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

Tomasz Bernat, Sylwia Flaszewska, Renata Lisowska () and Katarzyna Szymańska
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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

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 4, 1-13

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.

Keywords: energy transition; micro and small enterprises; energy efficiency; involvement in the energy transition; market and financial results (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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