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.
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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 also reported Scope 3 emissions of about 4,999,000,000 kg CO2e. Turkcell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.47% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Historically, Turkcell's emissions have varied, with significant figures reported in previous years. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 1,349,268,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,178,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,333,090,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.
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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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