CSR Betclic 1 League 2023/24 – Record-Breaking Report Results!
The 2023/24 season of the Betclic 1 League marked a breakthrough in the social responsibility initiatives of football clubs. The Institute for Sport Governance and Sportimpakt have prepared the fourth edition of the CSR report, highlighting key areas of development, achievements, and challenges.
Key Findings of the CSR Report
- The average CSR score for clubs reached a record 25%, reflecting significant growth compared to previous years.
- The highest-rated areas were society (31%) and governance (34%), while environmental efforts remain challenging (10%).
- Clubs such as Miedź Legnica, Wisła Kraków, and Lechia Gdańsk stood out for their commitment to transparency, sports promotion, and education.
Miedź Legnica: CSR Leader
Miedź Legnica achieved the highest score—52%—surpassing Wisła Kraków (40%) and Lechia Gdańsk (34%). The club excels through a broad range of initiatives, including publishing a Social Responsibility Policy. Its priorities include:
- Transparent management.
- Active support for local communities.
- Promotion of education and grassroots sports.
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Expert Commentary on the Report
Changes in CSR among Betclic 1 League clubs over the past season have been significant and positive, particularly in the areas of society and governance. Part of the improvement in average scores can be attributed to the efforts of leaders such as Miedź Legnica, Wisła Kraków, Lechia Gdańsk, and Zagłębie Sosnowiec. However, systematic changes are also visible across most organizations, especially in policies addressing child safety and training processes.
— Paweł Zembura, PhD, Institute for Sport Governance
The analysis results for the 2023/24 season provide Miedź Legnica with an excellent tool for drawing new insights and further planning and development of initiatives that balance sports, social, and environmental goals. This balance is achieved while maintaining the proper integration of social responsibility, environmentally friendly practices, and the club’s economic objectives.
— Agata Chlastawa, Miedź Legnica
For many years, we have worked to ensure that first-division football, and therefore our clubs, develop in terms of CSR. As a league, we strive to inspire clubs to take action and showcase good practices. The report prepared by the Institute for Sport Governance shows that we are heading in the right direction, but there is still much work to be done, particularly in the environmental sphere.
— Bartosz Wiśniewski, Betclic 1 Liga
Recommendations and Next Steps
The report’s authors emphasize the need to intensify environmental efforts, including:
- Waste reduction and support for alternative transport options.
- Implementation of CSR/ESG strategies.
- Increasing transparency by publishing key documents on club websites.
Full CSR Report Now Available Online
Discover detailed analyses, best practices, and the results of all Betclic 1 League clubs. Download the report now to see how Polish football is evolving for the better!
Partners of the Report
This year’s report gathered support from fantastic partners—thank you for your contributions!
Partners:
- Betclic 1 Liga
- InPost
- Forum for Responsible Business
- Polish Institute for Sports Diplomacy
- Polish Center for Olympic Studies and Research
- Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw
Media Patrons:
Good Practice Patron:
Let’s Work Together for a Better Future!
The CSR report proves that Polish football clubs are taking their social role more seriously than ever. It also serves as an inspiration for further efforts toward sustainable development and responsibility in sports.
Interested in contributing to future CSR reports?
If you’d like to support the development of future reports, contact us at rk@govsport.eu! We are looking for new research team members and potential partners for collaboration!
Authors
The 1 League’s CSR report for this year was authored by Paweł Zembura, PhD and Rafał Kaszubski, with the research team consisting of Piotr Popławski, Mateusz Boczyło, Konrad Rychter, and Mateusz Przybycin.
