Like in previous years, Emitel has compiled a report outlining its key ESG activities. For three years now, the company has published reports in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative's 2021 international reporting standards. Over the past year, Emitel has been actively involved in a number of initiatives aimed at safeguarding the environment, supporting people in greatest need and developing civil society. These efforts ranged from educational support, promoting equal opportunities at work and charity campaigns, which were opportunities to bring our staff together as well. We also continued the ongoing solar power upgrade projects on our sites. “Sustainability is neither a fad nor something to be done for show, but a long-term strategy that has a significant impact on our company, our stakeholders and society. At Emitel, we have been continuously fostering an understanding of the principles of sustainability, and we are showcasing the results achieved in the past year in our next ESG report.” - said Andrzej J. Kozłowski – President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Emitel's ESG policy for 2021-2025 has been formulated in consideration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Within the framework of the adopted strategy, Emitel consistently strives to align its operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each year, the company has been setting ambitious goals concerning project management and reducing its environmental impact. Furthermore, Emitel has been actively committed to improving energy efficiency along with waste and wastewater management as well as the protection of endangered species. Sustainability is the cornerstone of the future of business. A responsible ESG reporting framework plays a key role in achieving this goal. That is why Emitel's ESG policy for 2021-2025 has been formulated in consideration of the UN Global Compact guidelines. . Full text of the report: https://www.emitel.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/60831_raport_-ESG_2023-8_eng.pdf Executive summary of the ESG Report (web version): https://raportesg.emitel.pl/en/

Emitel has just finished its preparations for launching the Emitel Drone Labs project - an initiative aimed at testing industrial drones used for deliveries, medical purposes, measuring, as well as ensuring safety and security. The test bed was installed in the Silesian and Low Beskids, giving a new purpose to the company’s high-rise infrastructure. Emitel also chose to open its environment for companies, organisations and start-ups developing their UAV technologies, which are looking for partners and opportunities to test their solutions. Under current European Union regulations, airspaces combining unmanned and manned aircraft operations (so-called U-Spaces) require a specialised integrated network. What is more, these unmanned aerial vehicles need to constantly report their current location to ground-based receivers and other aircraft in the area in order to be able to operate in our skies. The infrastructure owned and operated by Emitel, including masts and towers with the height exceeding 300 metres located all around Poland, enables the company to build a comprehensive solution and broadcast signals to all receivers in the country. “Using unmanned aerial vehicles for deliveries, medical transport and automated measurements at a scale is coming in near future, which is why Emitel is joining the initiatives to build these so-called U-Spaces, as well as other projects and efforts aimed at making this vision a reality. The goal of our tests is to build the knowledge and competencies of our experts, bringing us closer to commercialising these solutions. We are also open to working with start-ups, as well as more experienced partners in this area. Something that is important to note is that all tests taking place as part of the Emitel Drone Labs initiative will be based on methodologies that ensure complete safety to local communities. What is more, this is one of the first projects of this kind in Poland,” said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. According to the authors of the Burza. Rynek dronów w Polsce [Storm. Drone Market in Poland] report, released by the Micromacro Institute Foundation and the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Aviation, the Urban Air Mobility vision envisaging widespread drone use spurred the decision-makers to focus on these issues. For several years now, there are companies in Europe blazing the trail for drones, which they perceive as an effective solution for the issues plaguing urban mobility and delivery of goods. Drones are also an opportunity to reach previously unheard of levels of quality of services, all thanks to shorter delivery times and ability to reach areas unreachable by other means of transportation. Emitel’s ambition to develop a new UAV business line led the company to start working on various initiatives, carrying out preparatory works and tests in collaboration with experienced partners. Within the framework of the newly-launched project, Emitel offers partners in all industries, as well as public entities, an opportunity to participate in the testing initiatives. Integrating the network over a large area will enable the testing of diverse flight scenarios and conditions and a wide range of UAVs, as well as communications, high quality video transmission and remote identification technologies available on the market. If you are interested in participating in the tests, please send a message to: dronelabs@emitel.pl

An agreement concluded between Emitel and Red Carpet TV sp. z o.o., a subsidiary of Red Carpet Media Group S.A. envisages providing access to the MUX-8 multiplex required for launching the new CTV9 channel. The agreement was concluded for 10 years. CTV9's regular broadcast is scheduled to start on 18 March 2024. The launch will be preceded by a short test broadcast starting on March 15. The launch follows Red Carpet TV sp. z o.o. securing a license granted by the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT), which allows the company to broadcast its CTV9 channel on MUX-8. The new channel will offer its viewers a diverse offering of films and documentaries. CTV9 will be broadcast around the clock, focusing on feature films, TV series and documentary productions. In addition, the channel's agenda will also include educational shows, targeting viewers in the 30 to 80 age groups. Some of the most interesting offerings launched by Red Carpet TV for the audiences include Kroniki popkultury (Popculture Chronicles) devoted to feature films, music and books, as well as Świat w dokumencie (World in Documentaries). What is more, CTV9 will broadcast popular TV series, including the musical soap opera Queen Of Flow, as well as other new releases available on global streaming platforms. As of today, MUX-8 broadcasts a number of channels, including Nowa TV, Zoom TV, WP and Metro TV. CTV9 will be listed as channel 50 in the digital terrestrial television system. Channels broadcast via MUX-8 are available across approximately 98% of Polish territories. Digital terrestrial television provides high quality picture and sound, all while offering a number of additional features for Internet-enabled receivers. MUX-8 channels are broadcast in the VHF band, using the DVB-T MPEG-4 standard. At the outset of 2024, Emitel submitted a request to the President of the Office of Electronic Communication to change the reservation decision for MUX-8 as its operator. The request concerns DVB-T2 broadcasting. As of now, the company is waiting for an official response. “Terrestrial television remains one of the most popular ways of watching TV content in Poland. We are glad that Red Carpet TV sp. z o.o. has decided to expand its scope by joining forces with Emitel to include its channel on the MUX-8. We are certain that this cooperation will prove beneficial to the broadcaster, all while making the channel offering more attractive for Polish audiences,” said Maciej Staszak, Vice President of the Management Board of Emitel and the company’s Sales Director. “We are looking forward to working with EMITEL on the terrestrial broadcasting of CTV9, not least because of the additional opportunities provided by Emitel’s platform. Some of them include  an extensive HbbTV feature set, as well as capabilities to include targeted advertising based on geotargeting, which we are looking forward to using in an extensive manner," said Leszek Kulak, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Red Carpet Media Group S.A. and President of the Management Board of Red Carpet TV Sp. z o.o.      

Emitel has been obtained the prestigious title of Top Employer Poland 2024, awarded to the best employers in Poland by the Top Employers Institute. This marks the fifth consecutive certification, demonstrating the company's commitment to responsible employee policies and maintaining high human resources management standards. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.  Emitel consistently raises human capital management standards, prioritizes employee needs, and provides opportunities for development. The company also values close communication with employees and their well-being. Emitel's human capital strategy is internationally recognized, as evidenced by the Top Employer Poland certification for the fifth time. President of the Management Board at Emitel Andrzej Kozlowski says: "We are well aware that the results and development of the company depend on the commitment of our entire team. Therefore, we listen to the voices of our employees – specialist who act with commitment and passion and strive to achieve ambitious goals in a company closely aligned with their needs. Our strategy focuses on being an employer offering attractive employment conditions and a friendly workplace. The Top Employer certificate, earned once again, attests to our position among the best employers in Poland," Obtaining the Top Employer certificate is preceded by a long validation process and meeting various conditions. A questionnaire covering key areas related to human capital management is verified based on evidence of relevant procedures, processes, and practices. The certification process ends with an independent audit conducted by external auditors. Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2024. These employers have always shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people. By doing so, they collectively enrich the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year’s group of leading people-oriented employers: the Top Employers 2024.” The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more. The programme has certified and recognised over 2 300 Top Employers in 122 countries/regions across five continents. About Top Employers Institute  Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in  People Practices. We help accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Programme, participating companies can be validated, certified, and recognised as an employer of choice. In 2024, Top Employers Institute has certified  more than 2 300 organisations in 122 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 9 million employees globally.    

The switchover to the new DVB-T2/HEVC broadcasting standard will be carried out by Emitel specialists in two stages: on December 15 and 19. The change of the current broadcasting system from DVB-T/MPEG-4 to DVB-T2/HEVC is related to the refarming project, i.e. the release of the 700 MHz frequency for the 5G mobile network. The original date for the MUX3 switchover, planned for 2022, was postponed at the request of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration due to the war in Ukraine (the need to ensure access to information as well as the functioning of the RSO system). The first stage of the switchover to the new standard will be carried out on the night of December 14 to 15 and will cover the western part of Poland, i.e. the following provinces: Zachodniopomorskie, Pomorskie, Lubuskie, Wielkopolskie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Łódzkie, Dolnośląskie, Opolskie and Śląskie. In the second stage, on the night of December 18 to 19, the switchover will take place in the eastern part of Poland, i.e. in the following provinces: Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, Lubelskie, Świętokrzyskie, Małopolskie and Podkarpackie. The activities planned for December are a continuation of the Emitel-led process of refarming the 700 MHz band, i.e. moving terrestrial TV multiplexes from the 694-790 MHz frequency to the lower 470-694 MHz band and changing the broadcasting standard to DVB-T2/HEVC. Nearly 300 Emitel experts and about 300 employees from 40 external companies were involved in the project, and the work involved more than 130,000 man-hours. By the Decree of the Office of Electronic Communication of June 7, 2022, the change in broadcasting standard did not include the MUX3 multiplex in 2022, and the public broadcaster was allowed to broadcast its programs in the DVB-T standard until the end of 2023 at the latest. Once the changes have been made, a large proportion of TV sets or set-top boxes should update the program list themselves. For some TV receiver models, it may be necessary to search for channels again and update the program list on the remote control using commands from the receiver menu. Viewers with older TV receivers incompatible with the DVB-T2/HEVC standard will need to replace them or purchase a set-top box. It is not necessary to change the setting of the receiving antennas to receive the TV signal. To provide viewers with additional time to tune in their receivers, TVP will carry out parallel broadcasts of selected programs on MUX3 and MUX6:

• TVP1, TVP2, TVP Info in the period from December 15, 2023 to January 12, 2024.
• TVP ABC and TVP Kultura in the period from December 19, 2023 to January 12, 2024.

Information on the planned changes and instructions on how to prepare for them can be found on the websites:

• https://telewizjanaziemna.pl/
• emitel.pl/refarming

Emitel has won a in the tender procedure for extending the coverage of the Polish Radio's DAB+ multiplex with 17 regional radio stations, with 17 tasks. Upon completion of the implementation, the reach of Polish Radio's digitally broadcast stations will include 75 percent of our country's area and nearly 88 percent of the population. Regular digital broadcasting in the DAB+ standard was launched in Poland on October 1, 2013. At first, the DAB+ digital signal was available in Warsaw and Katowice. Polish Radio currently has the largest coverage. Using DAB+ receivers, you can listen to broadcasts from: Polish Radio's Jedynka, Dwójka, Trójka, and Czwórka, as well as Polskie Radio 24, Polskie Radio Chopin, Polskie Radio Dzieciom, Polskie Radio Kierowców, Polskie Radio for Ukraine, Radio Poland (in English, German, Ukrainian, among other languages), regional radio stations and their thematic channels. The technical coverage of Polish Radio's DAB+ broadcasts covers about 47 percent of Poland. Thus, the signal can be received by about 67 percent of listeners who have suitable receivers. – We are proud that it is Emitel that will implement the next stage of expanding DAB+ coverage for Polish Radio and regional radio stations. Digital radio offers the possibility of broadcasting more channels, offers the best sound quality and additional features, such as the transmission of graphics or text, which can be displayed on a DAB+ receiver in the car or at home – said Maciej Staszak, Vice President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Emitel's offers for nationwide and regional multiplexing and DAB+ broadcasting have been selected by Polish Radio in the following cities: Koszalin, Olsztyn, Poznań, Rzeszów, Warsaw, Zielona Góra, Białystok, Gdańsk, Kielce, Kraków, Lublin, Szczecin, Wrocław, Katowice, Łódź and Opole, as well as in parts of the provinces where these cities are located. The contracts, totaling 59,478,687.68 PLN gross will run from October 1, 2023, to August 31, 2027. Digital radio offers better sound quality without interference or distortion that can occur with analog radio. However, to access DAB+ radio broadcasts, a digital radio receiver compatible with this standard is essential. DAB+ offers not only sound but also the ability to display text and images, such as album covers, artist photos, station logos, a program guide, or traffic updates, especially on receivers with screens. Moreover, web page streaming is also a possibility. The DAB+ platform will allow to build new services, unlike UKF, where the network’s capabilities have already been exhausted. DAB+ can also be used for emergency notifications provided by the Government Center for Security, once this network reaches 88% of the Polish population. With the additional features of DAB+, it will be possible to broadcast messages simultaneously on all programs, displaying text and infographics. Depending on the receiver, crisis messages will be able to be transmitted even when the receiver is inactive. The system will wake up the receiver itself and leave it on standby.  

Emitel has signed a new Loan Facilities Agreement with a consortium of leading Polish and international banks, under which it has secured financing of up to PLN 1.57 billion of financing. The Agreement includes a Senior Secured term loan, a Capex Facility, and a Revolving Credit Facility. The consortium of Lenders includes those in the Company’s existing Facility Agreement together with new Financial Institutions. The term loan tranches will be used to retire 2020 Facility, and the investment and revolving tranche will be applied to finance the company's operational activities and investments, and acquisition plans. The agreement will mature in the second half of 2030. The closing of the transaction and the commencement of financing will take place when standard closing conditions are satisfied. We are delighted with the support and recognition received from some of the leading Banks in Europe with respect to Emitel. Emitel is national champion in Poland with an outstanding management team, and continues to perform admirably. We look forward to working with Company and this group of institutions in the future to spur further growth of Emitel - said Steven Marshall, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Emitel S.A. In recent years, Emitel has been implementing several strategic projects which have absorbed significant investments. One of the most important and at the same time most complicated projects was the process of refarming the 700 MHz band and changing the standard of digital terrestrial television broadcasting. The project, which has been implemented for over 3 years, is of fundamental importance for the television market and the future of the terrestrial television platform in Poland. Emitel also pursued a strategy for the segment of telecommunications services and infrastructure, consistently expanding the portfolio of high-altitude facilities. In June this year, Emitel acquired ATC Polska with 65 modern telecommunication towers. Currently, the company has 667 high-facilities objects and intends to continue to develop the base of facilities in Poland, nor does it exclude further acquisitions. – The Company's financing strategy assumes a successive reduction in the debt ratios of the company, and at the same time provides funds for development. We have obtained favorable conditions for the company, giving us space to operate efficiently for the next several years. I thank all the funding institutions for their trust and positive assessment of the company's strategy and plans for growth beyond the current decade – said Maciej Pilipczuk, CFO, Member of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The consortium with which the agreement was signed included: Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A., PKO Bank Polski S.A., Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, PZU S.A., Bank Pekao S.A. (also acting as a Credit Agent and Security Agent), DNB Bank ASA, BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A., Credit Agricole Bank Polska S.A., Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A. and Alior Bank S.A.  

Emitel became the vice-leader of the industry "Telecommunications, technology, media and entertainment in the XVII edition of the Responsible Companies Ranking 2023". In the general classification, the company was ranked 12^th. The results of this year's Ranking of Responsible Companies and Positive Impact Startups were announced during the gala, which took place on June 22 at the headquarters of the Kozminski Academy. The event was organized by the Kozminski Business Hub, operating within the Kozminski Academy. The basis for compiling the Ranking of Responsible Companies is a survey, which companies fill in according to the principles of due diligence and professional ethics. The ranking is accompanied by industry summaries, performance analyzes, expert comments, methodological descriptions, CSR-related articles, case studies, including information on companies that are top ranked or otherwise stand out for their business responsibility achievements. – Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of the Emitel strategy. For years, we have focused on responsible management and delivery of our services with positive environmental and social impact. Appreciation of our activities in the field of ESG in the Ranking of Responsible Companies is a reason for pride and motivation for further action for all employees of Emitel - said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. This year the survey level was again very high and the questions were more demanding than in last year's edition of the Responsible Companies Ranking. The survey contained 60 questions this year, including 10 on specific quantitative indicators. However, it is worth adding that although the questions set the bar even higher than a year ago, very many companies operating in Poland managed to score more than half of the points, and it was possible to reach the top ten only when more than 75% of the possible points were collected.– the organizers of the XVII Report of Responsible Companies summarized the publication. The Responsible Companies Ranking, published for the first time in 2007, is the only ranking of the largest companies in Poland, assessed for the quality of responsible management in accordance with the ESG guidelines. The Responsible Business Forum is the ROF 2023 Partner, and Deloitte is the substantive partner responsible for reviewing the answers. The list was prepared by: Prof. Bolesław Rok from the Center for Research of Entrepreneurship and Positive Influence of Kozminski Academy and Jarosław Horodecki, editor and publisher. In total, over 250 of the largest companies operating on the Polish market have already participated in the Ranking of Responsible Companies. The ranking enables comparisons of results in different areas of management between companies, and is a valuable instrument to help organize and develop the strategy of corporate responsibility. The Ranking of Responsible Companies was accompanied - as in previous years - by the "Positive Impact Startups" project, which identified 25 socially innovative startups working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

For the 12^th time, the "Polityka" weekly, Deloitte consulting company, and the Responsible Business Forum have singled out the Polish leaders of sustainable development and ESG as part of the compilation of the POLITYKA CSR Leaves - one of the oldest such initiatives on the market. For the second year in a row, the organizers awarded Emitel with Silver CSR Leaf, appreciating the company's activities in the areas of sustainable development, environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The company was also among the leaders awarded for good practices - the company's Smart City projects won recognition. – The issue of sustainability is important to us. The main objectives of our activities in the areas of environment, social responsibility, and corporate governance are defined in our ESG Strategy for 2021-2025. Key priorities include looking after the landscape, biodiversity, and habitat conservation, improving energy efficiency, minimizing environmental impacts, sustainable waste management, and human relations. The Silver CSR Leaf of POLITYKA awarded to Emitel for the second year in a row is the best proof that our sustainability activities are recognized and positively evaluated by experts – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski,  President of the Management Board, Emitel S.A. The Silver CSR Leaves of POLITYKA have been awarded to companies that in their day-to-day activities declare to take into account most key sustainable development solutions, implement the highest quality solutions and disclose information related to their ESG activities. The evaluations in the competition were awarded based on an analysis based on a survey completed by the companies, prepared according to the guidelines of the ISO 26000 standard on the basic principles of social responsibility and concerning the European Sustainability Reporting Standards and the latest trends of ESG. The Golden CSR Leaf POLITYKA has been awarded to 23 companies, Silver CSR Leaf to 35 and White CSR Leaf to 46 companies. The Green CSR Leaf has been awarded to 19 companies for which reducing negative impacts on the climate, preventing climate change, and adapting to these conditions are key elements of strategic activities in business and relations with stakeholders. CSR Leaves of POLITYKA are also accompanied by a review of initiatives supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. This year, as in previous years, companies have been asked to share good practices on Goal 12 on responsible consumption and production and Goal 13 on environmental and climate protection. Among the recognized good practices are also Emitel’s Smart City projects, which help local governments and city companies to create modern cities that are not only friendly to residents, but also environmentally friendly. In the Smart City area, Emitel provides customers with comprehensive solutions based on LoRaWAN technology, which provides long-range, low-power wireless communication. The company has already implemented advanced solutions in several cities, including Wrocław and Piaseczno.

