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Tauron Polska Energia

Tauron Polska Energia, a leading player in the Polish energy sector, is headquartered in Katowice, Poland. Established in 2006, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key provider of electricity and heat, serving millions of customers across southern Poland. With a diverse portfolio that includes generation, distribution, and sales of energy, Tauron stands out for its commitment to sustainable development and innovation. The company operates significant coal, gas, and renewable energy facilities, positioning itself as a versatile energy supplier in a competitive market. Tauron’s dedication to modernising its infrastructure and expanding its renewable energy sources has earned it a prominent market position, making it a vital contributor to Poland's energy transition. Through strategic investments and a focus on customer service, Tauron Polska Energia continues to shape the future of energy in the region.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Tauron Polska Energia's score of 37 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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Tauron Polska Energia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tauron Polska Energia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,118,969,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 960,233,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 15,314,792,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes, with significant contributions from upstream activities. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 13,773,702,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,552,932,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 20,784,008,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The 2021 figures were similar, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 13,702,825,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,655,163,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 19,860,940,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Tauron Polska Energia. The absence of specific reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards. The company operates within a challenging sector, where transitioning to lower-carbon energy sources is critical for meeting global climate goals.

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Scope 2
435,464,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tauron Polska Energia's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low 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 Tauron Polska Energia is in PL, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tauron Polska Energia 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
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RE 100
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