Realizacja celów UEK na rzecz 17 Celów Zrównoważonego Rozwoju ONZ w 2022 roku

Realization of the Goals of the Krakow University of Economics in support of UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2022

OVERALL REPORT

In 2021 KUE has prepared and published the first version of the Goals of the Krakow University of Economics in support of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The document we adopted stands testament to our readiness to act for the common good, environmental protection as well as social equality and diversity. It defines long-term actions which we have agreed upon. In 2022, KUE continued this commitment. The presented report is a summary of actions undertaken at the Krakow University of Economics in 2022, to help reach the SDGs.

2022 was another year of multiple activities undertaken by the University, its Social and Environmental Development Unit and KUE Responsible project. In 2022 the Unit was very active in the areas of social and environmental activities, policy creation and approval, education of staff and students, research and connecting different stakeholders, in order to make KUE more sustainable and accessible. As a result, the pursuit of sustainability at KUE is accelerating. It will not be possible to attain these goals without solidarity and cooperation with numerous entities – not only within the scope of the University but also as part of intensive regional, national and international cooperation.

In 2022 we have also published KUE’s first UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) report. The report sums up the achievements of the University aiming at showing progress done in the academic years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. The report is available under the following link: https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/strategia/2023/02/07/raport-dla-inicjatywy-onz-prme/.

Many individual staff members and organizational units at the University voluntarily undertake initiatives to build good interpersonal relations, protect the environment, support local projects, help the needy, promote good business practices, or shape responsible citizenship among students. Many initiatives regarding work culture, community evolvement, natural environment, business education and collaboration with stakeholders were undertaken. SDGs-related topics were identified and/or added to our research and teaching. KUE faculty, staff and students worked jointly to make the university more responsible, sustainable, inclusive, and available.

For the calendar year 2022, the Social and Environmental Development Unit is proud to report on the following SDGs:

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms.

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

2022 became an axis for major transformative changes in the University and its activities. The end of the pandemic regime was followed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Poland’s immediate neighbor, resulting in a second, back-to-back major upheaval in all aspects of existence for Poles and Poland. For KUE, end of covid brought enhanced recruitment, a return to on-campus operations and a new drive for development of new degrees as well as overhauling existing degree programs. Some pre-covid activities also drew to a close, with changes in the market and external environment. International program accreditations began to feature in University priorities, as capstones in the pursuit for recognized educational quality. The invasion of Ukraine brought a flood of migrants, who challenged Poland’s systems, including education, needing assistance in many forms. KUE responded with a wide and far-reaching offer of support for students, private individuals, as well as striving to support our partner Ukrainian universities. Our offer can be found here: https://dlaukrainy.uek.krakow.pl/en/uekdlaukrainy-en/

Continuing the implementation of KUE’s Strategy, 2022 saw new organizational systems being developed, new competences acquired and the steady push for greater openness, inclusion, equality and sustainability. The University continued to be an active participant in society at local, regional and national levels, fulfilling its third mission. 2022 was the year when the national Research Assessment Exercise resulted in all 5 KUE scientific disciplines being awarded high marks, confirming our University status and the rights to develop and run degree programs and award degrees to our graduates (confirmed degree-awarding powers). Much of the research conducted by KUE academic staff is related to UN Goals, which was shown in the KUE 2020-22 UN PRME report, found here: https://www.unprme.org/kracow-university-of-economics/

SEPARATE REPORTS

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms.

1.1. Maintain financial aid for students from low to lower-middle income countries

– KUE has a wide range of support for students from Ukraine, since the military conflict has arisen. https://dlaukrainy.uek.krakow.pl/en/uekdlaukrainy-en/

– KUE continues to recruit students from all social backgrounds, offering a wide range of social scholarships within state-funded frameworks – in 2022 829 students received such assistance

1.2. Continue international programs concentrating on ending poverty in developing countries

Since 2019 until 2022 KUE had participated in STEPup ERAMSUS+ project within an international consortium (https://stepup.fh-joanneum.at). The project aimed to modernize existing social entrepreneurship practices and promote innovation in Thai and Burmese HEIs by integrating advanced learning tools for the creation of disruptive business ideas into existing academic structures, while strengthening the university-business collaboration through participatory schemes on a local and regional level. The main area of the project was to stimulate social entrepreneurship among Thai and Burmese students.

1.3. Continue research and publishing reports on access to clean air and water in all regions of Poland

The Centre for Public Policy published an analytical report on assurance of clean air in local communities. https://politykipubliczne.pl/dzialania-wladz-rzadowych-i-samorzadowych-na-rzecz-czystego-powietrza/

1.4. Continue policy making participation to end poverty around the world

– In 2022 KUE continued international projects aimed at ending poverty.

– In 2022 KUE helped to organize the Open Eyes Economy Summit, during which policymakers were discussing issues related to poverty around the world (https://oees.pl/poprzednie-edycje/?_ga=2.97823517.306172166.1702458442-2078635354.1698593740&doing_wp_cron=1702458488.6020400524139404296875).

1.5. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG1 issues

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Andrzejewska-Czernek I., Knawa K., Czoboly G., Juozaitis M., Glavey T., Vanasaun I., (2022), „Jak wy to robicie? Podatek u źródła w różnych państwach Europy”. (1), Litwa, Irlandia, Węgry, Estonia, „Przegląd Podatkowy”, nr 1, pp. 41-50.

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Białynicki-Birula P., Mamica Ł., Makieła K., (2022), Energy Literacy and Its Determinants among Students within the Context of Public Intervention in
Poland, „Energies”, vol. 15, iss. 15, pp. 1-21; https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/15/5368

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Ćwiek M., Trzcińska K., (2022), Assessment of Goodness of Fit of Income Distribution in France and Germany Based on the Zenga Distribution,
„Quality & Quantity”; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11135-022-01556-w

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Dziekański P., Prus P., Sołtyk P., Wrońska M., Imbrea F., Smuleac L., Pascalau R., Błaszczyk K., (2022), Spatial Disproportions of the Green Economy
and the Financial Situation of Polish Voivodeships in 2010-2020, „Sustainability”, vol. 14, iss. 21, pp. 1-28; https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/21/13824

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Náñez Alonso S., Jorge-Vazquez J., Echarte Fernández M., Kolegowicz K., Szymla W., (2022), Financial Exclusion in Rural and Urban Contexts in Poland :
a Threat to Achieving SDG Eight?, „Land”, vol. 11, iss. 4, pp. 1-21; https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/11/4/539

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Piwowarczyk A., (2022), Rola studiów dualnych w kształtowaniu zasobów rynku pracy na przykładzie modelu niemieckiego, „Przedsiębiorczość – Edukacja”, vol.
18, no. 1, pp. 146-158; https://p-e.up.krakow.pl/article/view/8641

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Stonawski M., Brzozowski J., Pędziwiatr K., Georgati M., (2022), Investigating Neighbourhood Concentration of Immigrants in Poland : Explorative
Evidence from Kraków, „Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series”, nr 56, pp. 143-159; https://apcz.umk.pl/BGSS/article/view/38008/32564

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Tomal M., (2022), Self-reported and Market Home Values in Housing Wealth Inequality Measurement : Evidence from Warsaw and Prague, „Critical
Housing Analysis”, vol. 9, iss. 1, pp. 29-38; http://www.housing-critical.com/home-page-1/self-reported-and-market-home-values-in-housing

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Tomal M., (2022), Drivers Behind the Accuracy of Self-reported Home Valuations : Evidence from an Emerging Economy, „Journal of European Real
Estate Research”, vol. 15, iss. 3, pp. 425-433.

