ESG strategy in business practice – Benefit Systems Group has published its 2025 Sustainability Report.
The Benefit Systems Group, which provides non-financial benefits and fitness services, is staying ahead of new European Union regulations and strengthening its environmental management. Among other things, it has introduced principles of responsible business conduct and set specific, measurable ESG goals. The key activities of the past year are described in the group’s latest report, prepared in accordance with ESRS standards.
In its 2025 sustainability report, the Benefit Systems Group confirms its high level of maturity in ESG management and its readiness for upcoming EU regulations. The double materiality analysis was updated by narrowing down the list of substantial topics, which not only fulfilled the requirements of the CSRD and ESRS standards but also supported priority-based management processes.
– Conducting a double materiality review helped us identify the most important topics to report on, but also better understand the impact of our operations on the environment, analyse potential risks, and identify opportunities we can capitalise on – says Karolina Gromke, ESG Team Lead at Benefit Systems.
The measures taken in 2025 were a response to both the results of the materiality analysis and the evolving legal environment. Among other things, the company has implemented a Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) policy and procedure, a new anti-harassment procedure, and guidelines for the use of AI systems within the company.
– Our RBC policy incorporates all due diligence areas included in the updated OECD guidelines. This gives us a solid foundation for meeting current and future regulatory requirements, including those under the CSDDD Directive – emphasises Karolina Gromke. – The new policy and the associated operating procedure help us prepare for the regulations that will take effect in Poland starting in 2029 – she adds.
The impact of corporate reporting on responsible management
The experience gained during the first year of reporting in accordance with EU standards also led to an update of the ESG Strategy, which is aligned with the group’s business strategy. Methodologies tailored to the business model were developed for key performance indicators, and baseline metrics were calculated.
– Through systematic collaboration with the finance and controlling departments, we have improved the accuracy of our carbon footprint calculations, which will enable us to manage our operations more efficiently and, ultimately, set decarbonisation goals. We are constantly modernising the facilities managed by the Benefit Systems Group to reduce fuel, energy, and water consumption, as well as to implement circular economy solutions. In terms of the adjusted gender pay gap, we can already boast a positive result of 4.9%, which falls within the EU’s recommendations (the so-called Equal Pay Directive) regarding the gender pay gap ratio, which encourage companies to reduce this figure to below 5% – explains Karolina Gromke.
These are just some of the initiatives under the 2026–2027 #BETTER_LIFE ESG Strategy. The company also lists employee and partner development through training as one of its priorities (goal: an average of at least 25 hours per person per year), maintaining a positive social impact through the activities of the MultiSport Foundation (goal: at least 35,000 participants in onsite events and 370,000 participants in online events in 2026 and 2027), and high ethical standards in management.
The Benefit Systems Group’s ESG Strategy complies with ESRS standards and enables transparent reporting on progress in the coming years. The company emphasises that sustainability is the cornerstone of its long-term strategy and helps build lasting business and social value.
The publication is available at: http://www.benefitsystems.pl/o-nas/odpowiedzialny-biznes
Detailed information on the implementation of strategic objectives and ESG indicators is available in the group’s corporate publications: the 2025 Sustainability Report and the ESG Strategy 2.0 through 2027.
Benefit Systems has been a leader in the Polish non-financial benefits market for over 20 years and one of the most important players in the fitness industry in the region. For years, the company has been setting market development directions, creating modern solutions that support employee wellbeing and promote an active lifestyle. Benefit Systems’ flagship product is the MultiSport Programme – the most recognizable and most frequently chosen sports programme in Poland, providing access to thousands of sports and recreational facilities. The company’s strong portfolio is complemented by the MyBenefit cafeteria platform and the comprehensive Multi.Life wellbeing programme, creating a unique ecosystem of benefits for companies that care about their employees. Benefit Systems is also dynamically expanding its presence abroad. The company’s sports offer is available in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia and Turkey, which strengthens its position as one of the key providers of wellbeing services in Central and Eastern Europe. The group is also a major operator of fitness clubs in six markets, and in Poland it is responsible for well-known networks, including Fabryka Formy, FitFabric, Fitness Academy, My Fitness Place and Zdrofit. Benefit Systems’ mission is to inspire physical activity and care for health at every stage of life. That’s why the company runs numerous educational and health-promoting initiatives for children, adults, and seniors, including through the MultiSport Foundation. Its actions confirm that the role of a leader is not only about scale, but also about real social influence. Since 2018, Benefit Systems has been a member of the prestigious B Corp community, which brings together companies that adhere to the highest standards of responsibility and social involvement in their business. More information at benefitsystems.pl/en and biuroprasowe.benefitsystems.pl/releases/English.
