CEZ Group Policies

CEZ Group policies related to sustainability help to set up the company‘s management system so that it is aimed at meeting legislative requirements and achieving the company‘s long-term targets. The policies are further applied through specific actions or by announcing action plans, projects, and programs. This means that, in connection with the business concept, the CEZ Group strategy, the business plan, and the annual budget, the ČEZ, a. s., Board of Directors sets CEZ Group‘s priorities and annual targets for individual ČEZ, a. s., divisions, which are followed by annual tasks and group performance indicators for other companies of CEZ Group.

Policies constitute a set of principles and rules that influence decision-making in CEZ Group companies. They are based on legislative and ESG requirements, taking into account the requirements and expectations of key stakeholders. In their preparation, material risks, impacts, and opportunities within the scope of business activities in CEZ Group are evaluated. Policies are intended both for managers, determining the direction of their decision-making, and for employees, for whom policies serve as a framework for their daily behavior in the performance of their activities. Policies intended for CEZ Group companies are approved by the Board of Directors of ČEZ, a. s. An integral part of these activities is close cooperation with labor unions. They are disclosed to stakeholders, especially employees, suppliers, and the public. Policies are published primarily through the CEZ Group managing documentation system, within the intranets of CEZ Group companies, during meetings with employees and suppliers and contractors at all levels, and in expert committees and groups. Key information about the established policies of CEZ Group is placed in the main communication, social, and representative spaces, or websites.

The document owner appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the content of the policies is regularly reviewed and that it reflects the mission and vision of the CEZ Group, supports strategies and priorities, and emphasizes the importance of compliance with binding obligations. The review is carried out at least once every two years; the review period may be adjusted individually for each Policy.

External requirements that CEZ Group reflects when setting policies include primarily European and national legislation, including requirements of international organizations and agencies. These especially include directives and regulations of the European Parliament, Czech legislation, goals of the United Nations (UN), fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as the requirements of international agencies, such as the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Overview of CEZ Group Policies Publicly Available on the Website

Area	Policy title	Release date	Scope of validity	Responsibility	Policy oversight
E	Energy Policy	09/2020	CEZ Group	Head of the Environmental Protection Department	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
	CEZ Group Environmental Policy	08/2024	CEZ Group	Head of CEZ Group Management System Department	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
S	CEZ Group Environmental Policy	03/2022	CEZ Group	Head of CEZ Group Security Department – Chief Security Officer	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
	Community Relations Policy	06/2021	CEZ Group	Head of CEZ Group Public Affairs Department	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
	CEZ Group Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Policy	01/2026	CEZ Group	Head of the Administration Division	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
	CEZ Group Occupational Health and Safety Policy	08/2024	CEZ Group	Head of CEZ Group Management System Department	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
	CEZ Group Human Resources Policy	12/2023	CEZ Group	Head of HR Section	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
G	CEZ Group Compliance Management System Policy	04/2019	CEZ Group	Head of Audit and Compliance Department	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
	CEZ Group Code of Conduct	09/2024	CEZ Group	Head of Audit and Compliance Department	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
	CEZ Group Quality Policy	08/2023	CEZ Group	Head of CEZ Group Management System Department	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.
	CEZ Group Sustainable Supply Chain Policy	11/2024	CEZ Group	Head of Procurement Department	Chief Executive Officer of ČEZ, a. s.