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Tomkiewicz J., Bartak J., Jabłoński Ł., (2022), Does Income Inequality Explain Public Debt Change in OECD Countries?, „International Review of
Economics & Finance”, vol. 80, pp. 211-224.

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

3.1. Increase accessibility to psychological consultations for members of staff, graduate and undergraduate students

– In 2020 psychological aid at KUE was reorganized within the Office for People with Disabilities (BON) and in 2021 Psychological Support Centre was established (https://dostepny.uek.krakow.pl/centrum-wsparcia-psychologicznego/). Across 2022, the offer of psychological consultations and support for those in duress has been evolving, and the Centre also started offering support in English and Russian. The Centre has also prepared a series of workshops for faculty and students regarding mental health issues.

3.2. Maintain co-financing for sports activities and passes

– After the pandemic limitations of varied severity and duration, access to KUE sports facilities was assured continuously throughout 2022. All sports clubs and units functioned, and their members practiced, and several teams took top places at the national level in competitions within the Polish Academic Sports Union (AZS).

– All sports events organized at KUE remain not ticketed and available for local communities. Throughout 2022 event access was free to all visitors.

– The KUE Academic Sports Union cooperated with the local community in providing sports activities to local schools (https://www.facebook.com/events/2170797159762774/?ref=newsfeed).

3.3. Further first aid knowledge

– In 2022, first aid workshops were conducted regularly and available to all staff members.

– In 2022, the KUE Health & Safety Team provided H&S training to incoming new staff.

– Over 2800 new students took part in dedicated workshops on Health & Safety and first aid. The course provides information about OHS, fire safety, first aid, all contextualized around the KUE campus and facilities. Students were also provided with a range of legal data and documentation.

3.4. Improving university accessibility for people with disabilities

– In 2022 a coordinator and a university team for accessibility were appointed (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/strategia/2023/01/09/powolanie-koordynatora-oraz-uczelnianego-zespolu-do-spraw-dostepnosci/)

– KUE Accessible for all – EU funded project for increasing the university accessibility has continued. New investments in infrastructure were made, research was done by a dedicated think tank and employees were trained in the area of working with people with disabilities.

– The KUE accessibility Declaration was updated in 2022 (https://uek.krakow.pl/zasoby-sieciowe/deklaracja-dostepnosci).

3.5. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG3 issues

· Ćwiklicki M., Duplaga M., Klich J. (ed.), (2022), The Digital Transformation of Healthcare: Health 4.0, London, New York : Routledge, 221 pp.

· Grzybek K., (2022), Seniorzy wybierają leki. [IN:] Mizera K. (ed.), Zrozumieć rozwój człowieka, Łódź : Wydawnictwo Naukowe ArchaeGraph Diana Łukomiak, pp. 9-21.

· Halagarda M., Wójciak K., (2022), Health and Safety Aspects of Traditional European Meat Products : a Review, „Meat Science”, vol. 184, pp. 1-26; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0309174021001996

· Klich J., (2022), Effective Management of Personal Health Records using Blockchain Technology. [IN:] Bhushan B., Rakesh N., Farhaoui Y., Astya , Unhelkar B. (ed.), Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Applications : Social, Economic, and Technological Implications, Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis Group, pp. 233-252.

· Klich J., (2022), Deliberation in Health Policy : the Case of Poland. [IN:] Podgórska-Rykała J., Sroka J. (ed.), Deliberation in the Public Policies Planning Process : Experiences and Future Challenges, Kraków : Wydawnictwo Libron – Filip Lohner, pp. 79-115.

· Majda A., Bodys-Cupak I., Kamińska A., Suder M., Gródek-Szostak Z., (2022), Religiously Conditioned Health Behaviors within Selected Religious Traditions, „International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health”, vol. 19, iss. 1, pp. 1-15; https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/1/454

· Mamcarczyk M., Popławski Ł., (2022), Development of Local Sport : Case Study, „International Journal of Trade and Global Markets”, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 186-200.

· Mituś A., (2022), Law and Health 4.0. [IN:] ĆWIKLICKI M., Duplaga M., KLICH J. (ed.), The Digital Transformation of Healthcare : Health 4.0, London, New York : Routledge, pp. 163-177.

· Nowak-Gruca A., (2022), Limits of (Im)Mortality – Reflections on the Right to Die in the Context of the Transhumanist Vision of the Future Human, „Medicine, Law & Society”, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 271-285; https://journals.um.si/index.php/medicine/article/view/2480

· Pacut A., Pilch K., (2022), The Role of Civil Society Organisations in Health 4.0 Service Delivery : Examples from Poland. [IN:] ĆWIKLICKI M., Duplaga M., KLICH J. (ed.), The Digital Transformation of Healthcare : Health 4.0, London, New York : Routledge, pp. 192-212.

· Plebanek E., (2022), Kilka uwag o obowiązku szczepień ochronnych i penalizacji naruszeń zasad sanitarno-epidemiologicznych, „Palestra”, nr 9, pp. 29-57; https://palestra.pl/pl/czasopismo/wydanie/9-2022/artykul/kilka-uwag-o-obowiazku-szczepien-ochronnych-i-penalizacji-naruszen-zasad-sanitarno-epidemiologicznych

· Płonka M., (2022), The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Healthcare System in Poland. [IN:] Osipov (ed.), Post-COVID Economic Revival. Volume 2, Sectors, Institutions, and Policy, Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 311-323.

· Skirbekk V., Stonawski M., Dieleman J., Fejkiel K., Tyrovolas S., Chang A., (2022), The Health-adjusted Dependency Ratio as a New Global Measure of the Burden of Ageing : a Population-based Study, „The Lancet Healthy Longevity”, vol. 3, iss. 5, pp. e332-e338; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666756822000757

· Świerad M., Świerad I., Szydło R., Honisz G., Gąsior M., Kalarus Z., Dyrbuś K., (2022), Assessment of the Level of Anxiety for COVID-19 Vaccinations, „Vaccines”, vol. 10, iss. 6, pp. 1-10; https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/10/6/915/htm

SDG4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

4.1. Further development for staff members in the form of training sessions, conferences, workshops, seminars, and courses

Every year, a set of faculty and staff training is available. This training evolves around the topics of modern ways of teaching, using online tools and applications, mental health, diversity and equality, language training, sports classes etc. The program develops yearly, adding new training, workshops, and seminar topics.

4.2. Establish preferential terms for staff members to undertake postgraduate courses

– Krakow School of Business, the postgraduate arm of the University, provides discounts of 10-25% to all KUE staff when undertaking postgraduate programs (PgDip, short courses and MBAs).

– The Doctoral school on its part-time program is open to KUE staff (academic and administrative). Enrolled KUE staff receive full coverage of tuition, supervision and formal procedures.

4.3. Expand opportunities for staff members to take up foreign language courses

The KUE Language Center continuously offers a range of foreign languages and, backed by the KUE Foundation, staff development opportunities in languages are available.

4.4. Expand the internship program

Across 2022, 3595 students undertook internships/work placements as part of their educational curricula. With the increase in the number of degrees, the percentage of all KUE students undertaking internships will continue to rise, backed by enhanced annual intakes.

