Sisecam, officially known as Şişecam Group, is a leading global player in the glass and chemicals industry, headquartered in Turkey (TR). Founded in 1935, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and Africa, with significant operations in glass production, glassware, and chemicals. Renowned for its innovative approach, Sisecam offers a diverse range of products, including flat glass, container glass, and glassware, distinguished by their quality and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its production capacity and entering new markets, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on research and development, Sisecam continues to set industry standards while contributing to the global economy.
How does Sisecam Turkey's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Sisecam Turkey's score of 22 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Sisecam Turkey reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 6,643,177,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,075,171,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,081,517,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services under Scope 3. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 7,718,348,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, the company emitted around 4,714,195,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,029,042,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, with a total of approximately 5,743,237,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2021 to 2022. Sisecam has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced focus on sustainability practices within the glass manufacturing sector. Overall, Sisecam Turkey's emissions data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, and underscores the importance of developing robust climate action plans to mitigate future impacts.
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2013 | 2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 815,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,637,700,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Sisecam Turkey 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.