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 score of 8 is higher than 64% 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 27,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 20,898,027,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 120,182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 6,446,159,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the airline's operational growth. In 2022, the airline's total emissions were about 22,983,093,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 18,170,030,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 64,219,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 4,748,844,000 kg CO2e. The trend from 2020 to 2021 showed a total emission of approximately 16,591,244,000 kg CO2e in 2021, with Scope 1 emissions at about 13,462,858,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 56,377,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3,072,009,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increasing emissions, Turkish Airlines has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the airline's sustainability strategy. Overall, Turkish Airlines continues to face challenges in managing its carbon emissions while striving for operational expansion, highlighting the importance of integrating robust climate action into its business model.
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Add to project| 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 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Turkish Airlines 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.
