces.

On the occasion of the International Radio Day and the nineteenth anniversary of the decision to build the radio mast in Raszyn, Emitel provided among others a historical transmitter lamp and a telecommunication cabinet to the Transatlantic Broadcasting Station Culture Park Association. The equipment will be used for research purposes and later will become an exhibit in the planned museum of the Transatlantic Broadcasting Station. The members of the association are young scientists and doctoral students who are fascinated by the history of the pre-war broadcasting station located at the border of the present communes Bemowo (Boernerowo) and Babice. The Transatlantic Broadcasting Station was in operation only for 22 years and consisted of 10 masts that were more than 126 meters tall. It was completely destroyed by Germans in 1945. Its twin station, the Varberg Radio Station in Sweden, which is still in existence, was included on the list of World Heritage sites in 2004. "Reconstruction of the Transatlantic Broadcasting Station is not possible but, among others thanks to the help of Emitel, we want to restore the old Brown Boveri transmitter, which will become the main exhibit of the planned science center. We are trying to make sure that the museum of the Transatlantic Radio Station is built in the vicinity of its ruins and we appreciate the help in collecting exhibits for the museum," said Jarosław Chrapek, President of the Management Board of the Transatlantic Broadcasting Station Cultural Park Association. The founders of the museum are planning to start an amateur short-wave radio station and a telecommunications club that will give a "new life" to the Babice Radio Station on the airwaves under its historical call sign - AXL. The telecommunication cabinet provided by Emitel is identical as the cabinet in which the transmitter was installed in the Broadcasting Center in Konstantynów. "Polish radio broadcasting is at the threshold of digitization but we are happy to see enthusiasts who want to remember and commemorate the history of Polish radio communication. We are pleased that Emitel, whose history is more than half a century long, was able to contribute to the construction of the Transatlantic Radio Station Science Center and Museum," said Maciej Staszak, the Vice President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Until the museum is built, the equipment donated by Emitel will be stored at the Warsaw University of Technology where it will serve as a teaching aid for students and young scientists.

Business Vectors are awarded to eminent personalities in the world of economy, politics, culture and media. The statuettes are given to trailblazers who set noteworthy examples to follows in the Polish economy and create valuable, innovative solutions. The Vector Award is presented by the Employers of Poland organisation. Andrzej Kozłowski was distinguished for the implementation of innovative Internet of Everything solutions in order to build Polish Smart Cities. Business Vectors have been awarded since 2002. This year, apart from the President of Emitel, the list of winners included Wanda Buk, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Pawiński, President of the Management Board of the Maspex Group, Adam Rozwadowski, founder of Centrum Medyczne Enel-Med S.A. The 2018 Super Vector Award went to Zbigniew Jagiełło, President of PKO Bank Polski. “We help city mayors to fight smog, we help residents to move more safely and drivers to travel around the city in a more efficient manner. In cooperation with local governments, we develop a whole ecosystem, combining solutions and services created by various companies, in order to bring about the opportunities for faster development of Smart Cities. The award I received today would not be possible without the hard work of the entire Emitel team. I treat it as a prologue to something more extensive, something that we intend to develop in the field of solutions for Smart Cities. I also promise that we will continue to maintain our focus on reliability and innovation. As Winston Churchill said, ‘Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference’,” summed up Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel. Emitel is a pioneer in the implementation of solutions for the Internet of Things and Smart Cities in Poland as one of the first companies to start implementing innovative projects in cooperation with local governments. What is more, Emitel develops an entire ecosystem, combining solutions and services of various companies, creating an opportunity for faster development of a new business segment, thus responding to the opportunities brought about by the Innovative Economy 4.0. The transmission network built by the company to meet the needs of IoT/SmartCity is based on the Long Range Radio technology, which allows the implementation of IoT solutions before the 5G network is established in Poland. As part of the network made available by Emitel, local governments are able to implement first solutions, aimed at improving the standard of living of residents, such as those aimed at curbing the issue of environmental pollution. Projects implemented by Emitel are open to all entities interested in cooperation, development and sales of their own services based on transmission in the network based on the Long Range Radio system. Emitel has been implementing pilot projects in several Polish cities, most recently the company has established cooperation with the local government of Wrocław. “In order to create solutions for Smart Cities, it is necessary to ensure communication systems that combine sensors and monitoring devices with systems collecting data in order to analyse them and respond to incidents. This is where companies, such as Emitel, can shine, since they are able to provide appropriate solutions. Our company aspires to be one of the leaders in the development of solutions for Smart Cities,” said the winner, Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel. For more information about the awards, please visit: https://pracodawcyrp.pl/wydarzenia/wektory-2018-rozdane

