About The Report
PSE sets reporting standards for its own impact on the environment in the domestic market and in the industry.

The 2019 Report presents in an integrated manner the impact of PSE on the economy and the market, the natural environment, as well as society and employees.

The report was prepared in compliance with the IIRC Guidelines and GRI Standards.

GRI Standards Table

Disclosure number Disclosure title Reporting degree Additional information/link Sustainable development objective
GRI 102: General disclosures (2016)
Organizational profile
GRI 102-1 Name of the organisation Full GRI 102-1
GRI 102-2 Basic brands, products and services Full GRI 102-2
GRI 102-3 Location of headquarters Full GRI 102-3
GRI 102-4 Number of countries where the organization operates and names of countries where either major operations are located or that are specifically relevant to the sustainability issues covered in the report Full GRI 102-4
GRI 102-5 Ownership and legal form Full GRI 102-5 GRI 102-5
GRI 102-6 Markets served by the organization (taking into account the geographical breakdown, sectors served, types of customers and beneficiaries) Full GRI 102-6 GRI 102-6
GRI 102-7 Scale of the organisation Full GRI 102-7
GRI 102-8 Total number of employees by type of employment, type of employment contract, region and gender Full GRI_102-8 GRI_102-8 GRI_102-8 GRI_102-8 GRI_102-8
GRI 102-9 Description of the organisation's supply chain Full GRI 102-9
GRI 102-10 Significant changes in the reported period to the organization size, its structure, ownership or supply chain Full No significant changes were defined
GRI 102-11 Explanation whether the organization applies the precautionary principle and if so, how it is implemented Full GRI 102-11 GRI 102-11
GRI 102-12 External initiatives, declarations or principles concerning economic, environmental or social issues, which the company has signed or which it applies Full GRI 102-12
GRI 102-13 Membership of associations (e.g. industry) and national or international organizations Full GRI 102-13
Strategy and analysis
GRI 102-14 Statement from senior managers on the significance of sustainable development to the organization and its strategy Full GRI 102-14
GRI 102-15 Description of key impacts, risks and opportunities Partial GRI 102-15 GRI 102-15
Ethics and integrity
GRI 102-16 Internally developed statement of mission or values, code of conduct and code of ethics Full GRI 102-16
GRI 102-17 Internal and external mechanisms for seeking advice about ethical and lawful behavior, and organizational integrity Full GRI 102-17
Corporate governance
GRI 102-18 Governance structure of the organization, including committees under the highest governance body responsible for decisions concerning economic, environmental and social impacts Full GRI 102-18 GRI 102-18 GRI 102-18
GRI 102-20 Executive-level positions or positions with responsibility for economic, environmental and social topics reporting directly to the highest governance bodies Full GRI 102-20
GRI 102-22 Number and gender of members of the highest governance body and its committees Full GRI 102-22 GRI 102-22 GRI 102-22
Stakeholder engagement
GRI 102-40 List of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization Full GRI 102-40
GRI 102-41 Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements Full GRI 102-41
GRI 102-42 Basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage Full GRI 102-42 GRI 102-42
GRI 102-43 Approaches to stakeholder engagement, including frequency of engagement by type and by stakeholder group Full GRI 102-43 GRI 102-43 GRI 102-43
GRI 102-44 Key topics and concerns that have been raised through stakeholder engagement Full GRI 102-44 GRI 102-44
GRI 102-45 All entities included in the consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents Full GRI 102-45
GRI 102-46 Defining report content and topic boundaries Full GRI 102-46
GRI 102-47 Material topics identified in the report content definition process Full GRI 102-47
GRI 102-48 The effect of any restatements of information provided in previous reports and reasons for such restatements Full No significant changes were identified
GRI 102-49 Significant changes from previous reporting periods in the scope and boundaries of aspects Full No significant changes were identified
Reporting period
GRI 102-50 Reporting period Full GRI 102-50
GRI 102-51 Date of most recent report (published) Full December 2019
GRI 102-51
GRI 102-52 Reporting cycle (annual, biannual, etc.) Full GRI 102-52
GRI 102-53 Contact person Full GRI 102-53
GRI 102-54 Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards in Core or Comprehensive option Full GRI 102-54
GRI 102-55 Table identifying the location of the indicators in the report Full GRI 102-55
GRI 102-56 Policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance for the report. If not included in an independent assurance report, an explanation of the scope and basis for external assurance, and relations between the organization and the external assurance body Full GRI 102-56
Approach to management
Key topic: Long-term security of electricity supplies (prevention of blackout risks) – implementation of the capacity market and supporting tools
GRI Sectoral aspect: Critical infrastructure management (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1 GRI 103-1 GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3 GRI 103-3 GRI 103-3
In-house indicator ENS ENS – indicator of Energy Not Supplied by the power transmission system Full In-house indicator ENS In-house indicator ENS
In-house indicator AIT AIT – indicator of Average Interruption Time in the power transmission system Full In-house indicator AIT In-house indicator AIT
In-house indicator Electricity supply continuity index Full In-house indicator
Key topic: Transmission system development plan
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
GRI EU12 Transmission losses as percentage of total energy taken off Full GRI EU12
Key topic: Requirements and standards of cooperation with contractors and subcontractors
GRI Aspect: Procurement practices (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1 GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
In-house indicator Number of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers with which cooperation has been ongoing for several years Full In-house indicator
In-house indicator PSE contractors according to the contract value Full In-house indicator
Key topic: Structure of the power system in Poland and role of PSE
GRI Aspect: Economic performance (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1 GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
GRI 201-1 Direct economic value, generated and distributed Full GRI 201-1
GRI 201-4 Financial assistance received from the government Full GRI 201-4
Key topic: Strengthening innovation and implementing new technologies
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
In-house indicator Number and status of research and development works Full In-house indicator
Key topic: Representing the interests of the domestic power market on the European electricity market
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1 GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
