In November 2021 KGHM received the President of Poland’s Economic Prize in the category International Success – Marcin Chludziński, the copper giant’s President of the Management Board, received this distinction directly from Andrzej Duda during a gala in Rzeszów. The company was recognized among other things for advancing a positive image of Poland abroad. The International Success category applies to businesses or institutions that achieve sustainable growth, adhere to the principles of corporate social responsibility and act as a role model for other companies. The Employers’ Organization of Polish Copper nominated the copper company for this award.
“I do not hesitate to state that this was a very good year for KGHM. We continue to be one of the top mining industry companies in the world. For the first time in history, half a billion PLN flowed to Poland directly from our international assets, mostly from the Sierra Gorda mine. We are tapping into new technologies and we are boldly facing transition-related challenges. This is the outcome of the entire staff’s hard work. We reign in the rankings while maintaining and strengthening the Group’s robust value. In this marathon we do not intend to surrender the leader’s jersey. New projects await us, such as small modular reactors. The President’s Prize confirms the significant positive impact we have on the Polish and global economy alike,” says Marcin Chludziński, President of the Management Board of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.
The Employers’ Organization of Polish Copper nominated the copper company for this award. In the justification the organization emphasized that “by doing business on four continents KGHM is an excellent ambassador of the Polish economy. Knowledge and collaboration, sustainable development and CSR are the business pillars thanks to which the company has achieved international acclaim.”
The President of Poland’s Economic Prize is conferred by the head of the state once a year. It is a valuable and prestigious distinction for Polish businesses and scientific research institutes. Businesses that contribute to developing the national economy, adhere to the rules of corporate social responsibility, advance a positive image of Poland and act as a role model for other businesses can receive this prize. This prize is also awarded to research teams and units involved in implementing a product or technology-related innovation.