ENERGY CONSUMPTION

GRI 302-1, 302-2
 

The energy consumed by the majority of PGNiG Group companies was mostly energy generated internally from non-renewable sources. The other Group members have contracts signed with energy companies. The volume of energy used is correlated with the Group’s growth. The PGNiG Group implements pro-environmental solutions, such as cogeneration and trigeneration plants owned and operated by some of the companies. Photovoltaic systems are also deployed. At Norway-based PUN all of the energy consumed is generated by zero-emission hydroelectric power plants. PGNiG Technologie did not use steam in 2019, as the steam heating unit was decommissioned.

In 2019, PGNiG TERMIKA EP took steps to reduce electricity consumption for its own needs by optimising the location where energy-intensive equipment operates and by minimising time of work under non-standard conditions. In addition, technological processes maintaining appropriate technological parameters and optimising energy consumption were automated. Under the PSG in Harmony with Nature programme, presentations designed to raise awareness about rational energy consumption were prepared and communicated to all employees. Similar objectives were pursued by PGNiG in its Be Eco-Friendly educational campaign for employees.