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. 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. Orlen 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, the company 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. For Scope 1 emissions, Orlen aims for a 13% reduction by 2030 and a 25% reduction by 2035, relative to 2019 levels. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing its Scope 2 emissions by 20% from its most efficient plants by 2030, also based on 2019 figures. These initiatives reflect Orlen's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
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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.
