Board/Management Information • May 9, 2025
Board/Management Information
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WARSAW, May 2025
| Composition of the Supervisory Board of ORLEN S.A. ("ORLEN" or the "Company") as at 1 January 2024 | ||
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| Wojciech Jasiński | Chair of the Supervisory Board | |
| Andrzej Szumański | Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Anna Wójcik | Secretary of the Supervisory Board | |
| Barbara Jarzembowska | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Andrzej Kapała | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Roman Kusz | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Jadwiga Lewisz | Member of the Supervisory Board | |
| Anna Sakowicz-Kacz | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
On 25 January 2024, the Minister of State Assets, acting on behalf of the shareholder State Treasury pursuant to Art. 8.2.1 of the Company's Articles of Association, appointed Wojciech Popiołek to the Supervisory Board of ORLEN S.A. On 6 February 2024, the Minister of State Assets, acting on behalf of the shareholder State Treasury pursuant to Art. 8.2.1 of the Company's Articles of Association, removed Wojciech Popiołek from the Supervisory Board.
On 6 February 2024, the Extraordinary General Meeting of ORLEN S.A. resolved to remove from office the following Supervisory Board members: Wojciech Jasiński, Andrzej Szumański, Anna Wójcik, Barbar Jarzembowska, Andrzej Kapała, Roman Kusz, Jadwiga Lesisz, and Anna Sakowicz-Kacz.
On 6 February 2024, the Extraordinary General Meeting of ORLEN S.A. appointed Wojciech Popiołek as member of the Supervisory Board, designating him as Chair, with effect from 7 February 2024. On 6 February 2024, the Extraordinary General Meeting of ORLEN S.A. resolved to appoint the following persons to the Supervisory Board: Michał Gajdus, Ewa Gąsiorek, Katarzyna Łobos, Kazimierz Mordaszewski, Mikołaj Pietrzak, Ireneusz Sitarski, Tomasz Sójka, and Tomasz Zieliński.
At its meeting on 6 February 2024, the Supervisory Board resolved to designate its members Michał Gajdus and Katarzyna Łobos as Deputy Chair and Secretary of the Supervisory Board, respectively.
On 7 February 2024, the Supervisory Board delegated Kazimierz Mordaszewski, Tomasz Sójka and Tomasz Zieliński to temporarily act as members of Management Board for a period of no longer than three months. Their delegation expired on 7 May 2024.
On 9 February 2024, Tomasz Sójka resigned as Member of the Supervisory Board with effect as of 16 February 2024.
On 25 April 2024, the Minister of State Assets, acting on behalf of the shareholder State Treasury pursuant to Art. 8.2.1 of the Company's Articles of Association, appointed Piotr Wielowieyski to the Supervisory Board.
Composition of the Supervisory Board as at 31 December 2024
On 17 February 2024, the Supervisory Board delegated Ireneusz Sitarski to temporarily act as member of Management Board for a period of no longer than three months. On 10 April 2024, the Supervisory Board resolved to terminate the delegation. On 14 May 2024, Ireneusz Sitarski resigned as Member of the Supervisory Board with effect as of 15 May 2024.
On 24 June 2024, the Minister of State Assets, acting on behalf of the shareholder State Treasury pursuant to Art. 8.2.1 of the Company's Articles of Association, removed Piotr Wielowieyski from the Supervisory Board.
On 24 July 2024, the Annual General Meeting of ORLEN S.A. resolved to appoint Marian Sewerski and Piotr Wielowieyski to the Supervisory Board.
On 2 December 2024, the Extraordinary General Meeting of ORLEN S.A. resolved to appoint Ewa Sowińska to the Supervisory Board.
| Wojciech Popiołek | Chair of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Michał Gajdus | Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Katarzyna Łobos | Secretary of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Ewa Gąsiorek | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Kazimierz Mordaszewski | Member of the Supervisory Board |
| Mikołaj Pietrzak | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Marian Sewerski | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Ewa Sowińska | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Piotr Wielowieyski | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Tomasz Zieliński | Member of the Supervisory Board |
The Supervisory Board members who are indicated above as independent have submitted representations to the effect that they meet the independence criteria as defined in the Company's Articles of Association and Art. 129.3 of the Act on Statutory Auditors, Audit Firms and Public Oversight of 11 May 2017, and have no actual and material links to any shareholders holding 5% or more of total voting rights in the Company.
Supervisory Board members are appointed for a joint term of office expiring on the date of the Annual General Meeting that approves the financial statements for the second full financial year of the term. The current term of office of the Supervisory Board began on 25 June 2022 and will end on the date of the ORLEN General Meeting that will approve the Company's financial statements for 2024.
In 2024, the Supervisory Board held 24 minuted meetings and passed 369 resolutions.
The attendance rate at the Supervisory Board meetings in 2024 was approximately 98%. When a Supervisory Board Member was absent from a meeting, the Supervisory Board, having reviewed the reason for the absence, adopted a resolution to excuse it. In 2024, there were no unexcused absences of members of the Supervisory Board from the meetings.
In the financial year 2024, in the exercise of its supervisory and control powers and functions, the Supervisory Board among other things:
current and periodic information to be published by issuers of securities and conditions for recognition as equivalent of information whose disclosure is required under the laws of a nonmember state;
The other resolutions passed by the Supervisory Board were of an organisational or procedural nature.
All the aforementioned acts by the Supervisory Board were documented by resolutions and/or minutes of the Supervisory Board meetings held in 2024.
The activities of the Supervisory Board were supported by its Committees, appointed as collective advisory and opinion-forming bodies from among members of the Supervisory Board.
In 2024, the following standing Committees operated within the Supervisory Board:
Changes in the composition of the Supervisory Board in 2024 resulted in changes in the composition of the Committees, as presented in the description of the activities of each of the Committees below.
The detailed scope of work of the Committees in 2024 was documented in minutes of the Committees' meetings (in 2024, the Committees held a total of 66 meetings). The activities of individual Committees operating in 2024 are presented below.
As at 1 January 2024, the Audit Committee consisted of:
| Andrzej Kapała | Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Barbara Jarzembowska | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Jadwiga Lesisz | Member of the Committee. |
Due to the changes in the composition of the Supervisory Board that took place in 2024, the composition of the Audit Committee also changed and as at 31 December 2024 was as follows:
Ewa Gąsiorek Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021)
| Katarzyna Łobos | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Mikołaj Pietrzak | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Ewa Sowińska | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Piotr Wielowieyski | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
In 2024, the Audit Committee held 19 minuted meetings.
Pursuant to Section 13.5 of the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, the Audit Committee decided any matters put before it by voting (a total of seven resolutions were so passed).
Apart from the Committee members, the meetings of the Audit Committee were also attended by other members of the Supervisory Board, members of the Management Board, executive directors, office directors, and the auditor.
Under Section 15 of the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, the Audit Committee is primarily responsible for advising the Supervisory Board on the proper implementation of the Company's budget and financial reporting, internal controls in place at the Company and across the ORLEN Group (within the meaning of the Accounting Act), and collaboration with the Company's auditors.
In 2024, the Audit Committee performed its tasks by:
The Audit Committee also issued recommendations for the Supervisory Board on matters addressed at Supervisory Board meetings which fell within the Committee's purview, as well as assessed whether the auditor satisfied the applicable independence criteria and consented to the provision by the audit firm of permitted non-audit services.
In 2024, Mazars Audyt Sp. z o.o. (currently: Forvis Mazars Sp. z o.o.) provided permitted assurance and related non-audit services to ORLEN S.A. and certain other ORLEN Group companies, including:
Given the approaching expiry of the agreement with Mazars Audyt Sp. z o.o. (currently: Forvis Mazars Sp. z o.o.) for the audit and review the financial statements of ORLEN S.A. and other ORLEN Group companies, the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board of ORLEN S.A., acting pursuant to the Procedure for the Selection of an Audit Firm to Audit and Review the Financial Statements of ORLEN S.A., attached as Appendix 2 to Supervisory Board Resolution No. 3014/23 of 27 January 2023, conducted a process to select an audit firm to audit and review the financial statements of ORLEN S.A. and other key ORLEN Group companies for 2025–2026 and prepared a recommendation on this matter for the Supervisory Board. The Audit Committee's auditor selection process was led by Ewa Gąsiorek. The process was documented in relevant minutes of Audit Committee meeting and a dedicated report.
