Contact Magazine Online No 70 (165) / 2025

An interview with Katarzyna Groszek, Communications, S&R & Public Affairs Director Wyborowa Pernod Ricard oraz Pernod Ricard CE Pernod Ricard is one of the global leaders in the alcohol industry, and it has always put a strong emphasis on sustainability. How important is the group’s strategy – Good Times from a Good Place – to […]

An interview with Artur Czepczyński, founder of the Czepczyński Family Foundation, and Damian Kupczyk, its president. How did the idea of founding CFF begin? Artur Czepczyński: It all started naturally – from the growth of our social and educational activities. In 2019, my wife Justyna and I decided to establish a professional, transparent organization that […]

By Michał Wójcik, sustainability associate, Cundall What do wine and sustainable buildings have in common? Probably not that much… But as I was recently looking into my calendar, I noticed that there was an International Merlot Day. It reminded me of a visit I made to a new winery in central Poland a couple of […]

By Bartosz Marcol, sustainability & ESG manager, Globalworth Poland Energy savings are essential for the sustainable transformation of buildings. They directly decrease greenhouse gas emissions, reduce operating costs, increase asset value and resilience. We need them more than ever – but in fact they do not exist. They are among the most frequently quoted achievements […]

By Piotr Jakóbczak, sales director Flowcrete & Vandex, Tremco CPG Poland Tremco CPG Poland is part of Tremco CPG Europe, the European division of stock-listed RPM International. As a group, Tremco CPG Europe employs 1,400 people and is an umbrella for several leading construction product brands, including Illbruck, Flowcrete, Nullifire, Tremco, Vandex, Dryvit, and Nudura. […]

By Iwona Hutyra, Environment & Green business team manager, Skanska Central Europe In the face of growing climate challenges, Skanska is acting systematically and consistently to achieve decarbonisation. Our target is to reach net-zero emissions by 2045 by implementing the Skanska transition plan ACT strategy (Awareness, Customer, Transformation), which redefines the way we design, build, […]

By Andrzej Kozak, deputy director, and Ewa Niemyjska, sustainability team leader, Gleeds Polska The last decade has changed the way we perceive sustainability. What was once unfamiliar, and later considered as no more than a nice-to-have, is now omnipresent. Today, topics of sustainability and ESG are everywhere. It might be so because the construction and […]

By Monika Rajska-Wolińska, chief executive officer CEE, Colliers COP30, held this year in Brazil, called for decisive action to turn climate commitments into measurable progress. The focus is clear: accelerate implementation and strengthen resilience. Real estate stands at the centre of this challenge, as buildings account for a significant share of global emissions. At Colliers, […]

By Stanisław Zysek, director, Technical Development, Poland, SEGRO Environmentally sustainable warehouses are becoming the market standard, driven by regulation, occupier and political expectations, and rising energy costs. One of the key directions of change is the shift away from fossil fuels in heating, combined with a consistent approach to reducing carbon emissions. SEGRO’s example shows […]

By CTP Poland Sustainable development and environmental stewardship are now among the key distinguishing features of logistics properties. Eco-friendly solutions primarily support tenants in creating attractive workplaces by ensuring high-quality surroundings, while also facilitating the implementation of ESG strategies. In this spirit, CTP Poland continues to develop its CTParks business parks, introducing solutions that promote […]

By Aleks Nowicka, solicitor, IMD Corporate The integration of ESG principles into contractual frameworks has transformed what were once aspirational commitments into enforceable obligations. Across sectors, businesses are embedding environmental, social and governance duties into supply chain agreements, financing instruments, and investment treaties. These clauses increasingly go beyond broad declarations of ethical intent: they establish […]

By Szymon Lipiński, senior tax consultant, Crowe Poland  One of the EU’s efforts to address the climate crisis is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduced in 2023. The system’s goal is to level the cost of goods from carbon-intensive industries that are produced both inside and outside the EU customs area. CBAM is a […]

By Karolina Tatomir, lawyer, Energy & Infrastructure at CMS The recent COP30 conference in Belém, Brazil, highlighted the urgent global need for climate action and stronger commitments to sustainability. For some time now, governments worldwide have been accelerating the implementation of climate-related regulations; after COP30, the pace may quicken further. Businesses must now meet rising […]

By Alicja Wójcik, senior lawyer, and Łukasz Łyczko, director, at PwC Poland   The media and industry circles are actively debating a possible postponement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation deadline. Formally, however, the Commission’s October proposal for amendments does not provide any deferral for medium- and large companies. Around 120,000 Polish firms […]

