CSR report: Polish companies donated more than PLN 100 m to the fight against Covid-19
In March, Polish businesses donated more than PLN 100 m in cash or by bank transfer to the fight against the coronavirus. On top of this comes in-kind help, including food and equipment. A report summarising corporate social responsibility in Poland during the crisis has just been published.
More than 100 large and medium-sized companies and countless small businesses have shown their strength in the face of the crisis that has hit our entire economy. It is a particularly difficult time for business, as not everyone can afford to keep a company going during a shutdown. Yet the will to help has proved stronger. When the health service appeals for help, Polish entrepreneurs respond.
Which sector supported the fight against Covid-19 in Poland the most?
Industrial companies were the largest group among those that helped fight the epidemic in March, accounting for as many as 42%. PKN Orlen made the largest financial donation to the health service: a one-off payment of more than PLN 60 m.
How did food service and other sectors support medical staff?
The food service sector provided meals for hospital staff and was the second-largest group of helpers in March, while financial and banking companies donated more than PLN 23 m.
We must not forget small businesses, which are also doing their bit to help the health service. The food service sector also gave strong support to healthcare workers by providing meals for hospital staff. It was the second-largest group of companies that helped medics, hospitals and patients in March.
Close behind is the information and communication sector, which includes, among others, game developers and IT companies. Also on the list are companies from the financial and banking sector, which donated more than PLN 23 m to help.
How much did Polish companies donate to fight Covid-19?
Among the 102 companies covered by the study, the most common donation was between PLN 1 m and PLN 5 m, followed by amounts between PLN 500,000 and PLN 1 m.
The study covered 102 companies that helped the health service in March. The most common donation was between PLN 1 m and PLN 5 m, followed by amounts between PLN 500,000 and PLN 1 m.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| help donated in cash or by bank transfer | more than PLN 100 m |
| number of companies covered by the study | 102 |
| industrial sector's share of supporting companies | 42% |
| largest one-off donation (PKN Orlen) | more than PLN 60 m |
| support from financial and banking sector companies | more than PLN 23 m |
| most common financial donation | between PLN 1 m and PLN 5 m |
| second most common financial donation | between PLN 500,000 and PLN 1 m |
The full report can be downloaded free of charge at markethub.pl. Because new initiatives appear and more companies join every day, we will publish an updated report at the beginning of May.
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