Business and law
Who is a Virtual Prosumer? Settlement Rules in 2025
Using a photovoltaic installation grants the user the status of a prosumer. However, the current provisions of the Renewable Energy Sources Act distinguish between different types of renewable energy prosumers. As of July 2, 2025, in addition to individual, tenant, and collective prosumers, the virtual prosumer model also comes into effect. Who exactly are these users of photovoltaic systems, and what sets them apart from a "regular" prosumer?
Central Energy Market Information System – A Change in the Energy Market. What Does the Introduction of CSIRE Mean?
As of July 1, 2025, the Central Energy Market Information System (CSIRE) is operational in Poland. Although its full implementation will take place in a year’s time, we can already see whether the centralized transmission, storage, and sharing of electricity market data is actually working. What exactly is CSIRE, and how does it function?
Green Marketing for Companies – How to Implement It?
Environmental protection, conscious care for preserving its values and biodiversity, promoting pro-environmental attitudes, and optimizing business activities are the key principles of green marketing. When companies define areas for development and create strategic and operational plans, their implementation can help eliminate the destructive impact on the planet. At this stage, questions and doubts often arise - What exactly is green marketing?
EMAS – A Complete Guide to Environmental Certification
Companies and government agencies are increasingly requiring their partners to demonstrate proper care for the environment. Entrepreneurs who want to show they are consciously and responsibly taking the green path—and avoid accusations of greenwashing—may choose to implement the EMAS certification. But what exactly is EMAS and what benefits does it offer?
ISO 50001 Standard. How Does It Improve Energy Efficiency in a Company?
For many companies, the use of a significant amount of energy in daily operations is critical to their business. To ensure that an organization operates in an optimized and highly efficient manner, it should consider adopting one of the standardized management systems. One such system is the ISO 50001 standard. What are its principles, and why is it worth implementing?
How to Implement the ISO 14001 Standard in Your Company? A Practical Guide
ISO 14001 is an international standard that defines a set of requirements necessary to create an effective environmental management system. Its purpose is to support organizations in mitigating their negative impact on the natural environment while helping them maintain operational efficiency. Implementing ISO 14001 is becoming increasingly popular among businesses due to the crucial role that environmental policies play in a company's reputation and competitiveness. It is also a growing requirement from key stakeholders, including investors and consumers.
RE100 standard - what are the goals and principles of this global initiative?
The transformation of the global economy toward zero-carbon is an extremely complex process that can be analyzed over decades. However, more and more large companies are joining the RE100 initiative. This is an international program that promotes sourcing energy from RES. What is RE100 and who can join this prestigious group?
Why is it worth being an eco-friendly company? A business guide
We focus on ecology. We are eco. Business can support ecology." These are just a few examples of slogans that have been increasingly prevalent in recent years. It's no wonder. Climate and environmental issues are becoming more and more apparent, even when looking from the perspective of business management, whether it's a large or small company.
The Role of PPA Agreements in Achieving ESG Goals
In the evolving and transitioning energy market, PPA/CPPA agreements, or Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, are rapidly gaining importance. This growing interest is hardly surprising, as for many companies, these agreements serve as key evidence that the business is committed to environmental protection, supporting decarbonization, fostering the development of renewable energy sources, and thereby genuinely implementing ESG strategy principles. In the context of global trends and the increasing demand for clean energy, interest in such agreements is rising, particularly among companies where ESG is becoming an integral part of a long-term and authentic business strategy.
Environmental Management in the Company – What Does It Involve?
For many entities, implementing an Environmental Management System is now a business necessity driven by modern corporate approaches to environmental protection. Such a system, firstly, significantly improves the management of the entity in this regard and generates real savings; secondly, it responds to legislative requirements related to sustainable business development (such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD).
Enterprise Value Chain – What Does It Consist Of, and What Function Does It Serve?
The enterprise value chain is a concept that has been known since the 1980s, created by Michael E. Porter. It encompasses all the activities and processes occurring within a company, aimed at creating value for customers. This model distinguishes between primary and supporting activities. What else is worth knowing about it?
European Sustainability Reporting Standards - this is what you should know about ESRS
ESG reporting for many companies is an important part of their policy and strategy. It contributes to sustainability goals and helps meet non-financial disclosure requirements. As of 2024, new standardized reporting rules are in effect, replacing the former GRI Standards. We are talking about ESRS. What is worth knowing about this reporting scheme?