Entrepreneurship and the environment at regional level in Poland: Non-linear relationships and challenges in the context of sustainable development
Entrepreneurship and the environment at regional level in Poland: Non-linear relationships and challenges in the context of sustainable development

Summary/Abstract: The non-linear relationship between entrepreneurship and the naturalenvironment means that the impact of economic activity on the environment isnot proportional to the growth of companies. The aim of the study is to analyzethe variability and interdependencies between entrepreneurial activity and thenatural environment, taking into account their spatial and temporal changes.The study used a literature review and statistical measures. Empirical data wascollected for (102) municipalities in the Świętokrzyskie Region. The results ofthe analysis were presented in 2010, 2019, and 2022. Entrepreneurial activityshows variability, which stabilizes over time, indicating market maturity and theeffectiveness of policies supporting entrepreneurship. We observe stability in thearea of the environment. The results indicate a gradual decrease in the spatialdiversity of entrepreneurship. Moreover, a weak and positive, albeit weakening,correlation is observed between the level of entrepreneurship and environmentalquality. This finding does not suggest a significant conflict between economicdevelopment and environmental protection. The analysis emphasizes the importance of local conditions and points to the need for targeted regional policy measures, especially support for municipalities with low values on both measures,particularly in the south-eastern part of the region. It is therefore important tocontinue measures that support sustainable development. This should be donethrough the implementation of regional policy and support for new businesses.Such measures can help to reduce inequalities and improve living conditions inless developed regions. Systematic monitoring of policy outcomes and supportfor green transition remain key to sustainable development and reducing spatialdisparities

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