We are submitting the UN Global Compact Communication on Progress report – a confirmation of our commitment to responsible business
For the fourth time, we have submitted the UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (CoP) report. This is the annual summary of activities and results achieved by organisations belonging to the world’s largest initiative for responsible business, and a transparent way of demonstrating progress and activity in the areas of human rights, cybersecurity, labour standards and education, environmental protection, procurement procedures, and anti-corruption.
We are submitting this year’s report at a particularly significant moment. As the Green Finance in Poland 2026 report indicates, companies today operate in a reality shaped by climate change, geopolitical tensions, the energy transition, and growing client expectations regarding responsible business. Sustainable development is no longer an optional addition to market strategy, but a prerequisite for long-term success.
The world at a turning point
The climate challenges facing the global economy today are unprecedented. Their consequences are not only environmental, but also economic in nature. According to the analyses cited, the costs of climate change for Poland could reach PLN 124 billion by 2050 if adaptative measures are not implemented at the requisite scale and pace.
This is why active management of climate risk is becoming so important. And this is precisely why, over the past year:
- We measured our carbon footprint
- We conducted an assessment of the physical risks associated with climate change
- We developed a resilience and adaptation plan
As a result, we have a better understanding of both the impact of climate change on our operations and the actions required to build the long-term resilience of our organisation as a whole.
The green transition is accelerating
Despite the challenges, the energy transition is clearly accelerating.
In Poland, the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in the energy mix has risen to 31.4%, while the share of coal has fallen to a historic low of 52.7%. At the same time, Poland already has over 25 GW of installed solar PV capacity, and market development scenarios indicate that by 2035 the share of renewables could exceed 70%.
Increasingly, the transition is viewed not only as a response to the climate crisis, but also as an element of building energy security, enhancing the competitiveness of the economy, and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
We similarly rate the potential of the green transition highly. We therefore continuously monitor energy consumption and regularly inform our employees of its level, building awareness of the impact of everyday decisions on the environment and encouraging more efficient use of resources. This approach enables us not only to better manage our own environmental impact, but also to develop an organisational culture grounded in responsibility and engagement.
We are also an important link in the energy transition. As strategic partners of Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (Polish Nuclear Power Plants), we are providing multidisciplinary legal advisory services in the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant – a cornerstone of the country’s energy security, and valued at over €40 billion.
This is the most complex, multi-stage undertaking in the history of Polish energy.
We are shaping Poland’s energy security, reinforcing the Local First philosophy and the reliance mechanism, supporting the participation of Polish companies in strategic projects, and demonstrating that we possess the know-how required to manage investments of such scale and significance – as confirmed by our Highly Commended distinction at The Lawyer European Awards 2025 in the “European Energy Transition Team of the Year” category.
The effectiveness of our approach to ESG is further confirmed by, among other things, the EcoVadis ranking, in which we have for the third consecutive time been awarded a Silver Medal, while simultaneously improving our score and remaining among the top 15% of the more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide.
ESG is today an indispensable element of building competitive advantage
A strong competitive position today rests on three interconnected pillars:
- Sustainable development
- Digitalisation
- Organisational resilience
Companies that effectively implement ESG principles achieve tangible benefits by increasing the efficiency of resource use, strengthening supply chain resilience, gaining easier access to financing, and becoming more attractive to employees and clients. It is also becoming increasingly clear that the cost of inaction may be higher than the cost of the transition itself.
Our experience confirms this relationship.
In addition to environmental projects, we are developing social and organisational activities, strengthening ethical standards and compliance mechanisms, building an approach to responsible supply chain management, investing in the professional and personal development of our employees, and creating tools that support team integration and collaboration.
Examples of such initiatives include:
- The Kochański & Partners Women’s Club, supporting the development, mentoring, and empowerment of women
- The Next Generation Lawyers programme, developing the competencies of future leaders
- Green Fridays – deliveries of organic vegetables – inspiring more conscious dietary choices
- Sports tournaments that bring teams together and foster collegial bonds
These projects have been recognised in the Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices reports as examples of a responsible and long-term approach to ESG.
Read more here.
From commitments to action
For several years, we have been developing a systemic approach to sustainable business practices. In 2023, we established the ESG Committee, which supports the Management Board in setting the direction of activities, managing risks, and monitoring the achievement of objectives. In 2025 alone, we completed nearly 50 ESG projects, consistently increasing the scale and maturity of our activities.
Submitting the UN Global Compact Communication on Progress report is not only a summary of our activities this year, but also a means of transparently demonstrating progress in implementing the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is also a tradition that has become a permanent fixture in our corporate calendar – and a benchmark for consistently raising the bar.
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Source: Green Finance in Poland 2026, eds. Ludwik Kotecki and Katarzyna Szwarc, UN Global Compact Network Poland and the Institute of Responsible Finance.
