Grupa Lotos S.A., commonly referred to as Lotos, is a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in Gdańsk, Poland. Founded in 1976, the company has evolved into a key operator in the exploration, production, and refining of crude oil, as well as the distribution of petroleum products across Central and Eastern Europe. Lotos is renowned for its innovative approach to refining, producing high-quality fuels and lubricants that meet stringent environmental standards. The company operates several major facilities, including its flagship refinery in Gdańsk, which is one of the largest in Poland. With a strong commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Grupa Lotos has secured a significant market position, consistently achieving notable milestones in efficiency and production capacity.
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In 2021, Grupa Lotos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,052,426,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 475,388,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2,090,948,000 kg CO2e in 2020, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable compared to 2020's figure of about 475,560,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2021. Grupa Lotos has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor has it made any formal climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Grupa LOTOS S.A., with additional performance data sourced from Orlen S.A. as part of its corporate family relationship. The company has consistently reported emissions intensity metrics, such as 219 kg CO2e per tonne of oil processed in 2021, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint. However, no specific reduction initiatives or targets have been documented, suggesting a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,153,625,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,859,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,601,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
Grupa Lotos's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased significantly since 2006, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 43% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 1% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Grupa Lotos has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.