Emitel S.A., the operator of the Multipleks 8 digital terrestrial television and Wirtualna Polska Media S.A., the broadcaster of the WP TV channel available on the Multipleks have agreed on the termination of pending court dispute concerning the payment for Multipleks 8 access services. Pursuant to the arrangement, the settlement is based on the agreement concluded by them in October 2016. The Parties do not disclose detailed terms and conditions of the settlement. The Management Boards of both companies are satisfied with the achieved agreement and are convinced that it supports the successful realization of their business plans, especially those implemented as part of their joint projects. Multiplex 8 was launched by Emitel in 2016. Currently, it broadcasts the following channels: Metro, Zoom Tv, Nowa TV and TV WP. In recent days, it was joined by Polish Television, which had launched the channels: TVP Sport HD and TVP Entertainment. Since July 2017, it covers nearly 98% of the Polish population. Information on how to receive TV shows broadcasted on Multipleks 8 can be found at www.emitel.pl

Telewizja Polska and Emitel have signed a contract. Starting December 22nd, TVP channels will be present on MUX-8. Following a few months of negotiations, the CEO of Polish Television Jacek Kurski and the CEO of Emitel Andrzej Kozłowski signed a cooperation agreement at the TVP headquarter. "This is a very important day for Telewizja Polska. By concluding this contract, we are increasing our development and technological capabilities. We reach more Poles, which facilitates the realization of the mission, which is the main task facing the public broadcaster. The availability of the Polish Television offer has a huge impact on increasing TVP's strength and prestige. I see a unique opportunity in the development of digital terrestrial television in connection with access to the Internet. "- said Jacek Kurski, President of the Management Board of TVP S.A. Digital terrestrial television is the most important platform for the common distribution of public broadcaster programs in Poland. Telewizja Polska broadcasts eight channels on multiplexes. On December 22nd, TVP has added another two to its terrestrial portfolio: TVP SPORT HD and TVP Rozrywka. "The presence of Polish Television on multiplex 8 strengthens both the position of the TVP itself, as the largest terrestrial broadcaster, but also the terrestrial television platform itself. The launch of new programs is, of course, very good news for millions of viewers in Poland who will gain more interesting programs on their TVs. I am glad that Emitel can support public television in the realization of the mission, as well as further development. "- said Andrzej Kozłowski, President Emitel S.A. Emitel also made a commitment to undertake, in cooperation with TVP, promotional activities aimed at explaining to the audience how to receive channels available on MUX-8, particularly encouraging the modernization of the antenna installation and tuning of TVs and set-top boxes to receive all channels from terrestrial multiplexes. MUX-8 is a very modern solution. Soon, in addition to the traditional line channels, after connecting the TV to the Internet, it will be possible to watch in the so-called virtual channels additional content related to, for example, current sports events. As part of such thematic channels, TVP will publish various content extending the offer of the main television antennas. Currently, there are 4 nationwide multiplexes in Poland, thanks to which viewers can choose the best offer among 29 channels. Over 1/3 of all households in Poland use only the DTT offer. Nearly 6 million households have digital terrestrial television in their homes, and for over 4.5 million of them DTT is the only source. Multiplex 8 was launched by Emitel in 2016. TVP Kultura, TVP Historia, TVP Sport, TVP Series, TVP Entertainment, TVP ABC, TVP HD and TVP Parlament and TVP3. Viewers have access to the largest digital library through the TVP VOD platform - one of the most popular online services on demand in Poland. TVP is the largest broadcaster, producer and distributor of television content in Central and Eastern Europe. Emitel, owned by the American investment fund, The Alinda Capital Partners, is the most important operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland. Thanks to Emitel, for over 50 years TV signals can be received in all Polish homes. Analogue till 2013 and digital from then on. Emitel is working on the digitization of radio, designs and offers modern wireless communication systems, participates in the creation of smart cities technologies and offerings and joins the work on the 5G network. Information on how to receive programs broadcast on Multiplex 8 can be found at www.emitel.pl

The tests, which will be carried out by Emitel S.A. and Polskie Radio S.A, are slated to take place in December. The testing procedure will not cause any inconvenience for the audiences. The tests are designed to check how different types of DAB+ receivers work in the case of a sudden change of signal and content of broadcasts. The test multiplex used during the procedure features eight stations named PR TEST-1 to PR TEST-8 and is broadcast in Warsaw on channel 6D (187.072 MHz) with an ERP of 0.8 kW. The conducted tests will also encompass a solution using the EWF (Emergency Warning Functionality) concept, as well as a solution that will enable changing the content of broadcast programs to alert messages automatically. Test results may be used in the future to inform the general public about the risks and dangers.

