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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Turkcell's score of 40 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Turkcell's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Turkcell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,261,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,251,412,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,999,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with targets set to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.47% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Historically, Turkcell's emissions have varied, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 54,453,190 kg CO2e in 2018 and Scope 2 emissions reaching 381,341,370 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to climate accountability. Turkcell's initiatives align with industry standards, as their targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target but is actively working towards substantial emission reductions in the near term.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 10,054,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 357,080,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 69,402,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Turkcell is committed to some 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.
