PPF Group has a track record of creating and running businesses that represent real value for customers and inspire and cultivate markets and industries. Sustainable value creation allows the benefi ts of such entrepreneurship to be shared with communities and society in general to enhance their prosperity.
I would argue that if you do business with integrity, you intuitively fulfil exactly what the ESG principles try to achieve. You care about customers, because without them you’re nothing. You look after your employees, because without them you’re nothing. You give back to the community you live in. In other words, you try to make the business work sustainably.
Group companies continue to invest in solutions critical for sustainable business practices and environmental protection. PPF companies are playing their part in the transition to a low-carbon economy by developing autonomous transport systems and hydrogen-powered mobility, reducing the carbon intensity of data transfer, and deploying energy-efficient designs and management systems for buildings.
Alongside investment in innovation, a pivotal emphasis is placed on investments in own people, teams and employees. Outstanding products and services can only be delivered if the Group provides its tens of thousands of employees with an exceptional workplace environment and culture. The commitment to excellence in this field is underscored by the accolades that PPF companies have earned, such as their Great Place to Work certification, recognition as one of the most attractive employers in the Czech Republic, and numerous other HR awards. With more than 80 nationalities represented across its operations in over 25 countries, PPF celebrates diversity and, with zero tolerance for discrimination, recognises people based solely on their abilities and results.
PPF attaches the highest importance to its responsibilities towards customers and end users. Making financial services more accessible has to go hand in hand with financial education. Providing e-commerce customers with transparent information about supply chains and product’s carbon footprint helps to incentivise sustainable consumption. Raising awareness of environmental issues via PPF's media businesses acts as a catalyst to inspire individuals to play a more active role in protecting nature and its resources. Similarly, PPF is consistently looking for opportunities to drive positive social change.
Telecommunications infrastructure and services are crucial to socioeconomic development of the Group’s markets.
PPF Telecom Group's sustainability commitments are focused on ensuring reliability, affordability, and high-quality services. The Group continually invests in networks to increase access to connectivity and open up more opportunities for people living in remote areas.
Infrastructure
99
% of the population
covered by 4G and 30% covered by 5G in markets where we operate
Help Ukraine
140 000
data SIM cards
donated to Ukrainian refugees
Early in 2023, the Group launched the PPF Telecom Group Centre of Excellence and Innovation Hub. This brings together the best expertise, talent, and resources to develop and scale-up local use cases. We are also accelerating the deployment of cutting-edge technologies like 5G and the Internet of Things.
PPF Telecom Group has committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets by 2024, and has started to disclose environmental data through the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) system.
The Group has taken significant measures towards carbon neutrality. For example, Yettel Serbia's mobile network is already completely powered by renewable energy.
Ecology
13
%
year-on-year drop in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2022
Ecology
100
%
renewable electricity used to power our CETIN Serbia network
In Bulgaria, Yettel and CETIN signed a 10-year contract with Elektrohold Trade for the supply of electricity from renewable sources. Thanks to green energy, we expect to save over 33 tonnes of carbon emissions per year, equivalent to a carbon footprint of 6,450 households annually.
Electronic waste is the fastest-growing stream of waste and major source of pollution globally. Recognizing our opportunity to help reduce it, we launched a campaign for e-waste collection as early as 2008. Now tens of thousands of kilogrammes of electronics are being prevented from ending up at landfills across our operations each year.
Ecology
13
%
year-on-year drop in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2022
Ecology
100
%
renewable electricity used to power our CETIN Serbia network
Telecommunications infrastructure and services are crucial to socioeconomic development of the Group’s markets.
PPF Telecom Group's sustainability commitments are focused on ensuring reliability, affordability, and high-quality services. The Group continually invests in networks to increase access to connectivity and open up more opportunities for people living in remote areas.