On the 7th of December, the hybrid terrestrial TV platform will start featuring video footage presented by Legia Warszawa. This is the first project of its kind in Poland, which stems from cooperation between the Warsaw-based football club and Emitel, the technical terrestrial television operator in Poland. The new service will also feature live broadcasts and other interactive content produced by the Warsaw-based club. Thanks to the cooperation between Legia Warszawa and Emitel, the Multiplex 8 hybrid TV portal will feature content produced by the Warsaw-based football club, including materials currently available on the club’s YouTube channel, as well as –eventually – unique content and broadcasts from sparring games. In the beginning, the new service is going to present things such as behind-the-scenes information from games, “Ł3” Studio and club news unavailable on traditional television. “Terrestrial TV remains the most popular platform for watching TV broadcasts in Poland. The launch of the video content channel on Multiplex 8 will enable Legia Warszawa to reach an even wider group of fans all over Poland. It is also a pioneering solution in Poland – the channel of the Warsaw-based football club is the first such channel to appear on the hybrid multiplex platform. This is a good direction, because the trends observed around the world show that traditional television and the Internet are becoming more and more interspersed, while many viewers expect access to additional content on their TV screens,” says Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. As part of the additional services available on Multiplex 8, Emitel provides viewers with a hybrid television service – the so-called HbbTV – offering additional services such as a guide to television broadcasts, current news, weather forecast and radio broadcast offer, including RMF, Radio ZET and the Polish Radio. Now the hybrid television offer is going to be enriched with video content produced especially for the fans of Legia Warszawa – the largest and most recognisable football club in Poland. “The production and distribution of video content is one of Legia's strategic marketing and commercial objectives. We are among the most media-oriented Polish brands, our fans expect us to provide them with exclusive materials showing what the club looks like behind-the-scenes. We already reach millions of people through our social media. Cooperation with Emitel will enable us to further increase the our impact and take advantage of the potential of hybrid television. The new platform will also enable us to develop our e-commerce activities and to offer innovative solutions for our sponsors,” said Dariusz Mioduski, President of Legia Warszawa. Terrestrial TV in Poland is used by over 6 million households, which makes it the most popular platform for watching TV broadcasts. The ever-increasing availability of broadband Internet is driving the consumption of multimedia content. One of the forms of delivering such content to viewers is hybrid television, which is dynamically developing in countries such as Germany and France, in particular in terms of sports-related content. Thanks to the use of HbbTV, the Sport1 TV channel provides additional attractive content for football fans. Audiences can play clips from the Bundesliga, Primera Division, Serie A, Ligue 1, UEFA European League, as well as fragments of Der Volkswagen Doppelpass, a programme for German football fans, which enjoys the greatest popularity in the country. Hybrid TV services enable the viewers to turn an ordinary TV into a multimedia entertainment centre. The ability to play multimedia content delivered over the Internet enables the broadcasters to provide additional content on demand, as well as taking advantage of streaming content delivery method. HbbTV also enables the implementation of innovative, interactive and personalised advertising campaigns, which significantly increases their effectiveness. Additionally, HbbTV enables taking advantage of interactive applications provided over the Internet on TV sets. Pairing the application with the broadcast provides an opportunity to interact with the audience, as well as to run contests and quizzes and to provide additional information related to the current broadcast. The portal can be used by all viewers of digital terrestrial television receiving Multiplex 8 programmes with a TV set connected to the Internet and supporting HbbTV functionality. Virtually all TV sets currently offered in retail chains in Poland are equipped with this functionality.  

