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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Orlen's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

49

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Orlen's score of 49 is higher than 87% 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 2023, Orlen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 169,307,443,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 25,356,356,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,337,792,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reached around 169,307,443,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 13% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 and a 25% reduction by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Orlen plans to reduce its emissions intensity by 40% by 2030 and 55% by 2035, also relative to the 2019 baseline. In 2020, Orlen's total emissions were approximately 169,550,003,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in total emissions over the following years. The company is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
28,510,844,000
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Scope 2
2,206,950,000
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Scope 3
178,227,273,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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
Reduction Actions

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