Turkcell
Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş., commonly known as Turkcell, is a leading telecommunications and technology company headquartered in Turkey. Established in 1994, Turkcell has grown to become a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, serving millions of customers across Turkey and various international markets. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice, data services, and digital solutions, setting itself apart with innovative offerings such as 5G technology and advanced mobile applications. Turkcell's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a market leader, recognised for its robust infrastructure and extensive network coverage. With numerous accolades and milestones, including being the first operator to launch 4.5G services in Turkey, Turkcell continues to drive technological advancements and enhance connectivity for its users.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Turkcell's score of 43 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Turkcell's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Turkcell reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,259,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,696,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,251,412,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.47% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects Turkcell's dedication to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,054,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 357,080,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 69,402,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Turkcell 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.
