About us • ESG strategy

ESG STRATEGY

As a part of our long-term ESG commitments, we are proclaim the United Nations' principles and goals. We firmly believe that their development is a way to achieve better and more sustainable future for all of us.

Responsibility is an integral part of our corporate culture and we endeavour to meet it every day. Our priority is to be a trustworthy, responsible and transparent company that applies the principles of sustainable development in the areas in which we operate. For many years we have been engaged in philanthropy, we act in a way that is responsible towards the environment and, last but not least, we think of our employees, for whom we endeavour to create a healthy environment, equal opportunities, and support their training.

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We behave responsibly
towards the world around us

Our corporate social responsibility and commitments to our investors, tenants, business partners, our employees, and society as such are summarised in our ESG strategy.

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environmental

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY in every aspect of the business

We invest with respect for the world around us, and our parks meet the highest standards for modern development. We always plan our projects such that they comply with BREEAM sustainable approach certification, which guarantees a high level of environmental friendliness and consideration for the work conditions of employees, as well as energy self-sufficiency. We take inspiration from industrial tradition and one of our objectives, aside from developing new locales, is revitalisation of disused grounds.

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governance

RESPONSIBLY MANAGED COMPANY WITH transparency and fairness

A clearly defined strategy, transparency and proper company management. We are fully aware of the responsibility we have towards our business partners, investors and employees. We treat everybody in a professional and open manner, always following our rules. Each of us takes care to ensure that their activities are in line with the principles of fairness and transparency.

The Accolade Group implemented a special Criminal Compliance Program. It includes the Criminal Compliance Code and the Code of Ethics. These documents present the measures to prevent crime and unethical practices – such measures apply to all individuals working for Accolade.

If you suspect that a crime was committed or unethical practices were applied, do not hesitate to contact compliance@accolade.eu or ombudsman@accolade.eu.

Long-term support
of charitable projects

Corporate social responsibility is an important investment in creating a better world around us. For that reason, our company also takes part in several interesting projects.

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INDUSTRIAL ART

Art and industry

A positive approach to art in the industrial park is Accolade's idea, through which we express shared values and a responsible approach to the world around us through social dialogue. We involve both talented artists and park tenants in the activity.
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Our partnership

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The biggest mural in Accolade: Park Białystok II

Poland

The latest work created under the umbrella of the Accolade Industrial Art initiative has 700 square meters. The mural in Park Białystok II is yet another example of cooperation between Jakub Bitka and Łukasz Chwałka. We have created nine such projects altogether, including 5 in Poland and 4 in the Czech Republic.

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Accolade Actively Engages in International E-Waste Day t Celebrations

Poland

Around the world, less than 20% of electronic waste is recycled. In Europe, each of us produces approximately 16 kg of e-waste annually, of which only about 7 kg is collected and processed. We want to change these proportions, which is why we have joined forces with our employees and partners in celebrating International E-Waste Day .

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Care, cooperation and sustainability: Accolade for Mińsk Mazowiecki

Poland

As part of employee volunteer work initiative, 20 of our representatives took part in the clean-up project of Park Dernałowiczów. Five of them cycled back to Warsaw to further strengthen their commitment to natural environment and their sustainable mindset. The initiative under our ESG strategy was organized in cooperation with the Public Utilities Department in Mińsk Mazowiecki.

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PLAY FOR CHILDREN OR “THEATER FOR A SMILE”

Poland

Bringing joy to others is extremely rewarding. It becomes even more so, when we can bring smiles to children’s faces.

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ACCOLADE FOR THE YOUNG ENVIRONMENTALISTS FROM ZIELONA GÓRA

Poland

During their visit at the park, students participated in workshops held by a beekeeper. Sixty students, aged eleven to thirteen, had the chance to learn about the lives of bees, as well as to understand their importance for the natural environment. One of the main attractions was a presentation of the tools beekeepers use in their work. Students also learned about honey production methods.

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A HISTORICAL EXHIBITION IN SZCZECIN

Poland

Accolade presented an outdoor exhibition on the industrial history of Załom, one of the Szczecin city districts.

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Investing in Legnica's youth

Poland

The ‘Good climate for Legnica’ was an educational contest aimed at children and youth from Legnica schools, with the goal of discussing the effects of climate change and creating environmentally-friendly places together.

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AUTODOC opens in Szczecin

Poland

Our partnership started in 2017 with a lease of only 10 000 sqm. Today, Accolade is the largest investor in Szczecin in terms of the warehouse space, and AUTODOC is our biggest tenant.

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Our art collection is growing!

