About ESG Institute

With an impressive career spanning over 25 years, Agnieszka has emerged as a leader and catalyst for transformative change, with a recent focus on the critical realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Boasting a versatile background that seamlessly intertwines ESG, finance, HR, and operations, Agnieszka has consistently driven change and cultivated growth throughout her professional journey.

Her impactful contributions have left an lasting mark on renowned organizations, including Skanska, WABCO, HP, Google, and Olympus. This breadth of experience extends across diverse industries such as automotive, construction, IT, med tech, and high tech. Agnieszka is recognized for her specialization in ESG, as well as for transformative initiatives, spearheaded change management efforts, and adeptly managed large-scale operations.

As a dedicated industry advocate, Agnieszka has played a pivotal role in the development of the Association of Business Services Leaders in Poland (ABSL). Serving as a Chapter Lead, she has actively contributed to the Strategic Board, assuming the lead role in the ESG domain since 2021.

She has graduated from the University of Economics in Wroclaw. Her commitment to sustainability is underscored by her certification as a Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager (CSRM™) and her proficiency as a Six Sigma Green Belt.

Legal Counsel with over 20 years of professional experience. Actively supports entrepreneurs in the legal aspects of ESG regulations, especially in social issues, corporate governance and compliance. He helps to implement ESG standards and requirements, including HR, payroll policies, anti-mobbing and anti-discrimination policies. He supports new initiatives and investments in terms of building them in accordance with ESG standards. He is a member of Supervisory Boards in several trading companies. In 2012, he won the title of Forbes Professional in the category of LEGAL COUNSEL in Lower Silesia. This title is awarded to legal counsels who are extremely involved in life of their community and work for the common good. From 2021, Legal Partner of the ABSL association, as part of the cooperation, preparing numerous training courses and webinars in the field of: ESG strategy, whistleblower protection, Polish Order, Mentoring Talks, the latest changes in the Labor Code, employee outsourcing, etc.

As the Managing Partner at the Wiatr i Partnerzy Law Firm, he attaches particular importance to the ESG strategy and implements it in the law firm. He actively participates in ESG projects, including participation in the Helping Hand discussion panel. In addition to his business activities, he is also an active Mediator appointed by the Chamber of Commerce for the Gas Industry to the largest-ever above-mentioned Chamber’s case. He was a Mediator in a dispute between one of the GK PGNIG S.A. group companies and the general contractor of the gas pipeline. The dispute concerned timeliness and the calculation of contractual penalties. Thanks to the involvement and efficient mediation process conducted by Legal Counsel Rafał Wiatr, the parties reached a compromise and then concluded a settlement, which was approved by the common court.

He graduated in law from the Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics of the University of Wrocław. Between years 2000 and 2007 he was a researcher at the Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics of the University of Wrocław.

Kazik Anhalt has over 20 years of experience in the European Union policies, strategies, initiatives and financial instruments related to entrepreneurship and innovation. Kazik served as a Member of National Consultative Panel of Future Ireland under National Economic and Social Development Office, at the request of the Department of the Prime Minister of Republic of Ireland. Project examined the challenge of enhancing Ireland’s ability to innovate, learn from experiments and pilot initiatives, and turn learning into continuous improvement.

He also led a subgroup on Open Science/Innovation at Community of Practice to co-create a code of practice for the smart use of Intellectual Property (IP) at European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation that is responsible for EU policy on research, science and innovation.

Kazik has also diversified experience of work for both start-ups and large multinational HSBC where he was responsible for data innovation architecture and fintech relationships. His interest covers the European Union initiatives towards creation of regulatory and business landscape for introduction of new products and services within common data spaces framework.

He is consultant to the EU- supported, rocket-science infrastructural project of Einstein Telescope that is a part of EFSRI Roadmap where he advises on business architecture for innovation procurement in close collaboration with multinational software companies.

Originally Kazik expertizes in ESG in context of corporate governance including its culture, strategy, value chain and onboarding process for innovative service and product providers (start-ups and science). Voluntary he is President of football club- KS Start Łeba.

An experienced leader and consultant with nearly 20 years of tenure in Polish and international corporations, including PZU, Hewlett Packard, EY, and Infosys. She specializes in finance, accounting, and business transformation. Member of CIMA, a prestigious organization for management accounting experts.

A passionate advocate for sustainable development, she holds degrees in Environmental Protection and Environmental Law from the University of Wrocław, as well as an MBA from the University of Economics in Wrocław. She has authored several publications and is a speaker speaker at ESG conferences.
She initiated and led for several years EY's CSR Environmental group, spearheading numerous initiatives to raise awareness and engage employees in reducing the organization's environmental impact. She also co-created webinars on ESG for Infosys employees. Outside of work, she is a mum of twins who finds joy and strength in nature and cycling.

An experienced manager, coming from the world of languages and culture. He has over 9 years of management experience, gained in positions such as Project, Delivery, Portfolio, Account, Line, Resource Manager, Business Analyst and Product Owner, primarily in the IT industry. Thanks to a broad view of various aspects of management, it is possible to analyze from many perspectives.
Permanently looking for opportunities, enabling work to be made easier for everyone, based on clear, direct communication and trust. As a neuroatypical person, he actively promotes diversity, inclusion and individual function – both to achieve the best results and to create a comfortable work environment.
In addition to working as a Project and Programme Manager in the ESG area, he also works as a coach, mentor, speaker and interim manager. He has been with PMI Poland Chapter for 7 years, where he was the Managing Director of the Wrocław Branch, VP of Events, and VP of IT. During involvement with PMI PC, he has created the Management360 conference in Wrocław and PMIthon - a competition event, in the style of a hackathon for project professionals.
Michał is a DTMethod Ambassador and PMI's Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ambassador for Europe.

PR & Communication Manager with years of comprehensive experience in building brand identities. She has worked with both large global and regional organizations and startups entering the market. Graphic designer and visual communication designer, responsible for creating many visual identities and materials to promote brands.
As a business psychologist, she is passionate about combining her knowledge of management, communication and design to create cohesive communication strategies. She specializes in reliable media communication, developing organizational culture and building business communities based on shared values. With expertise in corporate social responsibility (CSR), she supports companies in implementing projects that combine business goals with positive impact on the environment. She is an expert in creating engaging narratives that enhance the authenticity and transparency of brands. Her work is guided by a human-centered approach, putting people and their needs at the center of the strategies she builds.

Monika Slomska is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of extensive experience in leadership roles within large multinational corporations in Central and Eastern Europe and globally.
Monika is a Partner at ERA Group, a consultancy renowned for its expertise in cost optimization and supplier management. As the Founder and Managing Director of Knowledge Pyramid, a management consultancy specializing in transformative change initiatives for businesses, she brings a unique blend of skills and experience. Her robust corporate background, spanning diverse sectors, enables her to deliver strategic insights that drive transformational initiatives and organizational restructuring, helping companies streamline operations, optimize costs, and capitalize on growth opportunities.
A passionate advocate for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, Monika is certified as a Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager (CSRM™) and a LEAN-trained professional.
Monika, a thought leader, has significantly influenced the business services sector and advanced international cooperation. She is one of the Founding Leaders of the Association of Business Services Leaders (ABSL) in Brussels. She has also served as a Board Member of ABSL Hungary, where she previously held the role of President for two years. In addition to her consultancy work, Monika is dedicated to mentoring leaders and C-level executives, sharing her invaluable insights, and fostering the next generation of business leaders.