As at 1 January 2024, the Strategy and Development Committee consisted of:
| Anna Sakowicz-Kacz | Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Wojciech Jasiński | Member of the Committee |
| Andrzej Kapała | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
Due to the changes in the composition of the Supervisory Board that took place in 2024, the composition of the Strategy and Development Committee also changed and as at 31 December 2024 was as follows:
| Tomasz Zieliński | Chair of the Committee |
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| Wojciech Popiołek | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Kazimierz Mordaszewski | Member of the Committee |
Ewa Sowińska Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021)
In 2024, the Strategy and Development Committee held 7 minuted meetings and passed 1 resolution.
Apart from the Committee members, the meetings of the Strategy and Development Committee were also attended by other members of the Supervisory Board, members of the Management Board, executive directors and office directors.
The responsibilities of the Strategy and Development Committee are set out in Section 17 of the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, pursuant to which the Committee is responsible, among others, for giving opinions and making recommendations to the Supervisory Board on matters related to planned investments and divestments with a potentially material effect on the Company and for giving opinions on all strategic documents, the Company's development strategies and long-term budgets.
During 2024, the Strategy and Development Committee conducted quarterly reviews of progress on delivery of the ORLEN Group's strategy and received updates on developments in the ORLEN Group's hydrogen and synthetic fuel technologies.
Moreover, the Strategy and Development Committee also issued recommendations for the Supervisory Board on matters addressed at Supervisory Board meetings which fell within the Committee's purview.
As at 1 January 2024, the Corporate Governance Committee consisted of:
| Andrzej Szumański | Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Barbara Jarzembowska | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Andrzej Kapała | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Roman Kusz | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021). |
Due to the changes in the composition of the Supervisory Board that took place in 2024, the composition of the Corporate Governance Committee also changed and as at 31 December 2024 was as follows:
| Wojciech Popiołek | Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Ewa Gąsiorek | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Michał Gajdus | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Marian Sewerski | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
In 2024, the Corporate Governance Committee held 5 minuted meetings and passed 1 resolution.
Apart from the Committee members, the meetings of the Corporate Governance Committee were also attended by other members of the Supervisory Board, members of the Management Board, executive directors and office directors.
The Corporate Governance Committee's remit is defined in Section 16 of the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, according to which the Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Supervisory Board concerning implementation of corporate governance standards at the Company, assessing the implementation of corporate governance standards, giving opinions on corporate governance documents and proposed amendments thereto, as well as drafting such amendments in the case of the Supervisory Board's own documents, monitoring the Company management in terms of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including capital market disclosure requirements, as well as compliance with corporate governance standards, and assessing reports on compliance with corporate governance standards prepared for the Warsaw Stock Exchange and reports on compliance with the best practices referred to in Art. 7.3.2 of the Act on State Property Management.
In 2024, in the exercise of its functions, the Corporate Governance Committee:
As at 1 January 2024, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee consisted of:
| Wojciech Jasiński | Chair of the Committee |
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| Anna Sakowicz-Kacz | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Andrzej Szumański | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Anna Wójcik | Member of the Committee. |
Due to the changes in the composition of the Supervisory Board that took place in 2024, the composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee also changed and as at 31 December 2024 was as follows:
| Michał Gajdus | Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Katarzyna Łobos | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Mikołaj Pietrzak | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Marian Sewerski | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
In 2024, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee held 14 minuted meetings and passed 7 resolutions.
Apart from the Committee members, the meetings of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee were also attended by other members of the Supervisory Board, members of the Management Board, executive directors, and office directors.
The responsibilities of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are set out in Section 18 of the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, pursuant to which the Committee is in particular responsible for supporting the Company's strategic goals by providing the Supervisory Board with opinions and recommendations regarding the Company's management structure, including organisational solutions, the remuneration system, and selection of personnel with appropriate qualifications to contribute to the Company's success.
In 2024, in the exercise of its functions, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
As at 1 January 2024, the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee consisted of:
| Jadwiga Lesisz | Chair of the Committee |
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| Roman Kusz | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
| Anna Wójcik | Member of the Committee. |
Due to the changes in the composition of the Supervisory Board that took place in 2024, the composition of the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee also changed and as at 31 December 2024 was as follows:
| Mikołaj Pietrzak | Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Ewa Sowińska | Member of the Supervisory Board (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Piotr Wielowieyski | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Tomasz Zieliński | Member of the Committee |
The responsibilities of the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee are defined in the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board. The Committee is responsible, among others, for supporting the Company in the pursuit of its strategic goals by incorporating social, ethical and environmental objectives in its activities and relations with stakeholders. In addition, the Committee's responsibilities encompass overseeing the implementation of the Company's Sustainable Development Strategy by regularly assessing the Company's sustainability efforts, monitoring the Company's management of climate risks and opportunities as per the ORLEN Group Climate Policy, monitoring the Company's management for compliance with the ORLEN Group Code of Ethics and Human Rights Policy, making recommendations to the Supervisory Board regarding the reasonableness of the Company's and the Group's sponsorship and charitable donation spending, including the amounts spent; and preparing an annual report summarising the Company's and the Group's CSR activities.
In 2024, the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee held 11 minuted meetings and passes 1 resolution.
Apart from the Committee members, the meetings of the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee were also attended by other members of the Supervisory Board, members of the Management Board, executive directors and office directors.
In 2024, in the exercise of its functions, the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee:
Moreover, the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee also issued recommendations for the Supervisory Board on matters addressed at Supervisory Board meetings which fell within the Committee's purview.
After the end of the reporting period, on 26 March 2025, the Supervisory Board resolved to modify the scope of responsibilities of the Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee and accordingly rename it as the Sustainability Committee. Following the renaming, the Committee has retained its existing responsibilities as well as assumed additional ones, related to sustainability reporting and its assurance and liaising with the audit firm in this regard.
As at 1 January 2024, the Sports Sponsorship Committee consisted of:
| Roman Kusz | Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the |
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| independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Anna Wójcik | Member of the Committee. |
Anna Sakowicz-Kacz Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021)
Due to the changes in the composition of the Supervisory Board that took place in 2024, the composition of the Sports Sponsorship Committee also changed and as at 31 December 2024 was as follows:
| Michał Gajdus | Chair of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Wojciech Popiołek | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Kazimierz Mordaszewski | Member of the Committee | ||||||
| Tomasz Zieliński | Member of the Committee |
The role of the Sports Sponsorship Committee is defined in Section 20 of the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, and consists in supporting the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives by using the Company's resources to foster the development of professional and amateur sports and supporting major sports initiatives to contribute to building the ORLEN brand. Its main responsibilities encompass monitoring the Company's sports sponsorship activities, including through their periodic analysis and evaluation; presenting to the Supervisory Board recommendations on the assessment of the reasonableness of the Company's sports sponsorship spending, including its amount; and adopting an annual report summarising the Company's sports sponsorship activities.
In 2024, the Sports Sponsorship Committee held 5 minuted meetings and passed 1 resolution.
Apart from the Committee members, the meetings of the Sports Sponsorship Committee were also attended by other members of the Supervisory Board, members of the Management Board, executive directors and office directors.
In 2024, in the exercise of its functions, the Sports Sponsorship Committee:
The Sports Sponsorship Committee also issued recommendations for the Supervisory Board on matters addressed at Supervisory Board meetings, which fell within the Committee's purview.
