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. 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, reaching approximately 148,770,627,000 kg CO2e. Orlen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. This long-term strategy includes a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20% from 2019 levels by 2030. Additionally, they plan to decrease CO2 emissions per MWh by 33% by 2030, focusing on clean energy production. In the near term, Orlen aims for a 13% reduction in emissions by 2030 and a 25% reduction by 2035, both relative to 2019 levels. They are also targeting a 40% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030 and 55% by 2035, again based on 2019 figures. Overall, Orlen's comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions reflects a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the energy sector.
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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 | 2,206,950,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 178,227,273,000 | 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.
