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Environmental Partnership Foundation
address:
ul. św. Krzyża 5/6, 31-028 Kraków
tel./fax: +48 (12) 430 24 43
e-mail/website:
biuro@fpds.pl/www.fpds.pl
created: 1997
area: 200 m 2
chief executive:
Rafał Serafin
contact:
Ewa Figórska, tel. +48 (12) 430 24 43 – extension 38, e-mail: ewa.figorska@fpds.pl
In the 10 years of the Clean Business Program’s existence nearly
5,000 companies participated in it, attaining tangible economic
advantages. During the latest edition of the program in 2007-2011
nearly 150 innovative, low-cost operations were put forward, out
of which 100 were actually implemented. The Foundation strives
to become a leader in ecological and innovative solutions for Polish
firms, primarily SMEs.
The Foundation’s mission is to support balanced development by promoting partnership, civil society, novel
solutions and proven standards for environmentally conscious activities. One of the Foundations key programs
entitled “Clean Business” combines innovative solutions with environmental awareness. It is the only ecological
program in Poland conducted on such a large scale, with the goal of increasing the ecological awareness of
Polish entrepreneurs and offering support and consultancy in reducing negative environmental effects. The Clean
Business Clubs located all over Poland comprise of over 500 companies. Thanks to specialized assistance from
consultants and auditors, Club members are implementing changes to manage their firms in an environmentally
friendly manner. The Clean Business Program is directed at small and medium enterprises as well as large firms
which treat environmental protection as not simply an expense, but as a key to effective enterprise management.
The Program’s offering is also aimed at municipal authorities. As part of the Clean Business Program, the Foundation
offers, among others, the appraisal of a firm’s innovativeness in products and technology, environmental audits,
finding solutions to ensure tangible financial advantages, consultancy and training, advertising, aid in finding
financing mechanisms for environmental projects, and tools for monitoring the firm’s own influence on the
environment.
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