- Acute physical risks from severe weather events impacting EPC sites and factories.
- Chronic physical risks such as heat stress and water scarcity.
- Transition risks related to regulatory compliance, technological investment, market structure changes, reputational damage, and failure to meet GHG targets.
- Commodity price risk due to climate events and legislation.
Smart Güneş Enerjisi Teknolojileri Araştırma Geliştirme Üretim Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş. (Smart Solar Technologies)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Smart Güneş Enerjisi Teknolojileri Araştırma Geliştirme Üretim Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş. (Smart Solar Technologies) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 50.3K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 282.46 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 7.5K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 37.5K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
50.3K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
9.4K m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
1.5M tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
17.0M kWh/year (2023)
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). | 282.46 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.5K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 37.5K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 50.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 146.71 tCO2e (Scope 1) and 22,603.04 tCO2e (Scope 2) in 2021; 2022 data in progress |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commissioning of the Aliağa Solar Cell & Solar Panel Integrated Production Facility in March 2023 with 600 MW panel production capacity.
- Offsetting 2022 greenhouse gas emissions from electrical energy consumption in management and factory buildings by obtaining I-REC certification.
- Continued installation of a 128 MW solar power plant in Niğde Bor to generate 260,313,000 kWh of electricity annually and offset Scope 2 emissions from the Aliağa facility.
- Initiated work on a 4,000 kW AC solar power plant in Kahramanmaraş to meet the Gebze plant's electricity needs.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Obtain ISO 50001 Energy Management System and ISO 14046 Water Footprint certificates.
- Obtain Equal Opportunity Certificate and inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
- Inclusion in the BIST Sustainability Index and CDP reporting.
- Obtain an ESG Rating from an international assessment organisation.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% reduction in Scope 1, 50% in Scope 2, and 15% in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 (2022 baseline).
- Increase environmental investment budget by 30% by 2030 (2022 baseline).
- Increase R&D expenditures by 50% by 2030 (2023 baseline).
- Increase employee trainings by 25% and OHS trainings by 50% by 2030 (2023 baseline).
- Increase dialogue activities with stakeholders by 25% by 2030 (2024 baseline).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 90% net zero in Scope 1, 100% in Scope 2, and 30% in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2040 (2022 baseline).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy and Resource ManagementOccupational Health and SafetyEmployee Rights and SatisfactionEthical Principles and Legal ComplianceSupply Chain ManagementInclusion and EqualityCorporate Governance