4.5. Develop degree courses designed in cooperation with the business world

In 2020, 2021 and 2022, the Social and Environmental Development Unit regularly reviewed the presence of sustainability information and SDGs in the content of courses and degree programs.

4.6. Increase the number of hours within the scope of educational courses assigned to practical work

The structure of degree programs, approved by Institute Councils increasingly focuses on the provision of practical classes and a move away from excessive lecture hours – students gain skills and experiences via seminars, laboratories, and practicums that are embedded into the degree curricula. Since 2021, on many KUE degrees, the percentage of practical hours is systematically being enhanced beyond 40% of total contact hours.

4.7. Expand apprenticeship and internship opportunities within the scope of the University’s cooperation with public and business institutions

– All 3595 students who undertook internships in 2022 did so in companies and institutions with which KUE has developed a linkage, either in the form of internship contracts or wider cooperation arrangements, such as participation in stakeholder councils at Department, Institute or College level, graduate employment or R&D cooperation. Many organizations are sourced by KUE staff, keen to develop university-industry or university-government linkages for teaching, research, and consulting.

– Internships are regulated by a Rector’s decree signed in 2022 (https://kariery.uek.krakow.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/R.0211.16.2022.pdf).

– The KUE Student Career Center supports undertaking of internships (https://kariery.uek.krakow.pl/en/student-zone/cue-internships/).

– Institutes that operate degree programs also monitor internships (https://ifold.uek.krakow.pl/katedry/katedra-finansow/praktyki-studenckie-2/).

4.8. Add weight to the importance assigned to the skills of the future and skills helpful on the job market in the educational process

– The evaluation of degree Intended Learning Outcomes (regulated through the official Polish Qualifications Framework) is an ongoing process – ILOs are defined at the moment of degree design and analyzed during degree redevelopment. Stakeholders are also consulted regarding their (external) perception of the desired future graduate knowledge and skills profile. With the development of IT systems in 2021, ILO-subject matrixes were developed (for an example from 2022 see https://planystudiow.uek.krakow.pl/kektab.php?id=25&idSemestruRoku=43), and the realization of ILOs is monitored through subject-specific reporting. The ILO monitoring system will be enhanced, in terms of the scope of generated data and the level of analysis.

4.9. Support the activities of academic and student clubs within the scope of access to University resources

– In 2022, through the Council of Science Clubs (https://rkn.uek.krakow.pl), the number of clubs at KUE stayed stable at 40. Detailed procedures were developed for Club initiation, foundation, operations and closure. The Council assists in building memberships, access to KUE facilities, budgeting and expenditures, reporting and PR of Club activities. The Council itself, as an overarching body, undertakes a range of activities aimed at promoting student research, sharing best practices, organizing and attending conferences and seeks partnerships with the business and governmental communities.

4.10. Increase sustainable development awareness within the Krakow University of Economics community (through didactic content, seminars, conferences, etc.)

– In 2022, research was conducted on the presence of topics related to SDGs, sustainability, ethics, social responsibility, circular economy, and environmental issues in the syllabuses of all courses offered at the university. Also, the database of all faculty-published research was examined to investigate their relations to SDGs. The two research will be conducted yearly. Additionally, there are numerous events related to sustainability organized at KUE (seminars, discussion panels, conferences, workshops).

4.11. Establish a database of University initiatives for sustainable development

– Establishing a digital database of KUE initiatives for sustainable development was approved in 2021. Since then, the tool has been under development by KUE IT staff. One important component was completed – the system for identifying SDGs in research outputs of KUE Faculty.

4.12. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG4 issues

· Borkowska A., Kosała M., Zakrzewska M., (2022), Infrastructure of Secondary Schools in The Context of Using New Technologies in Education. [IN:] Soliman (ed.), Business Excellence and Innovation Management : a 2025 Vision to Sustain Economic Development in the Era of Pandemic : Proceedings of the 39th International Business Information Management Association Conference (IBIMA), 30-31 May 2022, Granada, Spain (Proceedings of the International Business Information Management Association Conference; 39), King of Prussia, PA : International Business Information Management Association, pp. 1386-1390.

· Czekaj J., Tyrańska M., Ziębicki B., (2022), Oczekiwania pracodawców dotyczące kompetencji cyfrowych absolwentów uczelni ekonomicznych, „Organizacja i Kierowanie”, nr 2 (191), pp. 243-257; https://ssl-kolegia.sgh.waw.pl/pl/KZiF/czasopisma/oik/numery/Documents/2022_2_191/janusz-czekaj-malgorzata-tyranska-bernard-ziebicki-oczekiwania-pracodawcow.pdf

· Grabowski M., Madej J., Sagan A., (2022), Identifying Success Factors for University Study-Oriented System Implementation. [IN:] AMCIS 2022 Proceedings, Atlanta : The Association for Information Systems, pp. 1-10.

· Kosała M., Zakrzewska M., (2022), Attitudes of Students in the Context of Digital Competences and Distance Learning. [IN:] Čuden , Ontunc (ed.), Proceedings Book : 6th International New York Conference on Evolving Trends in Interdisciplinary Research & Practices, New York : Liberty Publications, pp. 666.

· Lotfata A., Tomal M., (2022), Exploring Housing Determinants of Obesity Prevalence Using Multiscale Geographically Weighted Regression in Chicago, Illinois, „The Professional Geographer”; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00330124.2022.2111692

· Piwowarczyk A., (2022), Rola studiów dualnych w kształtowaniu zasobów rynku pracy na przykładzie modelu niemieckiego, „Przedsiębiorczość – Edukacja”, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 146-158; https://p-e.up.krakow.pl/article/view/8641

· Sady M., Gałat W., (2022), The Role of Reporting Social and Environmental Impact on Polish Universities, „Przegląd Organizacji”, nr 1(984), pp. 38-48.

· Stal J., Madej J., (2022), A Shift Towards Remote Education and Work at a University : a Preliminary Case Study. [IN:] AMCIS 2022 Proceedings, Atlanta : The Association for Information Systems, pp. 1-5.

· Tomal M., Szromnik A., (2022), Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Students in Selected Post-Communist Countries in Europe : Investigating Cross-Cultural Differences, „Journal of Business Economics and Management”, vol. 23, no 1, pp. 60-81; https://journals.vgtu.lt/index.php/JBEM/article/view/15546

· Zdun M., (2022), Etos innowacyjności jako kategoria wielowymiarowa i stanowiąca wyzwanie dla współczesnej edukacji do przedsiębiorczości, „Przedsiębiorczość – Edukacja”, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 7-17; https://p-e.up.krakow.pl/article/view/8629

SDG5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

5.1. Carry out an analysis of the share of managerial and academic positions held by women

Since 2021, a yearly analysis of data supporting Gender Equality Plan is conducted at KUE. All levels and types of positions are analyzed. In 2022, out of 212 senior academic staff, a total of 74 were women.

5.2. Publish Gender Equality Plan

In 2022, KUE published its Gender Equality Plan (https://bip.uek.krakow.pl/zarzadzenie/2790/zarzadzenie-nr-r-0211-47-2022) that contains a set of goals and activities planned for the following years to promote gender equality at KUE (https://gep.uek.krakow.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cele-zadania-podmioty-odpowiedzialne-i-termny-polityki-rownosci-w-UEK.pdf).

