SOCAR Turkey
SOCAR Turkey, officially known as the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic Turkey, is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in Turkey. Established in 2007, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including the Aegean and Marmara areas, focusing on oil and gas exploration, production, and distribution. With a commitment to innovation, SOCAR Turkey offers a diverse range of services, including refining, petrochemicals, and natural gas distribution. Its flagship project, the STAR Refinery, stands out as one of the largest investments in Turkey's energy landscape, enhancing the country's self-sufficiency in fuel production. Recognised for its strategic contributions to the Turkish economy, SOCAR Turkey continues to solidify its market position, driving sustainable growth and energy security in the region.
DitchCarbon Score
How does SOCAR 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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
SOCAR Turkey's score of 6 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SOCAR Turkey's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, SOCAR Turkey reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions reaching approximately 1,877,965,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This marked a decrease from 1,937,560,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 2,176,535,000 kg CO2e in 2017. In addition, Scope 2 emissions were recorded at about 84,744,000 kg CO2e in 2020, down from 112,022,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these figures, SOCAR Turkey has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational efficiencies and emissions management strategies, although detailed plans or targets have not been disclosed. Overall, SOCAR Turkey's emissions data reflects a trend towards reduction, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, indicating a potential commitment to improving their environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,061,875,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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SOCAR Turkey 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.
