- Limited availability of coal in 2022
- Dust generation during coal transshipment
- Shortage of funds for water and wastewater management investments
- Potential negative impact of climate change (physical and transition risks)
PKP CARGO Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, PKP CARGO Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 429.7K tCO2e (market-based method) / 487957.87 tCO2e (location-based method). By scope: Scope 1: 94.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 336.4K tCO2e (market-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
429.7K tCO2e (market-based method) / 487957.87 tCO2e (location-based method)
2022
Water Usage
107.4K m3
2022
Waste
919.41 tons
2022
Energy Use
540.9K MWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 94.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 336.4K tCO2e (market-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced fuel consumption for traction purposes
- Increased share of electric traction in freight turnover (96%)
- Gradual reduction of diesel locomotives in service and modernization of existing ones
- Decommissioning of outdated solid fuel boiler plants
- Implementation of an Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop a methodology for calculating Scope 3 emissions
- Introduce carbon footprint calculation activities for subsidiaries
📅 Medium-term
- Implement a climate policy
- Ongoing social dialogue and improvement in employment conditions
- Rolling stock upgrades, switching locomotives from diesel to electric power
🔭 Long-term
- Decarbonization through volume increases in transport categories other than coal and coke
- Increase in the share of rail transport in total transport
- Use of hydrogen-powered locomotives
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionSocial responsibilityGovernanceHuman rightsClimate change