The “Investor in Human Capital” emblem is the first Polish award for companies that distinguishes their staffing policies. The title is awarded on the basis of a survey of employee opinions. Winning the emblem means that Emitel has joined the prestigious group of Laureates who meet the highest standards in the field of HR policies implemented in the companies and at the same time these activities are both recognised and appreciated by employees. For the last 4 years, Emitel has been conducting the anonymous Emipuls employee opinion survey. The 2018 edition was completed by a record number of employees – 87.4% of all staff. 91.6% of them gave a positive answer to the question regarding job satisfaction. The “Investor in Human Capital” emblem was awarded based on the results of the Emipuls survey. “We are glad that the Emipuls survey was noticed by the Jury of an award - particularly one as important as the ‘Investor in Human Capital’. Apart from taking care of the natural environment and building great relationships with local communities, employee satisfaction is one of the foundations of Emitel’s operations. The fact that the majority of our staff readily takes part in the Emipuls survey and rate working with the company’s leadership and HR department so well makes us even more happy. What we appreciate the most, though, is the fact that they want to work with us,” said Anna Goleniowska, HR Director at Emitel S.A. The “Investor in Human Capital” emblem has been awarded since 2002. It is the first and only programme based entirely on employee opinions. The ranks of laureates to date include companies such as Link4, Fedex Express, Bricoman and Man.

Eurozet Radio Sp. z o.o. and Emitel S.A. have concluded a new ten-year contract for the provision of transmission and broadcasting services of “Antyradio” radio station in selected areas of Poland. Antyradio is the largest and longest-running rock radio station in Poland. It uses 16 transmitters covering the largest Polish cities. The radio station is famous for its uncompromising approach to reality and strong personalities presented on air. The programme of the station is addressed to all those who follow their own path and do not conform to the mainstream pop culture. The station was established in 2005 as a result of the merger of Radio 94 (Warsaw) with Radio Flash (Katowice). It offers a whole spectrum of the best Polish and foreign rock music – from classics to noteworthy new releases – as well as repertoire ranging from reggae to hard rock. Apart from music, Antyradio devotes a lot of space to the automotive industry and stigmatisation of the absurdities of the surrounding reality. Since 2007, the station has been part of the Eurozet Group. The new agreement between Emitel S.A. and Eurozet Radio Sp. z o. o. maintains the existing scope of services. It was concluded for the entire ten-year term of the broadcasting license and concerns 10 broadcasting stations. Like in the case of the contract concerning Radio ZET, the cooperation has been extended to include new elements that will provide broadcasters with additional security of the transmitting and broadcasting network. In the event of a malfunction, Emitel guarantees, among other things, backup equipment and alternative broadcasting stations for the duration of planned maintenance and repair breaks. From now on, the full technical responsibility for signal transmission and its broadcasting based on all the Operator’s own equipment will rest with the Operator. The agreement enters into force on the 1st of December 2018.

Emitel S.A. and Radio WNET Sp. z o.o. have signed a 10-year contract for broadcasting and transmission of Radio WNET programme in Krakow and Warsaw. Launching the transmitters means that Radio WNET will expand its digital broadcasting activities on the Internet with analogue broadcasting over the airwaves. Established in 2009, the radio station existed as an online radio broadcaster and a social network, with only some of their broadcasts being rebroadcast by other traditional radio stations. Now, Radio WNET will be able to broadcast its own programme on its own frequencies in the former and present capital of Poland. “This is an important juncture for us, since from the very beginning we knew that sooner or later we would broadcast in FM technology. The nine years that we spent working on the Internet equipped us with the experience necessary to face the challenge of FM broadcasting. We hope to be able to increase the number of our transmitters in the future,” says Krzysztof Skowroński, co-founder and President of the Management Board of Radio WNET. The ten-year agreement concluded between Emitel S.A. and Radio WNET Sp. z o.o. is the first joint venture of both companies. “We are looking forward to the development of cooperation with our new Client and we are going to support them in all their efforts to increase the licensed broadcasting power in the future. We are happy that Radio WNET chose Emitel as an experienced and proven provider of radio and communication services,” says Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A WNET Radio transmitters in Warsaw and Krakow will be launched on the 10th of November at 6:18 p.m. The radio station announced that the first broadcast will start on the 11th of November at 11:11 a.m.

