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Karsan

Karsan, officially known as Karsan Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., is a prominent player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Eskişehir, Turkey (EE). Founded in 1966, Karsan has established itself as a leader in the production of commercial vehicles, particularly buses and vans, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a focus on innovation, Karsan offers a range of unique products, including electric and hybrid vehicles, which are designed to meet the evolving demands of urban transportation. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its operational footprint across Europe and securing partnerships with major global brands. Karsan's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology positions it as a competitive force in the automotive sector, making it a preferred choice for eco-conscious consumers and businesses alike.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Karsan's score of 28 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Karsan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Karsan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,644,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,704,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 19,479,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 41% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Karsan is actively implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to meet these targets. In 2022, their emissions were significantly lower, with total emissions of about 7,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, indicating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint over time.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
1,815,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,772,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
880,000
00,000
000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Karsan's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Karsan is in EE, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Karsan is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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