Tüpraş, officially known as Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.Ş., is a leading player in the Turkish oil refining industry, headquartered in Kocaeli, Turkey. Established in 1974, Tüpraş has grown to become the largest industrial enterprise in Turkey, operating multiple refineries across the country, including those in Izmir, Batman, and Kırıkkale. The company primarily focuses on refining crude oil and producing a wide range of petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Tüpraş is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and sustainability, continually investing in advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a significant market share, Tüpraş has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its operational excellence and contributions to the energy sector in Turkey.
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Tüpraş's score of 23 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Tüpraş reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,452,273,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,396,648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 55,625,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Tüpraş has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets indicates a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. The company’s greenhouse gas intensity for 2022 was reported at 240.0 tonnes CO2e per tonne of crude oil processed, reflecting its operational efficiency in emissions management. Tüpraş's emissions data is sourced directly from Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.S., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Overall, while Tüpraş has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of specific reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 106,870,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 126,442,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,367,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Tüpraş's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 14% last year and increased by approximately 14% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Tüpraş has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