Emitel S.A. has acquired American Towers Corporation’s fully owned subsidiary in Poland (ATC Polska). ATC Polska’s portfolio comprises of 65 modern lattice towers which are leased to leading MNO tenants via inflation-linked contracts with long tenors (average 14 years remaining on tenant lease agreements). The portfolio is distributed in attractive locations which complements Emitel’s existing network and has a low tenancy ratio providing available load capacity for additional lease customers. The addition of ATC Polska increases Emitel’s total site portfolio to 667, of which over 635 will host telecom equipment. This further strengthens Emitel’s Telecom Infrastructure segment, where the Company is a leading independent developer and operator of telecom infrastructure and provides site hosting and other services to MNOs such as Orange, Polkomtel, Play and T -Mobile. Andrzej Kozlowski, Chief Executive Officer at Emitel said: “We are delighted to announce the acquisition of ATC Polska. This portfolio is highly complementary to Emitel’s and this transaction will allow us to deepen our relationship with key MNOs and bolster our high-growth Telecoms Infrastructure segment.” Emitel is the largest operator of digital terrestrial television ("DTT") as well as IPTV platforms, the leading radio broadcast emissions provider and a leading provider of network neutral towers and fibre infrastructure in Poland.

In a report published just now, Emitel summarized the actions it took in 2022 in the areas of ESG, i.e. environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance. 2022 was a very intensive year for Emitel, both strategically and operationally. The company gained a new owner, Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited, a fund that invests in digital infrastructure assets in the UK, Europe, and North America. In the middle of the year, Emitel ended refarming the 700 MHz band and changing the standard of digital terrestrial television broadcasting. It was one of the most complex and demanding projects in the company's history, and nearly 300 experts worked on it for 130,000 man-hours. Environmental, social, and corporate governance concerns are the standards by which business leaders operate. Such ideas are also important for the company, which has been appreciated, because Emitel in the periodic survey GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) was among the best companies among the 649 participating in the study, earning 93 points and finishing 5^th in its category. - Social responsibility, environmental concerns, respect for, and adherence to the highest standards of corporate governance have been our priority for years. We focus on the development of our employees, paying particular attention to initiatives supporting equal opportunities in the framework of internal promotions, or equal pay for women and men. We are actively involved in charities and employee volunteering. We have also been focusing on cooperation with science for years, supporting selected cultural events and sports initiatives. As usual, we wanted to shed more light on these actions in our annual ESG report. – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board, Emitel S.A. Last year, the company undertook numerous initiatives in support of war-torn Ukraine and refugees residing in Poland. In cooperation with Polish broadcasters, Emitel launched radio and television broadcasts in Ukrainian and adapted one of the administrative buildings in Poznań, which is used by mothers with children seeking refuge from the war. Importantly, the finishing works were carried out by the employees themselves of Emitel as part of the employee volunteering. The transfer of several batches of radiotelecommunication equipment for the reconstruction of the broadcasting network in Ukraine has made it possible to resume and maintain a stable transmission of the television signal in the liberated areas of Ukraine. Emitel is continuously raising its standards of human capital management. For the attention to the well-being of employees, close communication, and creating opportunities for their development, Emitel has been awarded the title of Top Employer Polska for the fourth time. In turn, the Responsible Business Forum in its report presented further good CSR practices taken by Emitel, such as counteracting improper behavior and abuse, equal opportunities in the workplace, health, and safety at work, social dialog within the company, development, and education, digitalization of workplace, Mindfulness Academy or health promotion. The CSR Silver Leaf was awarded to the company for its activities in the field of sustainable development, environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance Polish version:  https://www.emitel.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Raport-ESG_Emitel_2022.pdf  English version: here      

Under the signed agreement, Emitel together with the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) will carry out a pilot implementation of the system of advertising spot broadcasting in the DAI model. The project will test the functionality and efficiency of the system. The scope of the tests will cover chosen types of digital TV platforms in Poland. Implementation will begin in the second half of March. For many years, Emitel has been developing products of so-called hybrid TV, including Addressable TV solutions. One such solution is the DAI (Dynamic Ad Insertion) platform, which allows, among others, the placement of specific spots in advertising blocks based on predefined criteria. In practice, this means that viewers will see different advertising spots when they watch a TV channel during the broadcast of an advertising block. This solution allows the TV screens to show at the same time various content adapted to the viewer (the condition is to connect the TV set to the Internet). - The WSE aims to build a comprehensive technology platform that will enable the implementation of the service of dynamic insertion of television advertising, i.e. DAI. The system is to function in digital terrestrial television, cable networks, satellite networks, and streaming platforms. It will allow broadcasters to convert their TV advertising spots into tailored ones. Together with Emitel, we are launching the implementation and testing of the system's functionality. Advertising will be carried out on decoders to eventually build a nationwide reach and allow advertisers to design campaigns and match content through our system, using devices that are located in households. This is the basic distinguishing feature of our project. By testing different technologies, we want to make sure that we can build the widest possible range of devices in different operators across the country - emphasized Maciej Stanecki, Vice-President of the Management Board of GPW DAI S.A. With the system, advertising campaigns will reach specific audiences that meet specific segmentation criteria. The use of this technology for advertising may in the future provide an attractive added value for advertisers, who will be able to run advertising campaigns more effectively, along the lines of what is already available on the Internet. First of all, there will be a pilot implementation of the system of advertising spot broadcasting in the DAI model - Emitel has just signed a contract with the Warsaw Stock Exchange for its implementation. The pilot will aim to test the functionality and effectiveness of DAI in all types of digital TV platforms in Poland. As part of the project, Emitel is responsible for the installation and configuration of the system, which will be connected to the infrastructure provided by the WSE. Implementation of the solution and tests will begin in the second half of March and will include terrestrial, cable, satellite television, and IPTV. If the tests are successful, WSE intends to launch a commercial DAI platform in Poland next year. – Emitel has been working on the implementation of DAI technology for several years. Working with TV broadcasters, we understand how this solution can be a breakthrough for our partners. In a tough advertising market, DAI opens up new opportunities for much more efficient use of advertising time, which should translate into better financial results for broadcasters, while allowing viewers to avoid seeing ads they are not interested in. We are all the more pleased that such a serious player as the Warsaw Stock Exchange is trying to build this solution on the market in Poland and that we can be part of this undertaking and create such modern solutions in our country. It is also worth emphasizing that the platform we will be implementing covers all digital ways of distributing television channels, not just digital terrestrial television – emphasized Maciej Staszak, Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A.

Emitel will build a monitoring system for 1,000 parking spaces in Ostrow Wielkopolski, commissioned by the Municipal Road Administration. An Internet of Things based technology will help drivers find available parking spaces faster. Emitel will build a network and install 1,000 parking sensors in the city’s six parking lots and 10 smart information boards. The sensors will have two independent systems for vehicle detection in parking spaces - radar and magnetic. As part of the cooperation with the MRA in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Emitel will also implement an IT system to manage the solution. The parking space monitoring system will use the LoRaWAN and GSM networks for communication with the information boards. Additionally, it will be possible to make the information on free parking spaces available to dedicated parking apps. “Ostrów Wielkopolski wants to become a Smart City that is increasingly friendly to its residents. By implementing a system for monitoring parking spaces in our city, we are improving the quality of life for its residents, but also creating infrastructure that allows better management of the city. The system will make it easier to find a parking space. It will be expandable as the needs increase,"- said Mikołaj Kostka, Deputy President of Ostrów Wielkopolski. The system will cost almost PLN 1.7 million to build. The money comes entirely from European Union financing, from the project entitled 'E-Ostrów 2050 - Ecological, Energy, Economic City', and from the government budget. “We are extremely pleased that Ostrów Wielkopolski has decided to build a system that is already working perfectly in other places in Poland. We are convinced that the implementation of the Smart City concept can provide tangible benefits for residents, public administration units, and private companies, and at the same time we are proud that Emitel’s solutions significantly contribute to the development of Smart Cities in Poland,” This solution will not only help to more quickly locate free parking spaces, but it will also reduce the traffic of cars circulating in search of a vacant parking space. In addition, less driving means less CO2 emissions, which also means cleaner air” -  emphasized Maciej Staszak, the Vice President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Smart City projects implemented by Emitel Emitel has extensive experience in the development of Smart City solutions. It was one of the first companies to launch innovative projects in cooperation with local governments. Within the LoRaWAN network provided by the company, local governments can implement solutions that improve the standard of living of their residents, help reduce pollution, and support the management of urban resources. Emitel has already implemented advanced Smart City solutions in Wrocław and Piaseczno, among other locations. In Wrocław, Emitel has built an innovative system for remote reading of parameters from water meters for the Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company (MPWiK). This is the first Smart City project of this scale in Poland that uses the LoRaWAN network. The project included a network that covered the entire city of Wrocław. Emitel provides maintenance and operation of the entire system. The expected results include significant savings in infrastructure management costs, as well as a lower burden on residents who use the city’s water supply services. These types of solutions even allow each household to control water consumption individually, for example by using a simple smartphone application.

On January 31, 2023, Telewizja Polska S.A. signed an agreement with Emitel S.A., a technical operator of terrestrial broadcasting infrastructure, for the transmission of the signal of the Sixth Multiplex (MUX-6). The agreement is valid for four years and will enter into force on February 1, 2023. MUX-6 will cover 96% of the country's population. The new MUX-6 multiplex is the second (near MUX-3) terrestrial multiplex, which contains only the program offer of the public broadcaster. All viewers of digital terrestrial television will be able to benefit from the new multiplex. - The entire program offer of MUX-6 is widely available and free of charge in high definition (HD). The launch of the new digital multiplex is in line with the mission of Telewizja Polska S.A. to make its program offer as widely available as possible. In the new multiplex, viewers of digital terrestrial television will be able to watch, among others, thematic channels such as TVP Kultura, TVP Dokument, TVP Kobieta, TVP Polonia, TVP Nauka or TVP Nauka - emphasizes Marcin Klepacki, Director of Distribution Office at TVP S.A. - Terrestrial television is extremely popular in Poland. The change of broadcasting technology to a more efficient DVB-T2/HEVC standard has created the opportunity to improve the quality of the image and sound of the programs broadcast so far and to provide space for the launch of new TV programs. Therefore, we encourage all viewers who have not yet adapted their TVs to receive the new standard to replace the TV set or to stock up with the appropriate set-top box. We are glad that Telewizja Polska decided to use the possibility of expanding the program offer and that it decided to cooperate in this regard with Emitel – said Maciej Staszak, Vice-president of the Management Board, Chief Sales Officer at Emitel. Telewizja Polska together with the dynamically developing media market expands its program offer with new programs. New frequency resources are therefore needed to provide an ever-expanding offer to viewers. The MUX-6 broadcast is carried out from 63 broadcast stations and to have access to the offer of MUX-6 digital terrestrial television viewers can use their existing receiving antennas. For areas where the TVP S.A. test multiplex was not present, TV sets should automatically search for new programs from the MUX-6 multiplex. Should this not happen, you should scan your set to find new programs from the program offer of Telewizja Polska S.A. New broadcast stations that will complement the MUX-6 broadcast network in relation to the network of the test multiplex are: Płock/Radziwie, Wałbrzych/Chełmiec, Dobromierz, Różan near Maków Mazowiecki, Gniezno/Dębowiec, Świerczów near Namysłów, Skierniewice/Bartniki, Tarnobrzeg/Machów, Włodawa, Łomża, Kamieńsk/Zwałowisko near Radomsko, Chruszczewka near Sokołów Podlaski, and Sieciechów near Kutno.

Emitel has won the prestigious 2023 Top Employer Poland title awarded by the Top Employers Institute to the best employers in Poland. This is the fourth consecutive victory for Emitel, which confirms the company’s ongoing focus on maintaining the highest standards in the areas of human resources and pursuing a responsible employee policy.  For many years now, Emitel has been focusing on taking care of the well-being and ongoing communication with its employees, continuously improving human capital management standards, putting employees' needs first and providing opportunities for their development and growth. The HR strategy adopted by Emitel is gaining recognition of international authorities in the field – which is evidenced by the company being awarded four consecutive Top Employer Poland awards. “In our journey to be an employee-friendly employer, as well as a company that offers attractive working conditions and jobs, we listen to the voices of employees and we are flexible in responding to their actual needs. Winning the Top Employer certificate for another consecutive time confirms that we are among the best employers in Poland. This is extremely important for us, because our employees – outstanding, passionate and involved experts in their respective fields – are the cornerstone of our growth,” said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel. Obtaining the Top Employer certification is preceded by a lengthy validation process and the need to meet numerous conditions. During this process, the answers to the questionnaire covering key areas related to human capital management are verified based on evidence of appropriate procedures, processes and practices.  The certification process ends with an independent audit, conducted by external auditors. “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. We saw it with our own eyes in this year’s Top Employers Certification Programme, reflected in the outstanding results of the certified 2023 Top Employers, who have always shown that they care about the development and well-being of their employees. By doing so, they make the working world a better place. We are proud to announce the names and celebrate this year's leading people-oriented employers –  the 2023 Top Employers”, said David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute. The Top Employer title is awarded only to organisations, whose employee offering meets the highest international standards.  The Top Employers Institute awards certificates based on a questionnaire containing the best practices in human resource management. The questionnaire covers 6 domains and 20 topics in total, including HR strategy, working environment, talent acquisition, training and development, well-being, as well as diversity and inclusion. The Top Employers Institute has awarded the title of human resources management leaders to more than 2,000 organisations in 121 countries and regions across five continents. About the Top Employers Institute The Top Employers Institute is a global organisation based in Amsterdam, tasked with identifying and presenting awards to the best employers. It is a worldwide authority in the field of human resource management practices, helping with optimising best practices by enriching the work environment. Within the framework of the Top Employers programme, the participating organisations are audited, certified and recognised as employers of choice. With more than 30 years of experience, the Top Employers Institute awarded its certificates to 2052 organisations in 121 countries and regions. The certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of more than 9.5 million employees worldwide.  

Emitel has successfully obtained a certificate confirming the compliance of its Environmental Management System with the PN-EN ISO14001:2015 international standard. The certification process was preceded by extensive efforts to implement the system, develop and gather the required documentation, as well as internal audits, which took several months. The final element of the process, the certification audits conducted by PCC-CERT, an independent certification body, confirmed that Emitel meets the environmental requirements outlined by the standard. The ISO14001:2015 standard specifies standardised environmental management guidelines and policies, which can be implemented in any organisation, regardless of the sector and the area of its operation. The document is centred around the idea of sustainable development – it assumes conducting operations in a way that ensures a proper balance between social expectations, environmental protection and a business-oriented approach. Emitel has been following these principles long before making the decision to implement the system, pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals and reporting on the achieved results in its ESG reports. The key environmental aspect, which follows from the company’s core business of providing terrestrial broadcasting infrastructure operator services and the resulting emissions of electromagnetic fields is monitored and controlled at each stage of project implementation. Emitel puts every effort to ensure that the company’s operations in this field have the least possible impact on the surrounding environment. “Taking care of the environment is our top priority. In order to increase the effectiveness of our activities in this area, as well as to minimise our negative impact, we decided to implement a system based on an international environmental standard that enjoys worldwide recognition. The successful implementation of the environmental management system was made possible mainly thanks to the collaboration and commitment of employees, and I would like to thank every person involved in this process. The regular monitoring of the outcomes of our environmental activities, the implementation of the goals we set for ourselves, as well as compliance with the requirements of the standard, allows us to keep a close eye on the results and opens various avenues to improve them in the future," said Andrzej J. Kozłowski – President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The overarching goal of the environmental management system is safeguarding the environment by minimising the negative impact of the company's processes and operations. Implementing the ISO 14001:2015 standard brings a number of environmental, organizational and economic benefits. Thanks to an efficient environmental management system, Emitel is able to further reduce emissions of harmful substances and waste production, while improving waste management processes and limiting the company’s water use and wastewater production. The certificate obtained by Emitel is valid for 3 years. The ISO 14001 standard provides for continuous improvement in the effectiveness of an environmental management system implemented by the company. The structure of the standard and the resulting systemic approach results directly from the so-called PDCA cycle – a model for optimising and improving processes in an organization.