By Patrycja Węcławowicz, radca prawny at Kancelaria Staniek & Partners For some time, I have been conducting a series of trainings dedicated to ESG topics, approaching this area from a legal and, more broadly, business perspective. Polish entrepreneurs – my main audience – are often genuinely interested in running their businesses in line with the […]

By Anna Cichoń, lawyer and energy & environmental law specialist, at Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers Green transformation is increasingly shaped by market forces and by a complex regulatory framework. For Polish businesses, this entails compliance with EU directives, national environmental regulations and emerging ESG-related legal obligations. Green transformation is therefore not merely a corporate […]

By Agnieszka Jarosz, head of ACCA Northern & Eastern Europe Modern business is entering a new era of transparency. Global climate challenges, rising investor expectations, and regulatory pressure mean that non-financial and financial ESG  reporting is becoming one of the pillars of strategic management. Companies that can effectively measure and communicate their social, environmental, and […]

By Aleksandra Chrabota, junior associate, Decarbonisation Practice, Osborne Clarke The Brazilian Presidency’s mutirão concept, introduced at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, challenges the global fashion industry to move beyond rhetoric and take real, collective action to bridge the gap between fashion’s climate pledges and stark realities.​ This unified, society-wide approach highlights the necessity […]

By Marek Przybylski – tax adviser, MDDP Both Poland and the UK had planned to launch the country-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers from October 2025. The UK, however, has revised its timeline to launch the DRS in October 2027. Although the basic idea of a DRS is the same in both countries […]

By Areta Kempińska, managing partner, Bireta Professional Translations The green transition is accelerating across Europe, and Poland is right in the middle of it. With offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea, nuclear energy back on the agenda, and a growing list of ESG requirements, the stakes are high. But while infrastructure, technology and policy […]

The Christmas Carols and Cocktail Reception, co-organised by the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) and the British Embassy Warsaw, brought together members and guests for an evening celebrating the festive season and the strength of the British–Polish business community. The event was officially opened by Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG, His Majesty’s Ambassador, together with […]

One waits for the Year-End Networking all year long. When the moment arrives to celebrate the past months together — organised by BPCC, ABSL and AmCham — and conversations and laughter fill the room among business partners, colleagues and friends, it is a clear sign that another successful year is behind us, and new opportunities […]

On 10 December 2025, the Sheraton Hotel in Poznań hosted the Christmas Gathering of Greater Poland Entrepreneurs, attracting a vibrant community of business leaders. The event brought together representatives from key institutions supporting the region’s business environment, including the British-Polish Chamber of Commerce, AHK Poland, the Greater Poland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the BCC […]

As part of this year’s Open Eyes Economy Summit, on 18 November the British-Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) hosted a closed-door Roundtable discussion, bringing together representatives of business, public administration and academia. The talks focused on the development of economic relations between Poland and the United Kingdom, which—according to the participants—have now entered a new, […]

We are thrilled to share that International Speed Business Mixer, held on 6 November in Warsaw was a fantastic success! ? With over 200 participants, the event brought together representatives from 14 bilateral chambers of commerce, creating a truly international environment for networking and collaboration. The evening was filled with energy, inspiring conversations, and new […]

On 25 November 2025, the BPCC and engineering firm Cundall held a Real Estate & Construction Breakfast in Warsaw, looking at the potential for NABERS (the National Australian Built Environment Rating System) to transform the Polish property market. Speakers from Cundall, Michał Wójcik, Przemysław Pałuszyński, and Wojeciech Stec, detailed how NABERS differs from existing certification […]

On 20 November 2025, a training session entitled “Sustainable Development – A New Paradigm of Business Management” took place at the Wrocław Centre for Technology Transfer, organised by the BPCC and the WCTT of Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The main part of the programme was delivered by Dr Beata Kozyra – an expert […]

The Wrocław Agglomeration Real Estate Forum, organised by the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), continues to evolve each year, bringing together real estate professionals, tenants and city representatives. This year’s highlight was the first public presentation of the Wrocław 2050 Strategy. During the opening session, Marzena Horak, director of the City Strategy Office, and […]

The Doing Business with the UK conference took place on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at Rzeszów City Hall, in Rzeszów’s historic main square. The event brought together business leaders, local government representatives and trade experts from Poland and the UK to discuss opportunities for cross-border collaboration and investment. This was the fifth such event to […]