As at 1 January 2024, the Security Committee consisted of:
| Wojciech Jasiński | Chair of the Committee |
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| Jadwiga Lesisz | Member of the Committee. |
Due to the changes in the composition of the Supervisory Board that took place in 2024, the composition of the Security Committee also changed and as at 31 December 2024 was as follows:
| Kazimierz Mordaszewski | Chair of the Committee | |||||
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| Ewa Gąsiorek | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
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| Katarzyna Łobos | Member of the Committee (Supervisory Board Member meeting the independence criteria under the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021) |
The role of the Security Committee is defined in Section 20a of the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, and consists in supporting the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives in the areas of business security, energy security, infrastructure and information security, cybersecurity, and physical safety of Company assets. Specifically, its responsibilities encompass monitoring the Company's key initiatives in these areas; adopting reports on the implementation of the ORLEN Group Safety and Security Policy; adopting reports on the implementation of the ORLEN Group Anti-Corruption and Fraud Prevention Policy; providing opinions on ORLEN cybersecurity reports; providing opinions on reports on the security status of ORLEN S.A.'s critical infrastructure; adopting reports on the measures taken to verify material information on potential ORLEN S.A. security shortcomings; adopting reports on material information and recommendations concerning the ORLEN Group's operations and external environment in the context of its safety and security; overseeing the ORLEN Group's crisis management system, including business continuity protocols; discussing any material safety and security issues and concerns with regard to the Company and/or the Group, including proposing measures to enhance strategic safety and security and improve the safety and security management system; and informing the Supervisory Board of any material issues within the Committee's purview.
In 2024, the Security Committee held 5 minuted meetings and passed 1 resolutions.
Apart from the Committee members, the meetings of the Security Committee were also attended by other members of the Supervisory Board, members of the Management Board, executive directors and office directors.
In 2024, in the exercise of its functions, the Security Committee:
In compliance with the reporting obligations, in 2024 the Supervisory Board provided the Ministry of State Assets with quarterly reports on the Company.
The quarterly reports were submitted on the following dates:
The Supervisory Board also promptly, and in strict compliance with any generally applicable laws and regulations, responded to any inquiries or other communication from the shareholder authorised to exercise rights attached to shares held by the State Treasury, relating to the oversight of the Company exercised by the Supervisory Board.
Acting pursuant to Art. 8.11.6 and Art. 8.11.6b of the Company's Articles of Association in conjunction with Art. 382.3.1 of the Commercial Companies Code and Art. 49, Art. 55.2a, and Art. 63x of the Accounting Act in conjunction with Art. 7.7.1 of the Company's Articles of Association, the Supervisory Board has positively assessed the Directors' Report on the operations of the ORLEN Group and ORLEN S.A. in 2024, including the Group's sustainability report, in terms of its accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the accounting records and other underlying documentation.
Accordingly, the Supervisory Board endorses the Management Board's proposal that the Annual General Meeting approve the report.
The Supervisory Board has positively assessed the information provided by the management Board in the Directors' Report on activities of foundations and other not-for-profit trusts of which the company is a settlor, with particular regard to their financial management, objectives, and projects or programmes they undertake For detailed information on the activities of these organisations in the context of the Company's sponsorship thereof, see Section XIII below.
Acting pursuant to Art. 382.3.1 of the Commercial Companies Code and Art. 8.11.6 of the Company's Articles of Association in conjunction with Art. 395.2.1 of the Commercial Companies Code, and pursuant to Art. 45 and Art. 53.1 of the Accounting Act and Art. 7.7.1 of the Company's Articles of Association, the Supervisory Board has positively assessed – in terms of their accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the accounting records and other underlying documentation – the audited financial statements of ORLEN Spółka Akcyjna for the year ended 31 December 2024, comprising:
Acting pursuant to Art. 8.11.6b of the Company's Articles of Association, in conjunction with Art. 382.1 of the Commercial Companies Code, and Art. 55 and Art. 63c.4 of the Accounting Act in conjunction with Art. 7.7.1 of the Company's Articles of Association, the Supervisory Board has positively assessed – in terms of their accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the accounting records and other underlying documentation – the audited consolidated financial statements of the ORLEN Group for the year ended 31 December 2024, comprising:
Accordingly, the Supervisory Board endorses the Management Board's proposal that the Annual General Meeting approve the separate and consolidated financial statements.
Acting pursuant to Art. 382.3.2 of the Commercial Companies Code, and Art. 8.11.6 of the Company's Articles of Association in conjunction with Art. 395.2.2 and Art. 348.1 of the Commercial Companies Code, and Art. 7.7.3 of the Company's Articles of Association, the Supervisory Board has resolved to endorse the Management Board's proposal to allocate the entire net profit for the financial year 2024, of PLN 3,944,314,694.14 (three billion, nine hundred and forty-four million, three hundred and fourteen thousand, six hundred and ninety-four złoty, 14/100) to the payment of dividend:
The Supervisory Board has further endorsed the Management Board's proposal to allocate a total of PLN 6,965,652,294.00 (six billion, nine hundred and sixty-five million, six hundred and fifty-two thousand, two hundred and ninety-four złoty) to the payment of payment (PLN 6.00 per share). The dividend referred to in the preceding sentence will be distributed from the net profit for 2024, of PLN 3,944,314,694.14 (three billion, nine hundred and forty-four million, three hundred and fourteen thousand, six hundred and ninetyfour złoty, 14/100) and from a portion of the Company's statutory reserve funds created from retained earnings in prior years, of PLN 3,021,337,599.86 (three billion, twenty-one million, three hundred and thirtyseven thousand, five hundred and ninety-nine złoty, 86/100).
The Supervisory Board is of the opinion that the Management Board's recommendation on the amount of dividend to be paid in 2024 is consistent with the Company's strategy and objectives.
The Supervisory Board has also endorsed the Management Board's recommendation to set 14 August 2025 as the dividend record date and 1 September 2025 as the dividend payment date.
The Company's Management Board reported to the Supervisory Board on the Company and other Group companies in the form and manner prescribed by the Supervisory Board, as documented in the minutes of Supervisory Board meetings. Pursuant to Art. 380¹.3 of the Commercial Companies Code, the Supervisory Board specified, in Section 2.3 of its Rules of Procedure, the form and frequency of reports from the Management Board, allowing such reports to be provided in written, electronic, or other appropriate form.. On this basis, the Management Board regularly – and without being requested to – provided the Supervisory Board with information on resolutions adopted by the Management Board and their subject matter; updates on the Company's condition, including its assets, and significant developments affecting the management of the Company's affairs, particularly relating to its operations, investment activities, and personnel; updates on progress against the Company's strategic objectives, including clarifications of and reasons for any deviations therefrom; details of transactions and other events or circumstances materially affecting, or likely to materially affect, the Company's financial position, profitability, or liquidity; as well as updates to any previously communicated information where subsequent developments materially affected, or were likely to materially affect, the Company's condition.
Moreover, pursuant to Art. 382.4 of the Commercial Companies Code and the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, the Supervisory Board, in the performance of its duties, may review any Company documents, conduct inspections of the Company's assets, and request reports, documents, and clarifications concerning the Company, in particular regarding its business or assets, from the Management Board, commercial proxies, employees, and any persons regularly engaged by the Company under contracts of employment, piecework contracts, service agreements, or other similar contractual arrangements. The Supervisory Board's requests to the Management Board or such other persons as are referred to above may also extend to reports, documents, and clarifications relating to the Company's subsidiaries and affiliates. All documents and information requested by the Supervisory Board in accordance with this procedure were duly provided thereto by the obligated entities.
In view of the foregoing, the Supervisory Board gives a favourable assessment of the performance by the Management Board of its reporting obligations, including the provision to the Supervisory Board of information and documents requested by the Supervisory Board pursuant to Art. 382.4 of the Commercial Companies Code and the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board.
In 2024, acting pursuant to Art. 382(1).1 and Art. 382(1).2 of the Commercial Companies Code and Section 8.6 of the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board, the Supervisory Board appointed an adviser to investigate a specific matter concerning the Company's activities. The consideration for the performance of the service did not exceed EUR 216,000 (two hundred and sixteen thousand euro), VAT exclusive. The adviser prepared and submitted to the Supervisory Board a report which it relied on in its subsequent decision making.
