- Global economic stagnation and climate-change-induced extreme weather events impacting raw material and energy prices.
- Increased employee turnover rate due to the implementation of Retirement Age Amendment (EYT).
- Water stress in some operating areas.
- Risks related to packaging waste and plastic pollution.
- Risks of failing to respond to changing consumer expectations.
- Risks of failing to strengthen governance processes.
- Risks of human rights and OHS violations.
- Risks of raw material access and supply shortages.
- Risks of inability to attract and retain talent.
Ülker Bisküvi A.Ş.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ülker Bisküvi A.Ş. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3). By scope: Scope 1: 96.7K tCO2e/year (Ülker Türkiye Factories); Scope 2: 10.1K tCO2e/year (Önem Gıda Factories); Scope 3: 2.1M tCO2e/year (Ülker Türkiye and Önem Gıda Factories). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
68% (Ülker Türkiye Factories), 100% (Önem Gıda Factories)
of total energy
Water Usage
713.6K m3/year (Ülker Türkiye Factories)
2023
Waste
17.7K tonnes/year (Ülker Türkiye Factories)
2023
Energy Use
1.7M MWh/year (Ülker Türkiye Factories)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 96.7K tCO2e/year (Ülker Türkiye Factories) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.1K tCO2e/year (Önem Gıda Factories) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.1M tCO2e/year (Ülker Türkiye and Önem Gıda Factories) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 13.6% in Ülker Türkiye factories and 77.7% in Önem Gıda factories compared to the previous year.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 2.12% compared to the previous year.
- Reduced plastic packaging usage by 220 tonnes and paper usage by 700 tonnes.
- 97% of plastic packaging became recyclable, reusable, or compostable.
- Achieved a 39% reduction in unit water consumption compared to 2014.
- 98% waste recycling rate, only 2% of waste sent to landfills.
- All factories in Turkey received “Zero Waste to Landfill” certification.
- Avoided 213 tonnes of CO2e emissions in 2023 by transitioning from road to rail transport.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 (SBTi target).
- Use 100% renewable energy in all factories by 2025 and in all warehouses by 2030.
- Reduce food losses to below 0.5% by 2030.
- Achieve a total of 250,000 m³ of water and wastewater recovery by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the use of local agricultural raw materials (excluding cocoa and palm oil) to over 90% by 2030.
- Source 100% of primary raw materials (cocoa, palm) from sustainable sources by 2030.
- Implement regenerative agriculture practices on 10,000 decares by 2030.
- Reduce logistics-related carbon emissions by 30% compared to 2019 by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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