Indexes relating to environmental issues
Selected indexes relating to environmental issues in the PGE Group
Resources
Materials by weight and volume
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight used to produce key products and services in the reporting broken by: | ||
| Non-renewable materials, including: | ||
| raw materials: | 44,826,919.1 | 58,194,628 |
| hard coal [Mg] | 6,513,470.5 | 7,355,732 |
| lignite [Mg] | 38,253,704.9 | 50,784,793 |
| light oil [Mg] | 10,453.7 | 7,004 |
| heavy oil [Mg] | 49,290 | 47,099 |
| materials used in the production process but which are not part of the final product (e.g. lubricants for production machinery) [kg] | 1,917,921.5 | 2,668,623 |
| intermediate products | not applicable | not applicable |
| packaging materials | not applicable | not applicable |
| Renewable materials, including: | ||
| raw materials (Biomass) [Mg] | 12,916 | 1,517 |
| materials used in the production process but which are not part of the final product (e.g. lubricants for production machinery) | not applicable | not applicable |
| intermediate products | not applicable | not applicable |
| packaging materials | not applicable | not applicable |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight used to produce key products and services in the reporting broken by: | ||
| Non-renewable materials, including: | ||
| raw materials: | ||
| hard coal [Mg] | 2,903,474 | 3,380,144 |
| lignite [Mg] | 90,835 | 172,673 |
| natural gas [m3] | 1,142,204,495 | 832,945,291 |
| light oil [Mg] | 20,377 | 14,246 |
| heavy oil (mazout) [Mg] | 3,035 | 4,412 |
| municipal waste [Mg] | 91,341 | 86,747 |
| materials used in the production process but which are not part of the final product (e.g. lubricants for production machinery) [kg] | 76,694 | 137,143 |
| intermediate products | not applicable | not applicable |
| packaging materials | not applicable | not applicable |
| Renewable materials, including: | ||
| raw materials (Biomass) [Mg] | 762,693 | 479,607 |
| materials used in the production process but which are not part of the final product (e.g. lubricants for production machinery) | not applicable | not applicable |
| intermediate products | not applicable | not applicable |
| packaging materials | not applicable | not applicable |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight used to produce key products and services in the reporting broken by: | ||
| Non-renewable materials, including: | ||
| raw materials: | not applicable | not applicable |
| materials used in the production process but which are not part of the final product (e.g. lubricants for production machinery): | ||
| production oils [litres] | 17,708 | 13,489 |
| production lubricant [kg] | 6,039 | 15,412 |
| intermediate products | not applicable | not applicable |
| packaging materials | not applicable | not applicable |
| Renewable materials | not applicable | not applicable |
Use of recycled materials
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna, PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries, PGE Energia Odnawialna, PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Percentage of recycled materials used to produce the organisation’s core products and services | Not applicable |
Recovered products and packaging
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna, PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries, PGE Energia Odnawialna, PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Percentage of recovered products per product category | Not applicable |
Energy
Energy consumption in the organisation
| Total energy consumption within the organisation |
= | Used non-renewable raw materials + Used renewable raw materials + Electricity, heat, cold and steam purchased for the organisation+ Self-generated and not consumed electricity, heat, cold and steam – Sold electricity, heat, cold and steam |
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total consumption of energy from non-renewable sources, in joules or multiples thereof, broken down by raw material from which it was produced | ||
| lignite [GJ] | 310,425,906.1 | 409,644,339 |
| hard coal [GJ] | 145,942,657.8 | 160,305,001 |
| heavy oil (mazout) [GJ] | 1,995,426.5 | 1,918,943.5 |
| light oil [GJ] | 449,499.0 | 301,345 |
| Total consumption of energy from renewable sources, in joules or multiples thereof, broken down by raw material from which it was produced | ||
| biomass [GJ] | 212,417.7 | 23,709 |
| Total consumption of: | ||
| electricity [MWh] | 6,215,785.9 | 7,126,720.5 |
| thermal energy [GJ] | 1,170,917.1 | 1,465,382 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Volume of total sales of: | ||
| electricity [MWh] | 43,748,484.7 | 54,725,758 |
| thermal energy [GJ] | 2,363,209.3 | 2,518,553 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam [GJ] | 680,773.3 | 702,326 |
| Total consumption of energy in the organisation in joules or multiples [GJ] | 298,775,986.9 | 372,140,346 |
| Source of conversion factors used | 1 MWh = 3.6 GJ | 1 MWh = 3.6 GJ |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total consumption of energy from non-renewable sources, in joules or multiples thereof, broken down by raw material from which it was produced | ||
| hard coal [GJ] | 64,188,297 | 74,484,245 |
| lignite [GJ] | 726,519 | 1,425,960 |
| natural gas [GJ] | 34,437,453 | 23,811,843 |
| municipal waste [GJ] | 855,069 | 743,808 |
| heavy oil (mazout) [GJ] | 128,482 | 184,734 |
| light oil [GJ] | 356,673 | 610,902 |
| Total consumption of energy from renewable sources, in joules or multiples thereof, broken down by raw material from which it was produced | ||
| biomass [GJ] | 6,917,496 | 4,250,885 |
| Total consumption of: | ||
| electricity [MWh] | 1,024,109 | 1,017,713 |
| thermal energy [GJ] | 1,111,714 | 1,101,563 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Volume of total sales of: | ||
| electricity [MWh] | 8,513,418 | 7,398,207 |
| thermal energy [GJ] | 47,153,499 | 49,509,094 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam [GJ] | not applicable | not applicable |
| Total consumption of energy in the organisation in joules or multiples [GJ] | 34,607,498 | 57,081,877 |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions or tools used | weights, fuel analyses, EE and HE meters | weights, fuel analyses, EE and HE meters |
| Source of conversion factors used | 1 MWh = 3.6 GJ | 1 MWh = 3.6 GJ |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022* |
|---|---|---|
| Total consumption of energy from non-renewable sources, in joules or multiples thereof, broken down by raw material from which it was produced | ||
| no data on raw material GJ | 62,897 | 53,878 |
| Total consumption of energy from renewable sources, in joules or multiples thereof, broken down by raw material from which it was produced | ||
| wind GJ | 335,848 | 344,701 |
| water GJ | 25,255 | 23,392 |
| solar radiation GJ | 38 | 85 |
| Total consumption of: | ||
| electricity [MWh] | 117789 | 117238 |
| thermal energy [GJ] | 2,404 | 2,577 |
| cold | ||
| steam | ||
| Volume of total sales of: | ||
| electricity [MWh] | 4,051,391 | 3,006,552 |
| thermal energy [GJ] | not applicable | not applicable |
| cold | ||
| steam | ||
| Total consumption of energy in the organisation in joules or multiples | 424,038 | 422,056 |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions or tools used | Quantities in GJ based on the difference (gross-net)*3.6 GJ between the amount of electricity produced by the generating units (gross) as measured at the terminals of the generators and the amount of electricity injected into the DSO/OSP grid | Quantities in GJ based on the difference (gross-net)*3.6 GJ between the amount of electricity produced by the generating units (gross) as measured at the terminals of the generators and the amount of electricity injected into the DSO/OSP grid |
| Source of conversion factors used | not applicable | not applicable |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total consumption of energy from non-renewable sources, in joules or multiples thereof, broken down by raw material from which it was produced | |
| hard coal [GJ] | 400 |
| high-methane natural gas [GJ] | 5,049.09 |
| motor gasoline [GJ] | 7,910.59 |
| diesel [GJ] | 114,612.04 |
| light oil [GJ] | 1,302.02 |
| Total consumption of energy from renewable sources, in joules or multiples thereof, broken down by raw material from which it was produced | |
| solar radiation | 4,384.243 GJ (1,217.845 MWh) |
| Total consumption of: | |
| electricity [MWh] | 147,308.285 MWh |
| thermal energy [GJ] | 3,999.140 GJ |
| cold | 0 |
| steam | 0 |
| Volume of total sales of: | |
| electricity [MWh] | 0 |
| thermal energy [GJ] | 0 |
| cold | 0 |
| steam [GJ] | 0 |
| Total consumption of energy in the organisation in joules or multiples [GJ] | 667,966.951 GJ |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions or tools used | weights, fuel analyses, EE and HE meter |
| Source of conversion factors used | 1 MWh = 3.6 GJ |
Energy consumption outside of the organisation
PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna, PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries, PGE Energia Odnawialna, PGE Dystrybucja, PGE Energetyka Kolejowa
No data from external contractors
Energy intensity
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy intensity index for the organisation | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Selected denominator for the calculation of the index (organisation-specific) | Sales of electricity and heat expressed in MWh | Sales of electricity and heat expressed in MWh |
| Energy types included in the energy efficiency index | ||
| Fuels | YES | YES |
| electricity | YES | YES |
| heat | YES | YES |
| cold | NO | NO |
| steam | YES | YES |
| all | NO | NO |
| Index broken down by branch: | ||
| Bełchatów Power Plant (ELB) [GJ/MWh] | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Turów Power Plant (ELT) [GJ/MWh] | 10.24 | 10 |
| Opole Power Plant (ELO) [GJ/MWh] | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Rybnik Power Plant (ELR) [GJ/MWh] | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| Dolna Odra Power Plant (ELDO) [GJ/MWh] | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| The index covers energy consumption: | within the organisation | within the organisation |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy intensity index for the organisation [GJ/MWh] | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Selected denominator for the calculation of the index (organisation-specific) | production volume | production volume |
| Energy types included in the energy efficiency index: | ||
| fuels | YES | YES |
| electricity | YES | YES |
| heat | YES | YES |
| cold | NO | NO |
| steam | YES | YES |
| all | NO | NO |
| Index broken down by branch: | ||
| Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich KOGENERACJA S.A. [GJ/MWh] | 4.2 | 4.,4 |
| Branch no. 1 in Cracow [GJ/MWh] | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| PGE Toruń S.A. [GJ/MWh] | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Wybrzeże Branch in Gdańsk [GJ/MWh] | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Elektrociepłownia „Zielona Góra” S.A. [GJ/MWh] | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| CHP Bydgoszcz Branch [GJ/MWh] | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| CHP Gorzów Wielkopolski Branch [GJ/MWh] | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| CHP Kielce Branch [GJ/MWh] | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| CHP Lublin Wrotków Branch [GJ/MWh] | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| CHP Rzeszów Branch [GJ/MWh] | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| CHP Zgierz Branch [GJ/MWh] | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| CHP Pomorzany Branch in Szczecin [GJ/MWh] | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| CHP Szczecin Branch in Szczecin [GJ/MWh] | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| The index covers energy consumption: | within the organisation |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Energy intensity index for the organisation [GJ/MWh] | 0.05 |
| Selected denominator for the calculation of the index (organisation-specific) | energy sold (electricity, diesel) [MWh] |
| Energy types included in the energy efficiency index: | |
| fuels | YES |
| electricity | YES |
| heat | YES |
| cold | NO |
| steam | NO |
| all | NO |
| The index covers energy consumption: | within the organisation |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy intensity index for the organisation [GJ/MWh] | 0.52 | 0.65 |
| Selected denominator for the calculation of the index (organisation-specific) | 3,529,234 | 2,829,068 |
| The energy intensity index was calculated as electricity consumption (total energy purchases from sellers and purchases from other energy markets for the pumped storage cycle – SAP data source) to net energy produced. | ||
| Energy types included in the energy efficiency index: | ||
| Fuels | NO | NO |
| electricity | YES | YES |
| heat | NO | NO |
| cold | NO | NO |
| steam | NO | NO |
| all | NO | NO |
| The index covers energy consumption: | within the organisation | within the organisation |
Reduced energy consumption
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| The volume of the achieved reduction in energy consumption as a direct result of maintenance (retrofitting) measures or efficiency increasing initiatives, in joules or multiples | 1,294.8 GJ | 1,857.5 GJ |
| Types of energy included in the indicated energy consumption reduction: | ||
| fuels | NO | NO |
| electricity | YES | YES |
| heat | NO | NO |
| cold | NO | NO |
| steam | NO | NO |
| all | NO | NO |
| Basis for calculating reductions in energy consumption, including | ||
| Base year or baseline | 2022 | 2022 |
| Justification for the choice of the year or baseline | Start of reporting in 2022 | Start of reporting in 2022 |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions or tools used | THE REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF ENERGY of 5 October 2017 on the specific scope and method for drawing up an energy efficiency audit and the methods of calculating energy savings. | THE REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF ENERGY of 5 October 2017 on the specific scope and method for drawing up an energy efficiency audit and the methods of calculating energy savings. |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| The volume of the achieved reduction in energy consumption as a direct result of maintenance (retrofitting) measures or efficiency increasing initiatives, in joules or multiples | 14,934 GJ | 23,148 GJ |
| Types of energy included in the indicated energy consumption reduction: | ||
| fuels | NO | NO |
| electricity | YES | YES |
| heat | YES | YES |
| cold | NO | NO |
| steam | NO | NO |
| all | NO | NO |
| Basis for calculating reductions in energy consumption, including | ||
| Base year or baseline | 2021 | 2021 |
| Justification for the choice of the year or baseline | ||
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions or tools used | Methodology the same as for white certificates |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| The volume of the achieved reduction in energy consumption as a direct result of maintenance (retrofitting) measures or efficiency increasing initiatives, in joules or multiples | 8,263.5 GJ |
| Types of energy included in the indicated energy consumption reduction: | |
| fuels | NO |
| electricity | TAK |
| heat | NO |
| cold | NO |
| steam | NO |
| all | NO |
| Basis for calculating reductions in energy consumption, including | |
| Base year or baseline | 2021 |
| Justification for the choice of the year or baseline | before the beginning of retroffiting works |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions or tools used | Energy audit report in accordance with EN-16247; 2017 |
Reduction of energy consumption within products and services
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Achieved reduction in energy demand relating to products sold during the reporting period, in joules or multiples [GJ] | 14,934 | 23,148 |
| Achieved reduction in energy demand relating to services sold during the reporting period, in joules or multiples | not applicable | not applicable |
| Basis for calculating reductions in demand for energy, including | ||
| base year or baseline | 2021 | 2021 |
| Justification for the choice of the year or baseline | Methodology the same as for white certificates | Methodology the same as for white certificates |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions or tools used | Methodology the same as for white certificates | Methodology the same as for white certificates |
PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna, PGE Energia Odnawialna, PGE Dystrybucja, PGE Energetyka Kolejowa
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Achieved reduction in energy demand relating to products sold during the reporting period | not applicable | not applicable |
Water management
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total water abstraction in megalitres*: | 27,250,808 | 23,343,193 |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres* | 26,925,880 | 23,200,358 |
| Total water consumption from all areas in megalitres | 127,743 *** | 155,735** |
** In 2022, the volume of 12,901 megalitres does not balance. The difference relates to the company PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna and is due to the fact that the company discharges more water than it abstracts. The additional discharge volume is accounted for by the amount of water from outside the organisation treated at PGE GiEK’s treatment plants, as well as rainwater and snowmelt, which also needs to be accounted for in terms of discharge.
