Societatea Energetica Electrica S A : Electrica Group published the Sustainability Report for 2020

PRESS RELEASE

• Electrica Group published the Sustainability Report for 2020
• With over 8100 employees, Electrica paid, in 2020, contributions amounting to RON 1.232 billion to state and local budgets

BUCHAREST, 30 June - Electrica Group published the fifth Sustainability Report, related to the activity in 2020, strengthening its commitment to the community, investors and the local market in a difficult period marked by uncertainty and by the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the economic and social environment. The report presents the non-financial results obtained by the Group between 1 January - 31 December 2020, and was developed according to the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative Guide (GRI) Core option, as well as the Energy Sector specific supplement.

"Transparency and improved environmental, social and governance performance are not only natural stakeholder expectations but also, clear objectives of the company. We acknowledge the importance and long-term value associated with good sustainability performance, both for the shareholders and for the society, and we continuously work to identify new opportunities for improvement. Furthermore, we aim to have a positive social impact for all those involved in the company's value chain, to change for the better the lives of millions of people, through sustained involvement in the communities in which we operate, said Corina Popescu, Electrica CEO.

The report was made following a broad consultation process, involving all stakeholders: suppliers, contractors, consultants, companies with the same object of activity, customers, regulators, NGOs and associations, financial analysts, educational institutions, local authorities, mass media.

One of the pillars of the Romanian economy, Electrica paid, in 2020, contributions amounting to RON 1.232 billion to state and local budgets. Electrica remained one of the strongest Romanian brands, a responsible partner - with over 3.8 million users, one of the most important employers - with over 8100 employees, a company responsible towards the communities where it operates and a top investor in Romania's energy infrastructure.

In accordance with the Group's strategy, sustainability remains at the center of the business concept, protecting biodiversity and reducing the harmful effects of its activities or assets represents a priority. Thus, last year Electrica made investments worth RON 3 million in the field of biodiversity protection and RON 14.36 million in the

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field of environmental protection. In 2020, out of the total of hazardous waste generated at Group level, 61% were recovered and recycled.

In a special global context, Electrica continued during 2020 to be actively involved in the community by supporting at the Group level, first of all, front-line medical stuff through the support given to the county hospitals for the acquisition of materials so necessary in the fight against the COVID 19 pandemic.

Leader in the top of the main employers in the energy field, with a team of 8100 employees, Electrica aims to maintain a gender balance in the staff structure, but this ratio also depends on the Group's activities. Therefore, in 2020, a percentage of 23,5% of the total employees of the Group, were represented by women, a higher percentage, respectively 32,2% of women found in the management structures of the Group.

An important strategic objective remains "Zero accidents at work", and Electrica held, in 2020, over 312,000 hours of training in the field of OSH.

As the energy field is facing an increase in the average age of employees, in order to ensure the continuity of activity in the operational area at an optimal level of professionalism, the distribution operators within the Electrica Group continued to support several professional classes in dual education system.

The Group has also made significant progress in reducing energy consumption by modernizing managed facilities, promoting smart grids and energy-efficient solutions, and encouraging the production of energy from renewable sources. In 2020, Electrica managed to comply with its ambitious investment plan, with obvious results in terms of network performance.

The report can be consulted, in an interactive format, at the following link: https://www.electrica.ro/RS

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Electrica Group is a key player in the electricity distribution and supply market in Romania, as well as one of the most important players in the energy services sector.

Electrica Group provides services to over 3.8 million users and has national coverage - with subsidiaries in three areas for electricity distribution: Transilvania Nord, Transilvania Sud, Muntenia Nord and the entire country for electricity supply and for maintenance and energy services.

As of July 2014, Electrica has become a company with private majority capital, listed on the Bucharest and London stock exchanges. Electrica is the only listed Romanian company in the field of electricity distribution and supply in Romania.

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More information about Electrica Group can be found on the company's website www.electrica.ro.

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