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THE AGORA GROUP RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 2019

Report presents our approach to social, environmental and economic aspects. It also provides an overview of our impact on the environment and our social involvement in 2019.

  • ABOUT REPORT
  • REPORTING PROCESS IN AGORA GROUP
  • DIALOGUE WITH STAKEHOLDERS
  • KEY AREAS AND TOPICS IN AGORA GROUP RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

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The Agora Group Responsibility Report 2019 is issued in compliance with Accounting Act of 15 Dec. 2016. Fulfilling the requirements of Accounting Act the Company presents separate consolidated and non-consolidated report of Agora S.A. and the Agora Group regarding non-financial reporting for 2019, prepared according to standards set out by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI Standard).

The statement applies indicators based on the international standards in Global Reporting Initiative, (GRI Standard) for sustainability reporting.
According to art 49b point 9 of Accounting Act both reports are available on website raportCSR.agora.pl in Polish and English.
Report presents our approach to social, environmental and economic aspects. It also provides an overview of our impact on the environment and our social involvement in 2018. The report covers Agora S.A. unless indicated otherwise.
The report is issued in compliance with Directive 2014/95/UE and Accounting Act of 15 Dec. 2016.



The report is based on the following documents, norms and standards: 

  • ISO 26000 Social Responsibility and Polish Non-Financial Reporting Standard,
  • The United Nations Global Compact Principles and SDGs,
  • Relevant guidelines for non-financial reporting (methodology of non-financial reporting).

Non-financial statement is a separate part of Agora S.A. 2019 annual statements approved by the Management Board. The document is not audited externally. A certified auditor only verifies whether the entity has complied with the reporting requirements.
Representatives of the Management Board and the managers of relevant businesses of Agora were involved with internal verification process. Also Agora’s stakeholders were invited to participate in the process (More in section Dialogue with stakeholders in the process of report development). Employees of The Agora participated in the development of this report and the process was coordinated by Corporate Communications Department of Agora.

Polish and English versions of the Report are available for download in pdf format on agora.pl website.
Agora Group. has developed their own 2019 Responsibility Report, only covering the activities of

Agora Group Responsibility Report 2018 was based on GRI Standard rather than GRI Guidelines, that were applied in developing the 2017 report. This report does not contain other significant changes in terms of scope, range or method of measurement from the previous year.

 To comply with non-financial reporting requirements, the following elements were presented as follows:

  • Business model – described in section Business Model and Key Outcomes and Results as well as in other relevant parts of the document,
  • Policies and results – indicated in Approach to Management and in other relevant parts of the document. Additionally, relevant results values are highlighted in the tables,
  • Procedures – specified in Approach to Management and in other relevant parts of the document,
  • Effectiveness indicators - described in section Business Model and Key Outcomes and Results as well values in tables in other chapters and highlighted in the text,
  • Risks – described in the section Non-financial risks’ and in other relevant sections.
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The purpose of the reporting process is analysing and monitoring the impact of the company in accordance with adopted rules and indicators.

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Dialogue with stakeholders in the reporting process included a survey addressed to the employees and investors of Agora, and collecting feedback through other channels from industry organizations and other stakeholders. 

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employees completed a questionnaire on CSR report 2019

Agora employees were asked to indicate the areas they find important and they believe should be covered in the report.

Climate protection, workplace relations and building trust in day-to-day dealings with stakeholders are key subjects of interest to the employees of Agora Group.
In 2019 employees of Agora Group were invited to participate in the development of Agora Group Responsibility Report and to indicate topics they consider important. Nearly a hundred employees answered the survey.

 

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:

  • As areas of key importance the employees indicated workplace aspects, in particular employee training and development and creating a workplace that welcomes diversity, grounded in respect and openness, as well as building trust in relations with stakeholders and high ethical standards.
  • When answering the open-ended question, respondents mentioned workplace relations and reporting on wrongdoings. 
  • Among Sustainable Development Goals, the most frequently indicated were – Goal 13 (urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts) and Goal 4 (inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities) – more details below.
  • Asked about the topics that should find their way into the report, the majority chose employee matters, including diversity, remuneration, training and development.
  • There were also ideas about the layout of the website and graphics, especially infographics.

 

SELECTED RESPONSES:

1. Areas indicated by the employees as the most important for Agora Group’s CSR strategy:

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(maximum – 5, minimum - 1) Average rate
Employee training and development 4.8
Building trust in day-to-day dealings with customers, business partners and employees 4.7
Fair fulfilment of obligations and adherence to high ethical standards 4.7
Creating a workplace that welcomes diversity, grounded in respect and openness 4.6
Dialogue and building lasting relations with the environment 4.4
Initiating and joining partnerships for social development and sustainable growth 4.2
Courage and innovation in business and social activities 4.2
Reaching a wide range of diverse groups with products and services 4.2
Appreciating diversity in the society and in the workplace 4.1
Non-financial reporting and transparency of the company 4.0

2. The most frequently indicated Sustainable Development Goals* that should be adopted by Agora Group:

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, SDGS No of indications
GOAL 13. Climate action. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. 58
GOAL 4. Quality education. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. 52
GOAL 3. Good health and well-being. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. 40
GOAL 8. Decent work and economic growth. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. 39
GOAL 12. Responsible consumption and production. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. 35
GOAL 5. Gender equality. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. 32
GOAL 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. 27
GOAL 7. Affordable and clean energy. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. 26
GOAL 6. Clean water and sanitation. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. 23
GOAL 2. Zero hunger. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. 22
GOAL 1. No poverty. End poverty in all its forms everywhere. 21
GOAL 10. Reduced inequalities. Reduce inequality within and among countries. 21
GOAL 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation 20
GOAL 15. Life on land. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. 20
GOAL 11. Sustainable cities and communities. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. 18
GOAL 14. Life below water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. 17
GOAL 17. Partnership for the goals. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development 9

*Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals indicated by United Nations General Assembly, that are to be adopted by states, businesses and societies and intended to be achieved globally by 2030.

 To collect investor feedback, representatives of the capital market – investors and analysts are asked to evaluate 2019 Responsibility Reports of Agora Group and Agora S.A. in a questionnaire.

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Dialogue with stakeholders allowed Agora Group to identify important areas and topics to include in Agora Group Responsibility Report 2019.

 

Key areas and topics in Responsibility Report 2019:

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