Turkcell
Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş., commonly known as Turkcell, is a leading telecommunications and technology company headquartered in Turkey. Established in 1994, Turkcell has grown to become a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, serving millions of customers across Turkey and various international markets. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice, data services, and digital solutions, setting itself apart with innovative offerings such as 5G technology and advanced mobile applications. Turkcell's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a market leader, recognised for its robust infrastructure and extensive network coverage. With numerous accolades and milestones, including being the first operator to launch 4.5G services in Turkey, Turkcell continues to drive technological advancements and enhance connectivity for its users.
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Turkcell's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Turkcell reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,262,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,251,412,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 50.47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Turkcell aims to decrease its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. The emissions data for 2022 indicated Scope 1 emissions of approximately 16,178,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 1,333,090,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of around 4,996,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 12,941,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 122,225,000 kg CO2e. Turkcell's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also working towards achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Overall, Turkcell is actively pursuing significant reductions in its carbon footprint, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,054,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 357,080,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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