5.3. Review of anti-discrimination policies

In 2022 KUE reviewed and updated the most important procedures regarding anti-discrimination (https://bip.uek.krakow.pl/zarzadzenie/2580/zarzadzenie-nr-r-0211-5-2022) and salary parity contained wihtin the regulations on the remuneration of KUE employees (https://bip.uek.krakow.pl/artykuly/105/regulamin-wynagradzania).

5.4. Ensuring equal treatment to all students and employees

In 2022:

– A representative for Equality was appointed (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/strategia/2022/09/25/powolanie-pelnomocnika-ds-rownego-traktowania) and

– A university team for equal treatment were appointed (https://uek.krakow.pl/artykuly/aktualnosci/zasady-przeciwdzialania-zjawisku-dyskryminacji-w-uek). They are tasked with creating policies, acting as an advisory body, providing help to wronged people, and conducting educational campaigns on equality and diversity.

5.5. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG5 issues

· Adamchik V., Hyclak T., Sedlak P., (2022), Organizational Hierarchical Position, Perception of Unfair Pay, and Job Satisfaction : Evidence from Large Nation-wide Surveys in Poland, „Baltic Journal of Management”, vol. 17, iss. 5, pp. 621-636.

· Jedynak T., (2022), Does the Formulation of the Decision Problem Affect Retirement? – Framing Effect and Planned Retirement Age, „International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health”, vol. 19, iss. 4, pp. 1-31; https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/4/1977

· Kudełko J., Lipińska-Frydrych A., Majewska-Madura M., Żmija D., (2022), Praca dorywcza jako jedna z elastycznych form zatrudnienia – studium przypadku agencji pracy tymczasowej HR Navigator, „Prace Komisji Geografii Przemysłu Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego”, vol. 36, nr 1, pp. 59-72; https://prace-kgp.up.krakow.pl/article/view/8880/8576

· Piotrowska A., (2022), Selected Instruments of Migration Policy in the Field of Professional Integration of Displaced Persons During the Crisis Caused by the War in Ukraine. [IN:] Soliman (ed.), Business Excellence and Innovation Management : a 2025 Vision to Sustain Economic Development in the Era of Pandemic : Proceedings of the 39th International Business Information Management Association Conference (IBIMA), 30-31 May 2022, Granada, Spain (Proceedings of the International Business Information Management Association Conference; 39), King of Prussia, PA : International Business Information Management Association, pp. 2159-2165.

· Urbaniec M., Żmija D., (2022), Flexible Forms of Employment in the Age of Digital Transformation. [IN:] MAZUR S. (ed.), Industrial Revolution 4.0 : Economic Foundations and Practical Implications, New York : Routledge, pp. 143-156.

SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

8.1. Identify the needs of staff members, graduate and undergraduate students with disabilities within the scope of their place of work or study

– In 2021, the members of the “KUE available to all” project funded by the National Centre for Research and Development conducted an in-depth analysis among students with disabilities. As a result, a report was published on KUE architectural and educational availability and the support that KUE provides to students with disabilities. In 2022 the research continued and new data was published in a monograph.

– The Accessibility Declaration was updated in 2022 (https://uek.krakow.pl/zasoby-sieciowe/deklaracja-dostepnosci).

8.2. Promote the principles set forth in the code of ethics

Regularly, principles of the code of ethics are revised and promoted.

8.3. Promote the University Social Responsibility Declaration signed by the Krakow University of Economics

KUE representatives regularly participate in all local and national initiatives gathering socially responsible universities, and universities that signed the University Social Responsibility Declaration.

8.4. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG8 issues

· Adamczyk P., (2022), The Role of Uncertainty in Shaping the Relationship between Direct Investments and International Trade : Evidence from VAR Models, „Journal of East-West Business”, vol. 28, iss. 2, pp. 164-184.

· Banović R., Alpeza M., Brzozowski J., (2022), Overcoming Constraints to Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Croatia : the Role of Formal and Informal Institutions, „Post-Communist Economies”, vol. 34, iss. 8, pp. 1109-1136; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14631377.2021.1928825

· Bielińska-Dusza E., Gierałt E., (2022), The Motivation of Generations : What Drives Generation X, Y, Z?, „Journal of Human Resources Management Research”, vol. 2022, pp. 1-14; https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/JHRMR/2022/637177/

· Czyżowska J., Żmija D., (2022), Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the Crisis Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, „Journal of Management and Financial Sciences”, no. 45, pp. 9-25; https://econjournals.sgh.waw.pl/JMFS/article/view/2971

· Lipieta A., Lipieta A., (2022), The Role of Destructive Mechanisms within Economic Evolution, „Panoeconomicus”, pp. 1-17; https://panoeconomicus.org/index.php/jorunal/article/view/985

· Mesjasz C., (2022), Teoretyczne podstawy działania przedsiębiorstwa w przemyśle 4.0. [IN:] CABAŁA P., WALAS-TRĘBACZ J., MAŁKUS T. (ed.), Zarządzanie organizacjami w społeczeństwie informacyjnym : strategie, projekty, procesy, Toruń : Towarzystwo Naukowe Organizacji i Kierownictwa. Dom Organizatora, pp. 389-398.

· Wyrobek J., Rosiek K., Niżnik J., (2022), Public Goods in Economics and Other Social Sciences. [IN:] PŁONKA M. (ed.), Public Goods and the Fourth Industrial Revolution Inclusive Models of Finance, Distribution and Production, Abingdon ; New York : Routledge, pp. 35-69.

· Stanienda J., (2022), The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Labor Market in Poland. [IN:] Osipov (ed.), Post-COVID Economic Revival. Volume 2, Sectors, Institutions, and Policy, Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 357-369.

· Urbaniec M., (2022), Labour Market Dualism in the Digital Economy. [IN:] Urbaniec M. (ed.), The Digital Economy and the European Labour Market, Abingdon ; New York : Routledge, pp. 13-29.

· Urbaniec M., (2022), Labour Market Segmentation Theory and the Digital Economy. [IN:] Urbaniec M. (ed.), The Digital Economy and the European Labour Market, Abingdon ; New York : Routledge, pp. 61-74.

· Zdun M., (2022), The Innovation Region : an Attempt to Develop a Multivariate Analysis Model, „Rozwój Regionalny i Polityka Regionalna”, nr 58, pp. 27-49; https://pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/rrpr/article/view/32911

· Żmija D., (2022), Innovation Theory and the Digital Economy. [IN:] Urbaniec M. (ed.), The Digital Economy and the European Labour Market, Abingdon ; New York : Routledge, pp. 75-88.

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation

9.1. Increase R&D infrastructure investments (including laboratories)

Since 2020 over 4 million PLN were spent on library resources, and the building of the KUE Main Library was renovated (part of a 17.5 million PLN renovation effort).

9.2. Support and expand R&D works

Completed in 2022, the national Research Assessment Exercise evaluated HE institutions in the period 2017-2021 in terms of:

· Quality of research outputs (publications and journals having a specific value assigned and summary results compared) – worth 70%;

· Value of Research and R&D funding obtained – worth 10%;

· Impact on external environment (society and economy) – worth 20%;

KUE submitted all its assigned categories for evaluation. Thanks to the intense efforts by KUE staff, the University obtained a “B+” rating in 4 disciplines and “A” in one. Such results entail:

· Belonging to a group of academic universities;

· Right of conducting studies in a given discipline or a leading discipline in a specific field of study, level and profile without the need to apply for the consent of the Minister;

· Confirmation of learning outcomes;

· Right to confer academic degrees: doctor and habilitated doctor;

· Operating a doctoral school (in assigned disciplines);

· Submitting candidates to the national Council of Scientific Excellence;

· Submitting candidates to the national Science Evaluation Committee;

· Conducting own diploma nostrification proceedings (recognition of high school diplomas);

· Obtaining funding – the scientific category is a component of the algorithm determining the amount of subsidy for the maintenance and development of teaching and research potential;

· Right to join the „Regional Initiative of Excellence” competition.

