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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.

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56

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Orlen's score of 56 is higher than 92% 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 2024, Orlen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 185,939,501,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 24,745,019,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,510,274,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 139,095,870,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. For 2023, Orlen's emissions were approximately 169,307,443,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 25,356,356,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 1,337,792,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The Scope 3 emissions for that year were also substantial, reflecting the company's extensive value chain. Orlen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for full climate neutrality by 2050. The company plans to reduce carbon emissions from its existing refinery and petrochemical assets by 20% and cut carbon emissions per megawatt-hour of electricity by 33% by 2030. Additionally, they target a 40% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030 and a 55% reduction by 2035, both relative to a 2019 baseline. These initiatives demonstrate Orlen's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.

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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. This request for Orlen is in PL, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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