*** In 2023, the volume of 197,185 megalitres does not balance. The difference concerns the companies PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna and PGE Energia Odnawialna. PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna discharges more water than it abstracts. The additional discharge volume is accounted for by the amount of water from outside the organisation treated at PGE GiEK’s treatment plants, as well as rainwater and snowmelt, which also needs to be accounted for in terms of discharge.
At PGE Energia Odnawialna, the balance difference between abstraction and discharge of 208,178 megalitres is due to technological considerations and dependence on the current demand for electricity in the .
Water abstraction
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at all sites, in megalitres, broken down by source: | ||
| surface water | 738 839,56 | 804 740 |
| groundwater | 2 162,4 | 2 187 |
| marine water | Nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | 192 453,00 | 194 062 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | 218,6 | 501,5 |
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at locations with water shortages, in megalitres, by source: | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| Breakdown of the total water abstraction from each source in megalitres, by the following categories: | ||
| All locations | ||
| fresh water ( | 899 805,61 | 966 779 |
| surface water | 717 824,5 | 782 871 |
| groundwater | 2 162,4 | 2 187 |
| marine water | Nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | 179 657 | 181 266 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | 161,7 | 455 |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | 33 867,9 | 34 711 |
| surface water | 21 015 | 21 869 |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | 12 796 | 12 796 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | 56,9 | 46 |
| Locations with water shortages | ||
| fresh water ( | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | The Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 13 July 2021 on the form and manner of monitoring of surface water bodies and groundwater bodies, Journal of Laws of 2021, item 1576 | The Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 13 July 2021 on the form and manner of monitoring of surface water bodies and groundwater bodies, Journal of Laws of 2021, item 1576 |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at all sites, in megalitres, broken down by source: | ||
| surface water | 112,499.5 | 119,564 |
| groundwater | 1,810.4 | 1,979 |
| marine water | 77,101.5 | 44,287 |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | not applicable | 0 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | 1,669.5 | 1,233 |
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at locations with water shortages, in megalitres, by source: | ||
| surface water | not applicable | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable | not applicable |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | not applicable | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | not applicable | not applicable |
| Breakdown of the total water abstraction from each source listed in sections 303-3.1 and 303-3.2, in megalitres, by the following categories: | ||
| All locations | ||
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | 183,769.6 | |
| surface water | 112,499.5 | 119,564 |
| groundwater | 1,810.4 | 1,979 |
| marine water | 67,790.1 | 30,210 |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | not applicable | 0 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | 1,669.5 | 1,233 |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | 9,311.4 | |
| surface water | not applicable | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable | not applicable |
| marine water | 9,311.4 | 14,078 |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | not applicable | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | not applicable | not applicable |
| Locations with water shortages | ||
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | not applicable | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable | not applicable |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | not applicable | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | not applicable | not applicable |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | not applicable | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable | not applicable |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | not applicable | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | not applicable | not applicable |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | The data were collected according to the specific operation of the selected installation. In the case of water abstracted from the municipal water supply system, the quantities of water abstracted were converted on the basis of meter readings including contracts. For surface waters, abstracted quantities presented on the basis of current reporting and water abstraction records, and other reporting resulting from the legal regulations. | The data were collected according to the specific operation of the selected installation. In the case of water abstracted from the municipal water supply system, the quantities of water abstracted were converted on the basis of meter readings including contracts. For surface waters, abstracted quantities presented on the basis of current reporting and water abstraction records, and other reporting resulting from the legal regulations. |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at all sites, in megalitres, broken down by source: | ||
| surface water | 26 124 037,3 | 22 174 638 |
| groundwater | 5,8 | 5 |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | 10,5 | 7 |
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at locations with water shortages, in megalitres by source: | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| Breakdown of the total water abstraction from each source listed in sections 303-3.1 and 303-3.2, in megalitres, by the following categories: | ||
| fresh water ( | 26 124 053,6 | |
| surface water | 26 124 037,4 | 22 174 637 |
| groundwater | 5,8 | 5 |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | 10,5 | 7 |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| Locations with water shortages | ||
| fresh water ( | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | Surface water consumed for electricity production calculated from average daily flows resulting from daily production + approximate data from manually maintained water flow reports based on flow tables. The amount of water for cooling turbine bearings is determined by measuring the water flow through the coolers times the hydrogenerator’s hours worked. Water abstracted for domestic and social purposes according to the water meter installed. | Surface water consumed for electricity production calculated from average daily flows resulting from daily production + approximate data from manually maintained water flow reports based on flow tables. The amount of water for cooling turbine bearings is determined by measuring the water flow through the coolers times the hydrogenerator’s hours worked. Water abstracted for domestic and social purposes according to the water meter installed. |
| PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at all sites, in megalitres, broken down by source: | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | 96 | 106 |
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at locations with water shortages, in megalitres, by source: | ||
| surface water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| groundwater | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| marine water | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | nie dotyczy | nie dotyczy |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | PGE Dystrybucja S.A. uses external water supply networks. Data collected from site-specific invoices. | PGE Dystrybucja S.A. uses external water supply networks. Data collected from site-specific invoices. |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at all sites, in megalitres, broken down by source: | |
| groundwater | not applicable |
| surface water | 0.99 |
| marine water | not applicable |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water network) | 88.49 |
| Total water abstraction by the organisation at locations with water shortages, in megalitres, by source: | |
| surface water | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable |
| production water (obtained as a result of abstraction, processing or use of any other raw material) | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | not applicable |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | PGE EK obtains considerable volumes of water from local water supply networks. |
Water discharge
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, at all locations, by discharge destination, if applicable: | ||
| surface water | 837,373.8 | 879,467 |
| groundwater | 0 | 0 |
| marine water | 0 | 0 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) and an indication of what proportion of this value has been transferred to other organisations (if applicable) | 73.4 | 31 |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, divided into: | ||
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | 825,272.6 | 867,439.5 |
| groundwater | 0 | 0 |
| marine water | 0 | 0 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | 73.4 | 31 |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | 12,101.1 | 12,026.5 |
| groundwater | 0 | 0 |
| marine water | 0 | 0 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | 0 | 0 |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, at locations with water shortages, by discharge destination, if applicable: | ||
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | 545,389 | 575,212 |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | 0 | 0 |
| Discharged substances that may present a hazard, | ||
| How substances constituting potential hazard are defined | Hazardous substances are defined on the basis of Annex 1 to the Regulation of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Inland Navigation of 12 July 2019 on substances particularly harmful to the aquatic environment and conditions to be met when discharging wastewater into waters or into the ground, as well as when discharging rainwater or snowmelt into waters or into water facilities, and on balances taking into account the quality of abstracted water. Characteristic substances with higher values at discharge than at abstraction were identified and discharge limits were set for them. The environmental objectives set out in the current aPGW were taken into account when setting the aforementioned limits. The characteristic substances vary, are location-dependent and are included in the permits. These are mainly sulphates, chlorides, suspended solids, petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals. | Hazardous substances are defined on the basis of Annex 1 to the Regulation of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Inland Navigation of 12 July 2019 on substances particularly harmful to the aquatic environment and conditions to be met when discharging wastewater into waters or into the ground, as well as when discharging rainwater or snowmelt into waters or into water facilities, and on balances taking into account the quality of abstracted water. Characteristic substances with higher values at discharge than at abstraction were identified and discharge limits were set for them. The environmental objectives set out in the current aPGW were taken into account when setting the aforementioned limits. The characteristic substances vary, are location-dependent and are included in the permits. These are mainly sulphates, chlorides, suspended solids, petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals. |
| The approach adopted regarding the limit on the disposal /discharge of substances constituting potential hazard | Assessments of discharges are carried out in accordance with the Wastewater Discharge Regulation and current permits. | Assessments of discharges are carried out in accordance with the Wastewater Discharge Regulation and current permits. |
| Number of cases of non-compliances with disposal/discharge limits for substances constituting potential hazard | 0 | 0 |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | Data are collected and reported in accordance with the applicable regulations. The testing methodology is consistent with the PW and the Wastewater Discharge Regulation. | Data are collected and reported in accordance with the applicable regulations. The testing methodology is consistent with the PW and the Wastewater Discharge Regulation. |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, at all locations, by discharge destination, if applicable: | ||
| surface water | 106,621.6 | 114,057 |
| groundwater | 0 | 0 |
| marine water | 77,586.2 | 44,776 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) and an indication of what proportion of this value has been transferred to other organisations (if applicable) | 1,061.2 | 961 |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, divided into: | ||
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | 106,621,6 | 114,057 |
| groundwater | 0 | 0 |
| marine water | 67,804.9 | 30,409 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | 825 | 715 |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | 0 | 0 |
| groundwater | 0 | 0 |
| marine water | 9,781.3 | 14,367 |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | 236.2 | 245 |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, at locations with water shortages, by discharge destination, if applicable: | ||
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | not applicable | not applicable |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | not applicable | not applicable |
| Discharged substances that may present a hazard, | ||
| How substances constituting potential hazard are defined | Substances constituting potential hazard are identified in the required administrative decisions (water permits, integrated permit) specifying the concentration limits and the range of tested substances on the basis of the applicable legislation. In some cases, substances that constitute potential hazard are additionally specified in contracts with water sector suppliers. | Substances constituting potential hazard are identified in the required administrative decisions (water permits, integrated permit) specifying the concentration limits and the range of tested substances on the basis of the applicable legislation. In some cases, substances that constitute potential hazard are additionally specified in contracts with water sector suppliers. |
