Climate impact management

Scope of emissions reported 

• Polenergia Group reports Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions as defined by the GHG Protocol methodology.Direct emissions (Scope-1) arise from the combustion of fuels in stationary or mobile sources owned or supervised by the company, emissions resulting from technological processes or refrigerant leaks.
• Indirect emissions (Scope-2) result from the consumption of imported electricity, heat, process steam and refrigeration. We calculate Scope-2 emissions using two methods. The location-based calculation method takes into account the average energy intensity of the grid to which the energy consumer is connected. The market-based calculation method aims to show a conscious choice of energy supplier – it presents emissions calculated according to the supplier-specific intensity.

The Polenergia Group operates with a business model based on the production of energy from renewable sources. In the Group’s daily operations, emissions occur as a result of fuel combustion in transport and as a result of purchases of heat and electricity. The generation of the vast majority of emissions is influenced by the generation of energy from natural gas at the Nowa Sarzyna CHP Plant

Scope 1 (direct GHG emissions):

• Emissions from combustion of fuel in buildings, installations and vehicles (natural gas, fuel oil, gasoline, Diesel fuel, LPG)
• Fugitive emissions of refrigerants and other gases

Scope 2 (indirect energy-related GHG emissions):

• Consumption of electricity purchased

GHG emissions in the POLENERGIA Group are generated primarily by the Nowa Sarzyna Cogeneration Plant. Accordingly, the results are presented below in two versions: the total figures and the amounts without emissions from the cogeneration plant.

• developing new RES projects – onshore and offshore wind farms and photovoltaic farms, developing its operations in the gas and clean fuel area, including hydrogen technologies
• initiating cooperation with cities and companies from energy-intensive industry sectors to propagate green hydrogen, without which energy transition will not be possible
• agreeing on the key terms of the deal serving the purpose of developing offshore wind power plant projects, which are to be built and operated using the associated infrastructure in the Lithuanian territorial waters of the Baltic Sea.
• developing an offer for individual clients, which was made possible by the acquisition of Edison Energia; based on that entity two companies were established: Polenergia Fotowoltaika and Polenergia Pompy Ciepła, which will offer private photovoltaic energy sources, energy storage and heat pumps
• Polenergia Sprzedaż is the first energy company in Poland to receive the TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o. certificate confirming the highest quality of the green energy sales in the Energy 2051 standard, which assumes that a 100% renewable energy is offered to businesses. The first standard, which is unique on the Polish market, sets the direction for all individual and business electricity consumers who want to achieve a zero-carbon footprint now.

• Clear identification of the goals, activities and tools in the area of climate/decarbonization policy
• Expansion of emission measurement and reporting in Scopes 1, 2 and 3
• Setting objectives for energy efficiency and the percentage of renewable energy in the company’s energy mix
• Analysis of eligibility of economic activities according to the Taxonomy – climate objectives 1-2
• Implementation of TCFD guidelines
• Internal evaluation of climate risks, identification of measures aimed at mitigating risks and seizing opportunities in the future
• Preparation of scenario analyses in the climate area