In cooperation with the City and Commune Office of Piaseczno, Emitel expanded the monitoring system for parking spaces in Piaseczno. This is the next stage of the project, under which more than 300 parking spaces are already available, monitored with the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The project was awarded in the Smart City Poland Award 2022 competition during the Smart City Expo Poland event held in Łódź in October. The scope of works carried out by Emitel in Piaseczno included the launch of 202 parking sensors in three city car parks - Kościelna, Puławska and Zgoda, and the installation of smart information boards. As part of cooperation with the City of Piaseczno, Emitel also launched an IT system for project management. It has also been integrated with the already operating parking sensors at the Zgoda city car park, implemented in the first stage of the project. In total, monitoring is available in Piaseczno for 316 parking spaces. These sensors use two systems to detect the vehicle in the parking space - radar and magnetic. The free parking space monitoring system is based on the LoRaWAN telecommunications network, which provides low-power long-range wireless communication (LPWAN). The sensors, using the LoRaWAN protocol, send current information about the occupancy of parking spaces to the Emitel wireless network devices, then the data is transferred to the system operated by the City of Piaseczno. - Cooperation with Emitel makes the Piaseczno Commune a real Smart City. Thanks to the use of technology, we increase the efficiency and interactivity of urban infrastructure - says Daniel Putkiewicz, Mayor of Piaseczno City and Commune. – Our ambition is to make our city more and more friendly to residents and to be able to fully use its potential – adds Daniel Putkiewicz. Emitel's cooperation with the City of Piaseczno won the recognition of the jury of the competition during the Smart City Expo Poland held on October 25-26 in Łódź. For the implementation of Smart City solutions in the Piaseczno Commune, Emitel received the 1st Prize in the Smart City Poland Award 2022 competition in the "Urban infrastructure" category. Emitel has extensive experience in the development of Smart Cities solutions. As one of the first companies, it started the implementation of innovative projects in cooperation with local governments. As part of the LoRaWAN network provided by the Company, local governments can implement solutions that improve the standard of living of residents, help fight the problem of environmental pollution and support the management of urban resources. - This is not the first cooperation between Emitel and the City of Piaseczno as part of the implementation of Smart City solutions. Openness to innovations on the part of the city authorities makes Piaseczno today a place that has earned the name of a Smart City and is one of the leaders in this field in Poland. Implementation of the Smart Cities concept can bring measurable benefits to residents, public administration units and private enterprises. We are extremely pleased that Emitel's solutions significantly contribute to the development of smart cities in Poland - said Maciej Staszak, Vice-President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A.  

The acquisition of Emitel S.A. (Emitel) by Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited (CDIL or the Company), a London Stock Exchange listed investment fund (“CORD”), has successfully been completed. Emitel was acquired from Astatine Investment Partners, a leading private equity firm, with offices in the US and London. CDIL invests in digital infrastructure assets in the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.  With its “buy, build and grow” investment strategy, CDIL is focused on the development of investee companies through the deployment of strategic insight, capital expenditure and funding for tactical acquisitions. CDIL draws on the experience and deep sector knowledge of a team headed by Steven Marshall,  Chairman of Digital Infrastructure at Cordiant, who has previously served as President of American Tower and CEO of National Grid Wireless. The team currently manages assets with a total committed capital of around US$3 billion. The agreement to sell Emitel to CDIL was signed on January 4, 2022. The finalization of the transaction was dependent on obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals from the Ministry of State Assets (MAP), the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA), and the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK). “We’d like to thank the government of Poland for their support of this transaction and the confidence they have shown CDIL. Emitel is a great company with strong potential that has adopted a leadership role in the area of sustainability. We look forward to working side by side with the management  team  to deliver on their ambitions for the business and to unlock new avenues for growth. ”– said Steven Marshall, Chairman of Digital Infrastructure at Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Management. The Emitel business fits well with CDIL’s area of expertise and focus and is complementary to České Radiokomunikace, a Czech national network of mobile towers and data centers acquired in 2021. CDIL is also the owner of Hudson Interxchange, a datacenter platform based in New York City's Manhattan district, which was acquired in early 2022. –  Emitel is not only the leading operator of the terrestrial broadcasting network and one of the key players in the market for telecommunication infrastructure in Poland; we are also systematically investing in the development of modern wireless communications systems that drive the economy and Internet of Things solutions. I am confident that the investment experience and know-how of CDIL will allow us to accelerate business development to take advantage of the new market opportunities like the development of critical ‘smart city’ technologies – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board at Emitel S.A. – I would like to take this opportunity to thank Astatine Investment Partners for their support in the implementation of the Emitel strategy and very good cooperation over the last seven years – he added. About Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited invests primarily in the digital economy's basic infrastructure - data centers, fiber networks, and broadcasting facilities and towers in the UK, Europe, and North America. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.cordiantdigitaltrust.com Cordiant Capital Inc. is the entity managing the Company's investments focused on particular sectors and has knowledge and experience in digital infrastructure. Cordiant invests in global infrastructure and assets, pursuing the strategy through limited partnership funds and managed accounts. Cordiant's current customer base consists of global insurance companies, pension funds, and private wealth management companies. About Emitel Emitel S.A. is the largest operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland. For more than 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 a high-altitude infrastructure for mobile operators, designs and installs modern wireless communication systems, participates in the construction of smart cities, and joins the work on preparing the construction of the 5G network in Poland.

Care for the environment, society, and corporate governance are extremely important for Emitel, and the related activities are consistently implemented in the company This is also evidenced by the results of the latest GRESB survey, evaluating the activities of companies in the field of social engagement and sustainable development. In this year's edition, Emitel improved on last year's result, gaining as many as 93 points out of 100 possible. Emitel was ranked fifth in its category and among the top 132 companies of the 649 participating in the survey. Scoring 93 points means that Emitel improved on their last year’s result by 3 points. Successive activities within the framework of corporate social engagement, consistently implemented in the company, have contributed to a progressive increase in the number of points earned by Emitel. The company has been participating in the international GRESB survey since 2016, i.e. for seven years. – Environmental concerns, sensitivity to the needs of others, and cooperation with local communities are inscribed in the DNA of our company. Nor have we been indifferent to the tragedy that has befallen the Ukrainian people recently, and that is why we have been committed to helping our neighbors. We also encourage our employees to engage in voluntary initiatives - one such project was to prepare a place of residence for refugees in one of our office buildings in Poznań. This year's GRESB survey confirms that the high standards and actions undertaken by Emitel in the field of sustainable development are appreciated by evaluators. I thank all employees of Emitel for their attitude and congratulate them on the excellent result in the study – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. GRESB - Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark - independent research, every year since 2009 has been analyzing companies for sustainable development, environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG) activities. The GRESB study is considered a benchmark for funds that invest in infrastructure companies and real estate worldwide

Emitel donated another batch of radiotelecommunication equipment for the reconstruction of the broadcasting network in Ukraine. Delivery of 50 pieces of TV transmitters will enable the resumption and maintenance of stable transmission of TV signal in the liberated areas of the country. As a result of the Russian rocket attacks and bombing, several dozen Ukrainian broadcasting centers were damaged. The relaunch and maintenance of television and radio broadcasting is essential for the security of citizens, not least in view of the information war being waged by Russia. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Emitel has been supporting the Ukrainian government in the successive reconstruction of critical broadcasting infrastructure. In May this year Emitel organized a technical and logistics point in the eastern part of the country, where the company's experts configure and prepare for the transport of telecommunication and radiotelecommunication equipment. The equipment is shipped successively. Currently, Emitel has handed over 50 DVB-T transmitters to the Ukrainian side for terrestrial television broadcasting. In addition, an initiative has been taken to involve other European broadcast network operators within Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE). Thanks to this cooperation, supplies of necessary equipment, including TV and VHF transmitters and antennas, reach Poland and then Ukraine. – When pictures of bombed Ukrainian towns and villages, including the destroyed TV tower in Kiev, circulated around the world in February this year, we immediately made contact with the Ukrainian authorities and offered our help. Our colleagues from telecommunication companies in Ukraine risk their lives fighting to maintain communications and broadcasting capabilities of Ukrainian television and radio. We know very well how important it is to reach out to citizens with news and other broadcasts that show the true picture of the events of this cruel war and maintain the spirit of the fight. This would not have been possible without a constant supply of appropriate equipment and facilities - said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Emitel has been involved in helping Ukraine since the beginning of the war. In cooperation with Polish broadcasters, radio and television broadcasts in the Ukrainian language were launched for refugees staying in Poland. Women and children fleeing from the war need safe shelter, a substitute for normal life, to be able to find work, schools or kindergartens, so in addition to material and financial support, the company has also decided to adapt one of the administrative buildings in Poznań for refugees from Ukraine. Importantly, the last finishing work was done by the employees themselves of Emitel as part of the employee volunteering. Currently there are about 25 people in this location, who are looked after by the association "Warto razem", which has a lot of experience in helping the citizens of Ukraine. – I am very glad that Emitel employees are also actively involved in helping the fighting Ukraine; they often devote their private time supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. As a company, we will continue to provide material and in-kind support to our friends from Ukraine. We know how much the Ukrainian people look forward to the end of the war and the possibility of rebuilding the country. When this happens, we will be ready to share our knowledge and experience in the construction of modern telecommunications infrastructure – added Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A.  

This year's edition of the Responsible Companies Ranking was joined by over 70 companies, and over 100 companies expressed interest in it. Ultimately, over 60 companies qualified to the main ranking. Emitel was placed 7th ex aequo with Grupa Lotos, scoring 86 points out of 100 possible. This is the highest place in the history of the ranking, in last year's ranking Emitel took 15th place. In the sixteenth edition of the Responsible Companies Ranking, the first place was taken by ING Bank Śląski, making it the leader of the ranking for the second time in history, having participated in the ROF fourteen times. This time five companies took the second position on the podium: Orange Polska, Santander Bank Polska, BNP Paribas Bank Polska, Ergo Hestia and DB Schenker. Four companies took the third place on the podium: L'Oréal Polska, Coca-Cola HBC, Allegro, PZU. - In recent years, we have been particularly convinced of the importance of the ability to deal not only with everyday problems related to running a business, but with what is happening around us in our close and more distant environment. Alarming signals from scientists and experts on climate change, challenges related to the pandemic - which, although temporarily dormant - still remain valid, the war in Ukraine and the need to help our neighbours have all caused more and more companies to change their management philosophy, paying more attention to social responsibility issues.  This philosophy of running a business is very dear to to us at Emitel, which is why we constantly ask ourselves - what else can we do, whether our approach is optimal. I am very happy and proud of our promotion to the top 10 companies, because this is the best tool to verify whether we are going in the right direction - said Andrzej Kozłowski - President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The Responsible Companies Ranking, published for the first time in 2007, is the only list of companies operating in Poland assessed in terms of the quality of corporate social responsibility (CSR) management. The Responsible Business Forum is a partner of ROF 2022. The content partner responsible for reviewing the responses is Deloitte, and the media partner is Dziennik Gazeta Prawna. The authors of the list are prof. Bolesław Rok from the Center for Positive Impact Entrepreneurship Research at Kozminski University and Jarosław Horodecki, analyst. "For the 16th time, the largest companies in Poland made an attempt to gather all relevant answers in one place, i.e. in the survey of the Responsible Companies Ranking 2022. This year, we put even greater emphasis on assessing the level of implementation of various declarations and policies in the field of sustainable management. We proposed many product indicators, because the real change is best seen at the level of product innovations.” - commented prof. Bolesław Rok from the Kozminski University, author of the questions included in the survey. In total, almost 250 largest companies operating on the Polish market have already participated in the Responsible Companies Ranking. The ranking makes it possible to compare the results in individual areas of CSR between companies, and is also a valuable instrument facilitating the organization and development of business responsibility strategies.

On the night of June 26-27, Emitel carried out the last stage of digital terrestrial TV frequency switching, thus completely freeing the 700MHz band, which is to be allocated to the construction of the fifth generation mobile network. The changes covered the Masovian Voivodeship and the eastern part of the country: from the Suwałki region through Warmia and Mazury and Podlasie, to the Lublin region and the Zamość region. The new DVB-T2 / HEVC broadcasting standard for MUX1, MUX2 and MUX4 multiplexes is available to viewers all over Poland. The MUX3 multiplex will be switched to the new standard at a later date. Refarming of the 700 MHz band is an operation to move terrestrial television multiplexes from the 694–790 MHz frequency to the lower band 470–694 MHz. This was related to the need to release the 700 MHz band in European Union countries for the construction of a mobile network in the 5G standard. The changes were carried out in accordance with the order of the President of the Office of Electronic Communications of January 17, 2020 on the frequency management plan for the 470-790 MHz band. Pursuant to the Regulation of UKE of June 7, 2022, the change in the broadcasting standard did not apply to the MUX3 multiplex - the public broadcaster will be able to broadcast its programs in the DVB-T standard by the end of 2023. The emission parameters of MUX8, which is transmitted in the VHF band, have not changed either, and therefore it was not subjected to refarming. - We have successfully completed the most complex and demanding project in the history of our Company. We started the preparations already in 2018, and the first frequency switches were performed in March 2020. Nearly 300 of our experts were involved in the project implementation, the work consumed over 130,000 man-hours. About 300 employees from 40 external companies from Poland and abroad also participated in the works. We transported the equipment and devices for the project by sea, air and road. We had to cope with numerous obstacles, such as ports and airports closed due to a pandemic, local and border restrictions and limitations, which forced us to constantly change the project schedule. Therefore, congratulations to all involved and to the supporters of the project are in place. At this point, I would also like to thank the Office of Electronic Communications for very good cooperation at every stage of the project. The change in the frequency of broadcasting was accompanied by the transition to the new, more effective DVB-T2 / HEVC broadcast standard. This change will primarily benefit viewers - providing better picture and sound quality - as well as new TV channels in the future. Viewers who do not yet have TV sets that support the new broadcasting standard, I encourage you to replace them - said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The refarming process in numbers:

• We have prepared over 1,000 technical documents (technical concepts, industry studies, technological and construction projects, environmental studies)
• We have obtained 140 administrative permits (for the construction of facilities, antennas, containers, reinforcements), we have delivered and installed 319 new DVB-T2 transmitters and over 100 power summation circuits
• We have installed 95 new antenna systems, including a dozen or so multi-story peak systems weighing up to several tons were placed on the highest masts in Poland at a height of over 300 m
• We installed the systems using the traditional method, as well as using a specialized helicopter - below you will find the filmed projects: installation of antennas at the Łódź Zygry facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prjCVtErFiY , replacement of antennas on the mast in Ryki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN3o2F_koIs , replacement of antennas on the mast in Miłki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8DqgpdxmG4
• We have made nearly 20 specialized steel structure reinforcements (masts, towers) in order to prepare the structure for the installation of new antenna systems - for the construction of new facilities, we used 240 tons of steel.

- We worked on a living organism. We couldn’t have just turned off TV for several months. So we had to act using short, often night time windows to carry out the necessary technical works. Our cooperation with broadcasters and contractual obligations are characterized by a very high level of SLA, which guarantees high signal availability. Any interruptions in broadcasting must be short-lived and affect the smallest possible number of viewers, therefore the works related to switching were most often carried out at night, between midnight and six in the morning. It was a great and exciting challenge, but our specialists fully lived up to the task - said Jerzy Godek, Director of the Technology Division, Member of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. Due to the complexity of the works, the project was divided into stages and included: Preliminary stages: March 2020 and June 2020 - West Pomeranian Voivodeship (Białogard, Koszalin) Stage 1: March 28, 2022 - the region of the Sudetes and Lower Silesia, Lubuskie Voivodeship; Stage 2: April 25, 2022 - the Pomeranian band from Szczecin to the Tri-City, a large part of Greater Poland, Kujawy, the western part of Mazovia; Stage 3: May 23, 2022 - the southern part of Greater Poland, the Lodz Region, Kielce region, Subcarpathia, Lesser Poland, Upper Silesia, Opole region; Stage 4: June 27, 2022 - Mazowsze, the eastern part of the country, from the Suwałki region, through Warmia and Mazury, Podlasie, to the Lublin region and the Zamość region. Information on the changes is available on the Emitel website. The current parameters of the transmitting stations can be checked on the website: www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/sprawdz-parametry-emzyj/ and in the EmiMaps application: www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/aplikacja-emimaps/.

