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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.

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23

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Petkim's score of 23 is lower than 64% 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 about 16,207,320 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 1,840,027,770 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,838,002,770 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 29,725,580 kg CO2e. In 2021, Petkim's emissions were approximately 1,979,505,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,889,432,490 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 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 has not provided data on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Petkim's emissions data indicates a need for enhanced climate strategies to align with industry standards and expectations for carbon reduction.

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Scope 1
1,889,432,490
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
92,067,210
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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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.

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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 Petkim is in TR, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Petkim is not participating in any 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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