Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines, officially known as Türk Hava Yolları, is a leading global airline headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 1933, the airline has grown to become a prominent player in the aviation industry, serving over 300 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Renowned for its exceptional service and extensive network, Turkish Airlines offers a range of products, including passenger and cargo transport, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The airline has achieved numerous accolades, including being named the "Best Airline in Europe" multiple times, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to excellence. With a modern fleet and a dedication to innovation, Turkish Airlines continues to set benchmarks in the airline industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Turkish Airlines's score of 15 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Turkish Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Turkish Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,098,027,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,898,027,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 120,182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The airline's Scope 3 emissions were approximately 6,446,159,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Turkish Airlines has seen fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 22,983,093,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 18,170,030,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 64,219,000 kg CO2e. The airline's emissions peaked in 2021 at approximately 16,591,244,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from both Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. Despite these figures, Turkish Airlines has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency and commitment to climate action within the aviation sector. Overall, Turkish Airlines continues to navigate the challenges of carbon emissions while operating in a highly scrutinised industry, where sustainability and climate commitments are increasingly vital.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,555,813,937 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,540,286 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Turkish Airlines is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
