Polish industry is facing a historic gap in economic policy. Despite the desire for reindustrialisation, the lack of a clear support framework and the inaction of the administration threaten the competitiveness of domestic firms in the face of Europe’s shift towards green growth. It is up to the proactive actions of national decision-makers and officials to determine whether the transition to climate neutrality will become a catalyst for Poland’s development or an insurmountable barrier. 

The aim of the initiative is to create a united front of Polish companies, industry organisations and other stakeholders working together for the benefit of the domestic industry. We want to encourage decision-makers, including the Minister for Finance and the Economy, to implement a specific list of financial and regulatory proposals necessary for the decarbonisation and development of the cleantech sector.

To achieve this, the Reform Institute acts as the secretary of the Pact for Polish Industry, coordinating cooperation among nearly 30 signing parties. Its activities include advocating for seven key priorities:

1.  Developing an industrial strategy with a strong focus on financing the transition
2.  Effective financing of decarbonisation investments
3. Effective implementation of regulations that reduce energy costs and support investment
4. Systemic financing of infrastructure and innovation
5. Investment in human resources
6. Support for industry implementing clean technologies
7. Continuous and open dialogue with industry

A key element is transforming the Pact into an ongoing process of active advocacy (including the development of new positions), knowledge gathering and analysis of the current situation through quarterly monitoring of progress in Poland and analysis of the actions of other EU countries.  The project has created a new platform for dialogue, paktdlaprzemyslu.pl, which brings together a growing business community. Since May 2026, the ‘Industrial Transformation Quarterly’ has been published regularly, serving as a tool for monitoring public policy. The project has also resulted in the development of a coherent set of recommendations in areas such as electrification, CCS technologies, hydrogen and the recovery of critical raw materials.

These measures encourage stakeholders to apply pressure on the government to take concrete action, thereby preventing further inaction when it comes to initiating reforms. The establishment of a permanent platform for communication between industry and the state fosters investment in human capital and modern technologies, strengthening the position of Polish industry against the backdrop of Europe’s shift towards competitiveness. The Reform Institute is the initiator of the project and co-manages its secretariat. It is responsible for the analytical preparation of proposals and for regularly monitoring the progress of industrial transformation.