Annual report 2019

Managing the organization’s impact on the environment

GRI: [ ]
  • 103-1
  • 103-2
  • 103-3

As the Bank of Green Changes, we strive to minimise the negative impact of operations on the natural environment. Our priorities are:

  • reduction of resource consumption and CO 2 emissions,
  • increased purchase of energy from renewable sources,
  • development of the Bank’s eco-fleet,
  • implementation of eco-upgrades in the workplace.

Companies of the BNP Paribas Group focus on respect for the natural environment. They all apply The BNP Paribas Group Code of Conduct which states the general guidelines for environmental protection. The monitoring of environmental indicators is carried out at the BNP Paribas Group level. BNP Paribas Group companies in Poland implement their own good practices when it comes to minimising the consumption of natural resources.

The companies comprising the Bank’s Capital Group which conduct operating activities are primarily sub-tenants of space at the Bank’s headquarters:

  • BNP Paribas Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych at the Bank’s headquarters, Suwak 3, Warsaw,
  • BNP Paribas Leasing Services Sp. z o.o. at the Bank’s headquarters, Suwak 3, Warsaw,
  • BNP Paribas Group Service Center S.A. at the Bank’s headquarters, Suwak 3, Warsaw
  • BNP Paribas Solutions Sp. z o. o. at the Bank’s headquarters, Grzybowska 78, Warsaw.

They implement the good practices of Bank BNP Paribas with regard to minimising the use of resources.

The Campus Leszno company located at Fabryczna 1 street in Leszno introduced a number of improvements consistent with the Bank’s plans for the implementation of eco-improvements.

To counteract adverse effects on the natural environment, the Company started its departure from plastic materials. At the company building, soft drinks and juices are served in reusable dishes: jugs, decanters and glass diffusers. The company also decided to discontinue the purchase of water in plastic bottles and replaced it with dispensers. All company employees as well as guests have unlimited access to filtered drinking water. The company has also taken steps to reduce the amount of plastic in promotional and advertising materials as well as office supplies. Waste segregation has been implemented at the facility, employees and guests are educated on the responsible use of resources. The company collects depleted batteries and toners. These are later sent to a recycling facility which supports a children’s home in Piaseczno. 70% of lighting in the company building was replaced with LED bulbs. Fluorescent lighting was removed and recycled.

The company’s services are associated with the presence of guests at the facility and the organisation of events and accompanying attractions. All due care for the natural environment is maintained during these events. Employees monitor and eliminate behaviour which interferes with the welfare of birds and animals. They care for the preservation of ecosystems and natural habitats, they feed animals living in the area during periods when food acquisition is difficult.

The company’s plans for 2020 include eco-picnics, meetings for schools and representatives of the local community to promote eco-attitudes and minimise plastic consumption. The slogan for these meetings was „Water? Yes! – Plastic? No!”.

At its facility, the company has commenced cooperation with a supplier and promoter of healthy food and natural cosmetics based on aloe vera.

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