Our Efforts to Manage Our Emissions
Global warming, triggered by the increasing amounts of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, is causing climate change and climate crisis. There is a strong scientific consensus that these changes are the result of human activities.
In line with our Strategic transition plan, we reduced our emissions and set off to become a carbon-neutral company with a balanced and diversified clean energy portfolio. We follow best practices to reduce emissions stemming from our operations and apply the highest standards.
Emission Reduction (Scope 1 and 2)
A third-party independent organization verifies our Scope 1 and 2 emissions pursuant to the ISO 14064-1 Standard on the Quantification and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and we receive limited assurance services within the scope of GHG Protocol.
|
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022* |
|
Scope 1 GHG Emissions
(tonnes CO2e/year) |
7.249.964 |
6.103.645 |
6.172.574 |
5.724.407 |
5.865.652 |
6.396.648 |
|
Scope 2 GHG Emissions
(tonnes CO2e/year) |
79.386 |
37.872 |
32.943 |
24.518 |
48.403 |
55.625 |
|
Greenhouse Gas Intensity
(tonnes CO2e/tonnes Crude Oil Processed) |
0,26 |
0,25 |
0,23 |
0,25 |
0,24 |
0,26 |
|
Greenhouse Gas Intensity
(tonnes CO2e/tonnes Charge) |
0,24 |
0,23 |
0,21 |
0,23 |
0,22 |
0,23 |
|
*ISO14064 Data validation process is in progress.
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change monitors the emissions from 31 flues at Tüpraş refineries in real time. We follow best practices to reduce emissions stemming from our operations and apply the highest standards.
Tüpraş derives the energy for its processes from natural gas and refinery gas at the highest possible level. This ensures lower SO2 and particle matter emissions.
We utilize burners that help lower NOx emissions from energy generation in refinery operations, leveraging new technologies in monitoring facility conditions.
Tüpraş takes proactive precautions to prevent potential leaks for the overall goal of reducing VOC (Volatile organic compounds ) emissions and checks for sources of VOC leaks using leak detection and repair (LDAR) technologies. We promote closed sampling systems and use double-walled floating roofs to reduce VOC leaks from tanks. Planned investments include installing Steam Recovery Systems to reduce emissions occurring during the fill. As of 2022 year-end, the steam recovery units began operations in Izmir and Kırıkkale Refineries.
Tüpraş recovers gases rising to the flares and uses them as fuel in furnaces. This process helps reduce the use of natural resources and emissions.