IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced an investment of up to €80 million in partnership with Eneris Alpha S.A., the financial holding company of Eneris Group. This investment aims to support the development of advanced waste treatment facilities and strengthen circular economy practices in Poland. The initiative is expected to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and help the company realize its growth objectives.
Eneris Group is Poland’s fourth-largest private waste management firm, providing comprehensive services to approximately 1.4 million residents across 100 municipalities. IFC has maintained a long-term engagement with the company, offering support through the Circularity Plus advisory platform to help Eneris build a robust sustainability strategy and enhance its environmental and social capacity.
Although Poland has made notable progress in expanding its waste management infrastructure and incorporating sustainable practices, it continues to fall short of EU targets. As of now, 38 percent of municipal solid waste is still being landfilled, exceeding the 2025 national goal of 30 percent and the 2035 goal of 10 percent. The country’s recycling rate, recorded at 41 percent in 2022, also lags behind EU benchmarks. To bridge these gaps, accelerating private investment and adopting innovative technologies is essential.
IFC has supported private sector development in Poland for over three decades and had a committed exposure exceeding $1 billion as of June 2025. This latest investment reaffirms its commitment to advancing sustainability and modernizing waste management infrastructure in the region.
