Climate Change Data

İspak Ambalaj

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:8,703.71 tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:8,281.20 tons CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:153,590 GJ
Water Consumption:55,886 m3
Waste Generated:4,913.19 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.69 tons CO2e/ton in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Stakeholder
  • Environment
  • Social

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy intensity by 7% compared to 2020.
  • Reduced emission intensity by 10% compared to 2020.
  • Reduced waste intensity by 11% compared to 2020.
  • Recycled/recovered waste ratio of 96%.

Social Achievements

  • Launched "Work Is Ours, Life is Ours" project to enhance work-life balance.
  • White-collar female work rate of 51%, female manager rate of 20%, and female employee rate of 18%.
  • Provided 6,500 hours of training to employees.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a dedicated sustainability unit within the Strategy Department.
  • Initiated the establishment of the Risk Management System.
  • No penalties or incidents of corruption or misconduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce GJ/ton energy intensity by 15% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
  • Reduce water intensity by 5% by 2030 (compared to 2021).
  • Reduce waste density by 15% by 2030 (compared to 2020).

Environmental Challenges

  • Global economic challenges, including inflation and market fluctuations.
  • Extreme weather events disrupting production and supply processes.
  • Potential risks related to the transition to a green economy (e.g., raw material access, energy shortages).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Analyzing the impacts of the transition to a green economy on operations.
  • Making strategic business plans resilient by using alternative scenarios.
  • Reducing the vulnerability of processes to climate events.
  • Developing alternative sourcing strategies (e.g., localization projects).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Ethics for Purchasing
  • Kibar Group Supplier Sustainability Program (K-Star)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Raw material access problems
  • Resource interruptions
  • Energy and water shortages
Transition Risks
  • Delays in compliance with Clean Energy Strategy
  • Delays in compliance with export standards and regulations (carbon tax, eco-labeling)
  • Increased transportation costs
Opportunities
  • Development of more durable packaging solutions
  • Increased market share for green and sustainable companies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Izmit and Tuzla locations), BRCGS PM (Izmit facility with AA+ score), ISO 45001, ISO 31000, ISO 22301

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • İspak Green brand products (recyclable and compostable packaging)
  • Single-layer recyclable top foil
  • Compostable coffee packaging
  • Recyclable tea packaging

Awards & Recognition

  • 13th Food Engineering Congress – Single Layer Recyclable Top Foil Project Best Poster – Third Prize
  • Asım Kibar Blue Drop Awards – Environmentally Friendly Ice Cream Cone Packaging Project Innovation Category – Third Prize
  • EcoVadis Bronze Medal