The ORLEN Group's organisational structure includes internal control, risk management, compliance, and internal audit functions.
The Control and Security Area of ORLEN S.A. conducts inspections and inquiries at ORLEN S.A. and other ORLEN Group companies. The Area assesses compliance by employees of ORLEN S.A. and other ORLEN Group companies with applicable laws and regulations and internal policies, and takes steps to counteract any threats to ORLEN Group's interests. The Control and Security Area is responsible for segment oversight in the control function across ORLEN Group companies.
The Enterprise Risk Management Department, which is part of the Risk Management and Compliance Area, coordinates the risk management process across the Group. Risk management at each of the ORLEN Group companies is the direct responsibility of its management board and the coordinator appointed by that board. The Risk Management System is structured primarily around the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Procedure. The Corporate Risk Management System is one of the management tools supporting the effective delivery of strategic and operational objectives, and providing information on the risks at ORLEN S.A. and the Group and on their effective management.
The role of the compliance system is to ensure compliance of the ORLEN Group companies with applicable laws and regulations, internal rules and policies, and adopted standards of conduct. This involves implementation of consistent legal and organisational measures to ensure compliance across ORLEN S.A.'s and other ORLEN Group companies' business processes.
The Internal Audit Function is performed by the ORLEN S.A. Audit Office, which operates under conditions that safeguard objectivity and independence. All internal-audit activities are conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Audit engagements are delivered under an annual audit plan approved by the Management Board and noted by both the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board and the Supervisory Board itself. Ad-hoc audits may also be commissioned by the Supervisory Board or the Management Board. The Internal Audit Function issues monitoring reports that track the implementation status of its recommendations; these reports are submitted to the Management Board and the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board.
After the reporting period, on 26 March 2025, the Supervisory Board amended its Rules of Procedure to strengthen the independence of Internal Audit. Under these amendments, the Board will participate in the recruitment process for the Head of Internal Audit, with the Audit Committee providing its opinion on proposed candidates.
The Supervisory Board receives regular reports from the functions responsible for the internal control, risk management, compliance, and internal audit systems. Based on these reports and any additional clarifications requested, the Supervisory Board continuously monitors the effectiveness of the Company's internal-control environment, promptly addressing any identified issues.
Having reviewed the rules of operation of the ORLEN Group's internal control, risk management and compliance systems and internal audit function and the reports and clarifications on their performance as submitted to it, the Supervisory Board confirms their adequacy and effectiveness in 2024.
In accordance with the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021, the Company's Supervisory Board prepares and submits to the Annual General Meeting, as part of its annual report, an assessment of the Company's compliance with corporate governance standards and the manner in which the Company complies with the corporate governance disclosure requirements as set out in the WSE Rules and applicable current and periodic reporting regulations for issuers of securities, along with information on the steps taken by the Supervisory Board to perform the assessment. Below is presented an assessment of the Company's compliance with the corporate governance standards:
• ORLEN applies the corporate governance standards defined by the Warsaw Stock Exchange in "Best Practice for GPW-Listed Companies 2021" ("Best Practice 2021"), with the exception of four principles relating to diversity policies and the holding of the General Meeting by electronic means. In accordance with the 'comply or explain' approach, on 29 July 2021 ORLEN provided an explanation as to why it does not adhere to:
At ORLEN, the diversity policy relating to the Company's employees is covered by a range of internal documents, but there is no formal policy in place that would specifically address the question of diversity among Management or Supervisory Board members. The Company annually discloses diversity metrics for the supervisory and management bodies within the ORLEN Group. The Company's diversity management does not include observing a specific gender diversity ratio. As at 31 December 2024 and as at the date of this Report, the Best Practice 2021 gender diversity requirement, whereby the minority group should have at least 30% representation on both Supervisory and Management Board, was met at the Supervisory Board but not at the Management Board.
The ORLEN Group's Sustainable Development Strategy for 2024-2030, published in December 2023, outlines the organisation's approach to and goals for responsible governance. Within the 'Governance' pillar of the Strategy, the Company committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. ORLEN is also a signatory to the Diversity Charter, an initiative aimed at promoting equality and diversity management in the workplace. In addition, the Company has initiated work towards developing and adopting a formal gender balance policy for its governing bodies.
principle 4.1. of the Best Practice 2021, relating to the holding of the General Meeting via electronic means: The Company has not received any requests from Shareholders to hold a virtual or hybrid General Meeting so far. The Company's Management Board has twice proposed amending the Articles of Association and the Rules of Procedure for the General Meeting to allow for virtual or hybrid General Meetings. These proposals were voted on and rejected by shareholders at the Annual General Meetings held on 29 June 2011 and 30 May 2012. Non-compliance with this principle does not affect the reliability of the Company's disclosure policy, nor does it hinder Shareholders' attendance at General Meetings. The Company broadcasts in real time and shares video recordings of General Meetings in the Investor Relations section of its corporate website at: https://www.orlen.pl/pl/relacie-inwestorskie/akcje-iobligacje/walne-zgromadzenie. This website section also contains all information regarding scheduled and past General Meetings of ORLEN S.A.
ORLEN has in place procedures ensuring its compliance with Section 29.3 and 29.3a of the WSE Rules, pursuant to which if the Company does not comply on a permanent basis with or has incidentally violated a principle set forth in Best Practice 2021, it is required to disclose such non-compliance or violation in a current report issued through the EBI reporting system operated by the WSE. In 2024, the Company did not breach any principles of Best Practice 2021.
In accordance with Section 70.6.5) of the Regulation of the Minister of Finance on current and periodic information to be published by issuers of securities and conditions for recognition as equivalent of information whose disclosure is required under the laws of a non-member state, dated 29 March 2018 (Dz.U. of 2018, item 757), ORLEN includes a statement of compliance with corporate governance standards in its consolidated and separate annual reports.
The shareholder and investor relations section of ORLEN's corporate website: https://www.orlen.pl/pl/relacje-inwestorskie/o-spolce/lad-korporacviny contains all current information on the Company's compliance with the principles of Best Practice 2021 and all other information required thereunder. This is where the Company's annual reports on compliance with best practices, as well as the Best Practice 2021 document can all be downloaded.
The Supervisory Board also may and does resolve to designate its members to individually perform supervisory duties with respect to the Company's compliance with the corporate governance disclosure requirements as set out in the WSE Rules and applicable current and periodic reporting regulations for issuers of securities. From 1 January to 6 February 2024, Andrzej Szumański, Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board, was delegated to perform these duties. On 23 February 2024, the responsibility was delegated to Michał Gajdus, the then and current Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board.
Each year, the Supervisory Board reviews and discusses an annual report on the fulfilment by ORLEN S.A. of disclosure requirements applicable to public companies. In March 2024, the Supervisory Board approved the 2023 report, and in March 2025 – the 2024 report. The reports included a discussion of the internal procedures, summary of inside information released to the public, overview of notification obligations of members of the Management and Supervisory Boards, statement of compliance by the Company with the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies, and summary of the Company's communication with the PFSA.
In accordance with principle 1.5 of Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2021, the Supervisory Board has reviewed the Company's report on the sponsorship and charitable donation spending of ORLEN S.A. and the ORLEN Group for 2024, which showed that ORLEN S.A.'s sponsorship and charitable donation spending totalled PLN 325,781 thousand and PLN 178,213 thousand, respectively, while the corresponding figures for the ORLEN Group were PLN 73,928 thousand and PLN 31,063 thousand.
The Supervisory Board positively assessed the report and, consequently, the reasonableness of the Company's sponsorship and charitable donation spending.
