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Ekologie

ČEZ Group subscribes to the principles of sustainable development. ČEZ's activities are based on preserving value for future generations. Consequently, ČEZ conducts its business in accordance with strict ethical standards, including responsible behaviour towards local inhabitants, surrounding communities, its employees, the environment and society as a whole.

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Ecology and ČEZ
Ecology and ČEZ

Ecology and sustainability are crucial for ČEZ Group, which is why it has come up with the updated VIZE 2030 - Clean Energy of Tomorrow strategy, which defines its environmental, social and governance objectives.

ČEZ Group is committed to reducing emissions, developing renewable energy sources and increasing energy efficiency. It is also a leader in building a network of charging stations for electric vehicles.

Investing in the development of new technologies, including the production of advanced lithium batteries, is key to meeting environmental and climate commitments.

Ecological objectives

All information about the VIZE 2030 - Clean Energy for Tomorrow strategy can be found on the ČEZ Group website

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  • ČEZ has already carried out several waves of greening its power plants, including probably the most extensive and fastest modernisation of power plants in the 1990s. By greening these power plants, which are located mainly in the Ústí nad Labem Region, ČEZ has reduced emissions of various substances to a few percent of the original value, thus significantly contributing to the improvement of the environment in the region and the restoration of the Ore Mountains. They were once plagued by acid rain and calamities, but today they are a popular tourist attraction in the Czech Republic for their beauty.
  • ČEZ has already completely shut down a number of coal-fired power plants in the region and plans to gradually shut down others.
  • ČEZ has made a firm commitment to significantly reduce the use of coal in its remaining power plants by 2030 and to completely eliminate the use of coal in its thermal power plants. This will significantly contribute to the improvement of the environmental condition in the Ústí nad Labem Region and the whole Czech Republic.
  • Electricity from the coal-fired power plants that are being run down must be replaced, so ČEZ plans to build renewable energy sources and develop nuclear power.
  • By 2030, ČEZ wants to build 6,000 MW (= the capacity of 6 units of the Temelín nuclear power plant) in renewable sources and significantly advance the programme of building small modular nuclear reactors.
  • ČEZ is already starting to build solar power plants on land with little agricultural value on the premises of mines and conventional power plants, including the land of the Prunéřov and Tušimice power plants in the Ústí nad Labem Region.
  • ČEZ wants to achieve complete climate neutrality by 2040.
Lithium and ecology
Lithium and ecology

Lithium is an indispensable mineral in the modern green automotive and energy sector and therefore has ecology and sustainability written into its pedigree.

The purpose of the development of electromobility, renewables and lithium-ion battery production is to contribute to a reduction in air pollution and to combating climate change.

Technological procedures for the extraction of lithium ore at Cínovec will comply with the highest environmental standards, above and beyond those set by law. Unlike many other lithium deposits around the world, the extraction of lithium will take place underground, with minimal impact on the environment and the landscape, and with the help of the most advanced cutting-edge technologies.

All production will comply with the strictest rules and will be supervised by the Czech authorities. It is a fact that no European car or battery manufacturer would take raw material without a proven ecological origin, because that is the only way customers will buy these products. Global car companies consistently push for environmentally friendly practices in lithium extraction and their requirements are often stricter than Czech and European laws.

How we make lithium production as environmentally friendly as possible
  • We thoroughly and responsibly deal with all procedures with the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic and the Czech Environmental Inspectorate.
  • The environmental impact assessment is subject to the EIA process, which is open to public and municipal comments. We discuss our plans with municipal and regional representatives.
  • We carefully analyse the experience of other projects and, together with experts from all over the world, look for ways to make production as environmentally friendly as possible
  • In preparation for the lithium project, the intended option is to power the lithium park with only green, emission-free electricity.
Areas under consideration

  • Transport

    The transport of ore from Sedmihůrky to the processing plant will not take place on existing roads, but will be ensured by a special conveyor. Lithium products will then be delivered to customers mainly by rail.

  • Landscape

    The entrance and the ore conveyor will be situated on a slope so as to minimise the impact on the landscape. Whether the conveyor will be in a clearing, above the tree canopy or combined (part in a clearing, part above the forest floor) depends on the EIA assessment.

  • Air

    The project will not have a negative air impact that would affect the inhabitants. Works on Cínovec will be carried out mainly deep below the surface and appropriate dust control measures will be taken to ensure maximum air protection. The entire project must meet very strict requirements from the state and will be subject to inspection during operation.

  • Water

    The source of technical water for the mine will be mine water. For processing, we will use the water intake from the Ohře River. Industrial water will be treated according to the limits set by the water authority.

  • Acoustics

    Noise limits will be strictly adhered to.  Most of the activities at Cínovec will take place underground to keep the work as quiet as possible. The processing plant will be built outside the residential area on the site of the former Prunéřov power plant.

  • Seismics

    The method of work is designed to avoid any manifestations on the surface. The excavated spaces will be filled with stable backfill to support the stability of the massif. For supervision reasons, the mine area and its surroundings will be continuously monitored by a number of seismic monitoring stations.

People and surroundings

ČEZ offers very interesting and attractive work with a long-term perspective. ČEZ is one of the highest-rated and most sought after employers in the Czech Republic. ČEZ ranks at the top in surveys among domestic employers every year. It leads in ratings by the professional community and among students.

    The main investor of the project, ČEZ Group, is aware of its social and environmental responsibility associated with its operations in the regions.

    It is a responsible company and a good neighbour, actively involved in the promotion and development of community life. It supports projects in a variety of areas, including education, culture, sport, environmental protection, infrastructure and healthcare improvements.

    The goal is to bring prosperity to the region, the communities, the local inhabitants and our future employees. ČEZ Group responsibly returns part of its income back to the regions where it operates to share the benefits of its activities with the population.

    ČEZ Group, together with the ČEZ Foundation, is one of the largest corporate donors in the Czech Republic. The ČEZ Foundation's mission is to support public benefit projects that respond to current social needs. It develops education and sport, improves the environment and helps those in need. More at www.nadacecez.cz.

    ČEZ's support in the field of education is mainly aimed at improving the quality of teaching and increasing the attractiveness of education in partner schools and in the regions where ČEZ operates. ČEZ has partnerships with seventy secondary or higher vocational schools and 13 university technical faculties. ČEZ has partner schools mainly in the area of its workplaces.