This paper investigates the theoretical foundation for developing renewable geothermal resources locally. For this reason, we pay attention to the role of communities in geothermal development. We derive it from the integral characteristics of geothermal energy next to the shift in the energy transition policies to focus on managing green resources locally. This study presents arguments for a framework that approaches geothermal resources as an endogenous factor of community development. To analyse it, we create a model that explains the local economic characteristics of geothermal exploitation beyond its geological conditions. It aims to conceptualise a community-based geothermal development standard referring to the endogeneity principle. Geothermal energy is given attention since the characteristics of this resource determine its use locally. This induces the internalisation of labour and technology in the local economic system, a specific condition for local geothermal projects where a community remains a prime beneficiary. We argue that the role of communities in geothermal exploitation is pivotal in the process of green growth for further expansion of geothermal energy use.

This article presents research conducted in one of the largest mining companies in the EU—Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. It relates to how the implementation of sustainable strategic management has affected methane projects. In the study, a literature analysis was first conducted, establishing the existence and significance of the research gap. Then, a group of experts from JSW S.A., during moderated workshops, prepared a multidimensional model describing the structure of the implementation of sustainable strategic management. The model was constructed and verified using the AHP method. As a result of the study, it was found that the implementation of sustainable strategic management resulted in a change of the company’s strategic priorities. Significant professionalization of management in the course of these projects was also observed. The most important and beneficial element of the implementation was the adoption of strategic goals related to the production of their very own energy based on methane emitted by mines. Other noteworthy elements of the change concern the introduction of continuous business case assurance during projects and the standardization of the project phase model.

Opracowanie prezentuje sposób budowy, właściwości oraz ocenę użyteczności dla celów zarządzania strategicznego pewnej koncepcji szacunku konkurencyjności międzynarodowej gospodarki rolno-żywnościowej. Metodologia ta bazuje na macierzy atrakcyjności / pozycji rynkowej. Omawiany wskaźnik konkurencyjności zaprezentowano na tle koncepcji objaśniających konkurencyjność. Opracowanie oparte zostało o przegląd literatury.

Present management concepts allow for the implementation of comprehensive (systemic) solutions, improving the quality of processes in the organization. One such approach is the project management method, developed in the 1940s. Currently the best known approaches are: IPMA, PMI and PRINCE2. Implementation of the project orientation is based on the complex adaptation to the smooth operation of the organization using the project as a tool to achieve a significant part of the objectives. The adoption of the project orientation is possible in any type of organization. With the rise of the concept of New Public Management in the 1990s, more and more attention is being paid to the efficiency and effectiveness of public administration institutions. The purpose of this article is to present the author's model of the project orientation in this type of organizations – PAEM (Projects in Administration Excellence Model).

This paper investigates the theoretical foundation for developing renewable geothermal resources locally. For this reason, we pay attention to the role of communities in geothermal development. This study presents arguments for a framework that approaches the geothermal resources as an endogenous factor of community development. To analyse it, we create a model that explains the local economic characters of the geothermal exploitation beyond its geological conditions. It aims to conceptualise a community based geothermal development standard referring to the endogeneity principle. Geothermal energy is given attention since the characteristics of this resource determine its use locally. We argue that the role of communities in geothermal exploitation is pivotal in the process of green growth for further expansion of geothermal energy use.