- Low solar potential in the Marmara region and building shadows hindering the installation of solar panels.
Akmerkez GYO
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Akmerkez GYO disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 combined 2023). By scope: Scope 1: 1.0K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 0 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
1.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 combined 2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
93.9K m3/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
5.5M kwh (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). | 1.0K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 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 | 1.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 combined 2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Zero Waste Certificate
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 86% from 2019 to 2023 (from 7103 tons to 1013 tons)
- Switched to 100% renewable energy for electricity consumption (Scope 2) since 2022, resulting in zero CO2 emissions from electricity.
- Reduced energy consumption by 60% in the last 8 years.
- Implemented energy-saving measures such as installing inverters, by-pass systems, replacing old chillers and cooling towers, free-cooling regulation, and LED lighting.
- Implemented a terrace agriculture project to promote biodiversity and reduce carbon footprint.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Installation of solar panels
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Employee well-beingEnvironmental sustainability (waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation)Community engagement