In 2020, ORLEN, as the first oil and gas company in Central Europe, declared the objective of becoming Net Zero by 2050. The decarbonisation plans are a key element of the ORLEN Strategy 2035.
| Target | 2030 | 2035 | 2050 |
|---|---|---|---|
GHG emissions in Upstream & Supply and Downstream Scope 1 and 2 mt CO2e |
-13% | -25% | Net Zero in Scope 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with the Paris Agreement |
GHG emissions intensity of Energy segment Scope 1 Kg CO2e/MWh |
-40% | -55% | |
Net Carbon Intensity (NCI) Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 Category 11 g CO2e/MJ |
-10% | -15% |
Decarbonisation strategy
ORLEN Group aims to strengthen its position as a leader in the energy transition in Central Europe, with a clear goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. As part of this ambitious plan, the company is pursuing a decarbonisation strategy that includes investments in renewable energy sources, low-carbon technologies and the development of innovative business models.
Upstream & Supply i Downstream
By 2035, ORLEN plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Upstream & Supply and Downstream segments by 25% in absolute terms compared to 2019 levels. In addition to this, the corporation has set an intermediate target to reduce emissions by 13% by 2030. These targets will be achieved by investing in low-carbon energy sources, increasing energy efficiency, reducing emissions in upstream processes and implementing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies.
Energy
In the energy segment, ORLEN Group is planning significant changes to reduce emissions intensity by 40% by 2030 and by 55% by 2035. Key investments will focus on the development of renewable energy sources, low-carbon technologies, decarbonisation of district heating and the deployment of small SMR nuclear reactors. By the end of 2030, ORLEN aims to completely end coal-fired power generation, and by 2035 it plans to move away from coal use in district heating assets.
Net Carbon Intensity (NCI)
ORLEN Group's energy transition efforts aim to reduce its Net Carbon Intensity (NCI) by 10% by 2030 and by 15% by 2035. This reduction will result from the decarbonisation of operations in the Upstream & Supply, Downstream and Energy segments, as well as increased production of sustainable products and services. In particular, the group will focus on low- and zero-carbon electricity, alternative fuels (such as biogas, biomethane, renewable hydrogen, biofuels and synthetic fuels) and the expansion of infrastructure for capturing and storing carbon dioxide from third parties.
