- Recent production disruptions experienced in the automotive industry due to shortages of raw materials and semi-finished products.
- Climate change-induced extreme weather phenomena may also have an impact on the dependability and lifespan of vehicles.
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Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Water Usage
175.6K m3/year
2023
Waste
3.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
187.8K GJ/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 5.5K tonnes CO2e |
| 2020 | 1.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 3772 tCO2e/year (Scope 2); 880 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Over the past 4 years, Karsan’s electric minibus and bus sales constituted 90% of Türkiye’s overall e-bus exports.
- Karsan has established itself as the first and only brand in Europe to provide a comprehensive range of fully electric products for public transportation, ranging from 6 meters to 18 meters.
- In 2023, it became the first European producer to penetrate the Japanese market with the right-hand drive 6-meter e-JEST.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- 90% reduction in transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
- achieve carbon-neutral EU by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeGender EqualitySocial DevelopmentSustainable MobilitySupply Chain ManagementHuman RightsOccupational Health and Safety