Emitel S.A. was awarded the title of Trustworthy Employer in the Safety category, which is yet another distinction won by the company for its focus on employees and social policy in national competitions. The new title will be added to other prizes and accolades won by Emitel, including two Reliable Employer titles, the title of an Employer Favourable to Employees, as well as Employer Favourable to Employees Aged 50+. Out of concern for the safety of the company’s employees, Emitel organises training courses teaching them safe driving techniques, equips workplaces with automatic defibrillators and blood pressure measuring stations, trains employees in first aid, finances flu and tick-borne encephalitis vaccinations, conducts educational campaigns by organising OHS Weeks and publishing OHS Bulletins. “All our activities in the field of employee safety are aimed at every age group, which fits well with the idea that taking care of health and safety at the very beginning of one’s professional career gives one a better chance to safely reach the finish line. The fact that Emitel employees share the opinion of the Trustworthy Employer competition jury is evidenced by the average tenure in our company, which amounts to 19 years”, said Aleksander Skołożyński, Member of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The company offers its employees attractive employment conditions and development opportunities, particularly in its current areas of activity – “projects of the future” such as building smart cities and the Internet of Things. These are projects that create space for unleashing creativity and innovation of employees, who can turn their curiosity of the world into concrete actions and projects. “We appreciate and respect the talent and commitment of our employees, making every effort to make full use of their potential. We attach great importance to the quality equipment used by our employees working at heights, as well as to the relevant procedures and proper training courses observed and used by all of our workers. We install equipment increasing driving safety in our company vehicles”, says Aleksander Skołożyński. The Trustworthy Employer Competition is an initiative proposed by the Polish Chamber of Commerce and the “Poland: Now” Polish Promotional Programme Foundation. The award has been presented for 9 years now. Its main objective is promoting responsible labour and social policies, in line with European standards among employers. The title is given to institutions which use effective and efficient solutions in their labour policies, taking into account the professional development of their staff and ensuring their rights.

Eurozet Radio Sp. z o.o. and Emitel S.A. have concluded a new ten-year contract for the provision of transmission and broadcasting services of “Radio ZET” radio programme across Poland. Radio Zet is one of the pioneering organisations transforming radio broadcasting in Poland.

The first broadcasts took place in 1990 in Warsaw. Thanks to the extension of their broadcasting licence to include the whole Polish territory, in 1994 Radio Zet started broadcasting in many new areas, taking advantage of the unique technical infrastructure provided by Emitel. The previous agreement between the companies was effective from January 2013. By signing a new ten-year contract, Eurozet decided to go with a reliable technical partner with the greatest experience on the Polish radio services market, which guarantees the highest quality of service. The cooperation will enable the achievement of business objectives of the radio and creating the best programming offer for the listeners of Radio Zet. “The radio sector in Poland is doing great. In the era of ever-changing technology, the growing popularity of streaming services and mobile market, which we consistently take advantage of, the FM signal still remains the most popular source for the audiences thanks to the enormous number of receivers. That is why it is important for us, as one of the market leaders, that the quality and range of FM Radio ZET signal are as good as possible. The new contract concluded with Emitel will enable us to maintain the high quality level of our broadcasts,” says Andrzej Matuszyński, CEO of the Eurozet Group. The new contract was concluded between the parties for a ten-year period of the new broadcasting license. It covers broadcasts from 55 Emitel broadcasting stations across Poland. The cooperation has been extended to include new elements, which will provide the broadcaster with additional security of the broadcasting network. In the event of possible failures and malfunctions, Radio Zet will have backup equipment and alternative broadcasting facilities at its disposal at all times for the duration of planned maintenance and repair downtime. Full technical responsibility for signal transmission and its broadcasting based on the Operator’s own devices will be assumed by Emitel. Thanks to this solution, the broadcaster will be able to focus on preparing the best possible programming offer for the audience. The new contract also includes the possibility of presenting multimedia content of the Eurozet Group on a hybrid TV platform on Multiplex 8 of terrestrial television, operated by Emitel. “I am glad that the Eurozet Group has decided to go with Emitel’s services for the next 10 years. This mutual trust, which we have been building and fostering for a long time has resulted in a much broader scope of cooperation, which was described in the new contract. Radio Zet focuses on continuous growth in Poland and I am pleased that Emitel can support one of our key clients in these efforts,” said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A.