The next Exercise will encompass 2022-25 and will take place in 2026.

9.3. Support innovation and entrepreneurship amongst the University’s community

In 2021, to foster cooperation with industry, KUE formed a dedicated, special purpose company (https://www.facebook.com/scuek.krakow/). The entity’s mission is to build relations between the internal environment of the University of Economics in Krakow and the economic environment, and to gain the position of a recognizable broker of innovative technologies on the local, national and European market. The company is also expected to act as an incubator for new ideas by staff and students, leading to the emergence of spin-offs and spin-outs. The KUE special purpose company is the second such entity in Poland established at a public economic university

9.4. Install drinking water fountains on the campus

Consultations on the regulations and possibilities of installing fresh drinking water fountains with “Krakow Water” started in 2021. Krakow Water conducted tests of water in all buildings and together with KUE experts – the placement of the fountains was chosen. The fountains were installed in 2022 (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/2022/07/28/pitniki/).

9.5. Expand solutions for recycling, upcycling, closing the loop and minimizing waste

– Recycling bins were installed in all buildings on all floors. Additionally, bins for used batteries were installed by every concierge in every building.

– A Sharebox initiative was adopted in 2022 (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/2022/04/19/sharebox-uek/).

9.6. Expand the „Plastic free rectorate” project

Single-use plastic bottles and dining accessories were replaced by reusable glass and metal.

9.7. A more bike-friendly campus

– An audit of bicycle racks on campus was carried out (completed with the reorganization of their location) and a station for self-repair of bicycles was installed.

9.8. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG9 issues

· Ćwiklicki M., Laurisz N., (2022), Digital business and digital transformation in business. [IN:] Herold (ed.), Digital Entrepreneurship : Curriculum, Vienna-Cracow : Wydawnictwo Małopolskiej Szkoły Administracji Publicznej Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie, pp. 14-16.

· Gorzelany-Dziadkowiec M., Gorzelany J., Kosała M., Smutek H., Kubula S., (2022), People and Technology – Employee Competency Profile in Industry 4.0, „Przegląd Organizacji”, nr 6, pp. 37-46.

· Kudełko J., Żmija D., (2022), Job Sharing in the Digital Economy. [IN:] Urbaniec M. (ed.), The Digital Economy and the European Labour Market, Abingdon ; New York : Routledge, pp. 205-214.

· Manczak I., Bajak M., (2022), Kreowanie doświadczeń turystycznych za pośrednictwem aplikacji mobilnych (na przykładzie funkcjonalności aplikacji regionu – „VisitMalopolska”), „Turystyka Kulturowa”, nr 1 (122), pp. 85-108; http://turystykakulturowa.org/ojs/index.php/tk/article/view/1322

· Salamaga M., (2022), The Application of Survival Analysis Methods in the Examination of Foreign Divestment in Poland. [IN:] Jajuga K., Dehnel G., Walesiak M. (ed.), Modern Classification and Data Analysis : Methodology and Applications to Micro- and Macroeconomic Problems (Studies in Classification, Data Analysis, and Knowledge Organization), Cham : Springer, pp. 209-223.

· Świerczyńska J., (2022), Customs Handling and Sustainable Development of Enterprises, „Nierówności Społeczne a Wzrost Gospodarczy”, z. nr 1 (69), pp. 145-158; https://journals.ur.edu.pl/nsawg/issue/view/2022-1/131

· Szostak R., (2022), O innowacyjności w zamówieniach publicznych, „Acta Universitatis Wratislaviensis. Prawo”, Vol. 334, pp. 977-990; https://wuwr.pl/prawo/article/view/14406/12962

· Ujwary-Gil A., Godlewska-Dzioboń B., (2022), The two-mode network approach to digital skills and tasks among technology park employees, „Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review”, vol. 10, nr 2, pp. 187-204; https://eber.uek.krakow.pl/index.php/eber/article/view/1612

· Urbaniec M., Sołtysik M., Prusak A., Kułakowski K., Wojnarowska M., (2022), Fostering Sustainable Entrepreneurship by Business Strategies : an Explorative Approach in the Bioeconomy, „Business Strategy and the Environment”, vol. 31, iss. 1, pp. 251-267; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bse.2885

· Varese E., Cesarani M., Wojnarowska M., (2022), Application of Internet of Things in the Movement of Goods at Customs Level during Covid-19 Pandemic. [IN:] Bányai T., Bányai Á., Kaczmar I. (ed.), Supply Chain – Recent Advances and New Perspectives in the Industry 4.0 Era, London : IntechOpen

· Zakrzewska M., (2022), Sustainable Project Management Concept Development and Research Directions Review, „Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Śląskiej. Organizacja i Zarządzanie”, z. 157, pp. 699-721; https://managementpapers.polsl.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Zakrzewska.pdf

· Zdun M., (2022), Pandemia COVID-19 jako stymulator innowacyjności gospodarczej : analiza w perspektywie społeczno-kulturowej, „Prace Komisji Geografii Przemysłu Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego”, vol. 36, nr 2, pp. 78-90; https://prace-kgp.up.krakow.pl/article/view/9152

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

10.1. Increase the number of international students from developing countries

In 2022, the number of international students stood at 710, with the vast majority of them being from developing countries (698). The University continued to develop its international offer, growing the range of English lingual degrees at first cycle and second cycle levels. KUE enrolled international students for both the degrees in English and, when the knowledge of Polish was confirmed, for Polish-lingual programs (in this case, the students usually have a background of the Polish diaspora).

10.2. Establish academic links with institutions in developing countries, supporting them through mobility of staff and students, partnerships.

Furthering its desire to partner with institutions in developing countries and emerging economies, in 2022 KUE continued to seek out foreign institutions interested in mobility (staff and students), joint programs, research, and funding cooperation to grow the existing partnership list (https://iro.uek.krakow.pl/files/content/Lista_uczelni_partnerskich_STA_STT_2021_22(1).pdf). Across 2022, in the new post-pandemic reality, KUE initiated new cooperation proposals.

10.3. Be increasingly open to students with disabilities

The Office for Persons with Disabilities (https://bon.uek.krakow.pl/p,95,office-for-persons-with-disabilities), continues to develop its offer of support and in 2021 worked with 147 students and 34 staff members, providing a wide range of support services, including enrolment, study, examinations, accommodation, counselling, organizing events for the University community as well as participating in external events.

10.4. Develop system of support for disabled staff and students.

In 2022, the Office for Persons with Disabilities received state funding of nearly 350 000PLN, which provided major resources for all Office activities, including launching the new Psychological Support Centre, enhancing the support program of assistants for disabled students, undertaking trips (including participation in sporting events) and trainings.

