Poland is preparing for the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in 2025, which mandates businesses to disclose their ESG practices, including environmental, social, and governance factors. This new law requires companies to report on their sustainability efforts, aiming to increase transparency and ensure data comparability across sectors.

Starting with large companies, the directive will gradually expand, ensuring that more entities meet these obligations. For entrepreneurs, embracing ESG reporting provides multiple benefits, including enhanced access to financing, improved reputation, and a strengthened competitive edge. 

As businesses navigate this process, they must align their strategies with carbon neutral goals, ensuring their operations are more sustainable. The CSRD implementation is expected to bring long-term benefits by encouraging responsible business practices and offering a clear pathway for companies to manage ESG risks, which could ultimately help them minimize reputational damage and financial setbacks. 

For businesses preparing to comply, key steps include conducting training for management and staff, establishing clear ESG objectives, and setting up efficient data collection and reporting mechanisms. This ensures that the organization remains compliant and is positioned for growth in an increasingly eco-conscious market.

The CSRD also offers companies the opportunity to improve their environmental impact, bolstering efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality, while simultaneously attracting more investors and consumers who prioritize sustainable practices. 

In Poland, this regulation will not only affect large companies but also gradually include smaller firms, promoting widespread ESG transparency and creating a more sustainable business environment. As the 2025 deadline approaches, businesses are encouraged to start preparing early to avoid the challenges associated with meeting the CSRD’s extensive requirements. 

Sumber: 

https://www.dudkowiak.com/blog/corporate-sustainability-reporting-csrd-check-out-the-new-obligations-from-2025/ 

https://www.crowe.com/pl/en-us/insights/csrd-in-poland-new-challenges-and-opportunities-for-entrepreneurs 

https://hlb-poland.global/esg-reporting-obligations-getting-closer-new-challenges-for-companies/ 

https://www.mddp.pl/implementation-of-the-csrd-directive-in-poland/