- Raw material and supply constraints due to climate crisis impacts.
- Talent gap and inability to keep up with digitalization and decarbonization trends.
- Water shortage impacting agricultural activities and increasing costs.
- Waste and plastic pollution, inadequate recycling infrastructure.
- Climate risks (physical and transition risks).
- Changing consumer behavior and demand for sustainable products.
- Human rights violations along the value chain.
Yıldız Holding A.Ş.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Yıldız Holding A.Ş. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 599.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 199.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 399.8K 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
599.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
4.5M m3/year
2023
Waste
57.3K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.9M MWh/year
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). | 199.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 399.8K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 599.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 641.7K tCO2e/year (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Exceeded the commitment of 1,000 tons of plastic reduction by 2023, achieving over 1,577 tons of plastic reduction.
- Bizim Toptan and Aytaç joined the decarbonization project initiated by Kerevitaş.
- Ankara Bisküvi factory certified with the Green Check Certificate at the Gold level.
- Ülker Bisküvi increased the efficiency of its energy efficiency projects by 35% compared to the previous year, achieving a total of 11,921 MWh of energy efficiency.
- Kerevitaş achieved 2,923 MWh of energy efficiency thanks to projects implemented within the scope of the decarbonization roadmap.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete the Equal Salary Certification process.
- Expand the Women Stars of Agriculture Project.
- Complete the certification process for all Ülker Bisküvi factories for ISO 14046.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero emissions in the entire value chain by 2050.
- Ensure all plastic packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2030.
- Ensure all strategic suppliers comply with Yıldız Holding's Responsible Procurement Policy by 2030.
- Increase diversity at all management levels by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Working for the Future of the EnvironmentGrowing Stronger with StakeholdersInspiring the Future with Purpose-Driven Products and Business Models