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Orlen

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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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48

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Orlen's score of 48 is higher than 69% 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 targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for 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. In 2023, Orlen's emissions were reported at approximately 253,563,560,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,337,792,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 169,307,443,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company is committed to achieving full climate neutrality by 2050, as outlined in its long-term strategy. This commitment includes a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from existing assets by 2030, with a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and transitioning to low-emission technologies. Orlen's climate strategy is further supported by its position as a leading producer of zero and low-emission electricity in Poland, with a target to reduce CO2 emissions per MWh by 33% by 2030, based on 2019 levels. The company has also introduced a National Reduction Target (NRT) to reduce GHG emissions by 6% relative to 2010 levels by the end of 2020. Overall, Orlen's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap towards significant emissions reductions across all scopes by 2030 and a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Scope 1
15,176,145,000
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Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orlen's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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

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 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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