10.5. Develop equality policies and monitoring systems, centered on human resource excellence

On the 6th of April 2021, the HR Excellence strategy was enacted (https://hr.uek.krakow.pl/en/home-3), and a Steering Committee was formed for its implementation. Across 2022, a range of activities was carried out, leading to an internal review (https://hr.uek.krakow.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hrs4r_form_CUE_internal_review_EN.pdf).

10.6 Publications by KUE staff covering SDG10 issues

· Bajak M., Manczak I., (2022), Socjalizacja ekonomiczna dzieci w zdalnym nauczaniu w ramach projektu Oczy Szeroko Otwarte, „Przegląd Prawno-Ekonomiczny”, nr 3, pp. 9-30; https://czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/ppe/article/view/13470

· Firlej K., Leś E., (2022), Rozwój przemysłów kreatywnych w Polsce, „Problems of Economics and Law”, t. 7, nr 1, pp. 37-51; https://journals.anstar.edu.pl/index.php/pel/article/view/414/502

· Gruszka I., Manczak I., (2022), Innowacje w turystyce w dobie pandemii COVID-19 – perspektywa ekspertów, „Horyzonty Polityki”, vol. 13, nr 43, pp. 215-230; https://horyzontypolityki.ignatianum.edu.pl/HP/article/view/2226/2169

· Janus J., (2022), Long-term Sovereign Interest Rates in Czechia, Hungary and Poland : a Comparative Assessment with an Affine Term Structure Model, „Statistics in Transition : new series”, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 153-171; https://sit.stat.gov.pl/SiT/2022/1/gus_sit_2022_01_jakub_janus_long-term_sovereign_interest_rates.pdf

· Łuszczyk M., Górka K., Thier A., (2022), Przejawy oraz skutki czwartej i piątej rewolucji przemysłowej w rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczym. [IN:] Kwiatkowski E., Majecka B., Mińska-Struzik E. (ed.), Gospodarka a megatrendy rozwoju współczesnego świata, T. 1, Warszawa : Wydawnictwo Polskiego Towarzystwa Ekonomicznego, pp. 173-183.

· Stonawski M., Rogne A., Christiansen H., Bang H., Lyngstad T., (2022), Ethnic Segregation and Native Out-Migration in Copenhagen, „European Urban and Regional Studies”, vol. 29, iss. 2, pp. 168-188; https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09697764211039183

· Tomal M., (2022), Testing for Overall and Cluster Convergence of Housing Rents Using Robust Methodology : Evidence from Polish Provincial Capitals, „Empirical Economics”, vol. 62, iss. 4, pp. 2023-2055; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00181-021-02080-w

· Trojanek R., Głuszak M., (2022), Short-run Impact of the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis on the Housing Market in Poland, „Finance Research Letters”, vol. 50, pp. 1-6; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1544612322004366

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

11.1. Support arts and heritage activities of the city, region, country.

– Since 2021, the Art at UEK project is an ongoing activity by the University. In 2022, as part of the project, numerous performances, concerts, exhibitions, debates, lectures and expert panels are organized (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/2022/10/15/open-art-ii/).

– The GAP Gallery hosted a range of exhibitions (https://aagap.pl/galeria-gap/).

11.2. Provide access to educational resources for people who are not KUE students and for local communities.

– KUE annually organizes events in the arts, which are open to the public.

– The Main Library (https://bg.uek.krakow.pl) offers access to the public and, through KUEs membership of the Krakow University Consortium, access is possible to all member organizations across the city of Krakow.

– The Third Age University (https://utw.uek.krakow.pl) is a project providing mature students with learning opportunities in a wide range of topics within KUE competences, such as economics, management, policymaking, and sustainability.

– KUE operates its Children University (https://ud.uek.krakow.pl), aimed at educating children in a range of topics and societal postures, including responsible citizenship.

11.3. Support sustainability projects by local communities, city authorities, regional governments.

– Contributing to local initiatives is part of KUEs responsibility towards the community. One multi-year effort is the bicycle commuting project, where KUE staff switch their travel habits to bicycle transport to and from work. Also, pedestrian access is prioritized on the KUE campus.

– At KUE, the Department of Spatial Development and Urban Studies (https://igpsm.uek.krakow.pl/en/), consisting of 3 departments and two degrees, is devoted to planning and cooperates with local authorities regarding city planning and development.

– The Malopolska School of Public Administration (MSAP) is engaged in research and consulting for local authorities, including topics of planning and development (https://politykipubliczne.pl/category/aktualnosci/).

11.4. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG10 issues

· Hamerska M., Ziółko M., Stawiarski P., (2022), Assessment of the Quality of Shared Micromobility Services on the Example of the Electric Scooter Market in Poland, „International Journal for Quality Research”, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 19-34; http://www.ijqr.net/journal/v16-n1/2.pdf

· Laskowski A., (2022), Kraków Culture Heritage : on the Way to Globalising the National Potential. [IN:] PURCHLA J. (ed.), Urban Change in Central Europe : the Case of Kraków, London ; New York : Routledge, pp. 156-181.

· Purchla J., (2022), Heritage and Cultural Mega-events : Backgrounds, Approaches and Challenges, „European Planning Studies”, vol. 30, iss. 3, pp. 566-572.

· Purchla J. (ed.), (2022), Urban Change in Central Europe: the Case of Kraków, London ; New York : Routledge, 260 pp.

· Sułkowski Ł., Kolasińska-Morawska K., Brzozowska M., Morawski P., Schroeder T., (2022), Last Mile Logistics Innovations in the Courier-Express-Parcel Sector Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, „Sustainability”, vol. 14, iss. 13, pp. 1-25; https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/13/8207/htm

· Wałachowski K., (2022), Miasto sprężyste – próba charakterystyki koncepcji, „Prace Komisji Geografii Przemysłu Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego”, vol. 36, nr 3, pp. 20-29; https://prace-kgp.up.krakow.pl/article/view/8890/8725

· Wąsowicz K., (2022), The Operation Models of Local Public Transport : an Economic and Legal Perspective. [IN:] Soliman (ed.), Business Excellence and Innovation Management : a 2025 Vision to Sustain Economic Development in the Era of Pandemic : Proceedings of the 39th International Business Information Management Association Conference (IBIMA), 30-31 May 2022, Granada, Spain (Proceedings of the International Business Information Management Association Conference; 39), King of Prussia, PA : International Business Information Management Association, pp. 3622-3630.

· Wiśniewski M., (2022), Kraków Spatial Development after 1989. [IN:] PURCHLA J. (ed.), Urban Change in Central Europe : the Case of Kraków, London ; New York : Routledge, pp. 86-108.

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

12.1. Establish paper, light bulb and toner consumption indicators within the scope of given units

A program of efficient use of paper, light bulbs, and toners was created. A program of investments in sustainability in this manner was accepted by KUE officials and was implemented in 2022.

12.2. More efficient use of water and electricity

A program of efficient use of water and electricity was created in 2022, together with investment plans.

12.3. Increase investment in renewable energy sources

Consultations on renewable energy resources is being conducted (with representatives of the city, producers of technologies, and NGOs)

12.4. Decrease CO2 emissions, smaller carbon footprint

The works on calculating and reducing KUE carbon footprint have continued.

