Using industry technology to address climate challenges

Today is the time to abandon thinking about Poland as the European region of cheap labour. Polish industry is transforming technologically at a quick pace, catching up to other developed European countries. The factories located here are introducing massive advanced robotic processes, automatic production, and modern research and innovation centres. These changes have also resulted in demand for a new employee profile, whose competences must correspond to current and future challenges. Universities and employers will play a major role in developing this human capital.

Undoubtedly, the challenges of the coming decades will be related to climate and the transition of economies to environmental neutrality. Already today, Polish industry, in particular the industry for household appliances, is investing in technologies supporting the green transformation. Obtaining energy from low-emission natural gas, recovering some energy in the cogeneration process and investments in modern treatment plants and photovoltaics are just some examples. But is this enough to tackle climate challenges? This is the beginning of the process, as reducing our carbon footprint requires action along the entire value chain. At each stage, we must address activities that affect the environment, but we can also see opportunities for being more eco-friendly. Let’s take a closer look.