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.
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Turkish Airlines's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Turkish Airlines reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 20,898,027,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 120,182,000 kg CO2e. The airline's total emissions for the year reached approximately 27,000,000,000 kg CO2e when including Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to around 6,446,159,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Turkish Airlines has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 22,983,093,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 18,170,030,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 64,219,000 kg CO2e. The airline's emissions peaked in 2021 at about 16,591,244,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by Scope 1 emissions of approximately 13,462,858,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Turkish Airlines has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The airline's emissions data reflects its operational scale and the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints within the aviation industry. Overall, Turkish Airlines continues to navigate its environmental impact while operating in a sector that is under increasing scrutiny for its contributions to climate change.
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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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Turkish Airlines is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
