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Orlen SA
Orlen's EU Taxonomy Data Preview
In 2024, Orlen was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Orlen has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Orlen are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.10 CCM/CCA - Storage of electricity | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.15 CCM/CCA - District heating/cooling distribution | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
4.20 CCM/CCA - Cogeneration of heat/cool and power from bioenergy | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.9 CCM/CCA - Transmission and distribution of electricity | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
6.15 CCA - Infrastructure enabling road transport and public transport | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
4.10 CCM/CCA - Storage of electricity | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.15 CCM/CCA - District heating/cooling distribution | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.9 CCM/CCA - Transmission and distribution of electricity | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
6.15 CCA - Infrastructure enabling road transport and public transport | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
3.10 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of hydrogen | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
3.14 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of organic basic chemicals | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
4.10 CCM/CCA - Storage of electricity | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
4.13 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of biogas and biofuels for use in transport and of bioliquids | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
4.15 CCM/CCA - District heating/cooling distribution | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
4.20 CCM/CCA - Cogeneration of heat/cool and power from bioenergy | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
4.8 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from bioenergy | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
4.9 CCM/CCA - Transmission and distribution of electricity | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
6.15 CCA - Infrastructure enabling road transport and public transport | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Orlen's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Orlen reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of PLN 17.69 billion, representing 6% of its total turnover. Of this amount, PLN 7.03 billion of Orlen's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 2.38% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Orlen's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Orlen's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Orlen's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 180%,reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Orlen's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 30.77%,highlighting Orlen's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Orlen's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Orlen reported that PLN 17.69 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 6% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, PLN 7.03 billion (2.38% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 3.61% of Orlen's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Orlen's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Orlen reported that PLN 7.03 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.38% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Orlen's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Orlen's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Orlen's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Orlen reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 2.38%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Orlen earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Orlen reported that PLN 7.02 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 2.38% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Orlenhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Orlen's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Orlen reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of PLN 8.93 billion,representing 22.97% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, PLN 5.98 billion of Orlen's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 15.38% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Orlen's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Orlen's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Orlen's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 189.1%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Orlen's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 10.01%,suggesting that Orlen may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Orlen's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Orlen reported that PLN 8.93 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 22.97% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, PLN 5.98 billion (15.38% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 7.59% of Orlen's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Orlen's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Orlen reported that PLN 5.98 billion of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 15.38% of its total capital investment.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Orlen is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Orlen's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Orlen's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Orlen's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Orlen reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 14.39%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0.98%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Orlen is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Orlen allocated PLN 5.97 billion of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 15.37% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Orlenis moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.a
Insights into Orlen's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Orlen reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of PLN 845.91 million,representing 16.05% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, PLN 304.76 million of Orlen's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 5.78% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Orlen's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have Orlen's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Orlen's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)increased by 96.6%,pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Orlen's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 14.46%,highlighting Orlen's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Orlen's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Orlen reported that PLN 845.91 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 16.05% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, PLN 304.76 million (5.78% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 10.27% of Orlen's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Orlen's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Orlen reported that PLN 304.76 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 5.78% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
Orlen's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Orlen's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is Orlen's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Orlen reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 5.78%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Orlen's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Orlen allocated PLN 304.67 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 5.78% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Orlenhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a