- Increased severity of extreme weather events impacting infrastructure (financial impact estimated at USD 10 million to USD 100 million in the long term)
- Water stress affecting hydroelectric power plants (financial impact estimated at USD 5 million to USD 30 million in the medium term and USD 10 million to USD 75 million in the long term)
- Potential introduction of carbon pricing mechanisms increasing operational costs (financial impact estimated at USD 3 million to USD 50 million in the medium term)
- Risk of unsuccessful investments in new technologies (financial impact estimated at USD 1 million to USD 20 million in the medium term and USD 5 million to USD 30 million in the long term)
- Drought conditions reducing hydroelectric power production (financial impact estimated at USD 2 million to USD 20 million in the short term)
ZORLU ENERJİ ELEKTRİK ÜRETİM A.Ş.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ZORLU ENERJİ ELEKTRİK ÜRETİM A.Ş. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 991.7K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 756.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 234.9K tCO2e; Scope 3: 576.3K 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
991.7K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
87%
of total energy
Waste
38.5K tons
2023
Energy Use
1.0M MWh
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). | 756.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 234.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 576.3K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions to 756,843 tCO2e in 2023 from 1,093,383 tCO2e in 2021 (Scope 1)
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions to 234,905 tCO2e in 2023 from 240,699 tCO2e in 2021 (location-based)
- Increased renewable energy share to 87% in Turkey by the end of 2023
- Recycled and recovered 95% of total waste in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption volumes
- Reduce water withdrawal volumes
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions by 42% (Scope 2)
- Reduce all other absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25%
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater SecurityBiodiversity