Environment
Our approach
In the environmental area, we focus on responsible resource management, increasing the share of renewable energy generated by our own photovoltaic installations, and reducing the impact of our operations on the climate and the environment.
AB Group Climate and Environmental Policy – download – implemented in 2025 based on the Environmental Policy in force since 2009. It defines qualitative objectives related to emissions reduction, responsible resource management, the development of a circular economy, and transparent reporting of climate and environmental impact.
Environmental activities include:
- Use of renewable energy
- Reduction of electricity consumption
- Reducing water consumption
- Successive replacement of the car fleet to reduce its emissions
- Reduction of gas consumption and exhaust emissions
- Reduction of paper consumption
- Waste segregation and reduction
- Use of packaging made from recycled materials
Our impact in numbers
The data comes from the Sustainability Report for the financial year 2024/25.
900 MWh – annual electricity generation potential from our own photovoltaic installations with a total capacity of 890 kW. This is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 450 average households.
Our installations can cover up to 100% of the electricity demand of the Group’s Polish companies during the summer period and up to 30% of total annual demand.
Energy generated from our own renewable sources reduces the need for conventional energy, lowering the AB Group’s carbon footprint and increasing energy independence.
88% – share (by volume) of IT equipment (PCs, laptops, monitors) purchased by AB S.A. for internal use that is certified for sustainability parameters.
Certifications such as TCO Certified and EPEAT enable the selection of products characterized by high build quality, ergonomics, long lifespan, good repairability, and respect for workers and the natural environment across the value chain.
64% – share (by weight) of packaging originating from reused or recycled materials.
We select suppliers who produce packaging from recycled materials (cardboard, wrapping paper) and refurbish pallet packaging, extending its lifecycle. This helps reduce waste generation and supports the circular economy.
69% – share (by weight) of generated waste that was recycled.
Waste sorting and recycling are our priorities. Only 4% of waste was landfilled (e.g. part of municipal waste).
Circular economy and energy transition
As part of the Group’s activities, the following are being developed:
- a network of installers and promotion of photovoltaic solutions (Alsen),
- post-warranty service for IT and consumer electronics/home appliances (Alsen),
- an outlet for electrical and electronic devices (AB),
- remarketing of refurbished IT equipment (Alsen),
- insurance and service subscription offerings for post-warranty failures (Alsen),
- digitalization of document workflows (entire Group),
- promotion of knowledge on renewable energy sources – through integrating installers of renewable energy systems, energy storage solutions, and smart home technologies (Alsen).
