Business & Science Poland

Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the European Commissions proposal for the Digital Omnibus, introduced as part of the broader simplification agenda. The initiative represents a timely effort to rationalise elements of the EUs increasingly complex digital regulatory framework.

The European Unions digital rulebook has grown overly complex, with overlapping obligations, inconsistent supervision, and significant compliance burdens that limit innovation across the Single Market. This complexity particularly affects European SMEs, which lack the resources of global technology firms and face barriers to cross-border growth.

Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the European Commissions initiative on the Circular Economy Act and submits its position paper as a contribution to the ongoing consultation. The document presents BSPs key recommendations aimed at supporting the effective and competitive implementation of circular economy principles across the European Union

The voice of Polish business and scientific community in Brussels Brussels, January 2026 Review of EU public procurement rules Business & Science Poland position Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the European Commission’s launch of the process to amend EU public procurement rules.

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Business & Science Poland (BSP) emphasizes that the European Union is facing high energy prices, a global overcapacity in manufacturing, rising CAPEX and OPEX costs associated with decarbonization technologies, and regulatory barriers that hinder investment implementation.

Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the European Commission's commitment to proposing the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA), the main objective of which will be to increase sustainable and resilient industrial production of energy-intensive sectors within the EU by supporting investments in decarbonisation.

Business and Science Poland welcomes the possibility to comment on the proposed amendment of the Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the energy from renewable sources (RED II). Our organization represents entities operating in refinery, chemical, energy, fertilizers, metals and mining, postal services, transport and financial sector, employing over 100 thousand employees in Poland, other EU Member States…

Business and Science Poland welcomes the possibility to comment on the early revision of the Directive 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources. We recognize the need to ensure compliance of several initiatives under the EDG scope with the ongoing ambitious climate policy, which is relevant for elements of the RED II rules.

Dear Sir or Madam, Business & Science Poland is pleased to submit its members recommendations in the context of the review of the EU Taxonomy Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts. We thank the European Commission, in particular DG FISMA, for the opportunity to contribute to this process and remain at your disposal should further information or clarification be required.

Dear Sir/ Madam, On behalf of our organisation, I am pleased to submit our contribution to the European Commissions public consultation on the revision of the Climate Delegated Act and the Environmental Delegated Act under Regulation (EU) 2020/852.

Dear Sir/ Madam, On behalf of our organisation, I am pleased to submit our contribution to the European Commissions public consultation on the revision of the Climate Delegated Act and the Environmental Delegated Act under Regulation (EU) 2020/852.

To Whom it May Concern, We are grateful for the possibility of submitting feedback on one of the next EU budget's crucial aspects. Attached is Business & Science Poland's feedback on the European Competitiveness Fund mechanisms, as proposed within the ECF regulation proposal. Best regards, Business & [name removed] team

Executive Summary Business & Science Poland (BSP), together with its member companies representing strategic sectors of the European economy, welcomes the European Commission's efforts to simplify and streamline the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law) of 04/03/2020 COM (2020) 80 final, obliges Member States to include climate policy in all their future activities, bearing in mind the legally binding objective of zero net emission of the EU economy by 2050.

Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcoming the possibility to comment on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and amending certain union legislative acts (COM(2021) 206 final).

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The voice of Polish business and scientific community in Brussels Brussels, July 2025 Review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Business & Science Poland’s position Assessment of the Functioning of the EU ETS and the Market Stability Reserve – Experiences, Limitations and Recommendations An assessment of the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to date, along with accompanying mechanisms…

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Dear Sir/Madam, Business and Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the possibility to comment on the proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation. Business and Science Poland (BSP) represents entities operating in chemical, refinery, energy, fertilisers, metals and mining, postal services, transport and financial sector, employing over 100 thousand employees in Poland, other EU Member States, as…

Business and Science Poland (BSP) connects the experience of leading Polish enterprises with the EU agenda. We represent the knowledge and interests of entities which employ over 100 000 workers in Poland, in the EU and globally. We are committed to advancing the values of EU Common Market acknowledging the need to transform it responsibly and effectively.

