Eti Soda Üretim Pazarlama Nak. ve Elektrik Üretim San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2019-2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:745,751 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:435,145 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 2 Emissions:207,550 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:103,056 tCO2e (2020)
Renewable Energy Share:16% (from cogeneration plant)
Total Energy Consumption:451,676,937 kWh (2020)
Water Consumption:3,185,567 m3 (2020)
Waste Generated:128,526 tons (2020)
Carbon Intensity:0.365 tCO2e/ton (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity per ton of product (0.365 tCO2 eq/ton in 2020, below EU benchmark of 0.753)
- 15-20% recycled water reuse
- World's first EPD for Soda Ash and Sodium Bicarbonate
Social Achievements
- Built Eti Soda Special Education School for disabled students
- Established irrigation systems and molasses production facilities in local villages
- Implemented training programs totaling 24,565.75 hours in 2019 and 3,166.55 hours in 2020
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee in 2017
- Became a UN Global Compact signatory in 2020
- Implemented policies on anti-slavery, human trafficking, and whistleblowing
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 50% emission reduction per ton of product by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change and droughts
- Water scarcity
- Pandemic disruptions
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rate
- Global economic stagnation
- Coal consumption for energy
Mitigation Strategies
- Solution mining technology (minimizes environmental impact)
- Water recycling initiatives
- Pandemic management system (TSE COVID-19 Safe Service Certificate)
- Risk management framework (ISO 31001)
- Exploring new markets
- Science Based Targets initiative application (2021)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 28% of suppliers responded sufficiently on environmental questions in 2020
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire
- Supplier ethical codes
- SEDEX membership requirement for suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Climate change and droughts
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Coal consumption
- Regulatory changes related to emissions
Opportunities
- Renewable energy projects
- Emissions reduction projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064, ISO 14046, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, EPD
Third-party Assurance: BSI (for GHG emissions and water footprint)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives related to water management, energy efficiency, sustainable production, and emissions reduction
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Soda ash and sodium bicarbonate produced using solution mining
Awards & Recognition
- Shortlisted for SEDEX Responsible Business Awards for Best Environmental Sustainability Programme (2020)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,018,083 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:464,688 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:215,648 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:337,747 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:498,212,620 kWh/year
Water Consumption:3,419,308 m3/year
Waste Generated:139,262 tons/year (fly ash and slag)
Carbon Intensity:0.349 tCO2e/tonne production
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Management
- Social Investments
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Eti Soda’s carbon footprint is half the benchmark target determined by the European Union.
- Improved Ecovadis rating from Silver Medal in 2020 to Gold Medal in 2021.
- Achieved a global leadership rating with an A score in the CDP Water Security Program.
- Received an A- rating in the CDP Climate Change Programme.
Social Achievements
- Provided financial support of approximately TL 3 million (USD 162 thousand) for social responsibility and infrastructure projects.
- Eti Soda Special Educational Practice School continues to thrive, supporting equal access education for children with special educational needs.
- Customer satisfaction rate of 97%, above the sector average score of 91.3%.
- Implemented 7 out of 9 employee suggestions.
Governance Achievements
- ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Management System and Anti-Corruption Management System Certificates were awarded.
- ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery and Corruption Management System implemented.
- Established an Ethics Committee to investigate complaints and violations of the Code of Business Ethics.
- No violations of the Code of Business Ethics and no cases of corruption in 2021.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% reduction in emission intensity by 2025
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 Absolute Emissions by 29.4% by 2028
- Transition to renewable energy sources (2 MW SPP Project by 2022 and 6 MW Floating SPP Project)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity by at least 90% by 2050
- Reduce Scope 1,2 & 3 absolute emissions to net zero by 2050
- Reduce the absolute emission amount of Scope 3 by 15% by 2027
- Reduce raw solution/tonne product density by 8% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 pandemic
- Emerging energy crisis
- Global economic uncertainties
- Pandemic-related decrease in the number of internal auditors impacting internal audit activities.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued to perform well and in line with expectations, increasing production volume and sales.
- Implemented practices to further reduce environmental impact.
- Aimed to increase integrated internal audit training in 2022.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 38% of approved suppliers have ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certificate; ISO 26000 social compliance audits conducted with no violations detected.
Responsible Procurement
- OHS & Environmental Specification; Supplier Sustainability Evaluation Questionnaire assessing management systems, food and feed safety, OHS, environment and social compliance criteria; Supplier Code of Conduct.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Climate change
- Water scarcity
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Increase in demand for environmentally friendly products
Opportunities
- Increase in demand for environmentally friendly products
- Capturing a “green premium” for low-carbon products.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: BSI
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
This report was prepared in accordance with GRI Standards: Core Option and in support of United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Natural Soda Ash and Sodium Bicarbonate produced using solution extraction technology.
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold Medal
- A rating in CDP Water Security Programme
- A- rating in CDP Climate Change Programme