Zalicki: Consumers and employees surpass Polish companies on the path to a sustainable future
Every third consumer identifies themselves as a person who values the planet above everything else, 12% more than the global average, EY research shows. This is a major shift of focus within Poland, a leading emitter of carbon in the region. Polish companies, especially in the energy sector, are much less advanced on the path to a sustainable future. Innovative solutions will be the key to development in this area, and Poland has a long way to go: a world leader in manufacturing electric car batteries, Poland has attracted only 0.003% of venture capital funding for the sector. Companies need to abandon the idea of constant growth in favour of sustainable development if the idea is ever to be implemented. Author: Łukasz Zalicki, Managing Partner, EY Poland.