| The approach adopted regarding the limit on the disposal /discharge of substances constituting potential hazard | Rational management, reduction of consumption, quantitative and qualitative limits in accordance with administrative decisions, values resulting from legal regulations and applicable standards. | Rational management, reduction of consumption, quantitative and qualitative limits in accordance with administrative decisions, values resulting from legal regulations and applicable standards. |
| Number of cases of non-compliances with disposal/discharge limits for substances constituting potential hazard | There were very few events associated with an increase in selected parameters of discharged wastewater. The violations that occurred were so insignificant that they did not result in any administrative procedures or criminal sanctions. | There were very few events associated with an increase in selected parameters of discharged wastewater. There were breakdowns of wastewater treatment plants during a commissioning process after a maintenance shutdown. The violations that occurred were so insignificant that they did not result in any administrative procedures or criminal sanctions. |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | The aggregated data were compiled from reports and statements required by the applicable regulations. The total discharge of water, including the discharge of wastewater into third-party sewers was given on the basis of the maintained records. Wastewater condition and composition – based on the results of analyses performed by accredited bodies. Wastewater discharge by amount of dissolved substances is given in relation to the receiver. | The aggregated data were compiled from reports and statements required by the applicable regulations. The total discharge of water, including the discharge of wastewater into third-party sewers was given on the basis of the maintained records. Wastewater condition and composition – based on the results of analyses performed by accredited bodies. |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, at all locations, by discharge destination, if applicable: | ||
| surface water | 25,903,151 | 22,161,067 |
| groundwater | not applicable | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) and an indication of what proportion of this value has been transferred to other organisations (if applicable) | 12.7 | 9.5 |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, divided into: | ||
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | not applicable | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | not applicable | not applicable |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | ||
| surface water | not applicable | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | not applicable | not applicable |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, at locations with water shortages, by discharge destination, if applicable: | ||
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | not applicable | not applicable |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | not applicable | not applicable |
| Discharged substances that may present a hazard, | not applicable | not applicable |
| How substances constituting potential hazard are defined | Substances that may constitute a hazard are defined in water permits in accordance with the provisions of the Water Law Act of 20 July 2017 (c.t. Journal of Laws of 2021, item 2233, as amended) and the Regulation of 12 July 2019 on substances particularly harmful to the aquatic environment and conditions to be met when discharging wastewater into waters or into the ground, as well as when discharging rainwater or snowmelt into waters or into water facilities. | Substances that may constitute a hazard are defined in water permits in accordance with the provisions of the Water Law Act of 20 July 2017 (c.t. Journal of Laws of 2021, item 2233, as amended) and the Regulation of 12 July 2019 on substances particularly harmful to the aquatic environment and conditions to be met when discharging wastewater into waters or into the ground, as well as when discharging rainwater or snowmelt into waters or into water facilities. |
| The approach adopted regarding the limit on the disposal /discharge of substances constituting potential hazard | The approach adopted regarding the limit on the disposal /discharge of substances constituting potential hazard
The company takes into account the risk of harmful substances entering the environment during the course of its operations. Mainly preventive measures are taken, for example:
1. Installation of oil separators in areas with a risk of oil substances entering the water; 2. Prevention of breakdowns or failures by means of continuous monitoring of the operation of the equipment by the power plant staff, regular maintenance, repair and modernisation work, 3. Adherence to the provisions of the equipment operating instructions; 4. Provision of facilities with environmental first-aid kits for dealing with the effects of possible oil spills and installation of oil separators. |
The company takes into account the risk of harmful substances entering the environment during the course of its operations. Mainly preventive measures are taken, for example:
1. Installation of oil separators in areas with a risk of oil substances entering the water, 2. Prevention of breakdowns or failures by means of continuous monitoring of the operation of the equipment by the power plant staff, regular maintenance, repair and modernisation work, 3. Adherence to the provisions of the equipment operating instructions, 4. Provision of facilities with environmental first-aid kits for dealing with the effects of possible oil spills and installation of oil separators. |
| Number of cases of non-compliances with disposal/discharge limits for substances constituting potential hazard | not applicable | not applicable |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | The calculations include water returned in the electricity generation process, leakage water and industrial wastewater. The calculations indicate the annual volume resulting from the legal water decisions held and in the case of water used for electricity generation, the amount of water was calculated on the basis of the operation time of the hydro- and turbine-sets (data from the metering system) and their throughput. | The calculations include water returned in the electricity generation process, leakage water and industrial wastewater. The calculations indicate the annual volume resulting from the legal water decisions held and in the case of water used for electricity generation, the amount of water was calculated on the basis of the operation time of the hydro- and turbine-sets (data from the metering system) and their throughput. |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, at all locations, by discharge destination, if applicable: | |
| surface water | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) and an indication of what proportion of this value has been transferred to other organisations (if applicable) | 37.15 |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, divided into: | |
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | |
| surface water | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | not applicable |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | |
| surface water | not applicable |
| groundwater | not applicable |
| marine water | not applicable |
| water obtained from an indirect source (e.g. local water supply network) | 37.15 |
| Total water discharged (sum of wastewater, used water and unused water) in megalitres, at locations with water shortages, by discharge destination, if applicable: | |
| fresh water (<1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | not applicable |
| other water (> 1000mg/L of total dissolved substances (TDS)) | not applicable |
| Discharged substances that may present a hazard, | not applicable |
| How substances constituting potential hazard are defined | not applicable |
| The approach adopted regarding the limit on the disposal /discharge of substances constituting potential hazard | not applicable |
| Number of cases of non-compliances with disposal/discharge limits for substances constituting potential hazard | not applicable |
| Contextual information allowing the understanding of how the data have been collected and calculated, such as adopted standards, methodologies and assumptions | data from wastewater collection invoices |
Water consumption
| Water consumption | = | Water abstracted – Water discharged |
Water shortages – a situation where the demand for water exceeds the amount of water available at any given time, or poor water quality limits the consumption of water.
| Change in water storage levels | = | Water stored at the end of the reporting period – Water stored at the beginning of the reporting period |
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption from all areas in megalitres (ML) | 107,219.3 | 134,894 |
| Total water consumption from areas with water shortages in megalitres (ML) | 0 | 0 |
| Change in the level of water storage in megalitres (ML) if water storage was identified as having a significant impact on water-related issues | 0 | 0 |
| Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data were collected and calculated, such as: the standards, methodologies and assumptions used, including: whether the data were calculated, estimated, modelled, derived from other sources and the approach taken to do so, for example the use of sector-specific factors | Data are collected and reported in accordance with the applicable regulations. The testing methodology is consistent with the PW and the Wastewater Discharge Regulation. | Data are collected and reported in accordance with the applicable regulations. The testing methodology is consistent with the PW and the Wastewater Discharge Regulation. |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption from all areas in megalitres (ML) | 7,812 | 7,270 |
| Total water consumption from areas with water shortages in megalitres (ML) | not applicable | not applicable |
| Change in the level of water storage in megalitres (ML) if water storage was identified as having a significant impact on water-related issues | not applicable | not applicable |
| Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data were collected and calculated, such as: the standards, methodologies and assumptions used, including: whether the data were calculated, estimated, modelled, derived from other sources and the approach taken to do so, for example the use of sector-specific factors | Consumption calculated on the basis of the presented formula, taking into account abstracted water and discharged water. The aggregated data were compiled from reports and statements required by the applicable regulations. Abstraction of water and total discharge of water, including the discharge of wastewater into third-party sewers was given on the basis of the maintained records. | Consumption calculated on the basis of the presented formula, taking into account abstracted water and discharged water. The aggregated data were compiled from reports and statements required by the applicable regulations. Abstraction of water and total discharge of water, including the discharge of wastewater into third-party sewers was given on the basis of the maintained records. |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total water consumption from all areas in megalitres (ML) | 12,712 | 13,571 |
| Total water consumption from areas with water shortages in megalitres (ML) | not applicable | not applicable |
| Change in the level of water storage in megalitres (ML) if water storage was identified as having a significant impact on water-related issues | not applicable | not applicable |
| Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data were collected and calculated, such as: the standards, methodologies and assumptions used, including: whether the data were calculated, estimated, modelled, derived from other sources and the approach taken to do so, for example the use of sector-specific factors | Consumption calculated on the basis of the presented formula, taking into account abstracted water and discharged water. The aggregated data were compiled from reports and statements required by the applicable regulations. Abstraction of water and total discharge of water, including the discharge of wastewater into third-party sewers was given on the basis of the maintained records. |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total water consumption from all areas in megalitres (ML) | 89,5 |
| Total water consumption from areas with water shortages in megalitres (ML) | Brak danych |
| Change in the level of water storage in megalitres (ML) if water storage was identified as having a significant impact on water-related issues | nie dotyczy |
| Any contextual information necessary to understand how the data were collected and calculated, such as: the standards, methodologies and assumptions used, including: whether the data were calculated, estimated, modelled, derived from other sources and the approach taken to do so, for example the use of sector-specific factors | The data sources are the Ekostrateg data management platform and SAP. Water consumption was taken as total water abstracted from the waterworks plus water abstracted from the company’s own intakes. No water is used for technological processes, therefore, water consumption equals water abstraction. |
CO2 emissions
emissions from the Group’s main plants and allocation of free emission allowances
| CO2 emissions in 2023 | Allocation of allowances for CO2 emissions in 2023 | CO2 emissions in 2022* | Allocation of allowances for CO2 emissions in 2022 | CO2 emissions in 2021 | CO2 emissions in 2020 | CO2 emissions in 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total for power plants and CHP plants of PGE Capital Group | 56,950,618 | 641,296 | 70,010,418 | 638,546 | 70,746,383 | 59,518,765 | 60,663,255 |
Direct greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1)
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross greenhouse gas emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | ||
| Scope 1 emissions come from the following sources owned or controlled by the organisation: | ||
| generation of electricity, heat, cold, steam; chemical or physical processing; transportation of materials, products, waste, employees, passengers; fugitive emissions (from escaping refrigerants) | 49,079,081 | 61,700,646 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: Bełchatów Power Plant, Opole Power Plant, Turów Power Plant, Dolna Odra Power Plant Rybnik Power Plant, Bełchatów Lignite Mine, Turów Lignite Mine, Head Office | ||
| Type of emission source | ||
| combustion in stationary sources (a) | 48,311,961 | 60,690,662 |
| combustion in mobile sources (c) | 38,472 | 38,506 |
| process (b) | 635,446 | 822,460 |
| volatile (d) | 93,203 | 148,971 |
| Type of activity | ||