Emitel was recognized for the remote reading of parameters from water meters for Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji in Wrocław. The jury of the Smart City Awards competition pointed out that it is one of the largest city Internet of Things (IoT) projects in Poland, and the project created a network that will cover the entire city of Wrocław. The awarded solution is the construction of an innovative system of remote reading of parameters from water meters for the Municipal Water and Sewage Company (MPWiK). This is the first urban Internet of Things (IoT) projects on such a scale in Poland, which will ultimately cover even over 70,000. counters. The delivered solutions will also ensure extended communication with devices located in hard-to-reach locations, such as deep wells or basements. To implement the network project, Emitel uses the LoRaWAN technology, which has already been successfully used by the company in IoT implementations in other cities. The implementation in Wrocław began in May 2021. - I am pleased with the award for Emitel for the implemented solution prepared for MPWiK. It is an appreciation of our intelligent solutions in the field of smart city, which we have already implemented in several cities. As part of the development of this area, we provide local governments with networks that enable the implementation of solutions that can primarily benefit residents, as well as collect valuable information for municipal services. Every day there are new ideas and solutions in the field of IoT and smart city that can significantly improve the functioning of cities and their inhabitants in many aspects. Thanks to the infrastructure developed throughout Poland and the synergy effect with other projects, Emitel can implement these solutions throughout the country - said Maciej Staszak, Vice President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the implementation of projects that not only reduce costs and increase efficiency, but also improve the quality of life of residents and support environmental protection objectives. Innovative solutions allow you to use the potential of technology in the construction of smart cities. Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are key to building them. Modern cities are to be friendly to the environment and its inhabitants. The solutions prepared by Emitel are in line with the challenges faced by cities in Poland today. The Smart City Awards competition aims to popularize personalities and projects that have significantly contributed to the promotion of solutions for the construction of smart cities in Poland, and cities implementing this idea. The awards are addressed both to representatives of the business sector and local administration, who through implemented projects, with the use of innovative solutions and management strategies, contribute to the increase in the competitiveness of Polish cities, economy and business. Smart City Awards Jury:

• Maciej Bluj - Chairman of the Program Council, Expert in the field of smart city solutions, Deputy Mayor of the City of Wrocław in the years 2007 - 2018
• Witold Abramowicz - Professor of the University of Economics in Poznań
• Szymon Ciupa - Smart City and GIS expert, smartcity-expert.eu
• Jan Czajkowski - Co-chairman of the Information Society Team of the Joint Commission of the Government and Local Government, Association of Polish Cities
• Bartosz Dominiak - Deputy Mayor of the Ursynów District of the Capital City of Warsaw,
• Adam Jędrzejewski -Founder & CEO, Mobile City Association
• Julia Kozak - Partner, THINK TANK
• Tomasz Kulisiewicz - Expert, Center for Studies on the Digital State
• Bożena Lublińska-Kasprzak - Expert in entrepreneurship and innovation, Member of the University Council at the Warsaw School of Economics, President of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development in the years 2009-2016
• Aneta Pernak - Vice President of the Management Board, MM Conferences
• Bartosz Piziak - Head of the Urban Innovation Laboratory - Urban Lab, Institute of Urban and Regional Development
• Marek Wąsowski - Director of the Smart Power Grids Polska Consortium Office, Wrocław University of Technology
• Piotr Zesiuk - President of the Management Board, MM Conferences.

 

The "Home & Market" monthly has been giving the Manager of the Year awards for over 27 years. Among the distinguished in the annual poll, there are representatives of various sectors of the economy, who represent various management schools and professional paths. The President of the Management Board of Emitel has received this award for the second time. Manager of the year is a project presenting the profiles of managers who, in the opinion of the monthly, managed the companies they lead most effectively in the last year. The jury appreciated them for putting the client's needs in the foreground and following the changing trends and market circumstances, responsible approach to business during the epidemic, pro-ecological attitude, team management skills, honest fight against competition and vision even in difficult times. The justification for granting this award to Andrzej Kozłowski is the implementation of the ESG Strategy for the years 2021-2025 in Emitel, defining the main goals of the company's activities in the area of the natural environment, social responsibility and corporate governance, and related reporting of Emitel's social involvement based on the international GRI reporting standard. before it becomes mandatory, which is an extremely positive inspiration for the environment. In activities in the field of ESG, the participation of management boards of companies, in particular leadership and personal commitment on the part of managers at the head of companies, is very important. The companies' approach to ESG is best verified by independent audits in which Emitel participates each year. In the GRESB survey conducted in the fall of 2021, assessing activities in the field of social commitment and sustainable development, Emitel scored a record number of 90 points and was awarded the 5-star award for the second time. The result obtained by the Company shows that care for the environment, society and corporate governance is important for the company, and that activities in this area are consistently implemented. This year, the winners include leading representatives of the largest companies in Poland, including: Aleksandra Agatowska - President of the Management Board of PZU Życie, Wojciech Hann - President of the Management Board of BOŚ, Roger Hodgkiss - President of the Management Board of Generali Polska, Iwona Kossmann - President of the Management Board of Deni Cler, Krzysztof Krauze - President of the Management Board of Intrum, Ewa Małyszko - President of the Management Board of PFR TFI, Marcin Nedwidek - President Of the Management Board of UNIQA Polska, Zbigniew Wojciech Okoński - President of the Management Board of ROBYG, Radosław Olszewski - President of the Management Board of DM BOŚ, Dariusz Sapiński - President of the Management Board of the Mlekovita Group, Tomasz Suchański - President of the Management Board of Żabka Group and Karolina Szmidt - President of the Management Board of Henkel Polska. Congratulations to the President of Emitel and all awarded Managers for re-awarding the title of Manager of the Year 2022!   The entire article, with information about the other Manager of the Year winners, can be downloaded here: https://homeandmarket.eu/2407/menedzer-roku-2022-2/

For the 11th time, the Polityka weekly, the consulting company Deloitte and the Responsible Business Forum have distinguished Polish leaders of sustainable development and ESG as part of the POLITYKA Listki CSR initiative. The organizers of the competition awarded Emitel with the Srebrny Listek CSR, appreciating its activities in the field of sustainable development, environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance. - Polityka's Srebrny Listek CSR is a very important distinction for us, confirming that our activities are appreciated by experts in the field of sustainable development. At the end of March this year we published the ESG report for 2021 - for the first time it was prepared based on the international GRI reporting standard. Last year, we also approved the ESG Policy for 2021-2025, which defines main goals of our activities in the area of natural environment, social responsibility and corporate governance. These are: Caring for the landscape, biodiversity and protection of habitats, improving energy efficiency, minimizing the impact on the environment, sustainable waste management and concern for interpersonal relations. This is the best proof that the issue of sustainable development is of great importance to us - said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The POLITYKA’s Srebrny listek awards were presented to companies which declare that in their daily activities they take into account most of the key solutions in the field of sustainable development, implement the highest quality solutions and disclose information related to their activities. The scores in the competition were awarded on the basis of an analysis of the questionnaire completed by the companies, developed in accordance with the guidelines of the ISO 26000 standard. POLITYKA's Złoty Listek CSR was awarded to 21 companies, Srebrny Listek to 27, and Biały Listek to 35 companies. This year, the editorial office also introduced a new category - the Zielony Listek CSR. It was awarded to companies for which reducing the negative impact on the climate, preventing climate change and adapting to these conditions are key elements of strategic activities running their businesses and in relations with their stakeholders.

The report, published annually by the Responsible Business Forum, entitled “Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices” is the largest review of CSR initiatives in Poland.  In its 20th edition, a total of 1,677 activities undertaken by 283 companies were presented. The analysis of the submitted initiatives shows, inter alia, growing social expectations of businesses taking responsibility for their impact on the environment. In the anniversary edition of the Responsible Business Forum report, several changes were introduced. There was a decision made not to include practices that were strictly equity-related and not related to activities at the strategic level or not having the value of innovation. Additionally, as in the previous year, the organizers set a limit of ten new practices submitted by one company. This time, this limitation also applied to long-term practices. These changes were aimed at persuading companies to report CSR activities that bring new quality. The report published by FOB once again included good CSR practices undertaken by Emitel. Among them are: counteracting inappropriate behaviour and abuse, equal opportunities in the workplace, occupational health and safety, social dialogue within the company, development and education, digitization of the workplace, Mindfullnes Academy and health promotion. In the search engine for good practices on the website https://odpowiedzialnybiznes.pl/dobre-praktyki/ you can see a total of 34 practices reported by Emitel. - We understand corporate social responsibility as caring for employees, the broadly understood environment of the company and sensitivity to diversity issues. Last year, we approved the ESG Policy for 2021-2025, and for each direction we assigned the corresponding global UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is an important document for the Company, defining main goals of our activities in the area of the natural environment, social responsibility and corporate governance. I am glad that the Responsible Business Forum once again acknowledges our actions, taking into account even more of Emitel’s good practices in its report - said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, the President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The "Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices” report is the most important periodical publication of the Responsible Business Forum, published since 2002. The report is a review of the activities of companies that reported their CSR activities, and summarizes the most important issues related to responsible business in a given year in Poland.  

Beginning on 23 May 2002, the MUX3 broadcasting network for the Łódzkie Province area consists of nine broadcasting facilities which provide DVB-T coverage to 94.96% of the local population and DVB-T2 coverage to 98.7% of the local population. There were six such facilities before the refarming process. The switch-off of transmission from the Łódź "Komin EC-4" transmitter and change of the locations of the broadcasting facilities are in line with earlier plans. Broadcasting is now being carried out from 9 facilities, instead of 6 as previously. The Łódź "Komin EC-4" transmitter station was a provisional solution that was to remain in service until a new facility is built, and has now been shut down. The Łódź/Dąbrowa facility is now the target broadcasting facility. Due to the switch-off of television transmitting from the Łódź "Komin EC-4" transmitter, some viewers may need to redirect their receiver antennas to either the Zygry (RTCN) or Łódź/Dąbrowa (SLR) broadcasting facilities, depending on their location. Reception for the part of Łódzkie Province that used to receive signal from the Łódź "Komin EC-4" transmitter is now ensured by the Skierniewice/Bartniki and Kamieńsk (TSR) facilities. New equipment installed on the Zygry (RCTN) and Łódź/Dąbrowa (SLR) facilities provide 30% more power compared with the previous solution, making the change much more favourable for the viewers. Information about changes relating to the refarming process and a possible need to adjust receiver antennas is published in the "Refarming" section on the Emitel website at https://emitel.pl/refarming/. See the map for details. As part of our comprehensive information campaigns, we are also encouraging everybody to use the EmiMaps app, where every viewer can enter their location to easily find out about the location of the nearest transmitter station, as well as the direction and type of the receiver antenna. Emitel has also launched similar apps for Android and IOS. Additionally, so as not to leave any doubts or questions of our viewers unanswered, we have opened a hotline (22 711-77-77) which provides information about the changes.  

On the night of 22 to 23 May, Emitel executed a change in the frequencies and standard of broadcasting of digital terrestrial television channels MUX1, MUX2 and MUX4. The change affected nearly the entire southern Poland – namely the southern part of Greater Poland (Wielkopolska), Łódź Region (Ziemia Łódzka), Kielce Region (Kielecczyzna), Subcarpathia (Podkarpacie), Lesser Poland (Małopolska), Upper Silesia (Górny Śląsk) and Opole Region (Opolszczyzna). With three of four stages of the project already completed, refarming of the 700 Mhz band is drawing to a close. When the process is finally completed, not only will Poles get a new quality of television, but the freed frequency band will contribute to developing the 5G mobile telephony network. The final stage to end the refarming process is scheduled to take place on 27 June of this year. Viewers in Łódzkie Province may need to adjust the settings of their receiver antennas in addition to re-tuning their TV sets. Detailed parameters can be found in the EmiMaps app at: www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/aplikacja-emimaps/. This night, the 700Mhz band refarming and the change in the digital terrestrial television broadcasting standard affected nearly the entire southern Poland. This means that terrestrial television in the DVB-T2 standard is already available across 68% of Poland's territory. The change to the DVB-T2/HEVC broadcasting standard taking place as part of the refarming means: ✓ Better image quality – HD resolution ✓ Possibility to broadcast UHD / 4k channels ✓ Better sound quality ✓ Wider range of amenities – sound personalisation ✓ Additional services – HbbTV hybrid television ✓ Better offer – it will be possible to include more channels in multiplexes. Following the changes, most TV sets and decoders (the so-called Set-Top-Boxes, or STBs) should update their channel lists automatically. Some receiver models may require re-tuning with the remote control. Viewers who have older TV sets which are incompatible with the DVB-T2/HEVC standard should either purchase an STB or replace their TV sets to be able to receive digital terrestrial television. The Polish government is supporting households in paying the costs related to the change of the digital terrestrial television broadcasting standard by offering special co-funding coupons. The co-funding amount is PLN 250 for purchasing a TV set, and PLN 100 for purchasing a decoder.  For details visit: https://www.gov.pl/web/dvbt2 The 700 MHz band refarming is an operation which involves shifting terrestrial television multiplexes from the 694–790 MHz frequency band to the lower 470–694 MHz band. This is caused by the requirement for European Union Member States to free up the 700 MHz band for the needs of 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. As decided by UKE, no change has yet affected broadcasting of MUX3 channels as these can be transmitted in the DVB-T standard until the end of 2023 (https://www.uke.gov.pl/akt/mux-3-bedzie-mogl-nadawac-w-standardzie-dvb-t-do-konca-2023-r-,419.html). Furthermore, the change has not affected the broadcasting parameters of the MUX8 multiplex,which is transmitted in the VHF band and is not subject to the refarming process. Emitel announces all the effected changes on its website at https://www.emitel.pl/refarming/. The information includes respective locations, planned change dates and channel numbers. Information on the changes is available on Emitel's website. Updated parameters of transmitter stations can be found at: www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/sprawdz-parametry-emisji/ and the EmiMaps app at: www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/aplikacja-emimaps/.  

On the night of April 24-25, we carried out a change in the frequency and broadcasting standard of MUX1, MUX2 and MUX4 digital terrestrial television programs. The changes affected the Pomeranian Belt from Szczecin to the Tricity, a large part of Greater Poland, Kuyavia, the western part of Mazovia. This was the second of four stages of the 700Mhz band refarming project, which aims to free up frequencies for 5th generation telephony. The next changes, which we will announce in advance, will take place on May 23 this year and June 27, 2022. As previously announced, we would like to remind you that the change in frequency and broadcasting standard applies mainly to the broadcasting of the MUX1, MUX2 and MUX4 multiplexes, as well as, exceptionally, the broadcasting of MUX 3 (during the current switchover, the broadcasting channels on the transmitter in Bolewice and Człuchów were changed). There was no change in the transmission standard for the broadcast of MUX3, which, according to the UKE decision, will be allowed to broadcast in the DVB-T standard until the end of 2023 (https://www.uke.gov.pl/akt/mux-3-bedzie-mogl-nadawac-w-standardzie-dvb-t-do-konca-2023-r-,419.html). Also unchanged were the broadcast parameters of MUX8, which is broadcast in the VHF band and is not subject to refarming. After the changes, a significant portion of TV sets or set top boxes (so-called set top boxes) should update the list of TV programs on their own. For some receiver models, it may be necessary to search for channels again with the remote control. Viewers with older receivers, incompatible with the DVB-T2/HEVC standard, will have to purchase a set top box or replace the TV set in order to receive the Digital Terrestrial Television signal. The Emitel informs about all the changes being made at https://www.emitel.pl/refarming/. This information includes both an indication of the location of the facility, the planned date of the switchover, and the channel number. - Last night we carried out the changes as part of the next, 2nd stage of refarming. There are two more ahead - but we are fully prepared. The changes that have been carried out should not create major difficulties for viewers in receiving programs. The directions of programs from Emitel's broadcast facilities do not usually change, so the need to adjust the direction of the receiving antenna occurs only in a small number of areas without replacing the receiving antennas. In most cases, the TV will update the program list on its own. For some receivers, it may be necessary to manually search for channels on the TV," said Jerzy Godek, Member of the Board  of Emitel S.A.  

Caring for the landscape, biodiversity and protection of habitats, improving energy efficiency, minimizing the impact on the environment, sustainable waste management and concern for interpersonal relations - these are the directions of the ESG policy that Emitel follows. In the recently published report for 2021, the company summarizes the most important events in the field of environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance (ESG). This is the first ESG report prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) international reporting standard. - This is our first ESG report based on the international GRI reporting standard. We have consciously decided to start reporting in accordance with the ESG standard before it becomes applicable. The aim of our report is to present our approach to doing business and to show our strategic view of the future. I am convinced that this annual summary of our activities shows that we have once again passed the social responsibility test - said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, the President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. In August 2021, the Management Board of Emitel approved the ESG Policy for 2021-2025. It is one of the most important documents of the company, which defines the main goals of activities in the areas of environmental, social responsibility and corporate governance. In the course of work on the document, the strategic directions and necessary actions were first identified, and for each direction the corresponding global UN Sustainable Development Goals were assigned. Emitel understands corporate social responsibility as concern for employees and the broadly understood environment as well as sensitivity to diversity issues. Last year, in addition to permanent initiatives and projects initiated in previous years, the company undertook a number of new activities, such as e.g. partnership in the "Fair to Women" competition, organized by the Vox Feminae Foundation in cooperation with the content partner PwC Polska. Emitel has also joined the 30% Club Poland initiative as one of the 13 member companies - founders in Poland. Emitel is of the opinion that it is necessary to actively promote diversity in business, including in particular equal opportunities for women in the labor market. One of the company's priorities is the care for the natural environment. Emitel's goal is to systematically expand the area of protected natural habitats and participate in species protection programs. The company cooperates with the "Sokół" Association for Wild Animals as part of the protection program of the peregrine falcon. It also undertakes activities aimed at reducing energy consumption and promoting the use of renewable sources. Emitel has built pilot photovoltaic installations in two broadcasting facilities that supply RTV broadcasting, and in 2022, the construction of a dozen or so installations is planned. The company also buys electricity from a broker that offers the largest share of renewable energy. As a result, as much as 86% of consumed electricity is CO2-free. In 2021, Emitel was listed among the top 15 companies in the Responsible Companies Ranking. The company also scored a record 90 out of 100 points and was again awarded the 5-star award in the GRESB Global Community Engagement and Sustainability Survey. The company's activities and results in the field of environmental protection, social affairs and corporate governance were very highly rated by the auditors. The involvement in ESG carried out by Emitel was also appreciated by the Responsible Business Forum in last year's report "Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices”, which is the largest review of activities in the area of responsible business in Poland. The report is available at: https://www.emitel.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Raport-ESG_Emitel_2021.pdf  (polish version)