Poland

Accolade Industrial Art brings another mural to the industrial park – this time in Gorzow Wielkopolski, this is already our fourth mural that brightens up industrial spaces in Poland. We are thrilled to see how they become the favourite eye catcher for our tenants and make a positive difference to the landscape. The artwork, like other two on water tanks in Zielona Gora and Minsk Mazowiecki, was designed and created by two recognized mural artists – Jakub Bitka and Łukasz Chwałek.

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Accolade supports the Ukrainian refugee children

Poland

In July the summer camp for the Ukrainian refugee children took place in Gorzow Wielkopolski. A total of 30 Ukrainian war refugee children benefited from this event in July, thanks to a donation from Accolade.

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New mural in the Mińsk Mazowiecki Industrial Park

Poland

New mural in the MińsThe new mural is located on a water reservoir in the Mińsk Mazowiecki industrial park by the A2 motorway. This is another project in the Accolade Industrial Art portfolio designed and painted by two renowned murals artists - Jakub Bitka and Łukasz Chwałek.

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Accolade, Raben and Geonatura Kielce open the Mediterranean Garden

Poland

On Thursday, 2nd June 2022, the official opening of the Mediterranean Garden took place in the Botanical Garden in Kielce. Plants, fragrances, and colours from southern Europe await the visitors. The Mediterranean Garden was built thanks to the donors - Accolade Group and Raben Logistics Polska.

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Eco-event in Accolade Park in Legnica

Poland

Together with Raben Logistics Polska and the City of Legnica, we supported "Our Green Light for the Earth" campaign, promoting environmental education.

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MURAL IN ZIELONA GÓRA

Poland

The mural on the water tank in Zielona Góra industrial park was created in continuation of Accolade Industrial Art programme. The theme of the mural are grapes, being local symbol of the city.

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Białystok mural

Poland

The mural, which was made on the retaining wall of an industrial park in Białystok, is the first project carried out as part of Accolade Industrial Art

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ECO-event in Kielce

Poland

An example of an action that teaches, educates, makes a lot of fun, and at the same time helps in the implementation of selected goals of sustainable development.

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ECO-tour for kids in Sczecin

Poland

During European Sustainable Development Week in September 2021, we hosted almost 80 pupils in the industrial park Szczecin, which was built with special care for the natural environment.

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Theater "For One Smile"

Poland

We help bringing smile on the children’s faces by supporting the “Theater for one smile” - a group of artists that has been entertaining the little ones in hospitals and orphanages.

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MELA NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION

Czech Republic

We have long been supporting the mela non-profit organisation, which offers help to people suffering from a mental or combined handicap and psychiatric disease.

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THE NEURON FOUNDATION

Czech Republic

We want to make sure that the Czech Republic keeps moving ahead in science and development. We sponsor the Neuron Foundation, which supports the best Czech scientists and their discoveries.

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Česká spořitelna – Accolade cycling team

Czech Republic

The Česká spořitelna – Accolade Cycling Team races under our brand. The team of top-level cyclists collects one victory after another.

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VERONIKA KAŠÁKOVÁ ENDOWMENT FUND

Czech Republic

We are a proud partner of the Veronika Kašáková Endowment Fund, which accompanies young people from children’s homes along their path to the real life. The fund sends a so-called guide to every young person who asks for help; the guide helps them handle practical issues and provides mental support during period of big life change.

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CHEB REGION

Czech Republic

We want to be a responsible member of the community in the regions where we operate and offer interesting cultural events to their residents. Thus, we are looking forward to the long-term cooperation not only with the Cheb theater, but also with other cultural institutions in the region.

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St. George's Hospice

Czech Republic

We cooperate with an organization that provides comprehensive hospice palliative care services, which consists of medical, psychological, social and spiritual support.

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JOKER

Czech Republic

Our support is dedicated for people with various disabilities. The Joker organization provides social services and seeks to involve its disabled stakeholders in various activities as part of social therapy workshops.

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WETLANDS

Czech Republic

Water retention and landscape water regime improvement are major topics nowadays, so we support the activities of the association Mokřady z.s., which deals with this issue and implements various solutions beneficial to the environment, such as ponds and wetlands.

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THE KARLOVY VARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Czech Republic

In the sphere of culture, we are a partner to the greatest film event in the country, the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and we also invest in Czech cinematography.

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VÍTEČEK CENTER

Czech Republic

We support the Víteček Center, whose mission is to help children and adults with disabilities and integrate them into mainstream society. The Víteček Center operates social therapy workshops, a day hospital, personal assistance services and a special primary school. They are also engaged in educational, training and acquisition activities.

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