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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Orlen's score of 30 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orlen's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Orlen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 169,307,443,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 25,356,356,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,337,792,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 169,307,443,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Orlen has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has been actively reporting its emissions data, which includes comprehensive disclosures across all three scopes, indicating a transparent approach to its climate impact. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Orlen's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect an awareness of the importance of climate commitments in the energy sector. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at sustainability, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
28,207,295,000
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Scope 2
2,206,950,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
178,227,273,000
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orlen's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Orlen is headquartered in PL, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Orlen is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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