In Koszalin, Emitel has just commissioned a backup Supervision and Control Centre of GMDSS – global maritime distress and safety system. The back-up centre is equipped with the highest quality radio-communication system, just like the main facility located in Jarosławiec, and should the need ever arise, it will be able to take over all the tasks required by the GMDSS.   The centre in Jarosławiec has been operating for 27 years without a single failure to date; however, Emitel has decided to bolster the current system and infrastructure, which resulted in the commissioning of a back-up centre in Koszalin. The Polish maritime communication system, operated by Emitel, is considered to be one of the best in the world. It has been saving seamen both in Polish territorial waters, as well as outside them, for which the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation has often received words of gratitude from our foreign partners. The staff of the GMDSS Supervision and Control Centre consists of ten people, including seven women. “It’s no wonder, since we sometimes have to play the role of psychologists. I recall the night when I received a signal from a sailor on the Red Sea, he was in a very bad emotional state. I talked to him throughout the entire twelve hours of my shift, while listening for anyone else who might be calling for help. Luckily he managed to reach the port. Later, he sent me his thanks”, said Beata Nowak, Manager of the Jarosławiec Centre and long-time system operator. All employees of the Centre have a long very long experience in this role – 28 years on average, but there are also those who have been keeping their watchful eye on the safety of sailors for as many as 40 years. “You cannot simply come here and expect to be able to work straight away. Young, inexperienced employees who have not yet learned all the procedures often start to panic when they hear the call for help. Staying calm is paramount, because there are people at sea who are overwhelmed with emotions and only staying calm can save them. I can already sense the seriousness of a situation from the tone of voice of the sailors calling for help,” says Beata Nowak. GMDSS operators are like flight controllers. They must be vigilant and on standby all the time – this job requires people to be able to divide their attention and to have attentive ears – you never know whether you are going to receive another distress call while talking to some sailors in dire need of assistance. The infrastructure and operation of the system is not cheap, but safety has its costs. Emitel is a member of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) and therefore actively participates in the development of new technologies and has the necessary know-how to implement them. In March this year, the operator started testing VDES – a data exchange system based on VHF radio communication between vessels, coastal stations and satellites in Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) – and invited the  Marine Search and Rescue Services to participate in these tests. This system will soon be introduced as a data transmission standard and will be systematically implemented worldwide. Emitel has already invested in technical solutions, has launched the system in its own laboratory and is ready to start testing. On the 1st of August this year. President Andrzej Duda signed the Act on the National Cyber Security System as a response to the Directive of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union. The Directive states the obligations, which need to be fulfilled in order to ensure the cyber security of information systems in service sectors of key importance for the country and its citizens. Therefore, Emitel has implemented a system for detecting cyber-threats in maritime communications and carrying out analyses of security incidents. The SIEM-class solution employed by Emitel is an advanced analytical tool that provides automatic, near real-time response to threats. Thanks to this solution, the security measures are fully compliant with legal requirements and guarantee the reliability and stability of the services provided. The ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certificate awarded to the operator serves as a proof of the company’s commitment to information security of our partners and a guarantee of confidentiality, availability and integrity of the services provided, as well as setting a new standard in Poland.

Thanks to the network designed and installed by Emitel engineers, Stadion Śląski in Chorzów joined the modern, global arenas such as Wembley. It is the second such facility in Europe where the so-called DAS system. Thanks to this, there will no longer be any problems with communication in sectors where problems with the coverage of mobile networks have so far appeared. In the past, during major events, some parts of the Silesian Stadium had insufficient access when it comes to connections to mobile networks. Viewers, journalists and other people often had problems making calls or using the mobile internet. Thanks to the new system installed in these areas, the situation will change completely. "We want the Silesian Stadium to be a modern facility in many respects, we also want the most modern solutions for wireless communication systems. First of all, we decided to strengthen the signal in the hospitality and competition zone within the eastern tribune, as well as in the business zone on the 30th western grandstand sector. In the future, we plan to expand signal strength throughout the facility, "says Krzysztof Klimosz, president of the board of the Silesian Stadium. Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is a system that increases network capacity, which is usually difficult to ensure using standard technical solutions. Antennas are installed in key locations and limited to the smallest dimensions, so as to blend in with the landscape and not interfere with the architectural order. However, they increase the availability and comfort of using wireless cell phones by users. "This is the first such solution in Poland and one of the first in Europe. The client set us a task to do in extremely ambitious time. I am glad that Emitel specialists proved to be a reliable and upcoming match of the Polish national team within the League of Nations will be played on the most modern wireless stadium in our country - says the president of the board Emitel S.A. Andrzej Kozłowski Emitel made the project and installation in record time, just a few weeks. The system is available to users of all cellular networks. About Emitel Emitel is a leading operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland. The company is a leader in digital radio and television broadcasts and services based on modern wireless communication systems. The company has over 60 years of experience in the field of wireless communication, and is currently taking an active part in the development of infrastructure for the needs of Smart Cities, Internet of Things (IoT) services. Since 2013, the owner of Emitel is the American fund Alinda Capital Partners, which is one of the largest companies investing in infrastructure projects in the world.

