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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

How does Turkish Airlines's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Turkish Airlines's score of 15 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 approximately 6,446,159,000 kg CO2e. In previous years, emissions have shown variability, with 2022 emissions reaching about 22,983,093,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 emissions at approximately 16,591,244,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Turkish Airlines has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint, indicating a potential area for future commitment and improvement in sustainability practices. The airline's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on fossil fuels, typical of the aviation industry, which is under increasing pressure to enhance sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As Turkish Airlines continues to operate globally, its climate commitments and strategies will be crucial in addressing the challenges of climate change and aligning with international sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
15,555,813,937
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Scope 2
23,540,286
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00,000,000
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-
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Turkish Airlines's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Turkish Airlines is headquartered in TR, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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