On the night of 27 to 28 March, Emitel executed a change in the frequencies and standard of broadcasting of digital terrestrial television channels MUX1, MUX2 and MUX4. The changes affected the regions of the Sudetes and Lower Silesia and the Lubuskie Voivodeship. The operation came as the first of four stages of the 700MHz band refarming, the process meant to free up the frequency band for the needs of 5G mobile telephony. The change of the broadcasting frequencies and standard concerned the broadcasting of the MUX-1, MUX-2, MUX-3 and MUX-4 multiplexes. No change affected broadcasting of MUX3 channels as these can be transmitted in the DVB-T standard until the end of 2023 pursuant to a decision of the Office of Electronic Communications (https://www.uke.gov.pl/akt/mux-3-bedzie-mogl-nadawac-w-standardzie-dvb-t-do-konca-2023-r-,419.html ). The change did not affect the broadcasting parameters of the MUX8 multiplex, which is transmitted in the VHF band and is not subject to the refarming process. The viewers affected by the changes in broadcasting from DVB-T to DVB-T2 do not need to make any adjustments in the settings of their receiver antennas. Following the changes, most TV sets and decoders (the so-called Set-Top-Boxes, or STBs) should update their channel lists automatically. Some receiver models may require re-tuning with the remote control. Viewers who have older TV sets which are incompatible with the DVB-T2/HEVC standard will have to either purchase an STB or replace their TV sets to be able to receive Digital terrestrial Television. Emitel announces all the effected changes on its website at https://www.emitel.pl/refarming/. The information includes respective locations, planned change dates and channel numbers. Late at night yesterday we executed changes as part of the first stage of the refarming process. All tasks were completed successfully. The change in the broadcasting frequencies is not expected to give viewers any major problems. Since the directions of broadcasting from Emitel facilities have not changed, there is no need to reset or replace receiver antennas. Most TV sets will update their channel lists automatically. Only a small number of TV sets will have to be retuned manually, said Jerzy Godek, Board Member at Emitel S.A. The so-called "700 MHz band refarming" is an operation which involves shifting terrestrial television multiplexes from the 694–790 MHz frequency band to the lower 470–694 MHz band. This is caused by the requirement for European Union Member States to free up the 700 MHz band for the needs of 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. The change to the DVB-T2/HEVC broadcasting standard taking place as part of the refarming means: ✓ Better image quality – HD resolution ✓ Possibility to broadcast UHD / 4k channels ✓ Better sound quality ✓ Wider range of amenities – sound personalisation ✓ Additional services – HbbTV hybrid television Information on the changes is available on Emitel's website. Updated parameters of transmitter stations can be found at: www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/sprawdz-parametry-emisji/  and in the EmiMaps app: www.emitel.pl/strefa-klienta/odbior-rtv/aplikacja-emimaps/

The Trusted Partner Network (TPN) is a global, industry-wide initiative created to protect film and TV content. The implementation of the TPN standard is based on certification and is a confirmation of information security for the audio-video sector. The TPN program helps companies prevent infringement and intrusion into movies and TV shows. Emitel, taking care of the welfare of its clients in this area, has started a multi-stage verification process in order to obtain this certificate. The certificate is renewed annually. The certificate obtained by Emitel is a guarantee of safety for customers that the materials they entrust us with will serve the implementation of the agreed goals and will not be made available anywhere else in a way that would expose the clients to losses. Additionally, due to the fact that the certificate is recognized by the largest film and music producers in the world, it is easier for the company's business partners to obtain approval to entrust Emitel with technical responsibility for working with their materials. - The obtained certificate proves that Emitel adheres to the highest safety standards when working with audio-video materials and strives to develop multimedia products, including VoD - said Maciej Staszak, Vice President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. - Furthermore, it is a confirmation that we operate in a responsible manner, and that we have appropriate technical safeguards, both in terms of networks and devices. Well trained personnel adhere to the applicable procedures, manage risk, operate in a planned manner, and our locations meet high security requirements, such as monitoring and access control - added Maciej Staszak. Joining the TPN program offers a number of benefits, such as help in identifying security vulnerabilities/breaches and communicating countermeasures, accelerating the implementation of the assessment report, offering specific controls for the needs and workflows of certain types of vendors. The program also provides assistance in cases of security breaches via the TPN Platform. About the Trusted Partner Network (TPN) TPN (Trusted Partner Network) is an international standard for the audio-video industry, defining the conditions for maintaining the required degree of confidentiality when exchanging information with cooperators. The platform was developed by the American intellectual property protection organizations - MPAA and CDSA (Motion Picture Association of America and Content Delivery & Security Association), and includes a catalog of issues related to information security.

Emitel received the Top Employer Polska 2022 title, awarded by the Top Employers Institute to the best employers in Poland. Obtaining this prestigious certificate for the third year in a row confirms that Emitel maintains high standards of human resources management and responds to the dynamics of changes on the labor market. Continuous improvement of human capital management standards, putting employees' needs first, creating development opportunities and caring for the well-being and close communication with employees - these are the qualities Emitel focuses on. The fact that the company has been awarded the Top Employer Polska title for the third time is a confirmation that the adopted HR strategy gains recognition of international authorities in this field. - By listening to employees and responding to their real needs, Emitel is committed to maintaining the position of a friendly employer and a company offering great conditions and place of work. The Top Employer certificate, obtained by us for the third year in a row, confirms that we are among the best employers in Poland. It is very important to us, because it is thanks to our employees - top-class specialists, extremely motivated and committed, working with great passion, that we can develop our business - says Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel. Obtaining the Top Employers certificate is preceded by a long validation process and the need to meet many conditions. The questionnaire survey covering key areas related to human capital management is verified based on evidence of the existence of appropriate procedures, processes and practices. The entire certification process is completed by an independent audit conducted by external auditors. - Despite the difficult year we’ve had, which - like the previous one - has certainly influenced organizations around the world, Emitel has proved that it remains a priority for them to maintain excellent HR practices. Facing the challenges of the changing world of work positively affects the lives of your employees. We are happy that we can celebrate together and we congratulate the organizations that have received the Top Employers certificate in their countries this year - says David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute. The Top Employer title is awarded only to organizations whose employee offers meet the highest international standards.  The Top Employers Institute certifies organizations on the basis of an assessment of a questionnaire containing best practices in human resource management. The questionnaire covers 6 domains, consisting of 20 topics, including: HR strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, training and development, well-being, diversity and inclusion. The program certifies and awards more than 1,850 top employers in 123 countries and regions on five continents. About Top Employers Intitute Top Employers Institute is a global authority in the field of researching human resource management practices. It helps to optimize best practices by enriching the work environment. Thanks to the Top Employers Institute certification program, organizations participating in the program are validated, certified and recognized as the employer of choice. The Top Employers Institute was founded over 30 years ago and has certified over 1,850 organizations in 123 countries and regions. Certified Top Employers have a positive impact on the lives of over 8 million employees worldwide.

Today Emitel S.A. (“Emitel” or the “Company”) announced that its shareholder Alinda (“Alinda”) has signed a binding agreement to sell the Company to Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited (“Cordiant Digital”). The closing is subject to necessaryregulatory approvals. Listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CORD, Cordiant Digital is a specialist investment fund focused on investing in digital infrastructure assets in Europe and North America. As an investment company it can, unlike a private equity fund, adopt an extremely long-term investment horizon, enabling portfolio companies to execute on long-term investment plans with confidence. The firm is a “buy, build and grow” investor leveraging a large team of senior telecommunications industry executives and private equity professionals with deep digital experience. Cordiant Digital’s manager is part of Cordiant Capital, an institutional asset manager with committed capital of ca. $US 3 billion. The Chairman of Cordiant’s Digital Infrastructure Practice is Steven Marshall, who was formerly President of American Tower (listed under AMT on the New York Stock Exchange), Chairman of the Wireless Infrastructure Association and CEO of National Grid Wireless of the U.K. He has had past experience in the Polish digital infrastructure market. He remarked: “Emitel is a national champion in a country with strong public finances. Emitel enjoys attractive growth prospects in areas such as mobile towers, edge data and ‘smart cities’. We also applaud what managerment and employees of the firm have built to date (including a strong focus on sustainability), and look forward to investing further capital in support of Emitel’s growth.” Emitel’s CEO Andrzej J. Kozlowski thanked Alinda for their consistent support as an investor and further commented: “In Cordiant we have an investor bringing both a long investment horizon and significant industry expertise; as such it can deploy capital, insight and patience to support us in our medium- and long-term growth plans in broadcasting and become an even more significant provider of outsourced digital infrastructure. We look forward to working with the Cordiant Digital team.” Alinda Capital Partners’ Jim Metcalfe, Chairman of Emitel Supervisory Board said : “Emitel’s managment team and employees have positioned the company to continue to deliver best in class broadcast service across Poland and to grow as the leading independent provider of build to suit telecom towers.   Emitel has consistently delivered on its ESG initiatives and was recently recognized for its outperformance.  Alinda is committed to working with the management team and Cordiant to obtain Polish regulatory approvals and successfully transfer the company to its long term investor.” Cordiant will seek to support Emitel through its industry knowledge and contacts, and to build on strong existing relationships with the relevant stakeholders and regulatory authorities. Notes to Editors: Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited primarily invests in the core infrastructure of the digital economy - data centres, fibreoptic networks and broadcast and telecommunication towers - "the plumbing of the internet" - in the UK, Europe and North America. Further details of the Company can be found on the Company's website at www.cordiantdigitaltrust.com . Cordiant Capital Inc., the Company's investment manager, is a sector-focused investment manager with particular expertise and experience in digital infrastructure. Cordiant invests in global infrastructure and real assets, running infrastructure private equity and infrastructure private credit strategies through limited partnership funds and managed accounts. Cordiant's current client base consists of global insurance companies, pension plans and family offices. Disclaimer: This document may contain certain forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or future performance, and reflect Cordiant Capital Inc.'s expectations or beliefs regarding future events, including business and economic conditions, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. These factors include, but are not limited to, market and general economic conditions, the nature of the telecommunications and internet industries. Such forward-looking statements reflect current beliefs and are based on information currently available to Cordiant Capital Inc

On 20th December 2021, Emitel submitted an appeal against the judgment in the Magna Polonia suit issued by the Regional Court in Warsaw, XVI Commercial Department. In the appeal, the Company demands the judgment to be changed and the lawsuit to be dismissed in its entirety as unfounded. From the beginning of the proceedings, Emitel has taken a stance that the claims of Magna Polonia are unfounded and erroneous, and the evidence collected in the course of proceedings, documents and testimonies of witnesses independent of the parties irrefutably confirm that. The District Court, in a non-final judgment dated July 2, 2021, issued a significant judgement in favor of Magna Polonia that indicated that there had been a breach of a confidentiality in 2013. Emitel disputes this judgement and states that there has been no breach of a confidentiality obligation. Reading the justification of the judgment, delivered by the Court on December the 6th, 2021, and to which the Company had been waiting for many months, only strengthened this conviction. We expect that the case, which has been pending for more than eight years, will find a quick ending in a favorable judgment for Emitel by the Court of Appeal. Emitel has the full support of its investors in pursuing a vigorous defense of the appeal of the judgement. Emitel has been operating on the Polish market for several decades providing services to all major TV and radio broadcasters, as well as to many public institutions in Poland. Emitel delivers a unique combination of a team of high-class specialists, exceptional operations of essential broadcast infrastructure, high quality services, and high business and ethical standards in relations with our partners - customers, suppliers, market regulators. The company has maintained its financial strength, access to sources of capital, and operational efficiency even during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, Emitel refinanced its 1.5 billion PLN debt facility with a group of high quality lenders from Poland and leading international banks. The company continues to implements key projects, including 700MHz band refarming, i.e. to free up band for the purposes of building 5G networks in Poland - a key project for Poland national objectives for telecommunications.  The attention of the Management Board is focused on further building of the Company's value and exploiting the opportunities which arise from the need to expand the telecommunications and broadband infrastructure in Poland.

In the 2021 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment, which measures companies’ performance in the areas of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”), Emitel scored a record 90 points (out of 100), and has again received the coveted 5-star distinction. Emitel’s score reflects Emitel’s commitment to excellence in the care for the environment, society and corporate governance, and that related company policies and practices are consistently implemented. The 5-star distinction is awarded by GRESB only to the top 20% of reporters globally.  This year, Emitel earned a record score of 90 out of 100 points, improving last year’s score by four points. The score ranks Emitel 5^th in its peer group, among the top 100 companies of 549 participating and within the top 10% of global reporters for ESG management. Emitel has been participating in the GRESB Infrastructure Assessment since its inception in 2016; the company has implemented a rigorous ESG program and continuous improvement measures, which are validated by Emitel’s score increases annually. – Emitel's strategy has been created and implemented with consideration for all stakeholder groups – shareholders and employees, as well as clients and suppliers. Of course, we do not forget about the principles of sustainable growth, in particular the need to care for the natural environment. Such approach brings benefits to the company and contributes to the improvement of quality of life for all of us. This also allows us to build the value of our company – as the times when businesses were rated solely through the lens of financial results have long been gone. – Andrzej J. Kozłowski, the Managing Director of Emitel S.A. said. – The awareness of ESG policies, practices and performance continues to garner focus globally, regardless of industry sector. Alinda is very pleased to see Emitel’s consistent, outstanding ESG performance as demonstrated by their continuously improving results in the GRESB survey. We wish to congratulate the entire team for obtaining such a high score. – said Jim Metcalfe, Managing Partner at Alinda Capital Partners and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Emitel. GRESB is a mission-driven and industry-led organization that provides actionable and transparent ESG data to financial markets. Created in 2009, GRESB is the global ESG benchmark for financial markets. In 2021, GRESB BV – a benefit corporation – began the process of establishing an independent, not-for-profit GRESB Foundation to own and govern the standards upon which GRESB Assessments are based.

Emitel received a certificate from the Newsweek editorial office in the category of Changing the world for the better for the remote water meter reading system developed for the Wroclaw waterworks. This is a new B2B, i.e. business to business editorial distinction category. It is intended for companies that, whilst not always providing services to individual customers, impact the quality of their lives.  The network built by Emitel will cover the whole city, and special devices will be installed on water meters to enable wireless communication. Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company will receive water consumption data without sending employees to the field and engaging customers. Thanks to this project, it will be possible to manage water flow efficiently, which is extremely important and translates into real savings. This is one of Poland's most extensive municipal Internet of Things (IoT) projects, which will eventually include up to over 70,000 meters. The solutions provided will also ensure extended connectivity to devices located in hard-to-reach locations, such as deep wells or basements. To implement the network project, Emitel uses LoRaWAN technology, which the company has successfully operated in IoT implementations in other cities. - The solution that Emitel is implementing in Wroclaw was tailor-made for our client because this is how we approach Internet of Things projects. Based on our know-how and extensive experience in building smart cities solutions, we can quickly prepare an optimal solution – said Maciej Staszak - Vice-President of the Management Board - Sales Director at Emitel. In the justification for granting the 2021 Newsweek's Conscious Choice certificate, the Chapter pointed out that Emitel received the award for the remote water meter reading system created for the Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company in Wroclaw. In the editorial team's opinion, this project is future technology in practice. Other award winners in the Changing the World for the Better category are Stena Recycling for the Stena Circular Economy Award and Zadbano for its most popular Home Delivery service. The Chapter included the following Dariusz Ćwiklak, deputy editor-in-chief and head of "Newsweek's" business section Renata Kim, Head of Newsweek's society section Anna Dygasiewicz-Piwko, "Newsweek Living" Project Director Maciej Gajek, Newsweek journalist, the content supervisor of the Conscious Choice campaign

The XVIII Chopin Competition, the biggest musical event in Poland and one of the greatest musical events in the world commences this Saturday, October 2^nd The competition will open at 8.00 p.m. with a ceremonial concert of the 5 winners of the previous deditions with Belcea Quaratet, Simply Quartet and the The National Orchestra and Choir of Poland directed by Andrzej Boreyka. The repertoire is going to include compositions by Schumann, Beethoven and Bach. Emitel is the Competition Partner. A record number of participants joined the XVIII Chopin Competition – over 500 pianists from all over the world. Due to the restrictions related to the pandemic, the Competition was moved from 2020 to 2021. Elliminations took part in July this year. The jury qualified 87 pianists to participate in the Chopin Competition, including 16 from Poland. – As Frederic Chopin said in one of his letters to his family, music does not have one homeland, it knows no borders. He was right, as his music is thoroughly enjoyed by the entire world, and his compositions fascinate subsequent generations. But there comes a moment, when the greatest piano talents congregate in a single place, when the attention of all the Chopin lovers focuses on Poland, the Composer’s homeland. This time is coming now. I am exceptionally proud that Emitel is the partner of the 18^th of the Chopin Competition. We are very glad that thanks to our help, the signal broadcast by the Polish Radio and the Polish Television is going to carry the beautiful sounds of Chopin’s music to recipients in Poland. I wish the best to all the participants of the Competition, and challenging sessions to the jury members, as they are going to be indicative of the competition on the high level. And for the rest of us – the listeners, viewers and the audience – I wishme memorable artistic impressions – Andrzej J. Kozłowski, the President of Emitel S.A. Management Board said during the press conference inaguruating the XVIII Chopin Competition. The Competition is divided into 4 stages. The first is going to commence on Sunday, 3 October at 10 a.m. Approximately half of the participants of the previous stage are going to qualify to each subsequent stage. The pianists are going to be judged by a jury composed of exceptional pianists and teachers. The results are going to be announced traditionally, at the staircase to the foyer of the National Philharmonic at night between October 20 and 21. The award ceremony and the first concert of laureates are going to be held on 21 October at Wielki Theatre – Polish National Opera. The Chopin Competition will traditionally be broadcast in its entirety by TVP Kultura, Programme II of Polish Radio and Radio Chopin. The Chopin Competition will also streamed live to music lovers via YouTube Konkurs Chopinowski channel. Over 100 hours of transmission of competition hearings are ahead of us. During the previous edition in 2015, viewers collectively watched the auditions from the Competition 9,300,000 times which, when added up, equates to 141 years of viewing. Also this year, the Chopin Institute has prepared an app for mobile devices (iOS, Android) allowing to watch all the performances during the competition. For the first time, the performances by the participants may be viewed in 4K quality. Emitel supports numerous cultural and arts events in Poland. It is a partner of the XVIII International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, the most important musical event in Poland and one of the most important musical events in the world, postponed from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, the Company was a partner of the exhibition “Józef Brandt 1841–1915” exposition, organised as part of the project “3 × Niepodległa” in the National Museum in Warsaw.    