12.5. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG12 issues

· Bielak E., Marcinkowska E., (2022), Heavy Metals in Leathers, Artificial Leathers, and Textiles in the Context of Quality and Safety of Use, „Scientific Reports”, vol. 12, pp. 1-12; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-08911-9.pdf

· Głowacki J., Kopyciński P., Mamica Ł., Malinowski M., (2022), Characteristics of Sustainable Consumption from an Economic Perspective. [IN:] WOJNAROWSKA M., ĆWIKLICKI M., Ingrao C. (ed.), Sustainable Products in the Circular Economy : Impact on Business and Society, London, New York : Routledge, pp. 222-238.

· Jachimowski A., Rychwalski M., (2022), The Environmental Impacts of Municipal Waste Incineration Plants in Poland Comparison as a Part of Circular Economy System. [IN:] Soliman (ed.), Business Excellence and Innovation Management : a 2025 Vision to Sustain Economic Development in the Era of Pandemic : Proceedings of the 39th International Business Information Management Association Conference (IBIMA), 30-31 May 2022, Granada, Spain (Proceedings of the International Business Information Management Association Conference; 39), King of Prussia, PA : International Business Information Management Association, pp. 2549-2562.

· Jamróz E., Tkaczewska J., Kopeć M., Cholewa-Wójcik A., (2022), Shelf-life Extension of Salmon Using Active Total Biodegradable Packaging with Tea Ground Waste and Furcellaran-CMC Double-layered Films, „Food Chemistry”, vol. 383, pp. 1-9.

· Kabaja B., (2022), Prawidłowość znakowania żywności na rynku polskim, „Management and Quality”, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 92-103; http://zij.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Vol-4-no-2-nowa-wersja-92-103.pdf

· Nawracaj-Grygiel K., (2022), Rozwiązania przemysłu 4.0 warunkiem dalszego rozwoju produkcji przemysłowej UE w świetle doświadczeń pandemii COVID-19, „Prace Komisji Geografii Przemysłu Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego”, vol. 36, nr 2, pp. 66-77; https://prace-kgp.up.krakow.pl/article/view/8889

· Nesterak J., Wodecka-Hyjek A., Bąchor E., (2022), Systematyka i ewolucja World Class Manufacturing. [IN:] Chodyński A., Fatuła D., Leśniewski (ed.), Zrównoważony rozwój, systemy informacyjne i zarządzanie bezpieczeństwem w perspektywie długoterminowej przedsiębiorstw, Kraków : Oficyna Wydawnicza AFM Krakowskiej Akademii im. Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego, pp. 149-165.

· Pawlik J., Miśniakiewicz M., (2022), Future Trends on E-grocery Market in Poland. [IN:] Soliman (ed.), Business Excellence and Innovation Management : a 2025 Vision to Sustain Economic Development in the Era of Pandemic : Proceedings of the 39th International Business Information Management Association Conference (IBIMA), 30-31 May 2022, Granada, Spain (Proceedings of the International Business Information Management Association Conference; 39), King of Prussia, PA : International Business Information Management Association, pp. 3479-3487.

· Stonawski M., Brzozowski J., Pędziwiatr K., Georgati M., (2022), Investigating Neighbourhood Concentration of Immigrants in Poland : Explorative Evidence from Kraków, „Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series”, nr 56, pp. 143-159; https://apcz.umk.pl/BGSS/article/view/38008/32564

· Tataruch K., Kucia M., (2022), Przyjazne środowisku kosmetyki waterless, „Management and Quality”, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 204-218; http://zij.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Vol-4-no-3.pdf

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

13.1. More green areas within the Krakow University of Economics campus

The green areas at KUE campus are constantly evolving. More green fields are prepared, and new greenery is being continuously planted. Plans to reduce parking spaces and create a “Garden for Professors” were commissioned and approved in 2022 – the garden will be created across 2023.

13.2. More educational efforts to further climate change knowledge and awareness

KUE actively participates in PRME (https://www.unprme.org/kracow-university-of-economics/) and Global Compact Poland’s efforts (https://eko.uek.krakow.pl) to enhance climate change education. KUE representatives are taking an active part in both organizations’ round table talks and report writing.

13.3. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG13 issues

· Borychowski M., Grzelak A., Popławski Ł., (2022), What Drives Low-carbon Agriculture? The Experience of Farms from the Wielkopolska Region in Poland, „Environmental Science and Pollution Research”, vol. 29, iss. 13, pp. 18641-18652; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11356-021-17022-3

· Canestrino R., Magliocca P., Ćwiklicki M., Pawełek B., (2022), Toward the Emergence of „Humane” Entrepreneurial Ecosystems : Evidence from Different Cultural Contexts, „Journal of Intellectual Capital”; https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JIC-07-2021-0200/full/html

· Faichuk O., Voliak L., Hutsol T., Glowacki S., Pantsyr Y., Slobodian S., Szeląg-Sikora A., Gródek-Szostak Z., (2022), European Green Deal : Threats Assessment for Agri-Food Exporting Countries to the EU, „Sustainability”, vol. 14, iss. 7, pp. 1-17; https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/7/3712/htm

· Kaczmarek J., Kolegowicz K., Szymla W., (2022), Restructuring of the Coal Mining Industry and the Challenges of Energy Transition in Poland (1990-2020), „Energies”, vol. 15, iss. 10, pp. 1-48; https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/10/3518/htm

· Kowalski M., Nejman A., Kamińska I., Cieślak M., Salerno-Kochan R., (2022), A New Approach to the Assessment of Changes in Air Permeability, Waterproofness, Surface, and Thermal Properties of Polyamide 6.6 Fabric with Polyurethane Coating after Washing, „Textile Research Journal”, vol. 92, iss. 1-2, pp. 103-117.

· Rudziński K., Kafel P., Wojnarowska M., (2022), Korzyści środowiskowe wynikające z wdrażania i certyfikacji systemów zarządzania, „Management and Quality”, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 262-281; http://zij.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Vol-4-no-2-nowa-wersja-262-281.pdf

SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

16.1. Increase the role of stakeholders (internal and external) in university operations

– Stakeholders are given access to university operations through a range of collegiate bodies:

1. KUE Senate, which includes representatives of all employee categories (administrative, academic, research, management) and students (https://uek.krakow.pl/uniwersytet/wladze/senat);

2. KUE Student Parliament, that provides self-governance for the student body, and which participates through representatives in the functioning of many university bodies (https://psuek.pl);

3. KUE Board of Trustees, through which representatives of external stakeholders contribute to university operations (https://uek.krakow.pl/uniwersytet/wladze/rada-patronacka). This Board was formed in March 2021 for the first time and will function until September 2024. Prof. Majchrowski, the President of Krakow is a member, strengthening the linkages between city authorities and KUE.

– At College level, stakeholders have been engaged through College Councils, where education programs are evaluated and discussed, graduate profiles formed, cooperation with employers fostered, together with the transfer of knowledge between academic and the business/governmental community (https://knzj.uek.krakow.pl/o-kolegium/rada-biznesu/).

– At the level of Institutes (constituent units of Colleges), stakeholder council are also operating (https://igpsm.uek.krakow.pl/stakeholder-council/).

16.2. Support institutional development at local, city, regional and national levels

– The KUE Centre for Public Policy conducts research, consulting, and contributes to the development of public policies at all levels. A major theme of research in 2020, 2021 and 2022 was the impact of the pandemic, the development of cities and the impact of renewable technologies (https://politykipubliczne.pl/category/aktualnosci/).

– Through the Department of Knowledge Transfer and Projects, KUE provides expert knowledge to government units.

