Bank Millennium now a part of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index

The FTSE4Good Emerging Index is an extension of the internationally recognised series of FTSE4Good Index Series, which comprise companies that better manage ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) risks. The FTSE4Good Series is designed to help investors integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their investment decisions. The indexes identify companies that better manage ESG risks and are used as a basis for tracker funds, structured products and as a performance benchmark. The ESG Ratings are used by investors who wish to incorporate ESG factors into their investment decision making processes, or as a framework for corporate engagement and stewardship.

- Inclusion in the FTSE4Good Emerging Index is important for us and confirmation that we are a sustainable and transparent company. This is already the second index of socially responsible companies that Bank Millennium is part of. Since 2011 we have been unceasingly included in Respect Index on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The index components are selected among the biggest companies listed on Warsaw’s stock market and operating in keeping with the best principles of Corporate Governance, Information Governance and Investor Relations as well as reflecting environmental, social and economic factors - Joao Bras Jorge, Chairman of the Management Board of Bank Millennium, said. - This year we also received other distinctions for CSR activities. Our consistency in building a sustainable company has been appreciated in Poland and abroad. We were recognised in the Ranking of Responsible Companies – a list of Poland’s biggest companies evaluated from the point of view of quality of Corporate Social Responsibility management. We also received the CSR Silver Leaf. Bank Millennium was also hailed the Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe in the Corporate Social Responsibility category. The Euromoney international financial magazine acclaimed us for the transparent way of presenting CSR activities, diversity and complexity of programmes and above all for the innovative approach to customers, thanks to which using the services of Bank Millennium is simple and easy. All these awards are confirmation that CSR efforts are part and parcel of our everyday business. We have a practical translation of the complicated CSR acronym – we like to help, we care about the environment and make life easier for customers. This is the approach that builds public recognition - Joao Bras Jorge added.

The FTSE ESG Model contains over 300 Indicators across 14 Themes and 3 Pillars – Environmental Protection, Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance. Assessment is made i.a. of impact on Climate change, Water use, Tax transparency, Anti-corruption, Customer responsibility, Labour standards and Human rights. Assessment of companies and qualification for indexes falls under the oversight of an independent committee comprising experts from the investment community, companies, NGOs, unions and academia. The ESG criteria are based only on publicly available data, and data or information privately provided by companies are no accepted. This improves the credibility of data and enhances transparency across the market.

In Bank Millennium CSR activities are an integral part of the strategy and they support fulfilment of business goals. According to strategic guidelines the priority is to assure highest quality of customer service, engaging in ethical marketing and sales and facilitating the usage of banking services by means of introducing innovative products. The second important group, to which CSR activities are addressed, are the employees. Employee programme involve above all support for diversity in the organisation (including parenthood), assuring stable and attractive employment terms and conditions as well as offering the opportunity to get involved in social actions. Social programmes are carried out via Bank Millennium Foundation and focus on three areas: financial education, culture and employee volunteering. All the CSR activities are summed up annually since 11 years ago in Bank Millennium’s CSR Report. The company also supports implementation of UN SDG - Sustainable Development Goals. Joining the business and government administration partnership for SDG Bank Millennium declared it would engage in activities especially towards providing financial education to children and youth.