In view of the sanctions imposed on April 8th 2022 against Viatcheslav Kantor, holding indirectly 19.82% of the share capital of Grupa Azoty S.A. through related entities (Norica Holding S.à.r.l. of Luxembourg and Opansa Enterprises Limited of Cyprus and Rainbee Holdings Limited of Cyprus), the Company announces that: Viatcheslav Kantor is not a beneficial owner of the Company within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council; Viatcheslav Kantor neither owns nor has control over the Company within the meaning of the EU sanctions legislation, including Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014.
Grupa Azoty S.A. has obtained all corporate approvals required to enter into sponsorship agreements with Unia Tarnów Żużlowa Sportowa Spółka Akcyjna, its riders and coach. Prior to that, the company commenced cooperation with Marek Cieślak, a motorcycle speedway expert and manager, who acts as a consultant in the club.
Grupa Azoty S.A. has completed commissioning work on the flue gas desulphurisation plant for boiler K-5. The design objectives for the plant were thus achieved, in particular those pertaining to the levels of gas emissions to air, in accordance with the requirements of the BAT conclusions.
Grupa Azoty is set to launch a refreshed version of its Idea4Azoty programme, which aims to facilitate collaboration between Grupa Azoty and providers of innovative solutions for industrial applications. The project is targeted at universities, research institutions and start-ups.
Grupa Azoty Group companies and employees are engaged in the efforts aimed at helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing war.
Grupa Azoty S.A. has signed a cooperation agreement with the State Higher Vocational School in Nysa. Cooperation under the agreement is to involve joint research and scientific projects, e.g. in the fields of fertilizers and energy efficiency. The school’s students will be able to benefit from expert support in completing their bachelor’s, engineer’s and master’s theses related thematically to the profile of the Company's business in Tarnów.