Climate Change Data

PKP CARGO Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:429,652.82 tCO2e (market-based method) / 487,957.87 tCO2e (location-based method)
Scope 1 Emissions:94,769.40 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:336,411.82 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:540,884.39 MWh
Water Consumption:107,439.80 m3
Waste Generated:919.41 tons
Carbon Intensity:15.0 g-eq CO2/tkm

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental protection
  • Social responsibility
  • Governance
  • Human rights
  • Climate change

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  • Decommissioning of outdated solid fuel boiler plants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)

Social Achievements

  • Resolved collective dispute in 2023
  • Increased employee loyalty and organizational culture
  • Improved employment conditions
  • Implemented employee support programs (safe work, mental health, preventive healthcare, work-life balance)
  • Organized sports events and provided sports facilities access

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented documented procedures and instructions related to environmental protection
  • Adopted Environmental Policy and Integrated Management System Policy
  • Implemented Anti-Corruption and Gift Policy and Code of Ethics
  • Conducted annual self-assessments of sustainability-related activities
  • Implemented a system of cyclical evaluations of companies and management

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 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
Medium-term Goals:
  • Implement a climate policy
  • Ongoing social dialogue and improvement in employment conditions
  • Rolling stock upgrades, switching locomotives from diesel to electric power
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop a methodology for calculating Scope 3 emissions
  • Introduce carbon footprint calculation activities for subsidiaries

Environmental Challenges

  • 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)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies for coal
  • Used fog cannons to reduce dust during transshipment
  • Implemented measures to reduce energy consumption and emissions
  • Developed a methodology for calculating the carbon footprint (Scope 1 and 2)
  • Identified climate-related risks and opportunities and developed risk handling plans

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Supplier Assessment Card used after each service

Responsible Procurement
  • Procurement Bylaws
  • Purchasing Instruction
  • Rules for awarding contracts financed from EU funds
  • Code of Conduct with Suppliers (PKP CARGO CONNECT)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather phenomena (droughts, floods, fires)
  • Chronic changes in average temperatures and rising water levels
Transition Risks
  • Need to transition to a low-carbon economy
  • Adaptation to climate change
Opportunities
  • Increased interest in rail transport
  • Favorable environment for shifting transport from road to rail
  • Development of energy-efficient and low-carbon transport

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD recommendations

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13

Rail transport contributes to climate and environmental goals, reducing air pollution, mitigating climate change, and optimizing resource consumption.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Modern electric locomotives
  • Hydrogen-powered rail vehicles (research and development)

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes Goal Diamond 2022 (PKP CARGO SERVICE)
  • Rail Operator of the Year (PKP CARGO INTERNATIONAL HU Zrt.)