| type of activity | generation of electricity and heat | generation of electricity and heat |
| type of activity | mining of lignite | mining of lignite |
| Results for individual gases included in the calculations | ||
| CO2 | 48,987,099 | 61,551,627 |
| CH4 | 1,394 | 175 |
| N2O | 90,482 | 147,444 |
| HFC | 1,327 | 1,400 |
| PFC | not applicable | not applicable |
| SF6 | not applicable | not applicable |
| NF3 | not applicable | not applicable |
| all | ||
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 625 | 69 |
| Base year adopted for calculations | 2021 | 2021 |
| justification for the choice of a given year as the base year | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 61,502,916 | 61,502,916 |
| context of significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable | not applicable |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC, verified CO2 emissions from installations covered by the EU ETS | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC, verified CO2 emissions from installations covered by the EU ETS |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control. | ||
| Criterion used to consolidate emission levels within the organisation | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| GRI 305-1 |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross greenhouse gas emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | ||
| Scope 1 emissions come from the following sources owned or controlled by the organisation: generation of electricity, heat, cold, steam; chemical or physical processing; transportation of materials, products, waste, employees, passengers; fugitive emissions (from escaping refrigerants) |
8,189,483 | 8,602,879 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches/companies: CHP Plant in Bydgoszcz Branch, CHP Plant in Gorzów Wielkopolski Branch, Wybrzeże Branch in Gdańsk, CHP Plant in Kielce Branch, Branch no. 1 in Cracow, CHP Plant in Lublin Wrotków Branch, CHP Plant in Rzeszów Branch, CHP Plant in Zgierz Branch, “Zielona Góra” S.A. CHP Plant, Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich KOGENERACJA S.A., PGE Toruń S.A., Branch in Szczecin – Pomorzany CHP Plant, Branch in Szczecin – Szczecin CHP Plant, Head Office | ||
| Type of emission source | ||
| combustion in stationary sources (a) | 8,133,553 | 8,553,063 |
| combustion in mobile sources (c) | 35,456 | 26,654 |
| process (b) | 19,658 | 22,464 |
| volatile (d) | 816 | 698 |
| Type of activity | Results for individual gases included in the calculations | |
| Wyniki dla poszczególnych gazów, które zostały ujęte w obliczeniach | ||
| CO2 | 8,188,668 | 8,602,181 |
| CH4 | 307 | 272 |
| N2O | 113 | 112 |
| HFC | 396 | 314 |
| PFC | not applicable | not applicable |
| SF6 | not applicable | not applicable |
| NF3 | not applicable | not applicable |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 35,749 | 20,916 |
| Base year adopted for calculations | 2021 | 2021 |
| justification for the choice of a given year as the base year | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 9,434,875 | 9,434,875 |
| context of significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | Investment plan to switch to less carbon-intensive sources. | Reduction in direct emissions from fuel combustion, which resulted from reduced production. |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC, verified CO2 emissions from installations covered by the EU ETS | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC, verified CO2 emissions from installations covered by the EU ETS |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control. | ||
| Criterion used to consolidate emission levels within the organisation | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross greenhouse gas emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit | ||
| Scope 1 emissions come from the following sources owned or controlled by the organisation: generation of electricity, heat, cold, steam; chemical or physical processing; transportation of materials, products, waste, employees, passengers; fugitive emissions (from escaping refrigerants) |
75,928 | 61,175 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: ZEW Porąbka- Żar, ZEW Dychów, ZEW Solina – Myczkowce, EW Żarnowiec, Head Office | ||
| Type of emission source | ||
| combustion in stationary sources (a) | 115 | 85 |
| combustion in mobile sources (c) | 907 | 838 |
| process (b) | 1,022 | not applicable |
| volatile (d) | 74,906 | 60,252 |
| Type of activity | generation of electricity | generation of electricity |
| Results for individual gases included in the calculations | ||
| CO2 | 1,022 | 924 |
| CH4 | 74,906 | 60,175 |
| N2O | not applicable | not applicable |
| HFC | not applicable | 77 |
| PFC | not applicable | not applicable |
| SF6 | not applicable | not applicable |
| NF3 | not applicable | not applicable |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | not applicable | not applicable |
| Base year adopted for calculations | 2021 | 2021 |
| justification for the choice of a given year as the base year | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 23,631.3 | 23,631.3 |
| context of significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable | not applicable |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | ||
| Criterion used to consolidate emission levels within the organisation | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gross greenhouse gas emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | |
| Scope 1 emissions come from the following sources owned or controlled by the organisation: generation of electricity, heat, cold, steam; chemical or physical processing; transportation of materials, products, waste, employees, passengers; fugitive emissions (from escaping refrigerants) | 9710* |
| Country | Poland |
| Branches: PGE Energetyka Kolejowa S.A., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Obsługa sp. z o.o., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Holding sp. z o.o., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Centrum Usług Wspólnych sp. z o.o. | |
| Type of emission source | |
| combustion in stationary sources (a) | 431 |
| combustion in mobile sources (c) | 9,041 |
| orocess (b) | 0 |
| volatile (d) | 238 |
| Type of activity | |
| electricity distribution, fuel wholesale, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment | |
| Results for individual gases included in the calculations | |
| CO2 | 9,472 |
| CH4 | not applicable |
| N2O | not applicable |
| HFC | 213 |
| PFC | not applicable |
| SF6 | 25 |
| NF3 | |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit | not applicable |
| Base year adopted for calculations | not applicable** |
| justification for the choice of a given year as the base year | not applicable |
| base year emissions | not applicable |
| context of significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control. | |
| Criterion used to consolidate emission levels within the organisation | Operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
**The shortened settlement period does not allow the results to be compared to data from earlier years calculated on an annual basis.
| PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross greenhouse gas emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | ||
| Scope 1 emissions come from the following sources owned or controlled by the organisation: generation of electricity, heat, cold, steam; chemical or physical processing; transportation of materials, products, waste, employees, passengers; fugitive emissions (from escaping refrigerants) | 16,650 | 16,983 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: Skarżysko-Kamienna Branch, Warsaw Branch, Rzeszów Branch, Zamość Branch, Lublin Branch, Białystok Branch, Łódź Branch, Head Office | ||
| Type of emission sourcei | ||
| combustion in stationary sources (a) | 1,339 | 1,482 |
| combustion in mobile sources (c) | 14,798 | 14,721 |
| process (b) | not applicable | not applicable |
| volatile (d) | 513 | 780 |
| Type of activity | ||
| Electricity transmission and distribution | ||
| Results for individual gases included in the calculations | ||
| CO2 | 16,137 | 16,203 |
| CH4 | not applicable | not applicable |
| N2O | not applicable | not applicable |
| HFC | 286 | 334 |
| PFC | not applicable | not applicable |
| SF6 | 227 | 447 |
| NF3 | not applicable | not applicable |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit | not applicable | not applicable |
| Base year adopted for calculations | 2021 | 2021 |
| justification for the choice of a given year as the base year | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 18,769 | 18,769 |
| context of significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable | |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | ||
| Criterion used to consolidate emission levels within the organisation | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions (scope 2)
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross indirect emissions (Scope 2) divided by location in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit, including (where this would allow greater transparency or comparability over time) divided by | 779,605 | 776,071 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: Bełchatów Power Plant, Opole Power Plant, Turów Power Plant, Dolna Odra Power Plant, Rybnik Power Plant, Bełchatów Lignite Mine, Turów Lignite Mine, Head Office | ||
| Type of energy | ||
| electricity | 744,811 | 742,068 |
| heat | 34,794 | 34,004 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Type of activity | ||
| generation of electricity and heat | ||
| mining of lignite | ||
| If applicable: gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in market terms, in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | not applicable | no information from counterparties for scope 2 market-based calculation |
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | NO |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 688,395 | 688,395 |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | ||
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energia Ciepła i spółki zależne | 2023 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross indirect emissions (Scope 2) divided by location in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit, including (where this would allow greater transparency or comparability over time) divided by | 11,138 | 19,223 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches/companies: CHP Plant in Bydgoszcz Branch, CHP Plant in Gorzów Wielkopolski Branch, Wybrzeże Branch in Gdańsk, CHP Plant in Kielce Branch, Branch no. 1 in Cracow, CHP Plant in Lublin Wrotków Branch, CHP Plant in Rzeszów Branch, CHP Plant in Zgierz Branch, “Zielona Góra” S.A. CHP Plant, Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich KOGENERACJA S.A., PGE Toruń S.A., Branch in Szczecin – Pomorzany CHP Plant, Branch in Szczecin – Szczecin CHP Plant, Head Office | ||
| Type of energy | ||
| electricity | 10,956 | 19,016 |
| heat | 181 | 208 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Type of activity | ||
| generation of electricity and heat | ||
| Gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in market terms, in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 11,138 | no information from counterparties for scope 2 market-based calculationd |
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | NO |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 10,514 | 10,514 |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | Increased energy purchases | Increased energy purchases |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross indirect emissions (scope 2) divided by location in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 7,041 | 15,430 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: ZEW Porąbka- Żar, ZEW Dychów, ZEW Solina – Myczkowce, EW Żarnowiec, Head Office | ||
| ZEW Porąbka-Żar Branch | ||
| ZEW Dychów Branch | ||
| ZEW Solina – Myczkowce Branch | ||
| ZEW Żarnowiec Branch | ||
| PGE Energia Odnawialna S.A. | ||
| Type of energy | ||
| electricity | 6800 | 14,762 |
| heat | 242 | 263 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Type of activity | ||
| generation of electricity | ||
| Gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in market terms, in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 7041 | 15,025 |
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | NO |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 10,372 | 10,372* |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable | not applicable |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control. | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalen | 1,249,932 | 1,381,213 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: Skarżysko-Kamienna Branch, Warsaw Branch, Rzeszów Branch, Zamość Branch, Lublin Branch, Białystok Branch, Łódź Branch, Head Office | ||
| Type of energy | ||
| electricity | 48,883 | 49,228 |
| heat | 9,025 | 9,393 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Type of activity | ||
| distribution of electricity | ||
| Gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in market terms, in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit | not applicable | no information from counterparties for scope 2 market-based calculation |
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | NO |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 1,428,506 | 1,428,506 |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable | none |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 192,139* |
| Country | Poland |
| Branches: PGE Energetyka Kolejowa S.A., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Obsługa sp. z o.o., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Holding sp. z o.o., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Centrum Usług Wspólnych sp. z o.o. | |
| Type of energy | |
| electricity | 191,737 |
| heat | 3,999 |
| cold | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable |
| Type of activity | |
| electricity distribution, fuel wholesale, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment | |
| Gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in market terms, in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit | not applicable |
| Gases included in the calculations: | |
| CO2 | YES |
| CH4 | NO |
| N2O | NO |
| HFC | NO |
| PFC | NO |
| SF6 | NO |
| NF3 | NO |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | not applicable** |
| why a particular year was chosen | not applicable |
| base year emissions | not applicable |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | Operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
**The report covers the period from the acquisition of PGE Energetyka Kolejowa by the PGE Group, i.e. April to December 2023. The shortened settlement period does not allow the results to be compared to data from earlier years calculated on an annual basis.
