Sustainability in CEZ Group

1/12Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (decarbonization)

In line with our VISION 2030 strategy, we strive for a transition to a future emission-free energy and aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. Since 2019, we have reduced the installed capacity of coal-fired power plants by 2.4 GW. This new energy is associated with the need for flexibility. We are investing in gas capacities, preparing for hydrogen combustion, and increasing the installed capacity of electricity storage.

2/12Prepare for innovative nuclear technologies

Thanks to a strategic partnership with Rolls Royce SMR, we are now participating in the development of small modular reactors. We also started negotiations with KHNP regarding the construction of new nuclear units in Dukovany, including the possibility of concluding binding options for the construction of more units in Temelín.

3/12Record investments in distribution networks

We invested a record CZK 18.2 billion in strengthening networks, digitization, and developing smart grids in 2024 to enable the transition of the Czech energy sector to zero emissions. Last year, ČEZ Distribuce connected a total of 647 MW of photovoltaic sources.

4/12Collaborate to implement energy-saving solutions for our clients

EPC (Energy Performance Contracting) projects saved our customers CZK 407 million, which represents 44,300 t of CO2e. The total guaranteed savings in all ČEZ ESCO projects to date reach over CZK 2 billion.

5/12For the fifth time in a row, we ranked at the top of the Employer of the Year competition in the category of companies with more than 5,000 employees

The award to the best companies on the Czech market is traditionally awarded by the Employers‘ Club according to the internationally recognized PwC methodology. We also score in other surveys, where high school and university students vote for us.

6/12Students‘ interest in working in nuclear energy is growing

In 2024, we concluded a record-high 67 scholarship agreements with secondary school and university students. Education and development of young talents is one of the prerequisites for the successful transformation of the Czech energy sector.

7/12Over 2,000 ČEZ employees contributed to the employee flood fundraiser

The ČEZ Foundation doubled the money to CZK 8.3 million. In 2024, the ČEZ Foundation supported 2,041 projects with an amount of CZK 352.6 million.

8/12CEZ Group contact centers among the best in the world

ČEZ Prodej customer call and contact centers won a silver medal in the global Contact Center World competition, organized by the Canadian National Contact Point association.

9/12We are an ESG leader. Our work has been recognized by international rating agencies

Sustainalytics assessed our improvement by reducing our risk score. In the CSR Hub aggregated rating, we improved our score from 74% (2019) to 94% (2024). EcoVadis awarded us a gold medal for sustainability, a recognition given to only the top 5% of companies.

10/12Strengthening cybersecurity

The recertification audit (reaudit) successfully verified the cybersecurity of our nuclear power plants according to ISO 27001. Cybersecurity is the topic of numerous workshops that we participate in and that increase the knowledge of all stakeholders.

11/12CEZ Group was the first Czech company to join the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

CEZ Group has become a member of the prestigious World Business Council for Sustainable Development, which brings together more than 230 global companies. The organization can only be joined by direct invitation.

12/12Maintain high quality management

Both Czech nuclear power plants received international ISO 14001 certification for environmental management. We have also successfully renewed our certification of the anti bribery management system according to the ISO 37001 standard. Our management systems are also certified according to other standards.

Sustainability in CEZ Group

Daniel Beneš