- Depreciation of the Turkish lira increased operating costs of natural gas-fired power plants.
- High transmission costs led to the suspension of generation at the Şanlıurfa Natural Gas Combined Cycle Power Plant.
- Covid-19 pandemic affected business operations and electricity consumption.
Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 5.3M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year. 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
5.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2020
Water Usage
8.5M m3/year
2020
Waste
565.3K tons/year (non-hazardous recycled)
2020
Energy Use
54.0M MWh/year
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 5.3M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 3.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 4.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 5.1M tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved full compliance with all applicable environmental legislation at domestic power plants.
- Two power plants received “Zero Waste” Certification.
- Reduced municipal water consumption by 39% compared to 2019.
- Over 317,968 m3 of water saving achieved in Antalya power plant and over 1.5 million m3 in Bolu power plant in 2020 through decarbonization plant investments.
- Recycled 565,268 tons of non-hazardous waste and 3,323 tons of hazardous waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement ISO 45001 OHS Management System at all plants.
- Implement Supplier Relations Management (SRM) system.
📅 Medium-term
- Invest in renewable energy.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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