Other indirect greenhouse gas emissions (scope 3)
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Other gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 18,539,875 | 22,296,274 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: Bełchatów Power Plant, Opole Power Plant, Turów Power Plant, Dolna Odra Power Plant Rybnik Power Plant, Bełchatów Lignite Mine, Turów Lignite Mine, Head Office | ||
| Type of energy | ||
| electricity | not applicable | not applicable |
| heat | not applicable | not applicable |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Type of activity | ||
| generation of electricity and heat | ||
| mining of lignite | ||
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | NO |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 1060 | 124.5 |
| Other categories of Scope 3 indirect emissions and activities included in the calculations | 18,538,815 | 22,296,150 |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 21,523,351 | 21,523,351 |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable | none |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control. | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Other gross indirect emissions (scope 3) divided by location in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 1,893,224 | 1,937,297 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches/companies: CHP Plant in Bydgoszcz Branch, CHP Plant in Gorzów Wielkopolski Branch, Wybrzeże Branch in Gdańsk, CHP Plant in Kielce Branch, Branch no. 1 in Cracow, CHP Plant in Lublin Wrotków Branch, CHP Plant in Rzeszów Branch, CHP Plant in Zgierz Branch, “Zielona Góra” S.A. CHP Plant, Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich KOGENERACJA S.A., PGE Toruń S.A., Branch in Szczecin – Pomorzany CHP Plant, Branch in Szczecin – Szczecin CHP Plant, Head Office | ||
| Type of energy | ||
| electricity | 786,979 | 724,549 |
| heat | 1,106,246 | 1,212,748 |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Type of activity | ||
| generation of electricity and heat | ||
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | NO |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| all | NO | NO |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit | 60,581 | 37,835 |
| Other categories of Scope 3 indirect emissions and activities included in the calculations | 1,832,643 | 1,899,462 |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 1,973,654 | 1,973,654 |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | emission savings | none |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Other gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent/strong> | 22,752 | 12,188 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: ZEW Porąbka- Żar, ZEW Dychów, ZEW Solina – Myczkowce, EW Żarnowiec, Head Office | ||
| Type of energy | ||
| electricity | not applicable | not applicable |
| heat | not applicable | not applicable |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Type of activity | ||
| generation of electricity | ||
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | NO |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | not applicable | not applicable |
| Other categories of Scope 3 indirect emissions and activities included in the calculations | not applicable | not applicable |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 10,110 | 10,110 |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | The increase in Scope 3 emissions is due to the commissioning of new PV facilities | none |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control. | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Other gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 385,381 | 416,890 |
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: Skarżysko-Kamienna Branch, Warsaw Branch, Rzeszów Branch, Zamość Branch, Lublin Branch, Białystok Branch, Łódź Branch, Head Office | ||
| Type of energy | ||
| electricity | not applicable | not applicable |
| heat | not applicable | not applicable |
| cold | not applicable | not applicable |
| steam | not applicable | not applicable |
| Type of activity | ||
| electricity transmission | ||
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | NO |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| wszystkie | NO | NO |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit | not applicable | not applicable |
| Other categories of Scope 3 indirect emissions and activities included in the calculations | not applicable | not applicable |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 437,974 | 437,974 |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | There have been no such changes | none |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Other gross indirect emissions (scope 2) in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent | 2,740,940* |
| Country | Poland |
| Branches: PGE Energetyka Kolejowa S.A., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Obsługa sp. z o.o., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Holding sp. z o.o., PGE Energetyka Kolejowa Centrum Usług Wspólnych sp. z o.o. | |
| Type of energy | |
| electricity | 2,610,494 |
| heat | 37 |
| cold | 0 |
| steam | 0 |
| Type of activity | |
| Electricity distribution, fuel wholesale, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment | |
| Gases included in the calculations: | |
| CO2 | YES |
| CH4 | NO |
| N2O | NO |
| HFC | NO |
| PFC | NO |
| SF6 | NO |
| NF3 | NO |
| wszystkie | NO |
| Biogenic CO2 emissions in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent or equivalent unit | no data available |
| Other categories of Scope 3 indirect emissions and activities included in the calculations | not applicable |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | not applicable** |
| why a particular year was chosen | not applicable |
| base year emissions | not applicable |
| context of all significant changes in emissions that resulted in a recalculation of the emission base for the base year | not applicable |
| Source of the emission and Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors used, or reference to the source of the GWP | GHG Protocol, KOBIZE, DERFA, IPCC |
| Approach to emission consolidation: equity participation, financial control or operational control | operational control |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
**The report covers the period from the acquisition of PGE Energetyka Kolejowa by the PGE Group, i.e. April to December 2023. The shortened settlement period does not allow the results to be compared to data from earlier years calculated on an annual basis.
Greenhouse gas emission intensity
| Greenhouse gas emission savings factor | Total greenhouse gas emissions |
| Organisation-specific factor |
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity factor for the organisation | 0.9688 | 0.9788 |
| Selected denominator for the calculation of the index (organisation-specific) [MWh] | 50,738,959 | 63,033,322 (gross sum of electricity and heat production) |
| Index broken down by: | ||
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches: Bełchatów Power Plant, Opole Power Plant, Turów Power Plant, Dolna Odra Power Plant Rybnik Power Plant, Bełchatów Lignite Mine, Turów Lignite Mine, Head Office | ||
| Type of emission source | ||
| combustion in stationary sources (a) | 0.951433 | 0.962835 |
| combustion in mobile sources (c) | 0.000026 | 0.000612 |
| process (b) | 0.012523 | 0.013048 |
| volatile (d) | 0.001794 | 0.002363 |
| Type of activity | ||
| generation of electricity and heat | ||
| mining of lignite | ||
| Types of greenhouse gas emissions used in the factor | ||
| Scope 1 | YES | YES |
| Scope 2 | YES | YES |
| Scope 3 | NO | NO |
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | YES | YES |
| N2O | YES | YES |
| HFC | YES | YES |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| PGE Energia Ciepła i spółki zależne | 2023 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity factor for the organisation | 0.357 | 0.384 |
| Selected denominator for the calculation of the factor (organisation-specific) [MWh] | 22,944,306 | 22,474,431 (suma brutto produkcji en.el. i ciepła) |
| Index broken down by: | ||
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Branches/companies: CHP Plant in Bydgoszcz Branch, CHP Plant in Gorzów Wielkopolski Branch, Wybrzeże Branch in Gdańsk, CHP Plant in Kielce Branch, Branch no. 1 in Cracow, CHP Plant in Lublin Wrotków Branch, CHP Plant in Rzeszów Branch, CHP Plant in Zgierz Branch, “Zielona Góra” S.A. CHP Plant, Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich KOGENERACJA S.A., PGE Toruń S.A., Branch in Szczecin – Pomorzany CHP Plant, Branch in Szczecin – Szczecin CHP Plant, Head Office | ||
| Type of emission source | ||
| combustion in stationary sources (a) | 0.35449 | 0.38057 |
| combustion in mobile sources (c) | 0.00155 | 0.00119 |
| process (b) | 0.00086 | 0.00100 |
| volatile (d) | 0.00004 | 0.00100 |
| Type of activity | ||
| generation of electricity and heat | ||
| Types of greenhouse gas emissions used in the factor | ||
| Scope 1 | YES | YES |
| Scope 2 | YES | YES |
| Scope 3 | NO | NO |
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | YES | YES |
| N2O | YES | YES |
| HFC | YES | YES |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity factor for the organisation | 0.0232 | 0.0261 |
| Selected denominator for the calculation of the factor (organisation-specific) [MWh] | 3,589,119(produkcja energii elektrycznej brutto) | 2,923,717(produkcja energii elektrycznej brutto) |
| Index broken down by: | ||
| Country | Polska | Polska |
| Branches: ZEW Porąbka- Żar, ZEW Dychów, ZEW Solina – Myczkowce, EW Żarnowiec, Head Office | ||
| Type of emission source | ||
| combustion in stationary sources (a) | 0.000032 | 0.000039 |
| combustion in mobile sources (c) | 0.000253 | 0.000276 |
| process (b) | 0.000285 | NO |
| volatile (d) | 0.020870 | 0.020600 |
| type of activity | ||
| electricity production | ||
| Types of greenhouse gas emissions used in the factor | ||
| Scope 1 | YES | YES |
| Scope 2 | YES | YES |
| Scope 3 | NO | NO |
| Gases included in the calculations: | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | YES | YES |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | YES |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| wszystkie | NO | NO |
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission savings achieved as a result of the measures taken (in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent) | 15,316,100 | none – the increase in CO2 emissions in 2022 compared to 2021 was due to an increase in the load on generating units and an increase in generation, and therefore an increase in fuel and raw material consumption. |
| Gases included in the calculations | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | YES | YES |
| N2O | YES | YES |
| HFC | YES | YES |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| all | ||
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 83,714,662 | 83,714,662 |
| Scopes within which emission savings were achieved | ||
| Scope 1 | YES | NO |
| level of savings | 12,423,835 | |
| Scope 2 | NO | NO |
| level of savings | ||
| Scope 3 | YES | NO |
| level of savings | 2,983,476 | |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission savings achieved as a result of the measures taken (in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent) | 15,316,100 | none – the increase in CO2 emissions in 2022 compared to 2021 was due to an increase in the load on generating units and an increase in generation, and therefore an increase in fuel and raw material consumption. |
| Gases included in the calculations | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | YES | YES |
| N2O | YES | YES |
| HFC | YES | YES |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| all | ||
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 83,714,662 | 83,714,662 |
| Scopes within which emission savings were achieved | ||
| Scope 1 | YES | NO |
| level of savings | 12,423,835 | |
| Scope 2 | NO | NO |
| level of savings | ||
| Scope 3 | YES | NO |
| level of savings | 2,983,476 | |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission savings achieved as a result of the measures taken (in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent) | 725,197 | 859,644 |
| Gases included in the calculations | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | YES | YES |
| N2O | YES | YES |
| HFC | YES | YES |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| all | NO | NO |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 11,419,043 | 11,419,043 |
| Scopes within which emission savings were achieved | ||
| Scope 1 | YES | YES |
| level of savings | 1,245,391 | 831,996 |
| Scope 2 | NO | NO |
| level of savings | ||
| Scope 3 | YES | YES |
| level of savings | 80,430 | 36,358 |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission savings achieved as a result of the measures taken (in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent) | none | none |
| Gases included in the calculations | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | YES | YES |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | NO | YES |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | NO | NO |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 44,113 | 44,113 |
| Scopes within which emission savings were achieved | ||
| Scope 1 | NO | NO |
| level of savings | ||
| Scope 2 | NO | NO |
| level of savings | ||
| Scope 3 | NO | NO |
| level of savings | ||
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
| PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission savings achieved as a result of the measures taken (in tonnes (t) of CO2 equivalent) | 233,287 | 70,162.5 |
| Gases included in the calculations | ||
| CO2 | YES | YES |
| CH4 | NO | NO |
| N2O | NO | NO |
| HFC | YES | YES |
| PFC | NO | NO |
| SF6 | YES | YES |
| NF3 | NO | NO |
| Adopted base year for the calculations, together with an indication of | 2021 | 2021 |
| why a particular year was chosen | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public | 2021 is the first year in which the PGE Group’s carbon footprint was calculated and made public |
| base year emissions | 1,885,249 | 1,885,249 |
| Scopes within which emission savings were achieved | ||
| Scope 1 | YES | YES |
| level of savings | 2,119 | 1,785.5 |
| Scope 2 | YES | YES |
| level of savings | 178,575 | 47,293 |
| Scope 3 | YES | YES |
| level of savings | 52,594 | 21,084 |
| Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation | GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018 standard, a system tool for carbon footprint calculation |
PGE Energetyka Kolejowa
The report covers the period from the acquisition of PGE Energetyka Kolejowa by the PGE Group, i.e. April to December 2023. The shortened settlement period does not allow the results to be compared to data from earlier years calculated on an annual basis nor greenhouse gas emissions savings to be calculated for the reporting year.
EEmissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna, PGE Energia Ciepła, PGE Energia Odnawialna, PGE Dystrybucja, PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Production of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent | not applicable | not applicable |
| Imports of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent | not applicable | not applicable |
| Exports of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent | not applicable | not applicable |
Emissions of , and other significant emissions
| 2023 | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | PGE Energia Ciepła | PGE Energia Odnawialna | PGE Dystrybucja | PGE Energetyka Kolejowa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Please provide data on significant emissions (in kg or multiples) for each of the following: | |||||
| SOx | 36,189,785 | 4,903,680 | not applicable | not applicable | 1,055 |
| NOx | 33,264,659 | 6,062,960 | not applicable | not applicable | 1,181 |
| Persistent organic pollutants (POP) | not applicable | not applicable | |||
| Volatile organic compounds (VOC) | not applicable | not applicable | 33,179 | ||
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAP) | not applicable | not applicable | 6,400 | ||
| Particulate matter (PM) | 1,019,126 | 350,788 | not applicable | not applicable | 265 |
| Other standard categories of emissions as defined in applicable legislation | not applicable | not applicable | |||
| Please indicate the source of the emission factors used | Factors determined on the basis of measurements carried out by accredited bodies | EMEP/EEA (2019), own findings based on process balances | |||
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Standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used |
Emission standards set in accordance with applicable legislation and administrative decisions. Emission values given on the basis of indications from continuous monitoring systems and periodic measurements. |
“1. Results do not include transport 2. The amount of VOC includes also the amount of HAP” |
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Biodiversity
Significant impact of activities, products, services on .
PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna
| The nature of significant direct impact on biodiversity in relation to one or more of the following factors: | |
|---|---|
| Construction or use of production facilities, mines and transport infrastructure | ELR: Rybnik Reservoir – surface water used for technological purposes. |
| Contamination (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat) | Discharge of treated industrial wastewater and mine drainage water. |
| Introduction of invasive species, pests and pathogens | The activity does not lead to the introduction of invasive species, pests or pathogens. |
| Species extinction | The activity does not lead to species extinction. |
| Habitat destruction | The activity does not lead to habitat destruction. |
| Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variability (such as salinity or changes in groundwater levels) | Groundwater abstraction takes place for drinking water purposes and process water top-up. This abstraction is carried out in accordance with the hydrogeological documentation, in an amount not exceeding the exploitable resources of intakes. |
| The nature of significant indirect impact on biodiversity in relation to one or more of the following factors: (please describe) | |
| Construction or use of production facilities, mines and transport infrastructure | No impact |
| Contamination (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat) | Emissions of gaseous pollutants and CO2. |
| Introduction of invasive species, pests and pathogens | The activity does not lead to the indirect introduction of invasive species, pests or pathogens. |
| Species extinction | The activity does not lead to indirect species extinction. |
| Habitat destruction | The activity does not lead to indirect habitat destruction. |
| Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variability (such as salinity or changes in groundwater levels) | The activity does not lead to changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variability. |
| Significant direct positive or negative impact in relation to the following factors: | |
| species affected | The company discharges only treated wastewater that is safe for the aquatic environment and does not adversely affect aquatic species and the ecosystem. The company carries out quantitative and qualitative monitoring of wastewater discharged. The quantity of substances released in the treated effluent is in accordance with the permits held, as well as with the applicable legislation. ELR: The Rybnik Reservoir has a positive impact on fauna and flora. The most important role is played by the Rybnik Reservoir in winter, when it becomes one of the wintering sites for wetland birds in Silesia. The elevated water temperature attracts not only birds associated with aquatic environments, but also raptors and passerines. Besides rare species such as the white-tailed godwit, grey-headed gull, partridge, white-tailed godwit, pintail, swallow, common species such as the black-headed gull, grey-headed gull, white-headed gull, cormorant, mallard or coot appear, and the concentration of a single species can reach up to 5,000 individuals. During the breeding season, the side ponds, which have a narrow strip of riparian vegetation and are surrounded by pine forests and fields and meadows, are attractive to birds. It is then possible to observe the grebe, water rail or little bittern listed in the Polish Red Book of Animals. A total of 74 wetland bird species were identified, of which 22 were breeding. |
| extent of the area affected | The extent of the impact of water consumption in terms of deep water abstraction corresponds to the extent of the cone of depression of the intake. Groundwater pumping does not adversely affect surface water. ELR: The area of the Rybnik Reservoir together with the surrounding green areas. Around the Rybnik Reservoir, there are natural protected areas in the form of the Cistercian Rudy Wielkie Landscape Compositions Park. |
| duration of impact | The time of impact on groundwater and water courses into which wastewater is discharged is related to the term of individual permits, as well as the possibility to exploit resources. ELR: The Rybnik Reservoir – the duration of positive impact is assessed to be continuous. |
| reversibility or irreversibility of effects | Groundwater and surface water abstraction is carried out in accordance with the hydrogeological documentation and permits. The utilisation of resources is conducted rationally to ensure their renewability. Where required, binding protection zones have been established which establish prohibitions, obligations and restrictions relating to land use and water use. The activity does not cause harm to the aquatic environment or terrestrial ecosystems. The discharge of wastewater into receiving water bodies is also carried out in accordance with the valid permits and has no irreversible effects. |
| Significant indirect positive or negative impact in relation to the following factors: | No indirect impact. |
PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries
| The nature of significant direct impact on biodiversity in relation to one or more of the following factors: | |
|---|---|
| Construction or use of production facilities, mines and transport infrastructure | PGE Capital Group sites are not located in the immediate vicinity of the existing forms of nature conservation. It is therefore difficult to prove significant direct impact on biologically valuable areas. |
| Contamination (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat) | PGE Capital Group plants hold, among other documents, integrated permits and sectoral decisions. Conducting activities in accordance with the conditions set out in the decisions ensures that the legally prescribed environmental parameters are met and activities have no significant direct impact on biodiversity. |
| Introduction of invasive species, pests and pathogens | not applicable |
| Species extinction | not applicable |
| Habitat destruction | not applicable |
| Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variability (such as salinity or changes in groundwater levels) | not applicable |
| The nature of significant indirect impact on biodiversity in relation to one or more of the following factors: | |
| Construction or use of production facilities, mines and transport infrastructure | The activity of the PGE Capital Group does not have any significant indirect impact on biodiversity. |
| Contamination (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat) | PGE Capital Group plants hold, among other documents, integrated permits and sectoral decisions. Conducting activities in accordance with the conditions set out in the decisions ensures that the legally prescribed environmental parameters are met and activities have no significant direct impact on biodiversity. |
| Introduction of invasive species, pests and pathogens | not applicable |
| Species extinction | not applicable |
| Habitat destruction | not applicable |
| Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variability (such as salinity or changes in groundwater levels) | not applicable |
| Significant direct positive or negative impact in relation to the following factors: | not applicable |
| Significant indirect positive or negative impact in relation to the following factors: | |
PGE Energia Odnawialna
| The nature of significant direct impact on biodiversity in relation to one or more of the following factors: (please describe) | |
|---|---|
|
Construction or use of production facilities, mines and transport infrastructure |
The Solina hydro power plant with a pumping unit is located at the base of a concrete dam. The plant consists of an underwater section and a machine building with an auxiliary building. The hydro power plant is equipped with machinery used to generate electricity. The power plant is equipped with 4 vertical turbine sets, including 2 turbine sets with classic Francis turbines and 2 turbine sets with reversible Francis turbines. Water is supplied to the turbines from the Solina reservoir through water intakes constituting steel pipelines concreted in the body of the Solina dam. Processed water is discharged through the outlets of these pipelines to the Myczkowce reservoir. The Myczkowce barrage consists of a reservoir, an earth dam with a concrete overflow section, a pressure tunnel supplying water to the power plant, an impact chamber, the Myczkowce hydro power plant and the SHPP Myczkowce. The Myczkowce hydro power plant is equipped with two vertical turbine units with Kaplan-type turbines. Water for the turbines is abstracted from the Myczkowce reservoir via a pressure drift, while processed water is discharged into the San River. The SHPP Myczkowce was built in 2006. Water for the power plant is supplied from the Myczkowce reservoir. Processed water is discharged into the San River below the Myczkowce dam. The small hydro power plant operates throughout the year as a run-of-river power plant, thus ensuring the continuity of the biological flow below the Myczkowce dam. The power plant operates based on an automated, unmanned system equipped with a remote control visualisation sub-system. The operation of the equipment of the Solina – Myczkowce hydro power plant does not generate any particulate or greenhouse gas emissions. For wind farms, there are no data with such a high level of detail, and in 2022 no assessment procedure was conducted for a planned investment project located in a high biodiversity area, such as a Natura 2000 site. Any direct or indirect impact should in fact be examined within the framework of the environmental indexes in relation to completed projects and not those which have received an environmental decision. This is due to the fact that obtaining an environmental decision cannot be equated with the execution of a particular investment project, which requires further permits and decisions. |
| Contamination (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat) | Waste waster is discharged in accordance with the water permits held. |
| Introduction of invasive species, pests and pathogens | not applicable |
| Species extinction | not applicable |
| Habitat destruction | not applicable |
| Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variability (such as salinity or changes in groundwater levels) | not applicable |
|
The nature of significant indirect impact on biodiversity in relation to one or more of the following factors: (please describe) | |
| Construction or use of production facilities, mines and transport infrastructure | see above |
| Contamination (introduction of substances that do not naturally occur in the habitat) | see above |
| Introduction of invasive species, pests and pathogens | not applicable |
| Species extinction | not applicable |
| Habitat destruction | not applicable |
| Changes in ecological processes outside the natural range of variability (such as salinity or changes in groundwater levels) | not applicable |
| Significant direct positive or negative impact in relation to the following factors: | There is a Natura 2000 (Upper San River Basin) area on the San River upstream the Solina Reservoir and downstream the Myczkowce dam. The individual river sections located in the Natura 2000 area are directly adjacent to or part of the East Beskidy Mountains Protected Landscape Area and the East Carpathian International Biosphere Reserve. The area borders with the Słonne Mountains special habitat and bird protection area as well as the Bieszczady special habitat and bird protection area. There are 3 nature reserves in the area: at Myczkowieckie Lake, the San River Ravine near Mokre and the San River Ravine near Grodzisko. The Branch’s technological processes, operation of equipment and ongoing investments do not cause interference with the biodiversity of the protected areas. |
| Significant indirect positive or negative impact in relation to the following factors: | |
Protected or restored habitats.
PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna
| Size of all habitat areas protected or restored |
|
| Location of all habitat areas protected or restored | ELT: 1. Protected habitat areas within the Natura 2000 area PLH02006 Lusatian Neisse River Ravine Valley – within 20 km from the ELT Branch: 3150 Natural eutrophic lakes 32 patches – 14.07 ha; 3260 Water courses of plain to montane levels with rare buttercup communities – 38 ha; 6410 Molinia meadows – 8 ha; 6430 Hydrophilous tall herb fringe communities of plains and of the montane to alpine levels – 10 patches below 500 m2; 6510 Lowland hay meadows – 31 patches – 121 ha; 9130 Asperulo-Fagetum beech forests – 6 patches – 52.75 ha; 9170 Galio-Carpinetum oak-hornbeam forests – 45 patches – 144 ha; 9180 Maple and lime forest – 1 habitat – 0.2 ha; 91E0 Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) – 26 patches – 16 ha. 2. Natural areas outside the Natura 2000 site in the Bogatynia Commune: within 7.5 km from the ELT Branch: 6510 Lowland hay meadows – 9 patches – 13.4 ha; 9130 Asperulo-Fagetum beech forests – 6 patches – 52.75 ha; 9170 Galio-Carpinetum oak-hornbeam forests – 22 patches – 62.5 ha; 91E0 Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) – 2 patches – 14.5 ha. ELR: Pursuant to regulation no. 181/93 of the Katowickie Province Governor of 23 November 1993 (Official Journal of the Katowickie Province no. 15*, item 130), highly urbanised areas were excluded from the Cistercian Rudy Wielkie Landscape Compositions Park, including the Rybnik Power Plant “together with the reservoir of water used for technological purposes, the so-called “Rybnik Reservoir”. The site of the Rybnik Power Plant is anthropogenically transformed and constantly influenced by human activity. There is no vegetation of any kind except grass. The mammalian fauna is poor, made up of species habitually associated with the area. The nearest Natura 2000 sites are located at a much greater distance than the analysed 50-fold height of the highest point of gas or particulate emissions, i.e. within 6.5 km from the Rybnik Power Plant. There are no protected habitats on the premises of the Rybnik Power Plant. While the Rybnik Reservoir and the surrounding area are a habitat for animals, including those under species protection, the area itself is not a location of protected habitats. KWB: rehabilitation of the external dump P/Sz and internal dump P/B. |
| Has the target effect of habitat restoration been approved by independent external experts? | YES |
| Are there partnerships with other organisations for habitat protection or restoration, other than where the organisation has overseen and implemented conservation or restoration activities? | NO |
| Please indicate the status of each area, based on their state at the end of the reporting period | Mines: land rehabilitated / under rehabilitation Power plants: areas under monitoring |
| Please indicate the standards, methodologies and assumptions used | Identification conducted in accordance with the guidelines included in Interpretation Manual ver. 27 (2007) Technical documents |
PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries, PGE Energetyka Kolejowa
no data available
PGE Energia Odnawialna
| Size of all habitat areas protected or restored | Farms: The regulation on establishing a protection tasks plan for the Natura 2000 PLB320009 Szczeciński Lagoon is currently under preparation (Regional Environmental Protection Directorate Szczecin, Maritime Office Szczecin). The protection tasks plan for the Natura 2000 area will include, among others, a list of protection activities with entities responsible for their performance and the areas of their implementation, including in particular activities concerning active protection of natural habitats, plant and animal species and their habitats; monitoring of the condition of the objects of protection and monitoring of the implementation of the objectives; increasing the knowledge of the objects of protection and the conditions of their protection. At this point, the development of interim conservation objectives has been prepared for the subjects, which results from the necessity to ensure the conditions for the maintenance and restoration of their favourable conservation status. These objectives, once adopted, should be taken into account by the entities supervising the different parts of the Natura 2000 site and when carrying out assessments of the impact of programmes and projects on the Natura 2000 site. No negative changes to the white-tailed eagle habitat are expected if existing conditions are maintained. Maintaining existing conditions is understood to mean, for example, not allocating new land for wind farms or overhead power lines. The size of the species’ habitat is sufficiently large and its quality is sufficiently good for the long-term survival of the species; there are no significant negative impacts and no major threats are anticipated in the future; currently no significant negative changes are observed that could threaten the sustainability of the species’ population and habitat. The preservation of the species in a 10-20 year timescale is almost certain. The area of occurrence and the assessment of the habitat determined on the basis of materials for the conservation plan for the area of the Szczeciński Lagoon PLB320009. PGE EO has not been identified as an entity responsible for the implementation of specific conservation measures and their implementation areas. Porąbka: 7186.16 ha |
| Location of all habitat areas protected or restored | Porąbka – Area code PLH240023, as above |
| Has the target effect of habitat restoration been approved by independent external experts? | NO |
| Are there partnerships with other organisations for habitat protection or restoration, other than where the organisation has overseen and implemented conservation or restoration activities? | NO |
| Status of each area, based on their state at the end of the reporting period | not applicable |
| Please indicate the standards, methodologies and assumptions used | PORĄBKA – Information acquired from the website of the General Directorate for Environmental Protection |
IUCN Red List or National List species under protection located in the company’s areas of operation.
PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna
| Total number of IUCN Red List and National Conservation List species with habitats in the areas affected by the organisation’s activities by extinction risk level: | |
|---|---|
| Critically endangered | not identified |
| Endangered | not identified |
| Vulnerable | ELR: grebe, KWT: corncrake |
| Near threatened | KWT: Scarce large blue, dusky large blue |
| Least concern |
|
Only in the Lublin Branch one species was identified as vulnerable – peregrine falcon.
no data available
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of IUCN Red List and National Conservation List species with habitats in the areas affected by the organisation’s activities by extinction risk level: | ||
| Critically endangered | not identified | not identified |
| Endangered | not identified | not identified |
| Vulnerable | 1 | 1 |
| Near threatened | 1 | 1 |
| Least concern | 29 | 29 |
Waste management
Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts.
| Significant actual impacts of the organisation related to waste, including: | |
|---|---|
| Inputs, activities and outputs that lead to these impacts | Being fully aware of the obligations resulting from its role as a producer of classic ash, fluidised bed ash and calcium sulphate (gypsum from FGD), PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna S.A. carried out the relevant registrations of these substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – pre-registration (2008) and registration proper (2010) in the largest tonnage range, i.e. above 1,000 tonnes/year. Such a tonnage range, i.e. produced volume/turnover, required the preparation of registration documentation in the broadest scope. Substances that were not pre-registered or registered could not actually be manufactured, imported or placed on the market (the aforementioned principle of “no registration, no turnover”) and would therefore be unavailable to downstream users. |
| Do these impacts relate to waste generated within the organisation’s own operations or to waste generated upstream or downstream in its value chain? | The primary purpose of the production processes taking place in power plants is to generate electricity and heat, which are traded on the market. The process of producing electricity boils down to the conversion of the chemical energy of a fuel into heat; heat into mechanical energy and then mechanical energy into electrical energy. The basic process of converting the chemical energy of a fuel into heat takes place in boiler plants, through the process of oxidation. The combustion of fuels releases substances contained in the fuel into the atmosphere, including sulphur dioxide, which adversely affects the environment through further reactions. An accompanying production process alongside the main one is flue gas desulphurisation using wet technology. Applied to the flue gas desulphurisation process and classified as BAT, this technology is the most proven in the world energy industry. |
| Significant actual impacts of the organisation related to waste, including: | |
|---|---|
| Inputs, activities and outputs that lead to these impacts | The input to the production process is fuels (coal, biomass, municipal waste), while the output is by-products of combustion such as ash, slag and gypsum from flue gas cleaning. Most of the post-processing output is transferred to external customers either as waste or as a by-product. Periodically, there are situations where the amount of the post-processing output transferred to recipients is greater than the amount of the currently generated output, due to the transfer of waste to external customers from previous periods’ storage inventories. If waste has no economic use, it is transferred to the landfill. In view of the regulatory context and the power supply transformation processes, a gradual reduction in the volume of post-processing waste output should be expected in the coming years. |
| Do these impacts relate to waste generated within the organisation’s own operations or to waste generated upstream or downstream in its value chain? | As a general rule, the raw materials (fuels) and substances used for the production of electricity and heat come from outside the organisation (the exception being municipal waste, which is already waste to begin with and is recovered at thermal waste processing with energy recovery installation). |
| Significant actual impacts of the organisation related to waste, including: | |
|---|---|
| Inputs, activities and outputs that lead to these impacts | In the normal operation of the facilities, waste classified as hazardous and non-hazardous is generated. Generated waste is handed over to a specialist company, which holds the legally required waste management permits. Transport is outsourced to a specialist company, which collects waste for further disposal. Also, river clean-up is carried out at water facilities. |
| Do these impacts relate to waste generated within the organisation’s own operations or to waste generated upstream or downstream in its value chain? | Waste generation occurs at the facilities during operations, servicing, repair and maintenance work. |
At PGE Energetyka Kolejowa, impacts relate to waste generated within the range of its own operations. In the course of upgrading network substations, typical construction waste is generated, such as rubble, waste ceramic materials and used equipment. The company does not handle waste generated by third parties. PGE EK follows its own formalised waste management standards and applies its customers’ procedures where necessary.
Waste generated.
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste generated (in metric tonnes) | 4,304,228.01 | 6,530,571 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 4,302,158.02 | 6,529,619.5 |
| Hazardous waste | 2,070 | 951.5 |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste generated (in metric tonnes) |
480,206 | 500,643 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 475,605 | 495,783 |
| Hazardous waste | 4,601 | 4,860 |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste generated (in metric tonnes) |
771 | 940 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 687.6 | 906 |
| Hazardous waste | 83.2 | 34 |
| PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste generated (in metric tonnes) |
3122 | 3698 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 2,717.6 | 2,527 |
| Hazardous waste | 404.9 | 1,171 |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa |
2023 |
|---|---|
| Total weight of waste generated (in metric tonnes) | 1544,1 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 1078 |
| Hazardous waste | 466 |
Recovered waste
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste recovered (in metric tonnes) |
2,918,556.5 | 3,913,364.5 |
| Total weight of recovered waste by waste category | ||
| Non-hazardous waste | 2,913,666.4 | 3,912,899 |
| Hazardous waste | 1,347.4 | 465 |
| Total weight of hazardous waste recovered (in metric tonnes) | 1,639.7 | 465 |
| Total weight of hazardous waste recovered by recovery method | 1,639.7 | |
| Preparation for re-use | 0 | total, t |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| Recycling | 330.98 | 129 |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 330.98 | 129 |
| Other ways of waste recovery | 1,308.68 | 336 |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 1,308.68 | 336 |
| Total weight of recovered waste not regarded as hazardous (in metric tonnes) | ||
| Total weight of recovered waste not regarded as hazardous by method of recovery (in metric tonnes) | 2,916,916.81 | 3,912,899 |
| Preparation for re-use | 0 | total, t |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| Recycling | 9,082.19 | 5,056.5 total, t |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 9,082.2 | 5,056.5 |
| Other ways of waste recovery | 2,907,834,6 | 3,907,843 total, t |
| within the organisation | 2,900,294.9 | 3,903,991 |
| outside the organisation | 7,539.7 | 3,852 |
| Determining which waste handling method to use | ||
| Other contextual information necessary to understand the data and how they were collated. | Quantitative data based on waste database records. Information on waste management is obtained from recipients, contracts with individuals and administrative decisions held by waste collectors. | Quantitative data based on waste database records. Information on waste management is obtained from recipients, contracts with individuals and administrative decisions held by waste collectors. |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste recovered (in metric tonnes) |
495,863 | 527,648 |
| Total weight of recovered waste by waste category | ||
| Non-hazardous waste | 491,292 | 522,805 |
| Hazardous waste | 4,571 | 4,843 |
| Total weight of hazardous waste recovered (in metric tonnes) | 4,571 | 4,843 |
| Total weight of hazardous waste recovered by recovery method | ||
| Preparation for re-use | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | ||
| outside the organisation | ||
| Recycling | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | ||
| outside the organisation | ||
| Other ways of waste recovery | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | ||
| outside the organisation | 4,571 | 4,843 |
| Total weight of recovered waste not regarded as hazardous (in metric tonnes) | 491,292 | 522,805 |
| Total weight of recovered waste not regarded as hazardous by method of recovery (in metric tonnes) | ||
| Preparation for re-use | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | ||
| outside the organisation | ||
| Recycling | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | ||
| outside the organisation | 500.96 | |
| Other ways of waste recovery | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | 91,342 | 86,865 |
| outside the organisation | 399,449 | 435,941 |
| Determining which waste handling method to use | ||
| Other contextual information necessary to understand the data and how they were collated. | Quantitative data based on waste database records. Information on waste management is obtained from recipients, contracts with individuals and administrative decisions held by waste collectors. | Quantitative data based on waste database records. Information on waste management is obtained from recipients, contracts with individuals and administrative decisions held by waste collectors. |
The index does not apply to these companies
Waste handed over for disposal.
| PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna | 2023 | 2022* |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 2,800,616 | 4,579,795.5 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 2,800,469 | 4,579,395 |
| Hazardous waste | 147 | 400.45 |
| Total weight of hazardous waste handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 147 | 400.45 |
| Total weight of recovered hazardous waste handed over for disposal by handling method | ||
| Incineration (with energy recovery) | 0 | 0 |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| Incineration (without energy recovery) | 1.44 | 0 |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 1.44 | 0 |
| Landfill | 0 | 0 |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| Other means of disposal | 145.50 | 400.45 |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 145.50 | 400.45 |
| Total weight of waste not regarded as hazardous and handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 2,800,469 | 4,579,395 |
| Total weight of recovered waste nor regarded as hazardous handed over for disposal by handling method | ||
| Incineration (with energy recovery) | 0 | 0 |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| Incineration (without energy recovery) | 0 | 0 |
| within the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| outside the organisation | 0 | 0 |
| Storage of waste | 76,391 | 292,578 |
| within the organisation | 75,354.5 | 168,520 |
| outside the organisation | 1,036.5 | 124,058 |
| Other means of disposal | 2,724,078 | 4,286,817 |
| within the organisation | 2,637,586 | 4,269,182 |
| outside the organisation | 86,492 | 17,635 |
| PGE Energia Ciepła and subsidiaries | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 61,942 | 73,345 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 61,942 | 73,344.5 |
| Hazardous waste | 0.44 | 0.82 |
| Total weight of hazardous waste handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | ||
| Total weight of recovered hazardous waste handed over for disposal by handling method | 0.44 | 0.82 |
| Incineration (with energy recovery) | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Incineration (without energy recovery) | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Landfill | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Other means of disposal | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | 0.44 | 0.82 |
| Total weight of waste not regarded as hazardous and handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | not applicable | |
| Total weight of recovered waste nor regarded as hazardous handed over for disposal by handling method | 61,942 | 73,344 |
| Incineration (with energy recovery) | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Incineration (without energy recovery) | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Storage of waste | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | 55,393 | 48,133 |
| outside the organisation | 77 | 25,210 |
| Other means of disposal | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | 6,470 | not applicable |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 106 | 920 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 22 | 886 |
| Hazardous waste | 84 | 34 |
| Total weight of hazardous waste handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 84 | 34 |
| Total weight of recovered hazardous waste handed over for disposal by handling method | ||
| Incineration (with energy recovery) | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Incineration (without energy recovery) | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Landfill | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Other means of disposal | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | 84 | 34 |
| Total weight of waste not regarded as hazardous and handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 22 | 886 |
| Total weight of recovered waste nor regarded as hazardous handed over for disposal by handling method | not applicable | not applicable |
| Incineration (with energy recovery) | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Incineration (without energy recovery) | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Storage of waste | nnot applicable | not applicable |
| within the organisation | total, t | total, t |
| outside the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| Other means of disposal | total, t | total, t |
| within the organisation | not applicable | not applicable |
| outside the organisation | 22 | 886 |
| Determining which waste handling method to use | On the basis of the Waste Act and waste generation permits. | On the basis of the Waste Act and waste generation permits. |
| PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight of waste handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 3,122.5 | 3,698 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 2,718 | 2,527 |
| Hazardous waste | 405 | 1,171 |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total weight of waste handed over for disposal (in metric tonnes) | 1,544 |
| Non-hazardous waste | 1,078 |
| Hazardous waste | 467 |
Monetary value of penalties and total number of non-financial sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations in companies with the highest environmental impact [PLN].
| PGE GiEK | 2023 | comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value of fines imposed in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | PLN 29,621.00 | KWB An administrative fine of PLN 29,621 was imposed by the decision of the Inspector of Environmental Protection in Łódź of 16 February 2023 for exceeding, in the period from 1 January 2018 to 23 July 2018, the permissible noise level specified in the decision of the Marshal of the Łódzkie Province on the permissible noise level. With the final decision of 27 November 2017, the Provincial Inspector of Environmental Protection in Łódź established, for PGE GIEK S.A., as of 26 July 2017, a continuous penalty of PLN 145.20 per day for exceeding the permissible noise level during the night specified in the decision on the permissible noise level. In 2018, PGE GiEK S.A. purchased the property where the permissible noise level had been found to have been exceeded, and in 2023 the Environmental Protection Inspector in Łódź imposed a penalty on the company for the year 2018 from 1 January 2018 to the date of the purchase of the property. The company applied for a reduction of the imposed administrative monetary penalty to zero due to the expenditure of its own funds incurred for the purchase of the property. |
| PLN 24,212.00 | KWB An administrative fine of PLN 24,212 was imposed by the decision of the Inspector of Environmental Protection in Łódź of 14 June 2023 for exceeding, in the period from 9 August 2018 to 31 December 2018, the permissible noise level specified in the decision of the Marshal of the Łódzkie Province on the permissible noise level. With the final decision of 14 November 2022, the Provincial Inspector of Environmental Protection in Łódź established, for PGE GIEK S.A., as of 9 August 2018, a continuous penalty of PLN 166.98 per day for exceeding the permissible noise level during the night specified in the decision on the permissible noise level. Due to the fact that the above-mentioned exceedance had not ceased by 31 December 2018 , the Provincial Environmental Protection Inspector in Łódź imposed the above-mentioned fine in the amount of PLN 24,212 in 2023. The company applied for a reduction of the imposed administrative monetary penalty to zero due to the expenditure of its own funds incurred for the elimination of the cause the exceedances. The application was supported by a mandatory report on periodic noise measurements, which revealed no exceedances. |
|
| PLN 523,757.00 | Bełchatów Power Plant Branch In a decision of 16 May 2023, the Provincial Environmental Protection Inspector in Łódź ruled to impose a fine on PGE GiEK S.A., in the amount of PLN 523,757 for exceeding, in 2021, the permissible emission of mercury from power unit no. 14 in the Bełchatów Power Plant with a capacity of 858 MW (emitter 3). Due to the incorrect calculation of the penalty amount (overestimation of the exceedance, calculated on the basis of data for the entire year 2021), the company filed an appeal with the Chief Inspector of Environmental Protection in Warsaw on 6 June 2023, challenging the decision in its entirety. In the letter of 20 December 2023, the Chief Inspector of Environmental Protection indicated an expected deadline for the appeal to be heard, i.e. 31 May 2024. |
|
| PLN 103,686.80 | ETL With the decision of 29 December 2023, the Director of the Regional Directorate of State Forests in Wrocław established, for PGE GiEK S.A., a fee in the amount of the double payment of PLN 103,686.80 in connection with ascertaining the exclusion of forest land from production in violation of the provisions of the Agricultural and Forest Land Protection Land, the said land with an area of 0.1628 ha, owned by the State Treasury and held in perpetual usufruct by PGE GiEK S.A. The decision became final on 19 January 2024. The penalty will be paid in 2024. |
|
| Value of fines paid/to be paid in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | 0 |
| PGE EC and subsidiaries | 2023 | comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value of fines imposed in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations* |
PLN 123,279.00 | In April 2023, an increased fee (PLN 22,938 and PLN 95,461) was levied due to doubts about the way wastewater quality was monitored in the period 2019-2020 at the Bydgoszcz II CHP Plant. An appeal was lodged through the administrative procedure and explanations were provided. The administrative procedure is underway. In November 2023, an administrative fine (PLN 830) was imposed for exceeding the permissible noise level at the Czechnica CHP Plant in the period from 1 January 2023 to 22 January 2023. A request was filed for the sanction to be credited to the expenditure related to the completed investment project, the execution of which ensured the elimination of the cause of the exceedances (modernisation of the plant). The procedure was discontinued in Q1 2024. In December 2023, an increased fee (PLN 279 and PLN 3,771 ) was imposed for using water services in excess of the conditions specified in the integrated permit in 2018 and 2019 at the Wrocław CHP Plant. A request was filed for the sanction to be credited to the expenditure related to the completed investment project, the execution of which ensured the elimination of the cause of the exceedances. The administrative procedure is underway. |
| Value of fines paid/to be paid in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations |
PLN 50,000.00 | The only penalty actually paid in 2023 was PLN 50,000. It was imposed in December 2023 by the Provincial Environmental Protection Inspectorate in Łódź for failing to meet the reporting deadlines in the EU ETS area by the Zgierz CHP Plant Branch. |
| PGE Energia Odnawialna | 2023 | comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value of fines imposed in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | 0 | |
| Value of fines paid/to be paid in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | 0 |
| PGE Dystrybucja | 2023 | comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value of fines imposed in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | PLN 213,320 | An administrative penalty for the felling of trees without a permit, the decision is not final. PGE Dystrybucja S.A. The Rzeszów branch did not carry out any tree felling or branch cutting operations, nor were they carried out by the external contractor of the task. Miejsce Piastowe Commune Office is conducting an investigation to determine the perpetrator of the felling. |
| Value of fines paid/to be paid in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | PLN 344,399 | An administrative penalty for the felling of trees without a permit and without the consent of the property holder. The tree felling operations were carried out by an external contractor on the basis of a contract with PGE Dystrybucja S.A. Skarżysko-Kamienna Branch. An external contractor, on the basis of a contract, was obliged to obtain written permits from the competent administrative authorities for the felling of trees and to cover the related costs, but the contractor did not apply for such permits. In the course of the administrative procedure, the external contractor was not recognised as a party to the procedure and an administrative penalty was imposed on the company as the owner of the electricity network under which the tree felling operations had been carried out. |
| PGE Energetyka Kolejowa | 2023 | comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value of fines imposed in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | 0 | |
| Value of fines paid/to be paid in a given year for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | PLN 24,985 | A penalty for the destruction of 7 papillate birches due to excessive crown cuts. The authority imposing the penalty: President of the City of Cracow date of issue: 8 August 2023 |
Selected indexes relating to environmental issues in PGE S.A.
The indexes below present the Company’s approach to managing its environmental impact in terms of energy, water and paper consumption at the head office of PGE S.A.
| Annual electricity consumption at the PGE S.A. head office | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Energy for administrative purposes (MWh) | 1,835 | 1,785 | 1,716 | 1,594 |
| Energy for administrative and technical purposes (server rooms) (MWh) |
824 | 853 | 914 | 909 |
| Annual thermal energy consumption at the PGE S.A. head office | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Annual consumption of thermal energy (in GJ) | 6,902 | 7,453 | 8,460 | 6,980 |
| Annual consumption of thermal energy (in GJ/m3) | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| Annual consumption of sheets of paper at the PGE S.A. head office | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2022 | |
| Office Printing Paper (translated into A4-size sheets) |
801,631 | 835,449 | 841,958 | 873,085 |
| Paper consumption for office printing (A4 sheets/person) |
967 | 1,021 | 1,201 | 1,317 |
| Annual water consumption and sewage disposal at the PGE S.A. head office | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Annual water consumption and sewage disposal (m3) | 4,348 | 5,399 | 4,711 | 4,152 |
| Annual water consumption and sewage disposal (m3/person) | 5.2 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Annual consumption of toner cartridges at the PGE S.A. head office | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Annual consumption of toner (cartridges) | 200 | 218 | 130 | 183 |
| Annual consumption of toner (cartridge/person) | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.27 |
| Energy-saving LED fixtures at the PGE S.A. head officeca | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| LED fixtures (percent) | 85 | 80 | 71 | 66 |