ORLEN Projekt Czech Republic has achieved success in the nationwide Pluxee Employer of the Year competition, which recognizes companies that foster high-quality working environments and place strong emphasis on employee development. In the category of companies with up to 500 employees, the company secured 2nd place in the South Moravian Region, despite participating in the competition for the very first time.
This achievement confirms ORLEN Projekt Czech Republic's position as an attractive employer in the region and demonstrates its ability to uphold the high standards of the ORLEN Unipetrol Group in the area of employee care and development.
ORLEN Projekt Czech Republic provides engineering and project management services for major industrial investments. The company relies on experienced technical professionals whose expertise is essential for the preparation and implementation of modernization and development projects across the ORLEN Unipetrol Group.
"Second place in the South Moravian Region is a very valuable achievement for us, especially as this was our first participation in the Pluxee Employer of the Year competition. We see it as confirmation that our efforts in employee care are heading in the right direction. We remain committed to creating an environment where people can apply their expertise, grow professionally, and contribute to projects that are important for both our customers and the entire ORLEN Unipetrol Group," says Michal Čoupek, Managing Director of ORLEN Projekt Czech Republic.
The Pluxee Employer of the Year competition has been held since 2003 and annually recognizes companies that are consistently committed to providing a high-quality work environment, supporting employee development, and building a strong corporate culture. The competition also provides participating organizations with expert feedback and helps strengthen their reputation as attractive employers.
The ORLEN Unipetrol Group has also enjoyed long-term success in the Pluxee Employer of the Year competition. From 2023 to 2025, it won 1st place in the Ústí nad Labem Region each year. In the national rankings, the Group achieved 1st place in 2023 and 3rd place in 2024.
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 3,500 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