Sponsorship is a cornerstone of ORLEN's strategy, as it combines business growth with corporate social responsibility and building a strong, recognisable brand. As the leading multi-utility group in Central and Eastern Europe, ORLEN consistently supports sports, cultural, and charitable initiatives, thereby strengthening its ties with local communities and helping effect meaningful change. 2024 saw dynamic developments in ORLEN's sponsorship activities, which not only further enhanced the Company's market leadership but also contributed to the success of Polish athletes, various events, and local communities. The advertising value equivalent (AVE) generated by ORLEN's sponsorship projects reached a record-high PLN 1.44 billion.
Sport continues to be at the very heart of ORLEN's sponsorship activities. By supporting both elite athletes and promising young talent, the Company plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Polish sport. Throughout 2024, it continued its strong partnerships with Poland's leading sports federations, championing key disciplines, including athletics, football, volleyball, motorsports, and winter sports. At the same time, ORLEN remained firmly committed to grassroots sport initiatives, inspiring children and young people to adopt active, healthy lifestyles through dedicated programmes, tournaments, scholarship schemes, and local events.
In 2024, the Company also strengthened its engagement with culture and community-driven projects. Proudly serving as a patron of numerous prestigious cultural events, ORLEN supported theatres, museums, music festivals, educational initiatives, and institutions dedicated to preserving and celebrating Polish national heritage. ORLEN's sponsorship activities further encompassed meaningful charitable and social projects that provided assistance to the most vulnerable, as well as various with educational and environmental programmes. ORLEN Group companies actively contributed to local communities, consistently backing initiatives consistent with the Company's values.
For ORLEN, the year 2024 was marked by substantial transformation and ambitious opportunities, including a redefinition of its sponsorship policy to reflect the Company's expanding scale and growing aspirations as it seeks to become a regional leader in the energy transition. In sponsorship, just as in its everyday business activities, ORLEN remains focused on its relations with customers and the wider society, carefully responding to their needs and expectations. Deeply convinced that a responsible corporate citizen can seamlessly integrate business success with positive social impact, ORLEN views sponsorship as a powerful instrument for achieving its strategic ambitions, supporting effective marketing initiatives, driving forward its sustainability agenda, and enhancing lasting relationships with all stakeholders.
ORLEN aims for its sponsorship projects to serve as industry-leading examples of best practice – particularly in closely integrating sponsorship activities with strategic business objectives, ensuring transparency and compliance with corporate governance standards applicable to listed companies, and delivering the expected returns. To achieve this, ORLEN is evolving its sponsorship approach, moving beyond mere financial support towards more proactive engagement directly tied to clear business goals. Through responsible and purpose-driven actions, the Company strives to have a meaningful, lasting impact on the growth of Polish sport, culture, and science, strengthening the capabilities of its sponsorship beneficiaries and enhancing their long-term independence. Equally vital, driven by a strong sense of responsibility towards customers, are ORLEN's socially impactful programmes. We seek to inspire change, particularly in the field of sustainability, an example of which is our collaboration with the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, where ORLEN has become a partner in initiatives designed to reduce emissions.
At the strategic level, ORLEN sponsors events of national and international importance across sports and culture, including major performances by Polish athletes at top international competitions, as well as prestigious events such as the Tour de Pologne cycling race and the Baltic Opera Festival. ORLEN also supports leading scientific institutions and centres dedicated to promoting science and environmental protection. Furthermore, our strategic social and environmental activities include support for local communities, as well as targeted projects across the Baltic Sea region.
At the tactical level, ORLEN supports sports associations, including the Polish Football Association, the Polish Volleyball Federation, the Polish Ski Association, the Polish Athletics Association, and the Polish Handball Association (while simultaneously refining the nature of these partnerships), as well as prominent national cultural institutions in major urban centres, such as the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, the National Museum in Warsaw, the Grand Theatre – National Opera, and the National Forum of Music in Wrocław. At the local level, ORLEN supports essential sports and cultural institutions, as well as local communities in the locations where we operate. We engage with communities in the towns and cities where our initiatives are focused on improving local quality of life. We also get involved in targeted relief actions in response to specific incidents or emergencies, for instance, assisting flood victims and contributing to subsequent recovery efforts.
This portfolio of projects is further complemented by local initiatives that hold significant importance for the Company, including Poland-wide programmes such as Kulturalny ORLEN ("Cultural ORLEN") and Sportowy ORLEN ("Sporting ORLEN").
ORLEN's sponsorship activities in 2024 demonstrated the Company's continued strategic commitment to promoting sports, culture, and community-oriented initiatives. Through extensive support for key events and projects, ORLEN further strengthened its position both in Poland and internationally. At the same time, the recently initiated transformation of the Company's approach to sponsorship has already produced tangible results, with activities increasingly focused on the long-term development of sponsored initiatives, expanding their reach to broader audiences, and maximising both commercial and social outcomes. These measures have effectively enhanced ORLEN's brand image while simultaneously delivering measurable benefits to the communities and environments the Company supports. In the coming years, ORLEN will continue to expand its sponsorship activities in line with the evolving needs of athletes and communities alike, while remaining firmly committed to achieving its strategic ambition of making a long-lasting impact and its overarching goal of sustainable development.
Guided by the principles of the Charitable Giving Policy of ORLEN S.A. and the Organisational Standard for Charitable Activities, ORLEN Group companies engage in charitable initiatives in areas outlined in the Group's Sustainable Development Strategy. In managing their charitable giving, they always consider both economic and legal factors as well as consulting their legal and tax functions prior to making a donation The Act on State Property Management requires that any donations in excess of PLN 20 thousand, VATexclusive, be approved by the Company's Management and Supervisory Boards.
CSR projects are implemented with a view to supporting local communities and responding to their needs, with assistance provided primarily to those who are most disadvantaged. Such initiatives also take into account general social interests and are designed to foster relations with key stakeholder groups, including customers, employees, local communities, the media, and other ORLEN Group companies.
In 2024, Group companies were actively involved in projects run by the Corporate Foundations, such as grant and scholarship programmes, thus supporting their employees and local communities and helping enhance their own image among those stakeholders. Responding to the needs and expectations of employees, their families and the immediate environment is a key priority for the ORLEN Group with respect to its charitable activities. Group companies sponsored various educational, sports, cultural, environment protection and healthy lifestyle projects, keeping in mind their environmental aspects. Most donations were made in communities where ORLEN Group companies operate, helping foster their relations with those communities as well as other stakeholders. Charitable projects and initiatives enhance the positive image of the entire ORLEN Group, and thus of each its companies, as a CSR Leader.
In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, in ORLEN's financial statements, donations and other arrangements with a similar effect are presented as other expenses under the line item 'Provision of services free of charge', which in 2024 amounted to PLN 306,838,714.66
However, as per the donation agreements entered into or performed in 2024, the donations made during the year totalled PLN 178,214,818.00, comprising:
− PLN 1,099,750.01 in other gratuitous services (humanitarian aid related to the armed conflict in Ukraine). The difference between the amount of charitable giving reported in the financial statements and the figures derived from the donation agreements concluded and/or performed in 2024 arises primarily from differences in the accounting treatment of various donations, including:
Humanitarian aid related to the armed conflict in Ukraine, amounting to PLN 1,099,750.01, was not budgeted for. These activities were financed under Management Board Resolution No. 7474/22 and Supervisory Board Resolution No. 2771/22, which authorise the Company to cover refugees accommodation and catering costs of up to PLN 5,000,000.00, VAT-exclusive. Neither resolution sets an end-date for the programme.
Free-of-charge distribution of hot beverages by ORLEN service stations to uniformed services across the Provinces of Opole, Wrocław, Katowice, Kraków, and Zielona Góra, which totalled PLN 38,105.11, was allocated to the Retail segment. In addition, the Olefins Production Enhancement Office, as a cost centre, recognised an accrual of PLN 140,612,690.12, representing future obligations.
For ORLEN Group companies other than ORLEN S.A., donations, comprising mainly cash and in-kind donations and other gratuitous transfers, were recognised in other expenses under the line item 'Provision of services free of charge' and totalled PLN 31,064,084.