The Electronics and Telecommunications Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences awarded the President of Emitel with the title of the Leader of the Polish ICT Sector and the Golden Cyborg statuette. The Jury decided to recognise Andrzej Kozłowski’s contribution to the development of radio broadcasting and radio telecommunication services in Poland and innovative projects concerning smart cities. The awards ceremony took place on 30 September in NASK’s headquarters. Emitel is the leading terrestrial radio and television network operator in Poland. One of the key projects carried out to date is the change of the frequency range of the television broadcasting (700MHz spectrum refarming), combined with the process of transition to the new DVB-T2/HEVC broadcasting standard. Emitel also increases the broadcasting range of DAB+ digital radio for Polish Radio. Following the launch of new transmitters in 2020, today nearly 70% of Poland's population can enjoy digital broadcasts. The company also develops telecommunications infrastructure for mobile operators and implements smart city solutions based on Internet of Things technologies. “This award is particularly special to me because it was presented by the telecommunications research community. I would like to thank the Competition Jury for this distinction. I believe in working hand in hand with the scientific and academic community and consider it very important. That is why Emitel carries out development and scholarship programmes, and I am personally involved in them as the head of the Council of the Foundation for the Support of Radio and Multimedia Technology Development at Warsaw University of Technology”, said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A Golden Cyborgs have been awarded by the Committee on Electronics and Telecommunications of the Polish Academy of Sciences since 1998 to outstanding figures in the field of telecommunications and information technologies, with a track record of successes in science or management. The prize is a token of appreciation for the activities of the ICT industry in Poland. The Golden Cyborg Award Jury is chaired by Prof. Józef Woźniak – Chairman of the Telecommunications Section of the Committee on Electronics and Telecommunications of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

For over a year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no open-air festivals in Poland. One of the first events in which the audience will be able to take part live is the Pol'and'Rock Festival, organized by the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy Foundation. In order to support the organization and improve the security of this event, Emitel will provide Internet access for the festival organizers and back-up facilities for the duration of the festival. The 27th edition of the Pol'and'Rock Festival will take place on July 29-31, 2021 at the former Makowice airport, in the Płoty commune, in the Province of West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Many stars will perform there, incl. Dżem, Renata Przemyk, Kasia Kowalska, Pidżama Porno, Black River. The event will be able to host 20 thousand people. The festival will take the form of a hybrid - it will be available both to a limited audience present on the site and to viewers following its course on the Internet. - We are glad that, as a technological partner, we will, pro bono, support such an important cultural event as the Pol'and'Rock Festival. As part of the dedicated Eminet Global service, we will provide festival organizers with reliable Internet access, with a guarantee of the highest quality. Our high-altitude infrastructure, which consists of over 500 telecommunications towers and masts, allows us to provide services throughout Poland. Thanks to this, we can quickly and efficiently provide Internet access at the festival site - says Maciej Staszak, Vice President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The Internet access service provides our clients with a fast and reliable connection with global Internet resources for all short-term events, such as concerts, festivals or conferences. The service is provided with the use of a radio link operating in the licensed band. This solution works primarily where access to the cable infrastructure is limited, and it is important to launch the service quickly and efficiently. Additionally, due to the use of the point-to-point licensed band, the service is resistant to external interference, which increases its reliability. Emitel supports many events in the field of culture and art in Poland. It is a partner of the 18th International Piano Competition of Fryderyk Chopin, the most important music event in Poland and one of the most important music events in the world, postponed from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, the Company was a partner of the exhibition "Józef Brandt 1841–1915", organized as part of the "3 × Independent" project at the National Museum in Warsaw.    

Emitel was awarded in Industry 4.0 category for the Smart City project implemented in Piaseczno. The company, in cooperation with Piaseczno City and Commune Office, designed and built the network and provided the sensors for the needs of smart city solutions. The awards were granted in two competitions: “2021 Hit” and “2020 Leader”. The first group was meant to award the best solutions which already are or will be available in 2021, whereas the second one covered institutions and businesses which implemented a spectacular project in the field of modern technologies in 2020. In the first competition, emphasis is put on future, trends and opportunities, while the second is dominated by the present, i.e. current technology at its best. Leaders were selected in three categories: Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions and Industry 4.0, while Hits were chosen in two categories – Banking and Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. The category of Industry 4.0, in which Emitel was awarded, includes entities from the industrial sector involved in production or distribution (especially from the chemical, mechanical, automotive, electronic, petroleum, metallurgic and electric engineering trades), which, in 2020, introduced IT solutions and products based on innovations. Similarly to the aforementioned categories, their aim should be more efficient customer service, improvement in the activity of the company reporting the project, launching new products or expanding the offer. “Implementation of the Smart City concept may be a powerful driving force for the Polish economy, yielding measurable benefits for residents, public administration units and businesses,” said Maciej Staszak, Vice President of the Board of Emitel S.A. –“I am really happy that Emitel is in possession of solutions which significantly contribute to the development of cities in Poland, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies and a growing trust towards the Internet of things,” added Maciej Staszak. Awards in both competitions are presented by the Jury who assess the solutions reported by companies and institutions in terms of their innovativeness and utilization of modern IT concepts and products in many domains of economy, from the sphere of services and customer assistance to production activity. The awarded companies included the Warsaw Chopin Airport and the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency. Technological competitions of Gazeta Bankowa are among the polls with the longest tradition on the Polish digital market. This year, the “Leader” competition was organized for the 19^th time, and the “Hit” competition for the 14^th time. The aim of TechnoBiznes is to present an important role of technology in the functioning of businesses, its significance in gaining business benefits and competitive advantage, as well as its increasing share in the development of both the national economy and the high-tech market.  

This year’s edition of the Responsible Business Ranking involved more than 80 companies, and the number of enterprises interested in the ranking was twice as high. Ultimately, 70 companies entered the main list. Emitel was among top fifteen companies, having scored 80 out of 100 points. The results of the 15^th Responsible Business Ranking and Positive Impact Start-ups were announced during a virtual event on June 18th, 2021. The gala was organized by Koźmiński Business Hub, conducting activity as part of Leon Koźmiński Academy. This year’s edition of the Responsible Business Ranking attracted a numerous group of participants, which proves that even during the days of the epidemic, businesses operating in Poland are aware of major challenges they are to face, and do not forget about the social role they have to play. The first place in the ranking was occupied by BNP Paribas Bank Polska, followed by Santander Bank Polska and Orange Polska. Distinctions were awarded, among others, to PKN Orlen, Coca-Cola HBC Polska, Jeronimo Martins Polska, Auchan and Raben Group. “I would like to congratulate all the companies awarded as part of this year’s ranking. It is worth emphasizing that, despite the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, sustainable development has remained one of the top priorities, and businesses are eager to accept the effort related to responsibility towards various stakeholders. For Emitel’s management and employees, social responsibility is an extremely important aspect of our everyday work,” said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Board of Emitel S.A. “In a way, a side effect of the pandemic was a major upheaval in many businesses, which also changed the way of thinking about sustainable development and facing civilization challenges. Since business leaders learned that a crisis is possible, they could, finally, start talking about forms and necessary stages of adjustment. Carbon footprint measurement, decarbonization of delivery chains, closing raw material circulation, D&I departments in every company, responsible innovations, multi-sectoral partnerships, energy efficiency, sustainable financing, new organizational structures for CSR are just a few examples of brand new approaches,” commented Prof. Bolesław Rok of Leon Koźmiński Academy, co-originator of the Responsible Business Ranking. The Responsible Business Ranking, first published in 2007, is the only list of companies operating in Poland, evaluated in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR) management system. In 2021, RBR’s partner is the Responsible Business Forum [Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu]. Deloitte is the substantive partner, responsible for review of the answers, whereas Dziennik Gazeta Prawna daily is the media partner. The ranking has been created by Professor Bolesław Rok of the Centre for the Research on Positive Impact Entrepreneurship at Leon Koźmiński Academy and Jarosław Horodecki, an analyst. More than 200 companies operating on the Polish market have already taken part in the ranking. The ranking provides an opportunity to compare the results in particular areas of CSR achieved by different companies, and is a valuable instrument facilitating arrangement and development of corporate responsibility strategies.

The first edition of Fair to Women, promoting the idea of equal treatment and opportunities for women on the Polish labour market, has been concluded. The jury awarded 5 companies providing best working conditions for women and involved in initiatives for women. The winners are: Capgemini Polska, Credit Suisse Poland, Flextronics International Poland, NatWest Poland and Orange Polska. The competition was conducted in an open mode. Companies which entered stage II underwent in-depth interviews devoted to issues such as: policy of equal pay for women and men, support for people returning to work from maternity and parental leaves, actions to provide equal development opportunities or affiliation with organizations supporting women on the labour market. “Every year, PwC analyses the situation of women on labour markets in OECD countries, in a report entitled: Women in Work Index. In terms of many indices, such as number of women on full-time positions or gender pay gap, in comparison to other countries, Poland looks quite good. Nevertheless, we still need initiatives to support women in their careers, fostering their professional activities and the number of women on managerial positions. Employers have a major role to play here, as evidenced by this year’s Fair to Women competition winners. Congratulations to all of them,” says Katarzyna Komorowska, Partner in PwC, People & Organization Team Leader. The jury presented the following companies with 5 equivalent awards: ● Capgemini Polska – for building appropriate career paths and supporting development of women ● Credit Suisse Poland – for development and effective implementation of diversity strategy, distinguished by maturity on the market ● Flextronics International Poland – for providing equal professional opportunities for women in production industry ● NatWest Poland – for activities including women in work in the IT sector ● Orange Polska – for supporting women in reconciling professional and family roles Based on the analysis of questionnaires of companies active in Poland and the interviews conducted, we see an authentic willingness to engage in initiatives to provide equal opportunities for women on the labour market and to create conditions enabling reconciliation of career and family life, with no prejudice to any of these aspects. I believe that in the following editions, the group of Fair to Women competition winners will only become broader,” says Monika Fill, President of Vox Feminae Foundation. “I would like to congratulate the winners. Professional aspirations of women are constantly growing. I notice it in the company I represent, but also on the market and in business, which is more and more open to ladies active in many fields. I am also glad that employers are increasingly eager to engage in initiatives dedicated to women and support them in development and self-fulfilment, which I fully approve”, says Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Board of Emitel S.A. Fair to Women competition is organized by Vox Feminae Foundation. PwC Polska is the Substantive Partner, Emitel SA is the Main Partner, and ABSL is the Partner. The jury examining the applications and awarding this year’s winners included: ● Katarzyna Komorowska, Partner in PwC, People & Organization Team Leader ● Magdalena Butrymowicz, PhD, Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Assistant Professor at the Family Law Department of John Paul II University in Krakow ● Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Board of Emitel SA ● Iwona Słończewska-Knap, Managing Director of ABSL ● Monika Fill, President of the Board of Vox Feminae Foundation

The 30% Club - a global initiative promoting the business aspect of diversity is launching in Poland. The goal of 30% Club Poland is to increase the representation of women to at least 30% of management and supervisory boards combined in 140 of the largest Polish listed companies by 2030. The campaign also has an intermediate goal of a threshold of 20% female participation in the governing bodies of WIG20, mWIG40 and sWIG80 companies by 2025 and the absence of all-male boards among those companies. At the end of 2020, the share of women on boards of those companies was only 15.5%. CEOs and chairs of listed companies or companies with more than 100 employees may join the initiative. The first members to join the campaign in Poland were CEOs and Chairs of 13 companies (listed alphabetically): BASF Polska, Benefit Systems, Blue Media, Credit Suisse Poland, Emitel, IBM Poland and Baltics, Mastercard Europe Polish branch, Orange Polska, Ryvu Therapeutics, Siemens Polska, Société Générale Branch in Poland, Summa Linguae and Wirtualna Polska. Founder member James Van Bergh, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Benefit Systems, said: I strongly support the goals of the 30% Club in Poland. Gender diversity is an important part of the broader issue of diversity at the senior level of companies. A more diverse Management Board and Board of Directors allows for a wider range of experience, knowledge, and competence which in turn leads to better decision making and a stronger corporate culture. GLOBAL CAMPAIGN The 30% Club is a global campaign recognising that gender diversity on company boards brings tangible business benefits, resulting from the selection of people for the highest positions from the entire talent pool. Participation in the campaign is about achieving measurable goals of gender diversity on company boards and smashing glass ceilings for women. The 30% threshold for female participation has its origin in the critical mass theory, where it has been defined as the minimum percentage of the group at which minority voices begin to influence majority decisions. The 30% Club campaign was launched in Great Britain in 2010 by the British financier Dame Helena Morrissey with the goal of achieving 30% women on the boards of FTSE 100 companies. The target was achieved in September 2018 and the current female share of board seats for FTSE100 companies is 37.1% and 34.5% for FTSE350 companies. CEOs and chairs of some of the largest companies in the world, such as Warren Buffet, CEO & Chair of Berkshire Hathaway, Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock and Emma Walmsley, CEO of GSK are all members of the 30% Club. Poland is the 18th Chapter of the 30% Club. Ann Cairns, Global Chair of the 30% Club and Executive Vice Chair of Mastercard, said: I am so pleased Poland has joined the 30% Club. I thank the distinguished founding members and partners for supporting this important initiative that truly has the power to improve corporate culture and make better decisions to the benefit of companies, the economy and society. Diversity in governance is a business imperative for any company. 30% CLUB POLAND 30% Club Poland aims for women to represent at least 30% of management and supervisory boards combined in 140 of the largest Polish listed companies by 2030. The campaign also has an intermediate goal of a threshold of 20% female participation in the governing bodies of WIG20, mWIG40 and sWIG80 companies by 2025 and the absence of all-male boards among those companies. At the end of 2020, the share of women on boards of companies from the WIG20, mWIG40 and sWIG80 indices was only 15.5%. 30% Club Poland started its activity thanks to the involvement of 13 founding members who signed up to the campaign's objectives and agreed to promote it (listed alphabetically): Katarzyna Byczkowska, Managing Director of BASF Polska; James Van Bergh, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Benefit Systems; Andrzej Antoń, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Blue Media; Aneta Kocemba, Managing Director, Credit Suisse Warsaw; Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board, CEO, Emitel; Jarosław Szymczuk, Country General Manager, IBM Poland and Baltics; Bartosz Ciołkowski, General Manager Poland, Czech Rep. & Slovakia, Mastercard Europe; Julien Ducarroz, President of the Management Board of Orange Polska; Paweł Przewięźlikowski, President of the Management Board, Ryvu Therapeutics; Dominika Bettman, President of the Board and director of Digital Industries, Siemens Poland; Krzysztof Walenczak, General Director, Société Générale Branch in Poland; Piotr Misztal, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Summa Linguae; and Jacek Świderski, President of the Management Board, Wirtualna Polska. Founding member Julien Ducarroz, CEO at Orange Polska, said: I believe that we can tackle the challenges ahead only with open culture. And open culture must mean diversity. Data proves that diverse teams are more effective and work better. This applies to all levels of the organization, from the frontline to the management board. There are still stereotypes and barriers that we have to fight. And it should be our joint fight, to create a supportive environment and promoting talents. I am proud that Orange is part of this much needed initiative, encouraging greater diversity in top business management. INVESTOR GROUP 30% Club Poland has also launched an Investor Group – a working group of institutional investors who have committed to promoting the initiative. The group consists of: Aegon PTE, NN Investment Partners TFI and Noble Funds TFI. Milena Olszewska-Miszuris, Co-Chair and initiator of 30% Club Poland, said: Institutional investors have an important role to play in achieving diversity on corporate boards. I am pleased that representatives of our Investor Group intend to raise issues related to the low participation of women in management boards and more often include women in nominations for independent members of supervisory boards. A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORTERS To join 30% Club Poland, please email: poland@30percentclub.org. 30% Club Poland does not have a legal form and does not collect fees. In conducting its activities, it benefits from the help of supporting companies. These are (listed alphabetically): ACCA Poland, CMS, Impact CEE, M + G Sp. z o.o. Sp.k.; Polish Economic Institute, PwC, Signium, The Way and UN Global Compact Network Poland. Aleksandra Gren, Co-Chair 30% Club Poland, said: Polish women are one of the most entrepreneurial women in Europe, very aware of their contribution to GDP growth. It is high time for corporate boards in Poland to strengthen their ranks with more women leaders. Women’s representation on boards today is still low compared to the United Kingdom and the US. I am very happy that the 30% Club has decided to invest and expand its activities to Poland. I trust that, as usual, Poland will positively surprise and overdeliver. AMBITIOUS DEVELOPMENT PLANS Under the leadership of the Global Chair of the 30% Club, Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair of Mastercard, the campaign is expanding and is now present on 6 continents. Poland was another natural candidate for expansion in the region. It is now possible to join the 30% Club as a global member. For more information, email Laura@30percentclub.org. Aleksandra Włodarczyk, initiator of the 30% Club Poland, said: We are just launching the campaign in Poland, but we have ambitious development plans. We believe that only those organisations that foster truly inclusive cultures - cultures that embrace women - can reach their full potential to positively impact their people, their markets and their communities. That is why we want to engage as many stakeholders as possible. We invite everyone interested in supporting diversity on boards to contact us. About 30% Club Poland: The originators of the idea to launch the 30% Club in Poland were Milena Olszewska-Miszuris and Aleksandra Włodarczyk. The start of the campaign was possible thanks to many months of voluntary work of several people related to financial markets and business. The campaign ambassadors are (listed alphabetically): Mirosław Kachniewski, President of the Management Board of the Polish Association of Listed Companies; Justyna Matuszak-Leśny, Partner at ESB Legal; Katarzyna Piasecki, founder of ENNBOW; Andrzej Pośniak, Managing Partner, CMS; and Ewa Sowińska, Partner in ESO Audit. More information: https://30percentclub.org

Polskie Radio S.A. and Emitel S.A. have entered into a 4-year contract for Polish Radio broadcast service. The signal will be broadcast in the UKF-FM range, using 139 broadcasting facilities belonging to Emitel. Emitel S.A. and Polskie Radio S.A. signed another contract for provision of Polish Radio broadcast services in the UKF-FM range. The new contract will be in force from July 1st, 2021 to May 28th, 2025, and will apply to 139 broadcasting facilities of Emitel. Under the new contract, Emitel will handle 61 out of 83 broadcasts envisaged in the public procurement, conducted in the mode of unlimited tender procedure for Polskie Radio S.A. broadcast services in the UKF-FM range. “We are truly proud that Polish Radio decided to trust us again and that, for the following four years, we will be broadcasting the signal for the public broadcaster. Our relations with Polskie Radio S.A. are based on trust built for decades. In our opinion, what distinguishes Emitel, is high quality and availability of services, reflected in the satisfaction of listeners, who can enjoy reception of Polish Radio stations signal all over Poland,” said Maciej Staszak, Vice President of the board of Emitel S.A. Liaison with Polish Radio has always been of special importance for Emitel and was not limited to analogue broadcasts. On October 1st, 2013, Polish Radio, in cooperation with Emitel, launched first digital radio broadcasts in DAB+ in Warsaw and Katowice. Last year, Emitel activated new transmitters for Polish Radio, broadening DAB+ range. Therefore, Polish Radio in the digital version is currently available for approx. 30 million listeners. DAB+ radio receiver is necessary to listen to digital Polish Radio broadcasts. According to the data published by ILoveRadio.pl [1], in 2020, the radio maintained stable, high ratings, reaching 90% of weekly coverage. Poles listen to the radio on a daily basis – in the commercial group, i.e. among people aged 16 to 49, the radio coverage reaches 70%, which means that this medium is more popular than television. Daily average listening time remains on a very high level (nearly 4.5 h). Nearly every third listener spends 6 hours a day or more listening to the radio. Poles most often listen to the radio in their cars, and an FM/UKF antenna is still the most popular means of signal reception. [1] Report on radio ratings in 2020: https://iloveradio.pl/podsumowanie-sluchalnosci-radia-w-2020-roku-raport/

Emitel, in cooperation with AIUT, is to build an innovative system for reading water meter parameters for Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji (Municipal Water and Sewage Company) in Wrocław. It is the first Polish smart city project of such a great scale, employing LoRaWAN network which will be designed and built by Emitel. For the implementation of the readout system for water meters featuring IoT modules, MPWiK in Wrocław chose a consortium led by Emitel. The project will include creation of a network whose range will cover the entire Wrocław, additionally, water meters will have special devices provided by AIUT installed on them, to enable wireless communication. Emitel will also ensure maintenance and service of the entire system for MPWiK. It is one of the largest municipal Internet of Things (IoT) projects in Poland. As a target, it will cover more than 70 thousand metering devices. The supplied solutions will also ensure broader communication with devices located in hardly accessible locations, such as deep wells or cellars. In order to implement the network design, Emitel will employ LoRaWAN technology, which was previously successfully used by the company during IoT projects in other cities. Implementation in Wrocław will commence in May this year. “We believe that a modern city is a joint project of residents, local authorities and companies. Wrocław is among Polish leaders in Smart City solutions implementation, and LoRaWAN-based technologies are one of the pillars to make our city also the Polish capital of the Internet of Things,” says Witold Ziomek – President of the Board of Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji in Wrocław. Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are crucial in building smart cities. Modern cities are to be friendly to the environment and to the residents. Solutions prepared by Emitel are consistent with the challenges faced by Polish cities nowadays. “The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated implementation of the projects which not only enable cost reduction and effectiveness increase, but also influence an improvement in residents’ life quality and support the environmental protection goals. Our innovative solutions make it possible to use the potential of technology in construction of smart cities. We strive for becoming the leader in Internet of Things solutions in Poland, and cooperation with such experienced companies as AIUT lets us respond to the needs of our customers even better. It is worth noting that SmartCity solutions are designed not only for major cities, therefore we expect that Polish local government will be highly interested in our offer. Such projects may be driven by funds available, among others, as part of the National Recovery Plan,” says Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Board of Emitel S.A. Emitel has 521 high-rise and telecommunication structures throughout Poland (as of 31 – th December 2020). Using its infrastructure and experience, for years, the company has been developing communication for the needs of IoT City, based on Long Range Radio technology. The availability of such solutions is supposed to stimulate the development of services based on low-energy networks in Poland. LoRaWAN enables long-distance communication between devices, with minimum Energy consumption. Emitel implements the project for MPWiK in Wrocław in partnership with AIUT – a Polish company established in Gliwice in 1991. Today, AIUT is one of the major European integrators of industrial systems, specializing in IoT solutions. In the project, AIUT is responsible, among others, for data management software, integration of systems and the reporting model. “Using IoT technology for water consumption monitoring allows not only to charge customers for their actual consumption on a monthly basis but - above all - it reduces water losses and significantly improves the efficiency of infrastructure management processes. This translates into lower costs for the water utility company and consumers as well. The stationary system that we're now implementing in Wrocław will provide automatic daily water meter readouts, without the need to collect the readouts by an inspector in traditional, time-and-resource-consuming ways as was the case with the older generation of systems. The solution will allow to control the actual water consumption and effectively plan its purchase. It will also enable faster detection of leaks and failures while reducing water losses” says Marek Gabryś, President of the Board of AIUT Sp. z o.o. This is yet another implementation of Smart City solutions conducted in Wrocław by Emitel S.A. Emitel and Wrocław City Hall have successfully completed test implementation of a system detecting occupied parking spaces. The tests involved installation of sensors at temporary parking lots, where coaches may park for up to 15 minutes, and in holding parking lots, with no parking time limit. The project covered nearly half of all available parking lots for coaches, located in the area of major tourist attractions in the city center and the area near Wrocław ZOO.  

Telewizja Polska S.A. and Emitel S.A. have entered into an agreement on broadening the range of test broadcasts in terrestrial digital television in the new DVB-T2/HEVC broadcasting standard. Thus, the test broadcasting range is gradually increased – from the previous 5 to the target 49 locations. As of May 1^st, 2021, 90% of Polish population will be covered by the full range of the tests. Channels: TVP Kobieta, TVP Polonia, TVP Dokument, TVP Kultura and TVP Rozrywka, so far available as part of tests broadcasts, will be accessible until the end of June, 2022, when it is planned to deactivate the currently valid DVB-T standard and to launch DVB-T2/HEVC. Moreover, during 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, Telewizja Polska will launch, on all 49 transmitters, UHD quality TV broadcast in DVB-T2/HEVC standard. TVP 4K channel will broadcast all games played during the championship, and the use of HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology and Dolby Atmos surround sound will make the broadcasts truly enjoyable for owners of UHD/4K receivers accommodating the DVB-T2/HEVC standard. “Preparing the viewers for the upcoming change in broadcasting standard in the terrestrial digital television is an even more important task than a change in technology itself. Nationwide expansion of the new technology tests will let the recipients verify right now whether they have the receivers adapted to receive the new signal. We also want to present the full scope of possibilities of the new standard. As part of the tests, NTC viewers will, for the first time, for free, have an opportunity to watch Euro2020 games on a specially prepared TVP 4K channel, which places Telewizja Polska among top broadcasters providing wider audience in UHD/4K broadcasting standard,” says Marcin Klepacki, Head of TVP Distribution Department. “For many years, terrestrial television has been the most popular platform to receive a TV signal in Poland. In 2022, we will witness a migration to a new broadcasting standard – DVB-T2/HEVC. Thanks to the new standard, terrestrial television viewers will gain a new, better sound and vision quality, and the broadcasters will be able to expand their offer. We are glad to be able to cooperate with Telewizja Polska on this endeavour and present the viewers with the advantages of a new broadcasting standard. I am convinced that Euro2020 broadcast in 4K standard will gain huge interest among TVP viewers,” said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Board of Emitel S.A. We would like to remind you that the new NTC DVB-T2/HEVC broadcasting standard will become valid as of July 1^st, 2022 throughout Poland. The advantages of this change include, among others, the possibility to increase the number of channels in terrestrial offer and broadcasting them in HD quality, the ability to broadcast in UHD/4K standard, increased resistance against disturbances, higher sound quality and a broad range of additional services, using a hybrid television standard (HbbTV). Tests conducted in liaison are to prepare both the broadcaster and the viewers for the upcoming change in broadcasting method. In order to receive the terrestrial television signal in new technology, viewers need to make sure that their TV sets have proper parameters and accommodate the new standard, and if they do not, they will have enough time to conveniently plan a purchase of a new TV set or an additional decoder/tuner. List of broadcasting facilities used for test broadcasts:

1	Białystok Krynice
2	Częstochowa Wręczyca Wielka
3	Dęblin Ryki
4	Gdańsk Chwaszczyno
5	Jelenia Góra SK
6	Kalisz Mikstat
7	Katowice Kosztowy
8	Kielce Św. Krzyż
9	Konin Żółwieniec
10	Kraków Chorągwica
11	Lublin Piaski
12	Łódź EC
13	Olsztyn Pieczewo
14	Poznań Śrem
15	Rzeszów Sucha Góra
16	Siedlce Łosice
17	Szczecin Kołowo
18	Warszawa PKiN
19	Warszawa Raszyn
20	Wisła Skrzyczne
21	Wrocław Ślęża
22	Wysoka G. Św. Anny
23	Zielona Góra Jemiołów
24	Żagań Wichów
25	Białogard Sławoborze
26	Bieszczady g Jawor
27	Bydgoszcz Trzeciewiec
28	Ciechanów Monte Cassino
29	Ekspozytura Grzywacz
30	Elbląg Jagodnik
31	Giżycko Miłki
32	Gniezno Chojna
33	Gorlice Maślana Góra
34	Iława Kisielice
35	Kłodzko Czarna Góra
36	Koszalin Gołogóra
37	Leżajsk Giedlarowa
38	Lębork Skórowo Nowe
39	Ostrołęka Ławy
40	Piła Rusinowo
41	Płock Rachocin
42	Przemyśl Tatarska Góra
43	Przysucha Kozłowiec
44	Rabka Luboń Wlki
45	Suwałki Krzemianucha
46	Szczawnica Przehyba
47	Tarnów G Św. Marcina
48	Zakopane Gubałówka
49	Zamość Tarnawatka

   

For the 19th consecutive time, the Responsible Business Forum in Poland has published the latest edition of their Odpowiedzialny biznes w Polsce. Dobre praktyki [Responsible Business in Poland. Best Practices] report, summing up the most extraordinary year in recent history. The report answers the questions regarding responsible business in the year of the global pandemic. The Report published by the Responsible Business Forum once again includes best practices in the field of CSR implemented by Emitel, including our readiness to provide help, psychological support for our employees, promoting health and sports activities – in total, the report mentions 15 long-term practices, which have been in place for years, as well as 9 freshly introduced ones. The pandemic had a huge impact on the economy and everyday life of all Poles, Emitel notwithstanding, which is why the company decided to undertake a number of actions in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. More importantly, for the Polish authorities and institutions involved in the fight against the pandemic, television and radio are some of the key basic channels which enable communication with the society – for many Poles, including senior citizens in particular, it is often the only source of information. Thus, it was a key priority for Emitel to ensure the continuity of broadcasting services while maintaining the highest safety standards, applicable to all employees and partners of the company. “For all of us at Emitel, CSR is not only about caring for our employees – but also about helping others and being able to offer support depending on current needs, which emerged in connection with the coronavirus. It would be impossible to list and outline all the initiatives carried out by our company; however, none of them happened by accident – their inclusion in the list of best practices featured in the RBF report is the best testament to this. We operate according to our strategy and carry out our activities in line with our principles and assumptions since we are well-aware of the fact that the trust we build today will bring us benefits at some time in the future. As I have mentioned many times to date, we are doing our best to run our business in a responsible manner – 2020 was the moment of truth, the year that tested this conviction. I believe that Emitel managed to ace this test - said Andrzej J. Kozłowski – President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The Responsible Business in Poland. Best Practices report is the key regular publication of the Responsible Business Forum, released annually since 2002. It reviews the activities of companies who reported their CSR activities, as well as presents summaries and conclusions concerning the most important issues related to responsible business in Poland in a given year. All practices featured in the subsequent editions of the report are published in the special search engine The latest edition of the report featured 1958 examples of best practices submitted by 225 companies, compared to 1696 and 214 respectively in last year’s edition. What is more, the Report featured 57 SMEs – 2 more than last year. This year’s edition set a new record in terms of the number of best practices featured in a single publication, with the number of companies trailing slightly behind the best issue in that regard in the history of the Report. The number of nearly 2000 CSR activities comprises two categories of practices – the first of them includes new practices, which were submitted for the first time. This year’s edition of the Report featured 1013 of them, compared to 712 in the previous publication. The other group consists of long-term practices, which were already featured on the pages of this publication and carried out last year – this year we saw 945 of such CSR initiatives, a minor drop from 983 featured last year.

8 March brings the launch of the first edition of the "Fair to Women" competition aimed at promoting the idea of equal treatment and opportunities for women in the Polish labour market and distinguishing employers who create the best working conditions for women. The project is organised by the Vox Feminae Foundation, who partnered with PwC Polska, Emitel S.A., ABSL, as well as Polish Press Agency and 300Gospodarka. Equal pay, work-life balance programmes, women in managerial positions, as well as organisational culture fostering quality are some of the most important issues that the competition jury will take into consideration while choosing the winners. “Women are becoming increasingly important in politics and business, with more and more industries and positions opening up for them – One of the key examples is the recent presidential election in the United States, where for the first time in history, the seat of the Vice President went to a woman, Kamala Harris. In spite of that, women are still under-represented at top business positions, and the gender pay gap remains a significant issue. Of course, in some cases – in particular in technology and engineering companies – the particular nature of some jobs leads to a natural disproportion in the workforce. This is the case with our company, for example. This, however, does not change the fact that the problem exists and we need to support women in their pursuit of self-fulfilment, fostering diversity – hence the decision to support the Fair to Women competition” said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. “The situation in the labour market depends mainly on employers. That is why we are very keen to distinguish companies that do the most to create a friendly and equal working environment for women. In mature organisations, Diversity & Inclusion issues constitute an important part of the operational strategy. I hope that by promoting best practices in this area, we will contribute to increasing the importance of diversity in other companies as well,” says Katarzyna Komorowska, leader of People & Organization team and Partner at PwC. “Our competition aims at distinguishing employers who ensure working conditions that enable women to be fulfilled professionally without giving up their family life,” says Monika Fill, president of the Vox Feminae Foundation. The competition is open to medium and large-sized enterprises, which operate across all of Poland. The jury will evaluate any and all solutions that go beyond the employer's obligations stemming from the existing laws and regulations. All companies that join the competition have to demonstrate that their activities are both regular and comprehensive in nature. The submitted applications will be evaluated and the winners will be selected by the competition jury, made up of representatives of the competition organiser and its partners, namely:

• Katarzyna Komorowska, Katarzyna Komorowska, leader of People & Organization team and Partner at PwC
• Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel
• Iwona Słończewska-Knap, Managing Director at ABSL
• Dr Magdalena Butrymowicz, lawyer, legal counsel, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Family Law of the John Paul II University in Krakow
• Monika Fill, President of the Management Board of the Vox Feminae Foundation

All employers who would like to participate in the competition should fill in and send the questionnaire available at www.fairtowomen.pl by March 22 at the latest.

TVN S.A. and Emitel S.A. have started in Gdańsk testing the broadcasting of digital terrestrial television in the DVB-T2/HEVC standard. The tests will include broadcasting of TVN HD, TVN 7 HD, TTV HD, Metro TV HD and TVN Fabuła HD channels. Currently, the test broadcasts of TVN HD, TVN 7 HD, TTV HD, Metro TV HD and TVN Fabuła HD channels are available in 5 Polish cities, namely Warsaw, Bydgoszcz, Katowice, Łódź and Gdańsk. The aim of these tests is to verify the signal range and quality of TVN Discovery Group’s channels. It will also enable to verify whether the TV sets of viewers are adapted to the new broadcasting standard. “Starting up the transmitter in Gdańsk, we have expanded the range of the test broadcasting to five locations in the country. As a result, millions of viewers will be able to prepare to receive terrestrial television in the new DVB-T2/HEVC standard. We are currently preparing to run such tests in other cities,” said Dorota Żurkowska, Member of the Management Board of TVN S.A. “In the first half of 2022, terrestrial TV will be switched to the new, DVB-T2/HEVC standard. With the new terrestrial TV standard, broadcasters will benefit from new and better picture and sound quality, while broadcasters will be given the opportunity to develop their offer. It is also an opportunity for viewers to test their existing TV sets. We want to be well prepared for these activities, hence the joint tests with TVN S.A. – recently extended to Gdańsk,” said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. DVB-T2/HEVC is a technology that offers better efficiency in the use of the frequency band and therefore enables, among others, broadcasting of all digital terrestrial TV channels in HD. Successor to the DVB-T standard, it also creates the possibility of introducing new TV channels that would be available free of charge to all viewers. This standard is already being used in many European countries, and in Poland the change is planned for 2022.  

