The KSSE has won the prestigious Financial Times fDi Intelligence Global Free Zones of the Year ranking for the eighth time.
In this year’s edition of the report, the Katowice Special Economic Zone was awarded as the best economic zone in Europe in two categories: Best Industrial Zone and Sustainability Leader. The fDi experts gave the KSEZ high marks for innovation and also appreciated investments in automation and robotization, research and development and renewable energy sources.
– The KSEZ’s approach to decarbonization and promotion of good governance also made it the best zone in Europe in terms of sustainability, the report’s authors wrote.
– I am extremely proud that the KSSE won first place in the Best Industrial Zone in Europe category and the title of Sustainability Leader. This confirms our strong position in Europe, both as a center of modern industry and as a leader in sustainable investment. Our activities not only attract global players, but also support local entrepreneurs, creating conditions for the development of the region’s and the country’s economy – says Dr. Rafał Żelazny – President of the KSSE Board of Directors.
The Global Free Zones of the Year ranking each year recognizes the most successful economic zones from around the world that offer the best conditions for business development. The ranking is compiled by experts from fDi Intelligence, part of the Financial Times publishing house.
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The Katowice Special Economic Zone S.A. was established on June 18, 1996 to support and accelerate restructuring processes and create new jobs in the region. The KSSE covers the Silesian province and six counties of the Opole province. It currently has 600 companies, which have invested a total of about PLN 50 billion and created 100,000 jobs. The KSSE focuses on combining science and business, building partnerships in the investment process, effective cooperation between Poland and foreign countries, and support in providing highly qualified personnel to meet the needs of the labor market and entrepreneurs. Economic Zones are a good place to invest not only for multinationals, at an impressive rate every year, the number of entrepreneurs from the SME sector is also growing, this in turn has a positive impact not only on the economic development of individual companies, but also the region of Silesia and Opole, where the Katowice zone operates.
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