Erhardt, Katarzyna Anna (2025) “The Impact of Green Initiatives and ESG on Sustainable Development: A Comparative Study of Cracow and Warsaw”. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
This capstone thesis examines the impact of green initiatives on sustainable development through a comparative analysis of Cracow and Warsaw. By comparing two major Polish cities, it aims to examine what green initiatives are, how they influence sustainable development and ESG implementation, and how this shapes urban sustainability outcomes. Cracow's and Warsaw's experiences are relevant for analyzing the implementation of green policies, their impact on sustainable development, urban dynamics, governance frameworks, and levels of public engagement. Their progress provides valuable insights into urban sustainability and demonstrates how targeted interventions and community engagement can contribute to achieving sustainable development goals. The findings of this study will be helpful for urban policymakers, sustainability practitioners, academia, sustainability-related NGOs, and researchers interested in ESG-driven governance and sustainable urban transitions. The preliminary findings suggest that while both cities have made progress, Warsaw demonstrates a broader and more institutionalized approach to green initiatives, whereas Cracow shows more bottom-up civic engagement. Key enablers include stakeholder collaboration and clear urban policy frameworks, while challenges relate to governance fragmentation and social resistance in both cases.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Huiskes, M.C. |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2025 09:33 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Jun 2025 09:33 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/642 |
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