- Global climate change, limited natural resources, and social problems.
- Risks and opportunities presented by EU strategies, including the European Green Deal (EGD), Emissions Trading System (ETS), and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
- Employee turnover stood at 13.22% in 2023 (excluding EYT employees), mainly due to the earthquake disaster.
SASA Polyester Sanayi A.Ş.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SASA Polyester Sanayi A.Ş. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.8M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 377.1K tCO2e; Scope 2: 202.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 3.2M tCO2e. 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
3.8M tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
1.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.8M m3
2023
Waste
59.1K tons
2023
Energy Use
7.0M GJ
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). | 377.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 202.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.2M tCO2e |
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 | 3.8M tCO2e |
| 2022 | 2.0K Target: 20% reduction in SASA GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total emissions by 7,646 tCO2e compared to the base year 2019.
- Reduced energy consumption by 8.40% year-on-year.
- Reduced total water consumption by 30.35% year-on-year.
- Trial commissioning of rooftop solar power plants (SPPs) with an installed capacity of 16.4 MWp, generating 6,469.60 MWh of energy.
- Styrofoam recovery in SASA stood at 38%.
- In-plant bobbin recovery at SASA stood at 60%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 200,000 m3 by 2024.
- Reduce carbon intensity to 0.30 tCO2e/ton by 2025.
- Increase renewable energy share to 4% by 2024.
- Increase the ratio of female members in the BoD to 25% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon intensity to 0.21 tCO2e/ton by 2030 (69% reduction compared to 2019).
- Achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030.
- Reduce water intensity to 2.90 m3/ton by 2024.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementWaste ManagementCircular EconomyRenewable EnergyOccupational Health and SafetyEmployee EngagementDiversity and InclusionCorporate GovernanceResponsible SourcingStakeholder EngagementHuman RightsCommunity Investment