The ORLEN Unipetrol refinery and petrochemical group has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Silver Medal for 2026, granted by one of the world’s most respected corporate sustainability rating agencies. The Group achieved the 86th percentile, placing it among the top 15% of the best-rated companies globally over the past 12 months. EcoVadis evaluates more than 150,000 companies worldwide every year. The silver rating confirms ORLEN Unipetrol’s long-term and systematic approach to responsible business, particularly in areas related to environmental protection.
EcoVadis assesses companies across four core pillars: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. “Receiving the EcoVadis Silver Medal is a clear signal that our long-term commitment to sustainability is delivering real results. We perceive sustainability not only as an obligation, but also as an opportunity that drives us forward and motivates us to seek new and more efficient solutions. This achievement belongs to all our employees, who contribute every day to transforming our business toward a low-emission and long-term sustainable future,” says Zbigniew Pawłucki, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ORLEN Unipetrol Group.
The Silver Medal is awarded to companies that rank within the top 15 % of all assessed organizations worldwide, based on their industry and size. For the ORLEN Unipetrol Group, this result is a strong confirmation that it is successfully fulfilling its commitments toward employees, communities, and the environment, and that sustainability principles are truly integrated into its everyday operations. The recognition also represents an important milestone in the Group’s transformation journey, demonstrating that its sustainability efforts are not merely a response to regulatory requirements but a fundamental part of its corporate strategy. This approach strengthens the company’s competitiveness and its value for employees, investors, and the entire supply chain.
EcoVadis is one of the most recognized global platforms assessing how companies manage sustainability, including environmental protection, labor practices and human rights, ethics, and responsible sourcing. Its methodology is based on international standards such as GRI, ISO 26000, and the UN Global Compact, and evaluates 21 specific sustainability indicators. With more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide, EcoVadis is one of the most widely used and trusted platforms for benchmarking ESG performance across businesses and their supply chains.
The ORLEN Unipetrol Group is the largest refining and petrochemical company in the Czech Republic. It focuses on oil processing and the production, distribution, and sale of fuels and petrochemical products, particularly plastics and fertilizers. It is a major player in all these areas on the Czech and Central European markets. The ORLEN Unipetrol Group includes refineries and production plants in Litvínov and Kralupy nad Vltavou, Paramo in Pardubice, Spolana in Neratovice, REMAQ in Otrokovice, research center in Brno and the engineering design company ORLEN Projekt. ORLEN Unipetrol also owns the ORLEN network of petrol stations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. ORLEN Unipetrol is one of the largest companies in the Czech Republic in terms of turnover. It employs over 3,300 people. ORLEN Unipetrol is also a socially responsible company, particularly in the areas of sustainable development, education, local communities, and the environment. A testament to the high quality of employee care is the prestigious international Top Employer certification, which the Group received in 2023, 2024 and 2025, along with several national awards. In 2005, ORLEN Unipetrol became part of the ORLEN Group, the largest energy company in Central Europe.
Contact: Pavel Kaidl,
spokesperson, telephone: +420 736 502 520, e-mail: pavel.kaidl@orlenunipetrol.cz