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Karsan

Karsan, officially known as Karsan Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., is a prominent player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Eskişehir, Turkey (EE). Founded in 1966, Karsan has established itself as a leader in the production of commercial vehicles, particularly buses and vans, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a focus on innovation, Karsan offers a range of unique products, including electric and hybrid vehicles, which are designed to meet the evolving demands of urban transportation. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its operational footprint across Europe and securing partnerships with major global brands. Karsan's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology positions it as a competitive force in the automotive sector, making it a preferred choice for eco-conscious consumers and businesses alike.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Karsan's score of 23 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21%

Karsan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Karsan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,479,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,644,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,704,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 19,479,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions at about 6,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 3,013,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 5,870,000 kg CO2e; Scope 3: 210,620 kg CO2e) and 2021 emissions at approximately 1,481,130 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 1,454,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 4,015,000 kg CO2e; Scope 3: 25,130 kg CO2e). Karsan has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company is actively engaged in understanding and managing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
1,815,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,772,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
880,000
00,000
000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Karsan's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. Karsan is headquartered in EE, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Karsan 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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