- Climate change and weather events posing physical risks to facilities and operations.
- Climate change affecting business processes, infrastructure, and supply chains.
- Environmental pollution and chemical risks.
- Desertification.
- Air quality issues.
- Unsustainable use of natural resources.
- High energy costs and resource constraints.
- Technological issues and data security.
- Changing sustainability reporting standards.
- Human resources and talent shortage.
Turkish Airlines Inc.
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
6.87 m3/person
2023
Energy Use
57.4K GJ
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 9.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 17.9M tCO2e (projected) |
| 2018 | 16.7 million tons of CO2e (2018, forecast) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Prevented 226,265 tons of CO2 emissions through fuel conservation practices.
- Achieved 71,830 tons of fuel savings.
- Reduced water consumption per person by 49% compared to 2022 and 71% compared to 2021.
- Avoided 626.7 tons of single-use plastic packaging.
- Received an “A-” score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Change Program.
- Obtained LEED certifications for 9 buildings at Istanbul Airport.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% renewable energy in new buildings.
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral airline by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Combating Climate ChangeEmployee Health and SafetyFleet Modernization and DevelopmentBeing a Preferred EmployerDigitalizationOperational Excellence and Sustainable Service QualityTalent ManagementProactive Risk and Crisis ManagementBrand Management and Reputation