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Involving Micro and Small Enterprises in the Energy Transition: Evidence from Poland

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  • Tomasz Bernat

    (Economics Department, Institute of Economics and Finance, University of Szczecin, 64 Mickiewicza Street, 71-101 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Sylwia Flaszewska

    (Division of Strategic Management, Institute of Management, Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, 221 Wólczańska Street, 93-005 Lodz, Poland)

  • Renata Lisowska

    (Department of Entrepreneurship and Industrial Policy, Faculty of Management, University of Lodz, 22/26 Matejki Street, 90-237 Lodz, Poland)

  • Katarzyna Szymańska

    (Division of Strategic Management, Institute of Management, Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, 221 Wólczańska Street, 93-005 Lodz, Poland)

Abstract

The energy transition is one of humanity’s most significant challenges. All micro, small, medium, and large enterprises will have to face it, and some are already making progress. This paper focuses on the involvement of the smallest actors in the energy transition. Micro and small enterprises comprise the largest part of the economy and significantly impact its development. Concerning the broad scope of their activities, these entities are characterized by a specific owner–manager relationship. This means that the final decision is influenced by business objectives, the manager’s approach, their awareness of change, and personal and other factors. Based on the analysis of data from 400 companies, it was found that the involvement of micro and small enterprises in the energy transition is related to their market and financial success.

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  • Tomasz Bernat & Sylwia Flaszewska & Renata Lisowska & Katarzyna Szymańska, 2024. "Involving Micro and Small Enterprises in the Energy Transition: Evidence from Poland," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-13, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:4:p:847-:d:1337340
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