Emitel S.A scored in the study as many as 80 points with an average of 48 points, and in addition to the victory in the group of comparable companies, he was at the forefront of 10% of over 170 European companies surveyed. The GRESB survey, which has been carried out for nine years, analyzes infrastructural enterprises in terms of ESG activities - the environment, social responsibility and corporate governance. Emitel S.A participated in the survey for the third year in a row. This year, the company improved its score by 9 points, from 71 to 80 and ranked first among broadcasting companies and 15 among all 173 companies surveyed in the world. "Our result proves that Emitel S.A is constantly improving its ESG standards. We implement numerous projects in the field of environmental protection, and while preparing our investments, we comply with all environmental protection standards, "said Aleksander Skołożyński, board member of Emitel S.A for finance The GRESB survey is an independent study of the social involvement and sustainable development of companies invested in American investment funds. ESG is one of the most important branch indicators in the United States when granting funds from pension funds to investment funds. Emitel S.A the best among similar companies in an independent study on the social involvement and sustainable development of GRESB

Representatives of Wrocław and Emitel S.A. authorities signed a letter of intent aimed at jointly conducting tests related to the implementation of smart cities solutions. Technologies and services of the internet of things are to improve the living conditions of the residents and facilitate the management of the city. Wrocław is already cooperating with Emitel in pilot projects concerning the control of occupancy of parking spaces for tourist coaches in the city center and monitoring of urban heat islands. Emitel provides solutions based on the LoRaWAN network, which allows communication with the sensors. Successful implementation of projects prompted partners to expand cooperation with new areas. "Due to the fact that Emitel is one of the leading Polish companies in the field of services based on modern wireless communication systems, we started talks about cooperation and using this potential to create new solutions in the area of the city of Wroclaw" - said the vice-president of Wroclaw Maciej Bluj during signing of the letter of intent. As part of the cooperation, the role of Emitel will be to expand wireless communication systems that will allow city authorities to use the internet of things solutions in many areas of urban life. Thanks to this, local governments will be able to implement solutions that facilitate the everyday life of residents and make better use of available resources and reduce maintenance costs. "We are pleased that Wrocław aspires to the role of a leader in the implementation of smart city solutions and that it has decided to use Emitel's experience. Our company meets the local governments supporting them in the construction of modern, friendly and convenient solutions for residents "- said Maciej Staszak, vice president of the board at Emitel during the ceremony.

Jointly implemented project utilizes new fault detectors and LoRaWAN communication and is directed to Distribution Network Operators (DSO). As part of the cooperation, Emitel will build a data transmission network which will be used by ZAE detectors to send messages of the power grid condition. "The Smart Grid systems developed in the DSO structures have the function of transmitting measurement data and alarms by radio, which allows quick reconfiguration of the network and re-switching the current after excluding the affected section. Our role as constructors and suppliers, with many years of experience of specialized electronic devices for the power industry, is combining with new technologies of data transmission and processing - this is a new quality "- said Mirosław Szeleziński, President of ZAE. "Emitel already has extensive experience in the LoRaWAN network that supports smart cities solutions, which is why we are happy that we can cooperate in this project. The area of cooperation between companies is very promising and holds a special place in Emitel's development strategy. The use of low-energy LPWAN network enables the installation of signaling devices in every facility where such a need occurs. The advantage of Emitel is undoubtedly the ability to provide access to devices installed throughout the country, "said Maciej Staszak, Director of Strategy and Development, Vice President of the Board.

The Emitel Information Security Management System implemented by the Company was approved by the ISOQAR certification body from Great Britain. System application of the standard guidelines and their implementation in business processes gives the possibility to minimize the risk of adulteration, loss or unavailability of information, which in the light of technological development becomes a prerequisite for ensuring business continuity. Emitel attaches particular importance to the data security of our current and future customers. The company uses the most modern and effective solutions in this field, guaranteeing contractors the highest standard of full protection of their privacy - from organization of information security, through access control to compliance with legal requirements. In total, the certificate covers 11 areas of activity. The ISO / IEC 27001: 2013 certificate is awarded to IT companies, banks and subsidiaries of international corporations. It was first granted in 2005 in Great Britain, since 2007 it has been awarded in Poland. "Increasingly, information is the most valuable business asset, and its recovery in the event of loss can be a very costly and complicated process. That is why we directed our attention and actions to its proper protection. We have decided to implement a systematic approach throughout the Company, under which we will manage comprehensive information assets, infrastructure intended for processing and information security risks. ISOQAR certification is the culmination of our activities. "- said Aleksander Skołożyński, Member of the Board Emitel S.A.

