Turkish Airlines Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Turkish Airlines's score of 30 is higher than 58% 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 27,464,369,130 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 20,898,027,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 120,182,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6,446,159,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, as all scopes are disclosed. The airline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions, with a specific goal to stabilise aviation-related net carbon emissions at 2020 levels from 2023 onwards. Additionally, Turkish Airlines aims to halve aviation-related net carbon emissions from 2005 levels by 2050. In previous years, Turkish Airlines has demonstrated a consistent approach to emissions management, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 22,983,093,000 kg CO2e, comprising 18,170,030,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 64,219,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 4,748,844,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The airline's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that its sustainability initiatives are independently reported. Overall, Turkish Airlines is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting and climate commitments.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 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 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 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 |
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Turkish Airlines's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Turkish Airlines has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