Business & Science Poland wishes to present its position and highlight key issues from the perspective of energy-intensive industries and producers competing on global markets. We welcome the initiative and the Commissions recognition of the challenges arising from the current CBAM design. Please find our detailed position paper attached.

BSP welcomes the EUs initiative to strengthen consumer protection in the digital environment but emphasizes that any new measures must be carefully scoped to avoid duplicating existing regulations and adding unnecessary complexity.

Dear Sir or Madam, Business & Science Poland is pleased to submit its members recommendations in the context of the review of the EU Taxonomy Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts. We thank the European Commission, in particular DG FISMA, for the opportunity to contribute to this process and remain at your disposal should further information or clarification be required.

Business & Science Poland (BSP) emphasises that achieving the EUs 2040 climate target will require a cost-effective and technology-neutral pathway to net-zero emissions. We present the attached set of proposals, prioritising the simplification of legislation and the promotion of global competitiveness. The target for 2040 should serve as the foundation for designing new policies and revising existing ones.

We connect Polish Business and Science with the EU Ref. Ares(2020)2163466 - 21/04/2020 #BSP_Paper April 2020 Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Revision 1. Introduction Business & Science Poland (BSP) is grateful for the opportunity to provide comments to the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) on the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

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Business & Science Poland welcomes and appreciates the European Commission’s efforts in boosting innovation among the European industry. Together with our members, we recognize a need to strengthen digital capabilities among European companies and also a broad potential that it offers.

We connect Polish Business and Science with the EU Ref. Ares(2021)4571910 - 14/07/2021 #BSP_Paper Lipiec 2021 Sprawozdawczość przedsiębiorstw w zakresie zrównoważonego rozwoju - CSRD 1. Wstęp Business and Science Poland z zadowoleniem przyjmuje możliwość skomentowania wniosku dotyczącego dyrektywy o sprawozdawczości przedsiębiorstw w zakresie zrównoważonego rozwoju (CSRD/NFRD).

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The Business and Science Poland Employers' Association welcomes the efforts made by the European Commission to increase the EU's capacity to produce emission-neutral energy technologies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enable the creation of CO2 storage sites and thus contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal. Please find attached our detailed comments on the text.

Business & Science Poland welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Gas Directive and Regulation. The proposed documents contain very ambitious proposals that will directly affect the shape and functioning of the European gas market. Hydrogen, at the heart of the European debate on the future of the EU, has a good chance of becoming the fuel of the 21st century.

The Association of Employers Business and Science Poland (USP) brings together actors from various sectors of the economy, including mining, fuel, energy, air, postal, financial, food and chemical transport. The main objectives and policy options of the planned reform of the EU customs regulations identify areas that are clearly relevant for the activity and functioning of the EU market for fuels and chemical…

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Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the European Unions initiative to develop the action plan for women in research, innovation and startups. Our recommendations aim to strengthen Europes competitiveness by unlocking womens innovation potential through measures that reduce real-world friction: simpler rules that are genuinely usable, clearer and more predictable funding pathways, and fewer barriers to scaling…

The development of the CO2 infrastructure and market in the European Union which enables a significant reduction of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere is of fundamental importance for achieving the EUs greenhouse gas reduction targets and, ultimately, for reaching climate neutrality.

Business and Science Poland welcomes the possibility to comment on the proposal for Regulation on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector. We would like to draw the attention to several solutions that in our opinion still require more clarification or we perceive too restrictive and may adversely affect the energy market.

Europes digital regulatory framework has grown rapidly in recent years, with important new rules aimed at strengthening safety, trust, resilience and fairness across the Single Market. While these objectives remain essential, the cumulative effect of overlapping obligations, fragmented enforcement structures, and parallel reporting and transparency duties is creating unnecessary complexity for businesses operating…

Business & Science Poland welcomes the opportunity to participate in the consultation on the revision of default values for production pathways and changes to the rules for calculating the GHG emissions of biofuels and biomass fuels. BSP hereby submits its position in the attached document.