This amount includes:
As per the ORLEN S.A. Accounting Office's recommendation, donations to Polska PRESS totalling PLN 670,686.32 were presented under operating expenses (other services) because advertising, sponsorship, and fundraising activities fall within that entity's ordinary course of business. A donation of PLN 3,500,000.00 to the PFN from Energa S.A. has been recognised in the statement of financial position within provisions.
The ORLEN Group is pursuing a long-term strategy that responds to global decarbonisation trends and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. One of our most significant challenges remains managing a responsible energy transition, which involves gradually moving away from fossil fuels while ensuring the continued stability of energy supply. Central and Eastern Europe is experiencing dynamic growth, yet sustaining this momentum will require a careful balance between the robust demand for traditional energy sources and the accelerating shift towards decarbonisation.
Another major challenge is the need to secure reliable access to energy and raw materials and diversify supply sources. In light of ongoing geopolitical volatility, we are working to increase the flexibility of our oil and gas supply portfolio. Ensuring energy security and reducing the risk of supply disruptions are critical components of our long-term strategic outlook.
Our strategy focuses on integrating ORLEN Group's existing business segments and building an organisation that, over the next decade, will become more resilient to fluctuations in its business environment. Our strategy is anchored in a pragmatic transformation that addresses key regulatory and business challenges and opportunities, while also being tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of the region. The new ORLEN Group strategy will create an integrated, cohesive and digitally-enabled organisation in which each business line complements the others, enabling us to deliver products and services aligned with customer expectations.
Our sustainability governance efforts have been focused on developing measures to facilitate integration of ESG principles into our management systems, ethical standards and corporate values, as well as robust and transparent reporting practices. Sustainability and the climate change management are embedded in our governance framework and guide our future direction. One of the ways we put this into practice is by linking the remuneration policy at Management Board and executive levels to sustainability targets.
ORLEN is currently rated at investment grade. ORLEN is rated A3 (stable outlook) by Moody's and BBB+ by Fitch, reflecting the Group's strong and stable financial position.
In 2024, the ORLEN Group's capital expenditure totalled PLN 32.4 billion.
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 |
| Revenue | PLN million | 294,976 | 371,916 | 282,415 | (76,940) | (20.7%) |
| EBITDA | PLN million | 21,961 | 45,514 | 56,074 | (23,553) | (51.7%) |
| LIFO-based EBITDA | PLN million | 22,232 | 46,413 | 54,977 | (24,181) | (52.1%) |
| EBIT | PLN million | 7,947 | 31,321 | 48,350 | (23,374) | (74.6%) |
| Net profit | PLN million | 1,383 | 20,969 | 39,819 | (19,586) | (93.4%) |
| Equity | PLN million | 146,689 | 153,420 | 143,110 | (6,731) | (4.4%) |
| Total assets | PLN million | 255,368 | 264,463 | 313,177 | (9,095) | (3.4%) |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 67,809 | 66,554 | 64,494 | 1,255 | 1.9% |
The ORLEN Group's revenue for 2024 amounted to PLN 294,976 million, representing a decrease of PLN (76,940) million year on year. Revenue in the Refining segment declined by PLN (16,893) million year on year, primarily due to a (5)% year-on-year decrease in sales volumes to 31,410 thousand tonnes, as well as lower market prices of the segment's key products, including a (9)% year-on-year decline in gasoline prices, a (10)% decrease in diesel oil and aviation fuel prices, and a (9)% decline in light heating oil prices.
Revenue in the Energy segment also declined, decreasing by PLN (10,039) million year on year, driven by a (12)% year-on-year decline in sales volumes to 28.5 TWh, as well as a (19)% year-on-year decrease in electricity prices quoted on the Polish Power Exchange (TGE).
By contrast, revenue in the Petrochemicals segment increased by PLN 760 million year on year, supported by a 9% year-on-year increase in sales volumes to 4,788 thousand tonnes, as well as higher prices of segment's key products, including a 1% year-on-year increase in ethylene and propylene prices, an 11% rise in benzene prices, a 5% increase in polyethylene prices, and a 3% increase in polypropylene prices. Paraxylene prices declined by (10)% year on year.
In the Retail segment, revenue increased by PLN 4,650 million year on year, driven by an 11% year-on-year increase in fuel sales volumes to 11,308 thousand tonnes.
Revenue in the Upstream segment was PLN 882 million higher year on year, reflecting a 23% year-on-year increase in sales volumes to 25.8 million boe. This growth was primarily attributable to higher hydrocarbon production and sales following the consolidation of volumes from the newly acquired upstream company, KUFPEC Norway AS.
In the Gas segment, revenue declined by PLN (56,087) million year on year despite a 2% year-on-year increase in sales volumes, which reached 303.0 TWh. The decline in revenue was primarily due to lower average selling prices of natural gas year on year.
A significant factor contributing to the decrease in revenue in the Refining, Petrochemicals, and Upstream segments was the appreciation of the Polish zloty against foreign currencies. The PLN/USD and PLN/EUR exchange rates declined by (5)% year on year, to 3.98 PLN/USD and 4.31 PLN/EUR, respectively.
EBITDA recorded by the Group for 2024 was PLN 21,961 million.
The effect of crude oil price movements on the valuation of inventories (LIFO effect), recognised in EBITDA, was PLN (271) million. As a result, the ORLEN Group's LIFO-based EBITDA for 2024 was PLN 22,232 million, down by PLN (24,181) million year on year:
After accounting for depreciation and amortisation of PLN (14,014) million, the ORLEN Group reported EBIT of PLN 7,947 million for 2024.
Net finance costs for the period amounted to PLN (129) million and primarily comprised a net foreign exchange gain of PLN 234 million and net interest expense of PLN (304) million.
After accounting for income tax of PLN (6,236) million, the ORLEN Group's net profit for 2024 amounted to PLN 1,383 million, representing a decrease of PLN (19,586) million year on year.
As at 31 December 2024, total equity amounted to PLN 146,689 million, representing a PLN( 6,731) million decrease compared with the balance as at the end of 2023. The decline was primarily attributable to the payment of a PLN (4,818) million dividend to ORLEN shareholders from retained earnings, and a PLN (3,282) million decrease in other components of equity, mainly due to the impact of changes in the balance of hedging reserves, amounting to PLN (2,258) million, and the impact of foreign exchange differences on translation of equity of foreign operations, amounting to PLN (1,020) million. These factors were partly offset by the recognition of net profit for 2024, of PLN 1,383 million.
In 2024, the ORLEN Group incurred substantial capital expenditures and distributed dividends to its shareholders. Consequently, net cash outflows from investing activities, together with the dividend payment, exceeded net cash generated from operating activities. As a result, the Group financed the resulting shortfall through financing activities, causing the ORLEN Group's net debt as at 31 December 2024 to amount to PLN 7,024 million, representing an increase of PLN 5,217 million compared with the end of 2023.
In 2024, the ORLEN Group's employment policy was focused on recruiting top-tier professionals to support both daily operational activities and strategic project implementation. The expansion of our business operations in areas such as energy, retail, and information technology, combined with the acquisition of Doppler (ORLEN Austria), led to a year-on-year increase in the total head count of employees by 1,255, to 67,809.
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 |
| Revenue | PLN million | 201,353 | 250,969 | 209,625 | (49,616) | (19.8%) |
| EBITDA | PLN million | 10,014 | 29,861 | 46,252 | (19,847) | (66.5%) |
| LIFO-based EBITDA | PLN million | 10,169 | 30,757 | 44,566 | (20,588) | (66.9%) |
| EBIT | PLN million | 5,650 | 24,634 | 43,433 | (18,984) | (77.1%) |
| Net profit | PLN million | 3,944 | 21,216 | 39,728 | (17,272) | (81.4%) |
| Equity | PLN million | 137,943 | 140,899 | 127,616 | (2,956) | (2.1%) |
| Total assets | PLN million | 197,738 | 204,369 | 227,918 | (6,631) | (3.2%) |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 13,361 | 12,782 | 12,174 | 579 | 4.5% |
ORLEN's revenue for 2024 amounted to PLN 201,353 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of PLN (49,616) million. The lower revenue was primarily attributable to a (16)% year-on-year decrease in the average selling price of natural gas, a (19)% year-on-year decrease in electricity prices quoted on the Polish Power Exchange (TGE), and a decline in prices of key products driven by a (2)% year-on-year fall in crude oil prices. Also contributing to the decline in revenue were lower sales volumes, reflecting a (0.6)% year-onyear decrease in sales volumes (in tonnes) in the Refining and Upstream segments, partly offset by increased volumes in the Petrochemicals, Gas, and Retail segments, and higher year-on-year volumes of natural gas by 17.6 TWh, CNG by 0.2 million m³, and helium by 0.1 million m³.
ORLEN S.A.'s EBITDA in 2024 was PLN 10,014 million.
The effect of oil price movements on inventory measurement (LIFO effect) reflected in EBITDA was PLN (155) million. As a result, ORLEN's LIFO-based EBITDA for 2024 was PLN 10,169 million, down by PLN (20,588) million year on year due to:
After depreciation and amortisation of PLN (4,364) million, EBIT for 2024 amounted to PLN 5,650 million.
Net finance costs in the reporting period amounted to PLN (1,322) million and mainly comprised impairment losses recognised on shares in subsidiaries of PLN (5,974) million, dividends received of PLN 2,535 million, total interest income of PLN 1,751 million, and net foreign exchange gains of PLN 154 million.
After a tax expense of PLN (1,785) million, ORLEN posted a net profit of PLN 3,944 million for 2024, marking a decrease of PLN (17,272) million year on year.
Net debt as at 31 December 2024 was PLN 13,065 million. The change in net financial debt primarily reflected a decrease in the cash balance of PLN (1,486) million and net outflows of PLN 1,777 million, comprising proceeds from and repayments of credit facilities, non-bank borrowings and bonds.
At ORLEN S.A., the employment policy, likewise centred on ensuring access to high-calibre professionals to support both daily operations and strategic projects across all business domains, led to an increase in the total head count by 579, reaching a year-end total of 13,361 employees (this figure includes personnel employed directly by ORLEN S.A. as well as employees taken on in 2022 following the acquisitions of the former LOTOS Group, the PGNiG Group, and 70 per cent of Rafineria Gdańska).
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 | |
| Revenue | PLN million | 22,753 | 26,087 | 20,444 | (3,334) | (12.8%) |
| EBITDA | PLN million | 2,869 | 2,818 | 2,604 | 51 | 1.8% |
| EBIT | PLN million | 1,612 | 1,626 | 1,468 | (14) | (0.9%) |
| Net profit | PLN million | 567 | 537 | 950 | 30 | 5.6% |
| Equity | PLN million | 13,111 | 12,579 | 11,681 | 532 | 4.2% |
| Total assets | PLN million | 36,000 | 31,735 | 27,294 | 4,265 | 13.4% |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 9,070 | 8,732 | 8,781 | 338 | 3.9% |
Revenue was PLN 22,753 million, having decreased by (12.8)% year on year.
EBITDA in 2024 was PLN 2,869 million, up by PLN 51 million year on year. This improvement included:
After depreciation and amortisation expense of PLN (1,257) million, EBIT for 2024 came in at PLN 1,612 million.
In 2024, net finance costs were PLN (654) million. After tax expense of PLN (382) million, net result for 2024 was PLN 567 million.
Net debt as at 31 December 2024 was PLN 10,075 million.
As at 31 December 2024, the headcount was 9,070, having increased by 338 persons year on year).
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 |
| Revenue | PLN million | 27,952 | 31,482 | 40,026 | (3,530) | (11.2%) |
| EBITDA | PLN million | (1,860) | 2,588 | 4,709 | (4,448) | - |
| LIFO-based EBITDA | PLN million | (1,879) | 2,642 | 4,980 | (4,521) | - |
| EBIT | PLN million | (2,965) | 1,482 | 3,578 | (4,447) | - |
| Net profit | PLN million | (2,746) | 1,007 | 3,128 | (3,753) | - |
| Equity | PLN million | 11,659 | 15,048 | 15,623 | (3,389) | (22.5%) |
| Total assets | PLN million | 20,718 | 24,719 | 25,381 | (4,001) | (16.2%) |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 5,693 | 5,789 | 5,523 | (96) | (1.7%) |
Revenue was PLN 27,952 million, having decreased by (11.2)% year on year.
EBITDA in 2024 reached PLN (1,860) million. The effect of crude oil price movements on the valuation of inventories (LIFO effect), recognised in EBITDA, was PLN 19 million. As a result, the Unipetrol Group's LIFO-based EBITDA for 2024 decreased by PLN (4,521) million year on year, to PLN (1,879) million. This movement included:
• PLN (1,789) million – negative effect of macroeconomic parameters, including mainly adverse effects of the price differentials on the crude grades processed and lower margins on light and medium distillates, fertilizers, and PVC, as well as the negative effect of settlement and measurement of financial instruments, partly offset by lower CO2 emission prices;
After depreciation and amortisation expense of PLN (1,105) million, EBIT came in at PLN (2,965) million in 2024.
In 2024, net finance income was PLN 60 million. After tax expense of PLN (158) million, net loss for 2024 was PLN (2,746) million, compared with a net profit of PLN 1,007 million in 2023.
Negative net debt (cash surplus) as at 31 December 2024 was PLN (940) million.
As at 31 December 2024, the workforce was 5,693, having decreased by (96) persons.
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 |
| Revenue | PLN million | 25,475 | 29,421 | 35,576 | (3,946) | (13.4%) |
| EBITDA | PLN million | (2,687) | 1,660 | (646) | (4,347) | - |
| LIFO-based EBITDA | PLN million | (2,553) | 1,562 | (315) | (4,115) | - |
| EBIT | PLN million | (2,741) | 1,571 | (841) | (4,312) | - |
| Net profit | PLN million | (2,897) | 1,435 | (1,046) | (4,332) | - |
| Equity | PLN million | (575) | 2,391 | 1,170 | (2,966) | - |
| Total assets | PLN million | 3,479 | 5,529 | 5,638 | (2,050) | (37.1%) |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 1,580 | 1,537 | 1,485 | 43 | 2.8% |
Revenue was PLN 25,475 million, having decreased by (13.4)% year on year.
EBITDA in 2024 was PLN (2,687) million, down by PLN (4,347) million year on year. The effect of oil price movements on inventory measurement (LIFO effect) reflected in EBITDA was PLN (134) million. As a result, the ORLEN Lietuva Group's LIFO-based EBITDA for 2024 was PLN (2,553) million, having decreased by PLN (4,115) million year on year. This decline included:
After depreciation and amortisation expense of PLN (54) million, EBIT came in at PLN (2,741) million in 2024.
In 2024, net finance costs were PLN (68) million. After tax expense of PLN (88) million, the net result for 2024 was PLN (2,897) million, i.e. PLN (4,332) million less year on year.
Net debt as at 31 December 2024 was PLN 25 million.
As at 31 December 2024, the headcount was 1,580, having increased by 43 persons year on year).
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 | |
| Revenue | PLN million | 11,509 | 8,875 | 2,791 | 2,634 | 29.7% |
| EBITDA | PLN million | 8,512 | 6,690 | 2,561 | 1,822 | 27.2% |
| EBIT | PLN million | 5,542 | 4,492 | 2,195 | 1,050 | 23.4% |
| Net profit | PLN million | 1,597 | 1,448 | 523 | 149 | 10.3% |
| Equity | PLN million | 4,132 | 2,923 | 3,896 | 1,209 | 41.4% |
| Total assets | PLN million | 19,017 | 17,535 | 19,373 | 1,482 | 8.5% |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 120 | 107 | 76 | 13 | 12.1% |
Revenue was PLN 11,509 million, having increased by 29.7% year on year.
In 2024, EBITDA was PLN 8,512 million, up by PLN 1,822 million year on year. This increase included:
After depreciation and amortisation expense of PLN (2,970) million, EBIT for 2024 came in at PLN 5,542 million.
In 2024, net finance income was PLN 37 million. After tax expense of PLN (3,983) million, net profit for 2024 was PLN 1,597 million, up by PLN 149 million year on year.
Negative net debt (cash surplus) as at 31 December 2024 was PLN (455) million.
As at 31 December 2024, the headcount was 120, having increased by 13 persons year on year.
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 | |
| Revenue | PLN million | 7,297 | 6,553 | 1,703 | 744 | 11.4% |
| EBITDA | PLN million | 3,120 | 2,705 | 994 | 415 | 15.3% |
| EBIT | PLN million | 1,556 | 1,259 | 767 | 297 | 23.6% |
| Net profit | PLN million | 801 | 632 | 552 | 169 | 26.7% |
| Equity | PLN million | 17,034 | 16,403 | 14,897 | 631 | 3.8% |
| Total assets | PLN million | 28,468 | 26,848 | 25,067 | 1,620 | 6.0% |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 11,840 | 11,839 | 11,738 | 1 | 0.0% |
Revenue was PLN 7,297 million, having increased by 11.4% year on year.
In 2024, EBITDA was PLN 3,120 million, up by PLN 415 million year on year. This increase included:
After depreciation and amortisation expense of PLN (1,564) million, EBIT for 2024 came in at PLN 1,556 million.
In 2024, net finance costs were PLN (563) million. After tax expense of PLN (192) million, net profit for 2024 was PLN 801 million, up by PLN 169 million year on year.
Net debt as at 31 December 2024 was PLN 5,930 million.
As at 31 December 2024, the headcount was 11,840, having increased by 1 person year on year.
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 | |
| Revenue | PLN million | 8,870 | 9,561 | 1,919 | (691) | (7.2%) |
| EBITDA | PLN million | 1,900 | 1,212 | (133) | 688 | 56.8% |
| EBIT | PLN million | 1,287 | 596 | (218) | 691 | 115.9% |
| Net profit | PLN million | 868 | 222 | (173) | 646 | 291.0% |
| Equity | PLN million | 3,386 | 2,514 | 1,559 | 872 | 34.7% |
| Total assets | PLN million | 11,072 | 10,225 | 11,201 | 847 | 8.3% |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 1,843 | 1,848 | 1,811 | (5) | (0.3%) |
Revenue was PLN 8,870 million, having decreased by (7.2)% year on year.
In 2024, EBITDA was PLN 1,900 million, up by PLN 688 million year on year. This increase included:
After depreciation and amortisation expense of PLN (613) million, EBIT for 2024 came in at PLN 1,287 million.
In 2024, net finance costs were PLN (193) million. After tax expense of PLN (225) million, net profit for 2024 was PLN 868 million, up by PLN 646 million year on year.
Net debt as at 31 December 2024 was PLN 4,123 million.
As at 31 December 2024, the headcount was 1,843, having decreased by (5) persons.
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 | |
| Revenue | PLN million | 27,147 | 50,603 | 10,469 | (23,456) | (46.4% ) |
| EBITDA | PLN million | (79) | (4,232) | (850) | 4,153 | 98.1% |
| EBIT | PLN million | (105) | (4,255) | (863) | 4,150 | 97.5% |
| Net profit | PLN million | 4 | (3,625) | (680) | 3,629 | - |
| Equity | PLN million | 2,895 | 4,090 | 2,056 | (1,195) | (29.2% ) |
| Total assets | PLN million | 7,784 | 12,800 | 8,688 | (5,016) | (39.2% ) |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 2,332 | 2,387 | 2,453 | (55) | (2.3% ) |
Revenue was PLN 27,147 million, having decreased by (46.4)% year on year.
In 2024, EBITDA was PLN (79) million, up by PLN 4,153 million year on year. This improvement included:
• PLN (415) million – combined effect of other factors, including mainly a negative change in other expenses of PLN (228) million, arising on the 2023 release of balance-sheet provisions (chiefly for potential liabilities to Polska Spółka Gazownictwa and for temperature-risk exposure). The remainder reflects higher labour costs and recognition of a loss allowance for gas receivables (whereas 2023 saw partial reversal).
After depreciation and amortisation expense of PLN (26) million, EBIT came in at PLN (105) million in 2024.
In 2024, net finance income was PLN 92 million. After tax expense of PLN (30) million, net profit for 2024 was PLN 4 million, up by PLN 3,629 million year on year.
Negative net debt (cash surplus) as at 31 December 2024 was PLN (305) million.
As at 31 December 2024, the headcount was 2,332, having decreased by (55) persons.
| Item | UoM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | change | change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6=(3-4) | 7=(3-4)/4 |
| Revenue | PLN million | 13,116 | 14,700 | 17,742 | (1,584) | (10.8%) |
| EBITDA | PLN million | 481 | 410 | 733 | 71 | 17.3% |
| EBIT | PLN million | 263 | 195 | 528 | 68 | 34.9% |
| Net profit | PLN million | 185 | 144 | 364 | 41 | 28.5% |
| Equity | PLN million | 973 | 942 | 1,013 | 31 | 3.3% |
| Total assets | PLN million | 3,288 | 3,444 | 3,589 | (156) | (4.5%) |
| Headcount as at 31 December | no. of persons | 267 | 267 | 234 | 0 | 0.0% |
Revenue was PLN 13,116 million, having decreased by (10.8)% year on year.
EBITDA in 2024 was PLN 481 million, up by PLN 71 million year on year:
After depreciation and amortisation expense of PLN (218) million, EBIT for 2024 came in at PLN 263 million.
In 2024, net finance income was PLN 2 million. After tax expense of PLN (80) million, net profit for 2024 was PLN 185 million.
Negative net debt (cash surplus) as at 31 December 2024 was PLN (36) million.
As at 31 December 2024, the headcount was 267, having remained flat.
Property not used in day-to-day operations of ORLEN S.A. (such as land, including land on which closeddown service stations are located, non-operational service stations, petroleum product plants and storage depots) is regularly reviewed in terms of its possible sale or lease, or use for the purposes of planned investment/reactivation projects. Property which, following an internal analysis within the Company, are recognised as unsuitable for the Company's needs, are assigned for disposal.
As at 31 December 2024, ORLEN S.A. held 359 properties not used in day-to-day operations, with a total carrying amount of PLN 338.36 million, which are not planned to be used. 110 of these properties, with a total carrying amount of PLN 30.31 million and with a total market value of PLN 55.40 million, were held for sale, and 22, with a total annual asking rental value of PLN 1.15 million, were held for lease.
In 2024, four properties with a net carrying amount of PLN 0.18 million were sold for PLN 0.58 million (VAT exclusive). In addition, following the adoption of a relevant resolution by the Company's General Meeting, items of property, plant and equipment were contributed (in-kind contribution) to Polska Spółka Gazownictwa Sp. z o.o., which comprised transmission infrastructure equipment, i.e. 15 gas pipelines together with accompanying gas grid facilities, and properties situated in the Provinces of Kraków, Rzeszów, Zielona Góra, Łódź, Szczecin, and Poznań, with a carrying amount of PLN 57.65 million, for a net consideration of PLN 196.71 million. Following the issue of administrative decisions permitting the execution of road construction projects, the Company forfeited legal titles to 13 properties through expropriation in favour of the State Treasury.
Properties or parts thereof that are not used in the Company's day-to-day operations may be leased. At yearend 2024, there were 411 property lease contracts in effect.
At ORLEN S.A., 1,217 items of non-current assets (including plant and equipment) which are not used by the Company in its day-to-day operations and are not planned to be used in the future have been identified for potential disposal, decommissioning, or lease.
The Supervisory Board positively assesses the extent and reasonableness of the use of the Company's noncurrent assets in its operations, including the management of properties that are no longer in use.
Chair of the Supervisory Board ORLEN S.A. Wojciech Popiołek
Warsaw, May 2025
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