Volume 18, Issue 1, 2026
Authors: Paweł Dziekański
Entrepreneurship and the environment at regional level in Poland: Non-linear relationships and challenges in the context of sustainable development
The nonlinear relationship between entrepreneurship and the natural environment means that the impact of economic activity on the environment is not proportional to the growth of companies. The aim of the study is to analyze the variability and interdependencies between entrepreneurial activity and the natural environment, taking into account their spatial and temporal changes. The study used a literature review and statistical measures. Empirical data was collected for (102) municipalities in the Świętokrzyskie Region. The results of the analysis were presented in 2010, 2019, and 2022. Entrepreneurial activity shows variability, which stabilizes over time, indicating market maturity and the effectiveness of policies supporting entrepreneurship. We observe stability in the area of the environment. The results indicate a gradual decrease in the spatial diversity of entrepreneurship. Moreover, a weak and positive, albeit weakening, correlation is observed between the level of entrepreneurship and environmental quality. This finding does not suggest a significant conflict between economic development 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 to continue measures that support sustainable development. This should be done through the implementation of regional policy and support for new businesses. Such measures can help to reduce inequalities and improve living conditions in less developed regions. Systematic monitoring of policy outcomes and support for green transition remain key to sustainable development and reducing spatial disparities.
https://doi.org/10.37043/JURA.2026.18.1.6