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Petkim

Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.Ş., commonly known as Petkim, is a leading player in the petrochemical industry, headquartered in Turkey. Established in 1965, the company has significantly contributed to the development of the Turkish economy, particularly in the Aegean region, where it operates its major facilities. Specialising in the production of a wide range of petrochemical products, Petkim's core offerings include ethylene, propylene, and various polymers. These products are distinguished by their high quality and innovative applications across multiple sectors, including packaging, automotive, and construction. With a strong market position, Petkim is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, making it a key contributor to the region's industrial landscape. The company continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of Turkey's petrochemical sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Petkim's score of 21 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Petkim's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Petkim reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,967,500,150 kg CO2e, comprising about 1,950,750,150 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and around 16,207,320 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 1,840,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,838,002,770 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 29,725,580 kg CO2e. In 2021, Petkim's emissions were approximately 1,979,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,889,432,490 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 92,067,210 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Petkim has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to operate within the petrochemical industry, which is known for its significant carbon footprint, and is expected to align with broader industry standards for emissions reduction in the future.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,889,432,490
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
92,067,210
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Petkim's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Petkim is headquartered in TR, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Petkim 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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