The Development of Instruments of Sustainable Development of the Enterprises Sector

Abstract

The paper prepared within the PhD grant (Sub-Action 8.2.2 „Regional Innovation Strategies”, Activity 8.2 „Know-How Transfer”, Priority VIII „Regional Business Personnel” of the Human Capital Operational Programme, co-funded from the EU resources within the European Social Fund as well as the state budget and the Lubuskie Voivodship) undertakes the problem of universal instruments of sustainable development of companies such as environmental management BS7750, ISO 14000 standards, EMAS and CP strategies as well as CSR. It focuses on comprehensive presentation of their genesis, evolution and current situation in the entities operating in Poland.