In its 2020 Social Engagement Report 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, or ESG for short. http://dps.asp24.pl/flip/emitel_nw_brand_extention/ The report showcases last year’s key events, successes and challenges, which highlights Emitel’s commitment to the idea of social responsibility and its actual impact. Social responsibility is the foundation of an organisational culture that accounts for the expectations of employees and all stakeholder groups — this includes social partners, customers and vendors, as well as the environment — in developing and implementing Emitel’s strategy. At Emitel, we believe that this particular approach brings numerous benefits to the company and its immediate surroundings, leading to long-term growth and contributing to the improvement of the quality of life for all the people. This year’s edition of the report is more extensive than in previous years, since we decided to give a voice to our employees and to showcase the various aspects of the company’s operations from a broader perspective. The pandemic had a huge impact on the economy and everyday life of all Poles. Thus, Emitel’s report will also include references to the actions we took last year in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. For the Polish authorities and institutions involved in the fight against the pandemic, television and radio are some of the key basic channels which enable communication with the society – for many Poles, including senior citizens in particular, it is often the only source of information.  Thus, it was a key priority for Emitel to ensure the continuity of broadcasting services while maintaining the highest safety standards, applicable to all employees and partners of the company. “I strongly believe that corporate social responsibility is an excellent way to build the company's value on the market, win customers’ trust, attract top talent and form valuable relationships with our immediate circles. The report confirms my words.  2020 was a special and exceptional year, marked by the ongoing pandemic and the tremendous efforts of doctors and health care professionals who were and still are on the front line of the fight for the health and lives of Poles. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their efforts on behalf of Emitel staff and my own, and encourage all the Poles to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible,” said Andrzej J. Kozłowski - President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A In June, the Rzeczpospolita daily named Emitel one of the ten key companies for the Polish economy. The list was prepared for the celebrations of the centenary of the Rzeczpospolita daily and the winners were selected by the committee of esteemed economists and market analysts. The company also received 5 stars in global survey of social engagement and sustainability run by GRESB. The auditors praised the company's environmental, social and corporate governance activities and performance. ESG activities carried out by Emitel were also appreciated last year by the Responsible Business Forum in its report entitled Odpowiedzialny biznes w Polsce. Dobre praktyki [Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices] – the largest review of activities in the area of responsible business.  

TVN S.A. and Emitel S.A. commenced a stage of testing TV broadcasts as part of terrestrial digital television in the DVB-T2/HEVC standard. The tests will cover broadcasts by TVN HD, TVN 7 HD, TTV HD, Metro TV HD and TVN Fabuła HD – in four Polish towns. The DVB-T2/HEVC is a technology offering more efficient frequency band use, and consequently enabling, among others, broadcasting all terrestrial digital television programs in HD quality. The successor to the DVB-T standard also provides a possibility to include new TV broadcasts, available to all viewers free of charge. This standard is already used in many European countries, whereas in Poland this shift is planned for 2022. Test broadcasts are to verify the achieved ranges and quality of signal broadcast by TVN Grupa Discovery channels, and make it possible to check whether TV sets at viewers’ homes are adapted to the new broadcasting standard. Since January 26th, 2021, test broadcasts of the following channels: TVN HD, TVN 7 HD, TTV HD, Metro TV HD and TVN Fabuła HD have been available in 4 Polish cities (Warsaw, Bydgoszcz, Katowice, Łódź). A value added for the viewers are also the tests of TVN Fabuła HD channel, which so far has been available only in satellite platform and in cable network. "In the first half of 2022, we will commence the migration of terrestrial television to the new standard – DVB-T2/HEVC. The changes are related to the nationwide broadcasting infrastructure. Our facilities and systems installed there must be properly prepared so that, at the right time, it could be possible to switch both from DVB-T to DVB-T2 standard and from one frequency to another. We want to be well-prepared for this operation, hence the tests in collaboration with TVN S.A. Also the viewers will have an opportunity to test their TV sets ” – said Andrzej Kozłowski, President of the Board of Emitel S.A. "The prime objective of tests conducted by TVN and Emitel is to prepare the viewers for a change in the terrestrial television broadcasts, scheduled for 2022. We start from four locations, with millions of viewers within the broadcasting range, but as we obtain more and more permissions, we will work with Emitel to broaden the test broadcasts range. We want to prepare as best as possible for the upcoming changes, together with our technical operator ” – said Dorota Żurkowska, TVN S.A. Board Member Up to now, terrestrial television throughout Europe used frequencies from the range of 470 – 790 MHz. Currently, the 700 MHz band is being freed up for the needs of construction of 5G network by mobile telephony operators, which requires reconstruction of the broadcasting network and switching terrestrial television channels to other frequencies. Poland will use this opportunity to change the broadcasting standard to DVB-T2/HEVC. In accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Digitalization on technical and operational requirements for digital receivers, in force as of December 1st, 2019, all digital TV sets launched on the market should be adapted to the new broadcasting standard.

Emitel has once again been granted the prestigious Top Employer Poland title. The company is one of 67 companies awarded by Top Employers Institute. The certificate obtained proves high commitment of Emitel to provision of attractive working environment, by implementing high standards in the field of HR management. Implementation of high HR management standards, provision of friendly and attractive working environment and always putting the employees’ needs first – this is an approach which characterizes Emitel. The fact that the Company has once again been given the Top Employer Poland title proves best that the chosen direction of development, practices and HR standards is correct. “Emitel is created by top specialists and people with passionate devotion to their work. This mixture of talent, commitment and passion is a true driving force behind Emitel. The Top Employer certificate confirms that Emitel offers working conditions typical of the best employers on the market.”– says Andrzej J. Kozłowski, Emitel’s Chairman of the Board. Obtaining a certificate is preceded by a long validation process and requires meeting a number of conditions. A questionnaire survey covering key areas related to HR management is verified based on the evidence of existence of appropriate procedures, processes and practices. The whole certification process is concluded by an independent audit conducted by external auditors. “Despite a difficult year we experienced, Emitel proved that they put the employees of their organization first. We are proud to present this year’s awards and we congratulate the organizations which obtained the certificates in their countries as part of the Top Employers Institute programme” – says David Plink, CEO of Top Employers Institute. The Top Employer title is granted only to organizations whose offer for employees meets the highest international standards.  Top Employers Institute certifies organizations based on an assessment of a questionnaire covering best practices in the field of HR management. It encompasses 6 domains, including 20 topics, among others: HR strategy, working environment, talent sourcing, training and development, well-being, diversity and integration. As part of the programme, certificates and awards were granted to more than 1600 best employers in 120 countries/regions, on five continents. About Top Employers Institute Top Employers Institute is a global authority in the field of research on HR management practices. It helps optimize the best practices, enhancing the working environment. Thanks to the Top Employers Institute certification programme, organizations participating in the programme undergo validation, certification and are considered an employer of choice. Top Employers Institute was established 30 years ago and has certified more than 1 600 organizations in 120 countries. The certified Top Employers have a positive influence on the lives of more than 7 million employees worldwide.  

Partnership within the LoRa Alliance® will allow Emitel to scale up and accelerate the implementation of IoT projects based on LoRaWAN® (Long Range Radio) technology. Working with the companies that make up the association will also help the Company to develop comprehensive solutions for Smart Cities. For several years, Emitel has been developing throughout the country a network for IoT/SmartCity needs, on the basis of, among others, the LoRaWAN® technology. The low-energy long-range radio network allows effective transmission of data from sensors to the base station. Launching a LoRaWAN®-compliant network in a given area can be simpler and cheaper than using, for example, mobile networks, which enables faster deployment of services and solutions used by industry and local government, among others. “Joining the LoRa Alliance® will allow us to implement solutions dedicated to our customers even more efficiently. With access to the latest information and standards, as well as through networking with members of the organisation, we hope, among others, to extend our range of on-line goods and services,” - said Andrzej J. Kozłowski – President of the Management Board of Emitel S.A. The availability of LoRaWAN technology enables the development of services in the field of smart cities. It also offers an opportunity for local entrepreneurs, start-ups and larger companies to develop their solutions, particularly within urban agglomerations. Sensors connected to the base station form a network that can efficiently collect relevant data. This network can be used for control, for example to remotely read water, electricity or gas meters, use parking spaces, filling of urban waste bins, or for monitoring the environment, including air pollution parameters. Emitel successfully implemented first such projects in Wrocław and Piaseczno, among others. About Emitel Emitel S.A. is the most important operator of terrestrial broadcasting infrastructure in Poland. For over 50 years, we provide all Polish households with television signals. Emitel’s engineers are working on the digitisation of radio, further development of digital and hybrid television, designing and installing state-of-the-art wireless communication systems; they are also involved in works on the 5G network. The company is a pioneer in Poland in offering and implementing solutions from the field of Internet of things and Smart Cities. It leads innovative solutions projects in several Polish cities, thus creating a new business segment responding to the opportunities offered by the Innovative Economy 4.0 and the sharing economy. About LoRa Alliance Lora Alliance® (https://lora-alliance.org/) is one of the fastest growing technology alliances. This non-profit association is formed by more than 500 member companies and engages in large-scale deployment of low-power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) for IoT by developing and promoting the open LoRaWAN® standard. Members benefit from an ecosystem of active colleagues offering solutions, products and services that create new and lasting business opportunities. Through standardisation and the accredited LoRa Alliance® certification system, it ensures interoperability needed to scale the LPPWA networks, thus making LoRaWAN® a leading solution for global LPWAN deployments.

Telewizja Puls – the third largest commercial television in Poland – and Emitel have entered into a new agreement on broadcasting the broadcaster’s programmes on the second multiplex of the terrestrial digital television. The agreement has been concluded for a period of 10 years and covers the broadcasts of TV Puls and PULS 2. The agreement was signed in a breakthrough moment for terrestrial digital television. All over Europe, the process of transferring TV broadcasts to new bandwidth is now coming to an end. In Poland, this operation will be completed by mid-2022. At the same time, the broadcasting standard will be changed to the new, much more efficient DVB-T2/HEVC standard. The agreement concluded by the companies concerns broadcasting two nationwide channels of the broadcaster, and takes account of necessary technical modifications as part of the process of refarming the 700MHz band and switching to the new signal emission and encoding system. "Terrestrial television is a very important platform for distribution of our channels, and we do our best to provide our viewers with undisturbed, premium quality viewing experience" – said Dariusz Dąbski, President of the Board of Telewizja Puls. Terrestrial Digital Television is a very popular platform to receive television in Poland, and viewers can watch 29 channels free of charge, including highly popular channels: TV Puls and PULS 2. A change in the broadcasting and encoding standard in terrestrial television will enable the broadcasters to develop their programme offer, and the viewers will be able to enjoy all broadcasts in HD. "We are glad we have concluded a new agreement, and the prospect of cooperation for the decade to come is, in my opinion, a sign of our customer’s unwavering trust in Emitel. Terrestrial television in Poland has been and will be the leading platform for content distribution. A change in broadcasting standard in 2022 will significantly improve the quality of receipt of linear broadcasts, and thanks to the development of broadband Internet and HbbTV technology, broadcasters will be able to combine multimedia contents with TV broadcasts and offer the viewers interactive TV applications, additional contents and functions during live TV broadcasts" – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Board of Emitel S.A. Throughout Europe, terrestrial television used the frequency range of 470 – 790 MHz for broadcasts. In accordance with the European Commission Decision, all Member States must free up the 700 MHz for the needs of 5G network construction by mobile operators. This means it is necessary to reconstruct the broadcasting network and transfer terrestrial TV broadcasts in Poland to frequencies other than those currently used. In Poland, market regulatory authorities decided that the project be divided into stages and be completed in June, 2022. By that time, broadcasting standard will have been switched to DVB-T2 /HEVC. Compared to currently applied standard (DVB-T/MPEG-4), DVB-T2/HEVC enables more efficient use of the frequency and a significant improvement in the quality of terrestrial television channel broadcasts.  

In November, 2020, TVN S.A. and Emitel entered into an agreement for distribution of broadcaster’s programs on the second multiplex (MUX-2) of Terrestrial Digital Television. The agreement covers TV broadcast service, but also a change in the broadcasting and encoding standard, as part of the 700MHz band refarming process. The agreement has been concluded for 10 years and covers the broadcasts of TVN and TVN7 television stations. The agreement concluded by both companies concerns broadcasting two channels owned by TVN S.A. on MUX-2 and takes account of necessary changes in channels and standards of broadcasting and encoding on DVB-T2/HEVC, which are to take place in 2022. Conclusion of a new agreement means continued cooperation between TVN S.A. and Emitel. The previous agreement had been in force since 2010 and concerned second multiplex signal emission. Thanks to cooperation with Emitel, the broadcaster changed the broadcasting standard from analogue to digital and broadened the broadcasting range of the abovementioned two TVN channels in Poland. 10 years ago, we completed a project which was very important from the television market viewpoint, and consisted in migration from analogue to digital broadcasting. Every day, 24/7, regardless of weather conditions, our specialists care for maintaining continuity of broadcasts, thanks to which millions of viewers may enjoy popular TVN Grupa Discovery channels. Now, we face yet another challenge related to changes in channels throughout Poland and switching to the new DVB-T2/HEVC broadcasting standard. The project is very complex and calls for reconstruction of nearly the entire broadcasting network, following a very ambitious schedule. I am glad that TVN Grupa Discovery has entrusted this project to us. It was very important for us to continue cooperation on MUX-2 broadcasts – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Board of Emitel S.A. Terrestrial Digital Television is a very popular platform to receive television in Poland, and viewers can watch 29 channels free of charge. Throughout Europe, terrestrial television used the frequency range of 470 – 790 MHz for broadcasts. In accordance with the European Commission Decision, all Member States must free up the 700 MHz for the needs of 5G network construction by mobile operators. This means it is necessary to reconstruct the broadcasting network and transfer terrestrial TV broadcasts in Poland to frequencies other than those currently used. In Poland, market regulatory authorities decided that the project be divided into stages and be completed in June, 2022. By that time, broadcasting standard will have been switched to DVB-T2 /HEVC. Compared to currently applied standard (DVB-T/MPEG-4), DVB-T2/HEVC enables more efficient use of the frequency and a significant improvement in the quality of terrestrial television channel broadcasts.

Emitel has become a partner of the new edition of Zwolnieni z Teorii [Exempt from Theory] social olympics – the largest Polish project addressed to high school and University students. The participants will have to come up with a project to solve a local social issue, organize it in a team and implement it. The project is aimed at developing competences of high school students in the area of teamwork, communication and creative thinking. Emitel, like in the previous edition, has challenged the participants with designing practical solutions of the city of the future. Project teams will work under the guidance of Emitel mentors, who will support the participants in project implementation, and share their knowledge and experience, to increase chances to finalise the projects. In addition, selected high schools will work under the auspices of Emitel. Teachers from these schools will take part in unique trainings in the scope of promoting entrepreneurial attitudes among their students. “In our opinion, it is very important that young people – even before they take up studies – learn project management, effective teamwork and communication. Currently, it has become virtually impossible. The pandemic restricts social contacts, and young people need to be enabled, especially now, to implement projects together, with support from mentors sharing their knowledge and experience. Therefore, we have decided once again to sponsor Zwolnieni z Teorii, as we were truly satisfied with the effects of cooperation during the previous edition” - said Andrzej Kozłowski – President of the Board of Emitel S.A., the inspirer and patron of the action. Zwolnieni z Teorii enjoys much popularity among young people. So far, 76 374 platform users have been registered, 2809 social projects have been implemented, and more than 26 million beneficiaries of social projects have been noted. Apart from Emitel the project is supported by companies such as: Google, ING, Allegro, Pracuj.pl, JP Morgan, Fundacja BGK, Enea, Capgemini, BNP Paribas, Dentons and many more.

The Business Continuity Management System which has been implemented at Emitel and which, together with the Information Security System, constitutes the Integrated Management System, has been deemed consistent with the requirements of ISO 22301:2012 by Alcumus ISOQAR international certification body. The implemented Business Continuity Management System according to ISO 22301 provides numerous benefits – including identification of hazards and introduction of appropriate security measures. The Business Continuity Management System has enabled detailed analysis of key processes and the employed resources. It constitutes a framework to identify significant risk factors influencing the services rendered and maintenance of business in the most difficult conditions. An organization with an implemented and certified Business Continuity Management System meets more requirements during tender procedures by demonstrating compliance. In addition, the obtained certificate increases trust from stakeholders and customers. “The Certificate we have obtained is a crowning achievement after many months of work, as well as external and internal consultations conducted by dedicated experts at Emitel. During project works, we organized a number of procedures and processes, adapting them to current needs of Emitel, and above all, to the requirements of the ISO Standard in question. The obtained ISO certificate in the scope of services provided by a ground RTV infrastructure, clearly defines the premium quality of our activities. I would like to thank and congratulate all people participating in the development of the Business Continuity Management System” – said Marcin Buzdygan, Security Management Bureau Director at Emitel S.A. The certification ensures Emitel’s competitive advantage, and also confirms that Emitel has implemented business continuity solutions and procedures, corresponding to the best market standards and practices. Possession of a certificate strengthens Emitel’s credibility on the market, as a professional business entity meeting the most stringent criteria of services provision to Customers. The Certificate reassures and proves to the parties concerned (shareholders, customers, business partners) that the company has implemented all the essential tools, as well as technical and organizational measures to secure the continuity of services provided by Emitel. It also confirms adoption of a strategy concerning further improvement of the Business Continuity Management System.

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/