Society
Introduction
The social dimension of the AB Group’s operations encompasses a responsible approach to employees, customers, and local communities. We build an organizational culture based on collaboration, equal opportunities, and the development of competencies (including digital skills), offering stable employment conditions as well as programs supporting well-being and professional growth.
We actively engage in social, educational, and charitable initiatives, responding to the needs of our communities and strengthening our positive social impact.
Employment
The data comes from the Sustainability Report for the financial year 2024/25. Data covers employees hired under employment contracts. Calculations are based on applicable sustainability reporting requirements.
We are a stable employer. In addition to market-level remuneration, we offer a package of non-wage benefits tailored to the specifics of each company within AB Group. At AB S.A., this includes, among others, private medical care, co-financing of sports memberships, psychoeducation and coaching, integration events, long-service awards, and social benefits.
Number of AB Group employees by country of employment:
Share of women and men in total employment*:
Share of women and men in management positions:
*Values broadly consistent with employment statistics in AB Group’s operating markets. In Poland, the retirement age is 65 for men and 60 for women. This difference affects the gender structure of employment in the Polish companies of AB Group.
Equal opportunity principle – in recruitment and internal promotion processes, we apply practices based on equal opportunity, promoting diversity at all levels of the organization, including gender, age, background, and professional experience, to ensure representation and equal access to development opportunities.
11,96%– annual employee turnover rate
The rate varies depending on department and location within the Group. The lowest turnover is observed in office-based roles, including hybrid and remote work models. Higher turnover occurs in logistics functions, due in part to seasonal employment and commuting distance (the main AB Group location is situated approximately 10 km from the city limits of Wrocław).
Occupational Health and Safety Policy of AB S.A. – download – we consistently ensure safe and healthy working conditions, focusing on hazard identification, risk mitigation, employee education, and continuous improvement of workplace safety systems.
Employee development and education
Environmental education of employees – increasing awareness of environmental protection, waste segregation, responsible use of equipment while reducing electricity consumption, elimination of paper in office processes in favor of digital document workflows, support for hybrid work models, and more.
Employee programs – investments in employee development through support and co-financing of courses and training programs that enhance qualifications, as well as integration initiatives and other activities.
“Reliable Employer of the Year 2025” – AB S.A. was awarded the title of Reliable Employer, granted to the best employers in Poland. This distinction is awarded to companies that place particular emphasis on safety, quality of the working environment, and professional development of their employees. The award confirms a high standard of employment and strengthens their reputation as responsible and trustworthy employers.
We have completed a tree-planting event with our partner, Markit. Together with the team, we successfully planted nearly 2,000 saplings of various species such as hornbeam and rowan in Konotopa, near Warsaw. It was a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet and for future generations. It is well known that trees, […]
AB Group was honored for its significant contribution to sustainability and exceptional activity in this area at the Schneider Sustainability Impact Awards 2023. This initiative was part of this year’s Secure Power Day. Secure Power Day is held annually by APC by Schneider Electric. As the leading distributor of this manufacturer’s solutions in Poland, AB […]
Several bags of trash, totaling approximately 1,400 liters of collected waste – the result? A clean, green meadow by the Odra River in Wrocław. This was the outcome of the active involvement of the AB Group team along with their families, who joined other organizations and companies in celebrating the World Cleanup Day. On September […]
Local medical facilities and hospitals can count on AB S.A.’s support, also because we are constantly working to help those in need as part of the #AByrazem initiative. We recently had the opportunity to make a donation to the T. Marciniak Lower Silesian Specialized Hospital. We supported the hospital’s Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Department by […]
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the POLITYKA 2023 CSR White Leaf in the prestigious ESG ranking organized by the Polityka weekly, in cooperation with Deloitte and the Responsible Business Forum! The White Leaf recognizes our commitment in the environmental, social, and corporate governance areas. It acknowledges the implementation of important […]
At the AB Group, we support foundations and facilities that care for ill children. This time, we donated equipment that will support the operation of the Children’s Oncology and Hematology Clinic in Wrocław (Cancer Fighters Foundation). Such indirect help to little cancer fighters – as the Clinic’s patients are called – is also very important […]
AB Group’s CSR activities were recognized in the “Responsible Business in Poland 2022. Good Practices” report. The annual publication prepared by the Responsible Business Forum is Poland’s largest overview of CSR and sustainability initiatives. In the latest 21st edition, there is a total of 1,705 initiatives implemented by 272 companies. They include 4 useful practices […]
AB S.A. has received the prestigious Silver Medal awarded by EcoVadis, the world’s largest independent rating agency that evaluates companies in terms of sustainability and social responsibility. The company’s continued work towards a more sustainable business has again been recognized by EcoVadis. According to the latest ranking, AB is in the top 9% of companies […]
