THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF INVESTMENTS REALISED UNDER SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – THE CASE OF POLISH COMPANYREPRESENTING THE RENDERING INDUSTRY

Abstract

The paper illustrates the introduction of ecological innovations by a Polish company operatingwithin the rendering industry. The investment resulted not only in the management of large amounts ofwaste, but also enabled their re-use, thus contributing to environmental protection. However, this is notthe only effect of the investments carried out. An improved innovative production process enabled thecompany to improve its financial situation and, consequently, to gain the position of one of the leaders inthe industry rendering in Poland. The research methods applied in the article were a descriptive method,a case study method, a personal interview and ratio analysis of financial statements of the examinedcompany. The study used data and materials provided by the company.

Keywords

• sustainable development
• the rendering industry
• ratio analysis