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Sustainability today is not just a declaration of responsibility – it is a foundation of corporate competitiveness and a key factor shaping the future of cities. At Solaris, we treat it as a compass for development, enabling us to create lasting value for our customers, employees, and business partners.

AGATA STAŃDA
Solaris Board Member for Strategy and Sustainability

In the past year, Solaris reduced greenhouse gas emissions in scopes 1 and 2 by 68.2%, and in scope 3 by 42.6% compared to the 2019 baseline. This is the result of a consistently implemented decarbonization strategy, covering both production processes and vehicle usage by customers.

In 2024, the company delivered the world’s first series-produced bus with a battery passport – the Solaris Urbino 18 electric. This innovation enhances transparency and accountability in raw material management and supports customers in achieving their own environmental goals. Zero- and low-emission buses accounted for 83% of last year’s sales, confirming that Solaris not only meets market needs but actively shapes its direction. This role is further affirmed by prestigious industry awards: “Bus of the Year 2025” for the Urbino 18 hydrogen and “Sustainable Bus Award 2025” for the Urbino 12 electric.

Our efforts go beyond technology. Together with the CAF Group, we implement initiatives that address climate, social, and governance challenges. We engage in open dialogue with partners and strengthen environmental and social responsibility across the entire supply chainNasze działania wykraczają poza technologię. Wspólnie z Grupą CAF wdrażamy inicjatywy, które odpowiadają na wyzwania klimatyczne, społeczne i zarządcze. Prowadzimy otwarty dialog z partnerami, wzmacniamy odpowiedzialność środowiskową i społeczną całego łańcucha dostawZrównoważony rozwój to dziś nie tylko deklaracja odpowiedzialności – to fundament konkurencyjności firm, a także kluczowy czynnik kształtujący przyszłość miast. W Solarisie traktujemy go jako kompas rozwoju, który pozwala tworzyć trwałą wartość dla naszych klientów, pracowników i partnerów biznesowych.

AGATA STAŃDA
Solaris Board Member for Strategy and Sustainability

At the same time, Solaris actively contributed to the development and implementation of the CAF Group’s Sustainability Plan. The company updated its analysis of environmental and social impacts, identified key climate risks and opportunities, and reinforced ESG responsibility throughout the supply chain – including an updated Supplier Code of Conduct and continued ESG assessments via the EcoVadis platform.

In the social sphere, Solaris continued its commitment to employee development and fostering an inclusive work environment. The company hired 550 new employees, and over 12% of the team received promotions – both vertical and lateral. Educational programs such as “Electromission” and “Be a Better Boss” were expanded, and new tools for competency management and annual evaluations were introduced. The return-to-work rate after parental leave reached 100%, confirming the effectiveness of the company’s family-friendly policies.

The document consists of three main sections:

• Environment (E) – covers climate strategy, emissions data, energy use, recycling, and actions for biodiversity and circular economy.
• Social (S) – presents employment policies, talent development, workplace safety, social dialogue, and educational initiatives.
• Governance (G) – describes compliance systems, ethics, risk management, and supply chain responsibility.

Each area is supported by quantitative and qualitative data collected through a joint reporting process within the CAF Group.

Solaris reports full non-financial data together with the CAF Group. The official CAF Group Sustainability Report 2024 complies with the EU CSRD directive and is available at: www.cafmobility.com. The document we present today expands on the CAF report and details our responsible development efforts. It is a voluntary initiative by our company to ensure transparent ESG communication.