AEG bioethanol factory closure and protests in Torun (PL)
The company which is refining ethanol lately had financial difficulties due to the tax introduced on alcoholic substances. According to July 2014 the company's tax debt is 4.4 mln zloty, and continuous to grow. As of 20th of 2015 the company was handed a decision on being bankrupt.
| Ongoing conflict? | yes |
| Conflict type | Bioenergy plants |
| Resources | agricultural residues, agricultural products |
| Issues | 1 economical, 2 ecological, 3 social, 4 cultural |
| Keywords | bioethanol, AEG, protest, Torun |
| References | http://www.bioetanolaeg.pl/pl/web/articles; http://www.radiopik.pl/5,29309,protest-pracownikow-bioetanol-aeg-przed-izba-cel&s=1&si=1&sp=1; https://www.facebook.com/events/1652197491675197/ http://www.strefabiznesu.pomorska.pl/wideo/protest-pracownikow-chelmzynskiego-bioetanolu-przed-urzedem-wojewodzkim-w-bydgoszczy-wideo; http://kontakt24.tvn24.pl/protest-pracownikow,2871300,ugc |
| Start date | 2015 |
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| Reason(s) for conflict | |
| Intensity | peaceful action |
| What are the stakeholders' conflicting values or interests | The tax on alcohol substances was introduced, which made a refining company's situation very nonviable and lead to bankruptcy. The employees are protesting against shutting down the plant. |
| Barriers for dialogue | The lack of constructive dialog between government officials, management of the mill and employees. |
| Forums for dialogue | Opening a transparent process and clarification the situation and possible solutions to restart the activities of the plant |
| Suggestions for conflict resolution / transformation | Open dialog and trustworthy process |
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