Environmental protection is one of the key elements of our company's responsibility. The main goals that are implemented under this pillar are to minimize the impact on the natural environment: protection of biodiversity, sustainable water and wastewater management, minimizing pollution and developing circular economy.
Targets by 2026
- Development of a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) for the ORLEN Group, including:
- Calculation of ORLEN S.A.'s biodiversity footprint;
- Systematic integration of biodiversity protection into the internal strategic and decision-making processes of the ORLEN Group.
Targets by 2030
- Implementation of the BAP in the ORLEN Group companies.
- Avoiding the location of new infrastructure projects in specially protected areas (SPAs).
- Development and implementation of a Net Zero Deforestation Policy within the ORLEN Group.
2035+ Ambitions
- Digitalization of environmental monitoring at key assets and further minimizing negative environmental impact.
- Periodic evaluation of the BAP and continued efforts to combat biodiversity loss and promote its regeneration.
- Net-positive biodiversity for new assets by 2050.
Targets by 2026
- Optimization of freshwater consumption and wastewater management, including:
- Calculation of ORLEN S.A.'s water footprint.
- Development of the ORLEN Group's Water and Wastewater Policy.
Targets by 2030
- Calculation of the ORLEN Group's water footprint.
- Improvement of operational efficiency in the use of freshwater and wastewater management based on data from the Water and Wastewater Policy.
- Development of water replenishment plans in areas affected by water scarcity where we operate.
2035+ Ambitions
- Protection of water resources in the areas of operation.
Targets by 2026
- Systematic increase in mechanical and chemical recycling capacity.
- Development of the ORLEN Group's Circular Economy Policy.
- Obtaining ISCC+ certification for key petrochemical products.
- Development of water circularity plans, including rainwater retention.
- Launch of a program to reduce food waste in the retail sales network.
- Maximization of the utilization of by-products from combustion in the ORLEN Group's energy segment.
Targets by 2030
- Increase in mechanical and chemical recycling capacityto 150,000 tons.
- Sales of products based on renewable and circular economy resources at a level of 8%.
- Disposal and management of hazardous waste, including::
- Construction of a specialized facility for the disposal of hazardous substances (including medical and veterinary waste);
- Construction of a facility for the management of used energy storage systems, wind turbines, and photovoltaic panels.
- Optimization of emissions indicators for SO₂, NOx, dust,and other pollutants in the ORLEN Group.
2035+ Ambitions
- Sales of products based on renewable and circular economy resources at a level of 10%.
- Increase in mechanical and chemical recycling capacityto 250,000 tons.