Business & Science Poland welcomes and appreciates the European Commission’s efforts in strengthening the European cybersecurity system. We see an urgent need for the improvement of cyber threats awareness and the technical adaptation to current digital threats and challenges. In our opinion, the risk-based management approach suggested by the Commission in the NIS 2 proposal is a proper direction.

Business & Science Poland supports the possible use of high-quality international carbon credits towards the 2040 EU climate target, provided they are introduced within a clear, limited and credible legal framework. International credits can serve as a pragmatic complement, especially in sectors where further emission reductions are particularly costly or technologically difficult.

The voice of Polish business and scientific community in Brussels Brussels, September 2025 Commission Implementing Regulations laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism Business & Science Poland position In Regulation (EU) 2023/956 establishing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism…

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We connect Polish Business and Science with the EU 23 May 2023 r. BSP opinion on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2019/942 as well as Directives (EU) 2018/2001 and (EU) 2019/944 to improve the Union’s electricity market design In principle, the European single energy market was meant to integrate and liberalize the gas and…

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A key priority is to ensure that the governance framework places energy security, system resilience and security of supply on equal footing with decarbonisation objectives. BSP argues that the transition must be deliverable in practice, which requires acknowledging transitional solutions where necessary and ensuring reliable energy systems during the transformation.

Business & Science Poland supports a post-2030 climate framework providing Member States with meaningful flexibility in how national targets are delivered. The framework should better reflect different starting points, energy mixes, access to low-carbon technologies and the relative costs of transition across Member States.

Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the European Commission's efforts to strengthen the EU's resilience and preparedness through a strategic framework for stockpiling critical raw materials. Such a framework should be based on a robust assessment of supply risks, market characteristics, strategic relevance, and proportionality, while taking into account the specific characteristics of individual raw materials…

Business & Science Poland welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Gas Directive and Regulation. The proposed documents contain very ambitious proposals that will directly affect the shape and functioning of the European gas market. Hydrogen, at the heart of the European debate on the future of the EU, has a good chance of becoming the fuel of the 21st century.

We submit our position as part of the ongoing consultation on the evaluation of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009. The document presents proposals aimed at enhancing transparency and traceability of fertilising products, strengthening enforcement, and creating conditions conducive to innovation.

To Whom It May Concern, Business & Science Poland (BSP) very much welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on the Master Regulation part of the Market Integration Package. The attached document constitutes the second part of BSP's feedback, the first one being the position paper provided in the consultation process regarding the Master Directive.

To Whom it May Concern, Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on the provisions proposed in the Directive that is part of the Market Integration Package. Please find attached our position paper serving as feedback in the consultation process, based on expertise provided by our sectoral members.

The European Union plays an important role in supporting the alignment of civilian infrastructure with military mobility requirements. Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the European Commissions initiative to address military mobility challenges in Europe. We strongly support efforts to eliminate barriers that hinder the swift movement of troops and equipment across EU territory.

Business & Science Poland (BSP) welcomes the European Commission's objective of increasing the use of secondary raw materials in batteries and strengthening the resilience of the European battery value chain. The methodology should combine environmental integrity, industrial feasibility and effective incentives for investment in European recycling and recovery capacity.

The forthcoming reform of the VAT rules applicable to the travel and tourism sectors should reinforce legal certainty, fiscal coherence and competitiveness across the EU transport market. In passenger transport, maintaining the 0 % VAT rate for international services remains justified on both technical and legal grounds, reflecting long-standing international norms under ICAO and the Chicago Convention.

BSP welcomes the EUs initiative to simplify and enhance the EU defence and sensitive security procurement framework. In the current geopolitical context, including the war in Ukraine and increasing threats to security of supply, it is essential that any reform strengthens both efficiency and resilience.

Business and Science Poland welcomes the opportunity to comment on the update of EU legislation in the context of REPowerEU goals. The new proposal of the European Commission COM (2022) 231 of May 18, 2022 concerns the amendment of five legislative documents, including Decision 2015/1814 on establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme.