Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines, officially known as Türk Hava Yolları, is a leading global airline headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 1933, the airline has grown to become a prominent player in the aviation industry, serving over 300 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Renowned for its exceptional service and extensive network, Turkish Airlines offers a range of products, including passenger and cargo transport, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The airline has achieved numerous accolades, including being named the "Best Airline in Europe" multiple times, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to excellence. With a modern fleet and a dedication to innovation, Turkish Airlines continues to set benchmarks in the airline industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Turkish Airlines's score of 20 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Turkish Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Turkish Airlines reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,898,027,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 20,898,027,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 120,182,000 kg CO2e. The airline's Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 6,446,159,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Turkish Airlines has shown a trend in its emissions data, with total emissions increasing from approximately 15,555,813,937 kg CO2e in 2016 to the current figure. Notably, in 2022, the airline's total emissions reached about 22,983,093,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant rise in emissions over the years. Despite the increase in emissions, Turkish Airlines has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for clearer commitments to sustainability and climate action within the airline's operational framework. Overall, while Turkish Airlines has made strides in reporting its emissions, the lack of defined reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate commitments.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,555,813,937 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,540,286 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Turkish Airlines 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.