International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse - in short IALA is an international organization that brings together national institutions responsible for nautical navigation, producers, distributors or consultants in the field of navigational aids. During the meeting of the IALA Council, which took place at the end of May in South Korea, Emitel was admitted to the group of associated companies and institutions. Membership in the organization is a great distinction. Radiocommunication is a specific field of telecommunications, consisting of radio communication with ships on the seas and oceans of the world. One of the most important functions of this communication is to provide safe navigation and help in life-threatening situations. In Poland, Emitel has been performing these functions for many years, providing a unique radiocommunication infrastructure and support for certified radio operators. Currently, Emitel has 9 transceiver stations located along the entire Polish coast. With the help of these stations, the modern communication center in Jarosławiec, known as "Witowo Radio", maintains communication with ships sailing in the Baltic Sea, provides assistance in the event of a threat to human life, transmits navigational warnings and medical advice. "We treat services provided by maritime radiocommunication with the utmost care because they serve to ensure safety and protect the lives of people at sea. Our long-term cooperation with the Maritime Search and Rescue Service confirms that we are a trustworthy partner. Access to the rich source of IALA knowledge will allow us to develop additional competences in this area and to perform our duties even better, "said Maciej Staszak, Vice President of the Management Board of the Company. Membership in an organization means many benefits. IALA is an organization that is piloting the development and implementation of digital radiocommunications, which is necessary for the creation of e-navigation services. The implementation of digital communications also opens up the possibility of implementing many other maritime communication services, including those related to the global maritime security system (GMDSS). Emitel will gain access to the results of the work of this organization's teams, can follow the development trends on an ongoing basis, which will allow testing and offering the latest maritime radio products to customers. Due to the fact that the health and life of people depends on the efficiency of the devices, the quality of their service and speed of reaction, tasks related to maritime radiocommunication take a special place in Emitel's operations.

Emitel has published the Corporate Social Resposibility Report for 2017. It is the first document of its kind developed by the Company, which presents the most important undertakings and initiatives that Emitel undertook in the field of social responsibility. The company joins the group of companies that regularly publish reports on corporate social responsibility. The report describes activities such in the field of environmental protection management as well as initiatives undertaken for employees in the Company in 2017. A lot of solutions and practices have been conducted in the company for many years, now they have been collected and described in one document so that the company's clients, partners and employees could read them easily. The company's business activities cover the entire territory of Poland, which is why Emitel attaches great importance to building good relations with local communities - in the report, the Company also refers to these issues. "Reporting activities in the field of CSR should be a constant element of communication of companies with the external environment. Although for many years Emitel has been conducting a number of activities in the field of social responsibility, so far there has been no publication summarizing what exactly we are doing. I am proud that Emitel joins the group of companies that present the implemented projects and CSR initiatives in a transparent manner. The report also presents activities targeted at our employees. Creating a friendly and attractive workplace is one of our priorities. "- said Andrzej Kozłowski - President of the Management Board Emitel S.A. The scope of activities undertaken by Emitel is very wide. In search of further areas for social activities, the company is still looking for non-standard solutions. The publication is not a one-off event, the Company intends to present a similar summary every year in the form of an annual report. Download the EMITEL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT (in Polish) Download the EMITEL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT (in English)

The activities conducted by Emitel for the first time are described in the Report "Responsible business in Poland. Good practices ", issued by the Responsible Business Forum. The report contains 1190 good business practices in the field of social responsibility and sustainable development, and this is the largest review of such activities in Poland in a given year. The report includes ten examples of Emitel's good practices in the areas of "organizational order", "human rights" and "labor law practices". The company was appreciated, among others for activities related to the safety and health of employees, regulation of issues related to counteracting mobbing and discrimination in the workplace, implementation of the code of ethics and also for a number of activities in the area of ​​labor law. Participation in the nationwide Report confirms that Emitel builds the strength of the organization based on best practices and market trends in CSR. "Responsible business is largely fair dealing with all stakeholders of the company. As a socially responsible company, Emitel bases its operations on respect, ethical conduct and concern for employees. Social dialogue and real commitment to helping others are also important for us. I am glad that the examples of our activities have been highlighted in the report "- said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The premiere of the report took place on April 12, 2018 at the CSR fair at the PGE Narodowy stadium in Warsaw. The publication is available online, and this year's practices have been added to the practice browser from all 16 years, available on the website www.odpowiedzialnybiznes.pl/dobre-praktyki/