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Ford Otosan

Ford Otosan, officially known as Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş., is a prominent player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Turkey (TR). Established in 1959, the company has evolved into a key manufacturer of commercial vehicles, particularly light trucks and vans, serving both domestic and international markets. With major operational facilities in Kocaeli and Eskişehir, Ford Otosan is renowned for its innovative production techniques and commitment to quality. The company’s core offerings include the Ford Transit and Ford Courier, which are distinguished by their reliability and advanced technology. As a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Koç Holding, Ford Otosan has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest exporters in Turkey. Its strategic focus on sustainability and electric vehicle development positions it as a leader in the evolving automotive landscape.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Ford Otosan's score of 50 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ford Otosan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ford Otosan reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 92,010,577,000 kg CO2e in Turkey, with Scope 1 emissions at about 108,011,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 91,902,566,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Ford Otosan has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% by 2034 from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 58.8% by 2034, using a 2021 baseline. The company is also committed to phasing out new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035 in leading markets and by 2040 globally. Long-term, Ford Otosan plans to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, transportation, and the use of sold products, all from their respective baseline years. These initiatives reflect Ford Otosan's commitment to sustainable practices and alignment with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
115,705,280
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Scope 2
131,255,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ford Otosan's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ford Otosan is in TR, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ford Otosan is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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