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Sasa

Sasa, officially known as Sasa Polyester Sanayi A.Ş., is a leading player in the polyester industry, headquartered in Turkey (TR). Founded in 1966, the company has established itself as a key manufacturer of polyester fibres and yarns, serving both domestic and international markets. With major operational regions spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Sasa has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable production practices. The company’s core offerings include high-quality polyester staple fibres, filament yarns, and various specialty products, distinguished by their innovative technology and commitment to sustainability. Sasa's market position is bolstered by its reputation for reliability and excellence, making it a preferred choice among global customers. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, Sasa remains at the forefront of the polyester sector, driving industry standards forward.

DitchCarbon Score

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Sasa's score of 31 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sasa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sasa Polyester Sanayi A.S., headquartered in Turkey, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,194,195,670 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1 (377,058,250 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (202,032,050 kg CO2e), and a significant Scope 3 contribution. This represents a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. In 2022, Sasa's total emissions were about 1,320,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 494,823,410 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 275,152,530 kg CO2e. The company has shown a proactive approach in disclosing emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive understanding of their carbon footprint. Sasa has set various climate commitments, although some near-term targets have been removed or expired. Currently, they do not have a net-zero commitment or specific long-term reduction targets established. However, they continue to engage in sustainability initiatives within the chemicals sector, reflecting an ongoing commitment to improving their environmental impact. Overall, Sasa's emissions data highlights the importance of continuous monitoring and reporting, as well as the need for future commitments to effectively address climate change challenges.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
391,641,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
215,607,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
655,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sasa's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., 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. Sasa is headquartered in TR, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sasa 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.

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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