Leading the Way at the Sustainable Economy Summit. Insights from a Penteris Perspective
Taking part in the Sustainable Economy Summit hosted by Poland’s Executive Club was a genuine spark for new perspectives. With thought leaders from business, energy, finance, real estate, and public policy, it tackled the strategic challenges of our time: how to build a competitive economy that is sustainable, responsible, and future-ready.
The Summit reminded us that innovation and sustainability are not optional extras, but essential components of long-term competitiveness.
Without innovation, we can never remain competitive on the global market – said Janusz Komurkiewicz.
Without innovation, your business will simply not survive – added Jacek Niewęgłowski.
This sense of urgency resonated across all panels. The energy transition was a central theme, along with its close connection to environmental stewardship, risk management, and the evolving demands of ESG.
Water lies at the heart of energy security. Without immediate and effective water management, we are on a path toward an energy crisis – warned Dariusz Jasak.
The future of our energy sector depends on developing new competencies – said Tomasz Mironczuk.
A number of experts called for a sober look at how ESG is being applied in practice. Are we enabling better decisions or simply creating a bureaucratic burden?
Many sustainability reports are overly complex and inflated… are they truly serving their intended purpose? – asked Dariusz Pawlukiewicz.
Return on investment is central to sustainable development. Without clear short-term gains, long-term growth becomes unlikely – noted Adam Targowski.
What stood out most for me, however, was the human element behind all this transformation. It is not just about regulations, metrics, and infrastructure. It is also about culture, leadership, and the courage to embrace meaningful change.
Organisational culture is not only an asset but also a key competitive advantage – said Andrzej Losor.
We are always faced with a choice between stupidity and wisdom… Wisdom requires intellectual discipline and the humility to learn from others – observed Kamil Wyszkowski.
From the circular economy to distributed energy systems, from ESG financing to post-Covid work models, the Sustainable Economy Summit offered a 360 degree view of the challenges ahead, but it also confirmed that business has both the responsibility and the capability to lead.
It is not government or regulation that will take the lead, but business – stated Michał Mikołajczyk.
Having the courage to finance sustainability is both our greatest challenge and our greatest opportunity – added Armand Ferreira.
For me, the Summit reaffirmed one of our key beliefs: that business can be a force for positive transformation, not just in theory, but in real legal, economic, and cultural terms.
Now is the time to keep pushing forward, with innovation, with responsibility, and with confidence in what we can achieve together.
Author: Raf Uzar, Head of Communication and Development, Penteris
Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Anastazja Lach