Orlen
Orlen, officially known as PKN Orlen S.A., is a leading integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Płock, Poland. Founded in 1999, Orlen has established itself as a key player in the Central and Eastern European energy sector, with significant operations across Poland, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania. The company primarily focuses on refining, retail, and petrochemical production, offering a diverse range of products including fuels, lubricants, and chemicals. Orlen is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. With a robust market presence, Orlen has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its retail network and advancements in renewable energy initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a reliable energy provider in the region.
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Orlen's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Orlen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 185,939,501,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 24,745,019,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,510,274,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 139,095,870,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for full climate neutrality by 2050. This long-term goal encompasses all scopes of emissions. In the near term, Orlen targets a 20% reduction in carbon emissions from its existing refinery and petrochemical assets by 2030, alongside a 33% reduction in carbon emissions per megawatt-hour of electricity produced. In 2023, Orlen's emissions were reported at approximately 169,307,443,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 25,356,356,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,337,792,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has also committed to reducing Scope 1 emissions by 13% by 2030 and 25% by 2035, relative to a 2019 baseline. Orlen's strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action in the energy sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,510,844,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Orlen is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
