Orlen Sustainability Profile
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 score of 54 is higher than 73% 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, 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 Scope 3 emissions reaching about 169,307,443,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for full climate neutrality by 2050, as outlined in their sustainability strategy. For the near term, Orlen targets a 20% reduction in carbon emissions from existing refinery and petrochemical assets by 2030, alongside a 33% reduction in CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour of electricity produced. These targets are relative to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim for a 13% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 and a 25% reduction by 2035, also based on 2019 levels. Orlen's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by their leadership in producing zero and low emissions electricity in Poland, with a goal to reduce CO2 emissions per MWh by 33% by 2030. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Orlen S.A.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,176,145,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Orlen's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and decreased by approximately 6% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Orlen's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Orlen 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.
