On July 23rd this year the XTB Group presented its newly updated ESG Strategy for 2024-2027. As part of the Strategy, XTB’s Mission and Vision were updated to integrate sustainable development, and a strategic time horizon was added.

The document outlines the company’s new Mission and Vision, strategic directions, and objectives in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas, as well as the time horizon for implementing these activities.

In recent years, the XTB Group has expanded its operations into new markets and implemented processes related to ESG. The first ESG Strategy was introduced in 2021 to organize activities and identify key elements in this area. The 2024 strategy update aimed to link these efforts with the achievement of business goals and to reflect changes in the regulatory and market environment.

Key elements of the ESG Strategy 2024–2027:

• Mission and Vision – updated to incorporate aspects of sustainable development.
• Double Materiality Assessment – the strategy is partly based on the results of the 2024 assessment, which included surveys and interviews with selected XTB stakeholders.
• Goals and Milestones – defined across three areas: environmental, social and governance, with measurable performance indicators.

The strategy aims to ensure alignment between ESG initiatives and XTB’s day-to-day business operations, as well as systematic monitoring of progress in these areas.

We invite you to review the updated ESG Strategy for 2024-2027

In mid-2024, the internal educational program “Natural Investment” was updated and its implementation extended to all employees across all XTB S.A. offices and subsidiaries.

The program aims to provide information and guidance on office work organization and resource management practices. It is educational in nature and is not presented as an indicator of the company’s environmental impact or as a tool for assessing ESG strategy implementation.

Examples of measures introduced at XTB’s Warsaw Headquarters include:

• Signage at light switches, kitchens, and printers – intended to remind employees about responsible use of office equipment and resources.
• Containers for used batteries in kitchens – enabling employees to dispose of batteries in designated collection points for proper recycling.

In June 2024, the XTB Foundation conducted a trial lesson as part of preparations for the educational program “Academy of Tomorrow: Finance with Class” at the XTB S.A. headquarters in Warsaw.

The largest conference room in the office was temporarily transformed into a classroom, where teenage children of XTB employees were invited. The purpose of the trial lesson was to test the materials and lesson plans prepared by XTB experts in cooperation with the Trampki na Giełdzie Foundation. The program aims to introduce young people to basic financial concepts, build awareness of money management and answer questions related to investing and financial literacy.

During several hours of activities, 30 participants completed educational exercises and engaged in discussions with the instructors. The participants also proposed the name of the program: “Academy of Tomorrow: Finance with Class.” The first edition of the program is planned for October 2024 and will involve approximately 100 classes in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. Applications for the program are accepted until the end of September 2024.

Check out the participants’ opinion about our classess:

XTB S.A. received an award from the WPROST weekly magazine as the Best Employer in the “Finance” category. The statuette was presented during a ceremonial gala to Monika Charytonik, HR Director at XTB S.A., who discussed the specifics of working at the company, current recruitment needs, and organizational initiatives supporting work–life balance.

XTB S.A. is a Polish brokerage house operating for over 20 years, providing clients with access to financial instruments listed on major global exchanges through the xStation platform. During the WPROST Polish Business Gala on June 12, the company was recognized in the Polish 200 ranking, which lists the 200 largest Polish companies, receiving the title of Best Employer in the financial sector.

The award was accepted on behalf of XTB S.A. by Monika Charytonik, HR Director at XTB S.A., who commented on the award:

Thank you for recognizing our efforts in creating a friendly workplace where we build the technological future of finance. I also want to thank all our employees, as their dedication, passion and professionalism are the foundation of XTB’s success.

– Monika Charytonik, HR Director at XTB S.A., commented.

In 2024, XTB once again took part in the #2h4family campaign – a global social movement promoting a 2-hour reduction in the workday to allow employees to spend additional time with their families.

This year, the initiative involved XTB Headquarters and, for the first time, all company branches. Most locations held the event on May 29, 2024, while a few branches chose May 31 or June 7.

As a continuation of the #2h4family initiative, in June XTB organized a Children’s Day at the Warsaw Headquarters, during which employees’ children were invited to the office to participate in educational activities and workshops held on that day.

Over a hundred young participants enjoyed a variety of activities, including chess workshops, polymer clay crafts, animations and eco-friendly bag painting and kite-making workshops. In the environment-focused segment, children could symbolically “plant” a tree by painting it on paper and pinning it to a corkboard. As part of this activity, XTB financed the actual planting of trees. Older children also had the opportunity to participate in programming workshops.

April 22 is celebrated worldwide as Earth Day, an occasion to raise awareness of environmental protection issues. XTB also took part in a local volunteer initiative, engaging employees in outdoor activities.

On Friday, April 19, XTB volunteers participated in cleaning up Kabacki Forest. Despite variable weather conditions, participants collected litter left in the reserve, using bags provided by the City Forests.

After the clean-up, participants were able to relax by a campfire, and a raffle of small gifts, such as caps, first aid kits, and bags, was held as a token of appreciation.

Employee participation was voluntary, and the initiative was one of many volunteer activities carried out by the company. The scale and lasting impact of the clean-up efforts depend on ongoing maintenance of the area and the repetition of similar actions in the future.

World Health Day is a time to emphasize the value of preventive actions. On this occasion, for the first time in 2024, we organized health check-ups for interested employees in Warsaw, thus initiating a cyclical event that we plan to repeat every year.

On April 8th, employees of XTB headquarters in Warsaw celebrated Health Day at XTB. Smarter Diagnostics brought devices to our office that analyze body composition and determine biological age, measure neuromuscular control using a stability test on a stabilographic platform and perform a jump test on a dynamometric platform.

We had the opportunity to discuss the results from each device with a 10-person team of dietitians and physiotherapists present in the office. The initiative was well received, with nearly 160 employees participating in the tests.

In March, XTB carried out initiatives related to employee sports activities. The company has sports teams, including basketball and football teams, as well as a running group that participates in sporting events.

As part of these activities, a webinar for employees titled “How to Run Effectively?” was organized, covering basic running training concepts.

Additionally, within the internal “Inner Power” workshops, activities such as a table tennis tournament and a chess tournament were held. The creation of a badminton-focused group is also being considered.

At XTB, a series of internal workshops titled “Inner Power” has been launched, aimed at employees interested in sharing their knowledge and skills across various areas. The initiative takes the form of meetings during which participants can present their interests and lead workshops for other employees.

The series began at the start of the year and consists of voluntary events. The workshops are organized by XTB employees and take the form of integrative and educational sessions.

The first “Inner Power” session was led by Małgorzata Klimkiewicz, a designer at XTB, who conducted an arts & crafts workshop focused on creating items from polymer plaster.

Participation in the initiative is open to XTB employees and collaborators.

In January 2024, the XTB Group conducted the tenth edition of its “Employee Satisfaction Survey.” The survey was anonymous and available to all employees.

A total of 556 people participated in the survey, representing 54% of employees. Compared to the previous edition, the number of respondents increased by 45.5%. The highest number of responses came from the Headquarters in Poland, as well as from the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, and Portugal.

The survey covered areas such as learning and development, motivation, communication, work environment, the ability to perform job responsibilities, management and team relationships.

The highest ratings were recorded in areas related to collaboration, relationships, and working conditions. In terms of communication, 93% of respondents reported good team relationships. 85% indicated they have the resources needed to perform their work and 80% reported having the opportunity to implement their own ideas. Additionally, 87% of respondents declared they would recommend XTB as a place to work.

Training and development were identified as areas requiring further improvement.