Identification of the Technocratic Factors Influencing Sustainable Logistics Parks in Poland

The technocratic and economically driven approach to urban and industrial planning can be observed in the evolution of modern logistics parks, which have become key infrastructural elements of regional development. This study explores how technocratic logic influences the spatial and environmental transformation of logistics parks in Poland within the context of sustainable certification systems such as BREEAM International (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). The research employed an eight-stage methodological framework combining exploratory, analytical, and empirical methods. The process began with a comprehensive literature and data query on the development of logistics parks at global, European, and national levels, followed by a systematic review of sustainability assessment systems. A research framework was then defined to establish a consistent model of warehouse buildings, verified through the PLGBC database of certified facilities. The dataset was filtered and standardized, and a purposive sample of 25 BREEAM-certified warehouses was selected from 150 eligible cases. Each certification report was analyzed to identify credit distribution patterns, and the results were examined through a factor analysis to interpret the technocratic and systemic determinants influencing sustainability decisions. The findings reveal that the decision-making logic of developers is dominated by quantitative optimization and regulatory alignment, leading to the prioritization of low-cost, easily verifiable credits such as ENE03 (External Lighting) and WAT02 (Water Monitoring), while complex or innovative credits such as MAT06 (Material Efficiency) remain under implemented. The study contributes to the understanding of how technocratic rationality shapes sustainable certification outcomes and highlights the need for stronger policy and market incentives to promote circular and systemic approaches in the logistics real estate sector.