In-house indicator Engagement of PSE representatives in the work of the European institutions and agencies Full In-house indicator (on the layer: Input - Market / 1.)
Key topic: Focus on solutions aimed at adapting the National Power System to the new shape of markets and new technologies/adapting the NPS to the new shape of the market and new technologies
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1 GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
In-house indicator Expenditures for research and development works (in PLN thousand) Full In-house indicator
Key topic: Improvement of the infrastructure project implementation model
GRI Aspect: Indirect economic impact (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
GRI 203-1 Contribution to the development of infrastructure and services provided for public benefit through commercial, in-kind or pro bono engagement Impact of those activities on society. Full GRI 203-1
GRI 203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts Partial GRI 203-2
GRI EU4 Length and number of above-ground and underground power transmission lines. Full GRI EU4 GRI EU4
Key topic: Management of regulatory risks resulting from the Clean Energy for all Europeans package
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
In-house indicator Number of PSE employees engaged in ENTSO-E works Full In-house indicator
Key topic: Managing the risk of unavailability of infrastructure, including critical infrastructure facilities
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
In-house indicator Transmission equipment availability factor – [DYSU] Full In-house indicator
Key topic: PSE Capital Group Cyber Security Program
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
In-house indicator Value of incurred IT security expenditures Full In-house indicator (on the layer: Input - Infrastructure and investments / 1.)
Key topic: Obtaining public acceptance for the route of the line (including acquisition of transmission easement) and social communication around the investment project
GRI Aspect: Local community (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
GRI 413-1 Percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs Full GRI 413-1
In-house indicator Number of meetings with authorities and institutions as part of the investment project implementation Full In-house indicator
Key topic: Minimizing the negative social impact of the implemented investment projects (noise, interference with the landscape)
GRI Aspect: Local community
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
GRI 413-2 Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities Full GRI 413-2
GRI EU22 Number of people physically or economically displaced and compensation for displacement Full GRI EU22
Key topic: Promoting knowledge in the field of energy security and implemented educational programs
GRI Aspect: Local community (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
In-house indicator Objectives of PSE social projects (in %) Full In-house indicator
Key topic: Liability towards the environment in the implementation of the investment project, minimizing the environmental impact in the operations of PSE, including the preservation of biodiversity in the investment project execution areas.
GRI Aspect: Compliance with environmental regulations, energy, emissions, water, sewage and waste, impact on biodiversity (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2
GRI 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization Partial GRI 302-1
GRI 305-1 Direct greenhouse gas emission Full GRI 305-1
GRI 305-2 Indirect greenhouse gas energy emission Full GRI 305-2
GRI 305-3 Other indirect greenhouse gas emission Full GRI 305-3
GRI 305-4 Greenhouse gas emission intensity Full GRI 305-4
GRI 303-1 Total water withdrawal by source Full GRI 303-1
GRI 306-1 Total sewage volume by quality and destination Partial GRI 306-1
GRI 306-2 Total waste weight by type and waste disposal method Partial GRI 306-2
GRI 306-3 Total number and volume of significant spills Full GRI 306-3 GRI 306-3 GRI 306-3 GRI 306-3
GRI 307-1 Monetary value of fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations Full GRI 307-1
GRI 304-2 Significant impacts of products and services on biodiversity of protected areas including areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas Full GRI 304-2
GRI EU13 Biodiversity of natural compensation compared to the biodiversity of affected areas Full GRI EU13
Key topic: Adaptive capacity of the company: know-how, internal structures and procedures prepared for rapid changes in the energy market and technical and organizational requirements for new solutions
GRI Aspect: Employment and presence on the market and training and education (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1 GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2 GRI 103-2
GRI 202-1 Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage in main business locations Full GRI 202-1
GRI 401-1 Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by age group, gender and region Full GRI 401-1 GRI 401-1
GRI 401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by significant location of operations Full GRI 401-2
GRI EU15 Percentage of employees eligible to retire in the next 5 and 10 years broken down by job category Full GRI EU15
GRI 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee by gender and employee category Full GRI 404-1 GRI 404-1
GRI 404-2 Programs for skills management and lifelong learning that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings Full GRI 404-2
GRI 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews, by gender and by employee category Full GRI 404-3
GRI Aspect: Ethics and prevention of discrimination and corruption
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 205-1 Percentage and total number of business units analyzed for corruption risks and identified risks Full GRI 205-1
GRI 205-2 Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures Full GRI 205-2
GRI 205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken Full GRI 205-3
GRI 206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behaviour, anti-trust, and monopoly practices Full GRI 206-1
GRI 406-1 Total number of cases of discrimination and corrective action taken on this issue Full GRI 406-1
GRI Aspect: Occupational health and safety (2016)
GRI 103-1 Explanation of topics identified as material and their boundaries Full GRI 103-1
GRI 103-2 The management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-2
GRI 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach to topics identified as material Full GRI 103-3
GRI 403-1 Workers representation in formal joint management–worker health and safety committees Full GRI 403-1
GRI 403-2 Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days and absenteeism, total number of work-related fatalities, by region and by gender Full GRI 403-2
GRI EU18 Percentage of contractor and subcontractor employees that have undergone relevant OHS training (estimate based on HSEQ checks) Full GRI EU18


Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patternsv
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
Goal 15: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development