– Through the Malopolska School of Public Administration, KUE provides expert knowledge to external partners, including government units of different levels and local authorities (https://msap.uek.krakow.pl/projekty/projekty-msap/).

16.3. Support strengthening of government, policymakers, lawmakers through cooperation and outreach

– Since 1995 the GAP Symposium (Sympozjum GAP) operates as a public debate platform between academia, government at various levels, wide range of stakeholders. In 2022, the 53^rd Symposium focused on topics of global economics, demography, policies towards seniors and the disabled (https://sympozjumgap.pl).

– Since 2015, the Open Eyes Economy Summit (OEES), provides a platform for discussions about modern economic and political issues at local, national and international levels. In 2022, the 7th Summit provided an international venue for discussing issues of democracy, demography, economics and business operations, multigenerational and multicultural issues in organizations (https://oees.pl/poprzednie-edycje/).

16.4. Collaborate with government on important issues

– The Malopolska School of Public Administration is a unit dedicated to research, projects, consulting focused on Administration and governance at local, regional, national levels. An example from 2022 is the research on the Quick Reaction Instrument, from which a series of publications emerged in 2021-22.

– The College of Economy and Public Administration, through its institutes and departments, is actively involved in research with governmental partners at all levels. A notable proportion of Faculty have government experience and continue to support government activities at various levels.

– Prof. Majchrowski, the President of Krakow joined the KUE Board of Trustees in 2021 as a member, strengthening the linkages between city authorities and KUE.

16.5. Contribute to the development of highly skilled governmental human resources

– Various organizational units of the University (including Malopolska School of Public Administration and Krakow School of Business KUE Institutes) offer a wide range of trainings, postgraduate and MBA programs for policymakers and lawmakers (https://uek.krakow.pl/ksztacenie/studia-dedykowane-samorzad-kultura-ngo-koscioly-ochrona-zdrowia).

– The conferences and symposia organized by KUE, all involved government representatives, policymakers as speakers, and were open to attendees from all levels of government and policymaking. The mixed format, operated in 2022, only helped to enhance the number and geographical location of participants.

16.6. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG16 issues

· Blachnicka K., (2022), Rola postawy zawodowej w kształtowaniu nowej jakości kariery, „Management and Quality”, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 25-38; http://zij.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Vol-4-no-2-nowa-wersja-25-38.pdf

· Górowski I., Kurek B., Szarucki M., (2022), The Impact of a New Accounting Standard on Assets, Liabilities and Leverage of Companies : Evidence from Energy Industry, „Energies”, vol. 15, iss. 4, pp. 1-16; https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/4/1293

· Hermeliński W., Nita-Światłowska B., (2022), Prawo pokrzywdzonego do uzyskania statusu oskarżyciela posiłkowego subsydiarnego, „Przegląd Sądowy”, nr 2, pp. 23-38.

· Jones B., Perez K., Danel Ł., (2022), Development of Talented University Students in Poland. [IN:] Harper G. (ed.), Honors Education around the World, Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp. 78-98.

· Wiśniewska S., Wiśniewski K., (2022), Socially Responsible Activities Addressed to Internal Stakeholders of Non-governmental Organisations, „European Research Studies Journal”, vol. 25, iss. 3, pp. 96-110; https://ersj.eu/journal/2997

· Węgrzyn J., Wojewnik-Filipkowska A., (2022), Stakeholder Analysis and Their Attitude towards PPP Success, „Sustainability”, vol. 14, iss. 3, pp. 1-18; https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/3/1570

· Zachariasz I., (2022), Kształtowanie ładu przestrzennego przez jednostki samorządu terytorialnego, „Samorząd Terytorialny”, nr 7-8, pp. 7-16.

· Болгова И., Мельникова Ю., Lisiakiewicz R., (2022), Формирование Китайского направления политики ЕС : роль стран Центральной и Восточной Европы, „Мировая Экономика и Международные Отношения”, vol. 66, no. 6, pp. 79-90.

SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

17.1. Promote and initiate intersectoral cooperation

– KUE is a member of the Special Taskforce for the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy for university social responsibility. The Taskforce is responsible for creating policies regarding Polish universities regarding their measuring and reporting sustainable development (including SDGs) and social responsibility of Universities. KUEs representative is a lead of a research team within the Taskforce, which is conducting research on foreign university SDG and Sustainable Development measuring and reporting (https://www.gov.pl/web/fundusze-regiony/grupa-robocza-ds-spolecznej-odpowiedzialnosci-uczelni).

– Since 2005, the MBA Congress (Kongres MBA) brings together representatives of business with government policymakers and researchers, providing a venue for discussing issues important to the locality, nation and the world. In 2022, the 18th Congress focused on issues of resilience, sustainability in times of crisis and ESG and diversity.

17.2. Develop national and international cooperation within the scope of science, technology, and innovation

The head of KUE Social and Environmental
Development Unit participated in the “Mainstreaming the SDGS in Business
Education” course in 2022, organized by EFMD. Graduates of the cohort created a
multinational collaborative team, helping each other to further on with the
SDGs reporting
(https://blog.efmdglobal.org/2022/08/30/mainstreaming-the-sdgs-in-business-schools/).

– Cooperation with partners, both domestic and foreign, plays an important role in the development of the University. It has an impact on the improvement and modernization of didactics, as well as on increasing the research potential. The Krakow University of Economics actively cooperates with about 200 foreign centers.

17.3. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG17 issues

· Laurisz N., Pacut A., (2022), Opportunities and threats for digital business and digital entrepreneurship. [IN:] Herold (ed.), Digital Entrepreneurship : Curriculum, Vienna-Cracow : Wydawnictwo Małopolskiej Szkoły Administracji Publicznej Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie, pp. 17-19.

· Maj-Waśniowska K., Stanienda J., Wyrobek J., (2022), Challenges for the Education System in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. [IN:] PŁONKA M. (ed.), Public Goods and the Fourth Industrial Revolution Inclusive Models of Finance, Distribution and Production, Abingdon ; New York : Routledge, pp. 188-236.

· Mazurek-Czarnecka A., Rosiek K., Salamaga M., Wąsowicz K., Żaba-Nieroda R., (2022), Study on Support Mechanisms for Renewable Energy Sources in Poland, „Energies”, vol. 15, iss. 12, pp. 1-38; https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/12/4196/htm

· Mędrala M., (2022), The Guarantees for Whistleblowers in the Polish Code of Civil Procedure, „Revista Jurídica Portucalense”, N.º Especial, vol. 1, pp. 82-100; https://revistas.rcaap.pt/juridica/article/view/26301

· Panfilo S., Krasodomska J., (2022), Climate Change Risk Disclosure in Europe : the Role of Cultural-Cognitive, Regulative, and Normative Factors, „Accounting in Europe”, vol. 19, iss. 1, pp. 226-253.

· Toborek-Mazur J., Wójcik-Jurkiewicz M., (2022), Multi-Energy Concern as an Example of the Implementation of Agenda 2030 : Poland as a Case Study, „Energies”, vol. 15, iss. 5, pp. 1-23; https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/5/1669

· Wach K., Maciejewski M., Głodowska A., (2022), U-shaped Relationship in International Entrepreneurship : Entrepreneurial Orientation and Innovation as Drivers of Internationalisation of Firms, „Technological and Economic Development of Economy”, vol. 28, iss. 4, pp. 1044-1067; https://journals.vilniustech.lt/index.php/TEDE/article/view/16690