Climate Change Data

TANAP DOĞALGAZ İLETİM A.Ş. / TANAP Natural Gas Transmission Co.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:348,993.74 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:333,481.609 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:15,512.14 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:64,940.88 m3/year (potable); 11,831.32 m3/year (wastewater)
Waste Generated:40.94 tons/year (non-hazardous); 1.70 tons/year (hazardous)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions by 20.6% for vented emissions and 5% for stationary diesel consumption in 2022 compared to 2021. Planted 600,000 saplings for afforestation and 417,710 for reforestation, resulting in an annual carbon removal of 22,390 tCO2e.
  • Successfully sunk an Airbus 330 aircraft to create an artificial reef in Saros Bay, increasing biodiversity and tourism.

Social Achievements

  • Created approximately 15,000 job opportunities during the construction phase, with one-third benefiting people from project-affected provinces.
  • Implemented the Social and Environmental Investment Programme (SEIP), generating 4.38 TL of social value for every 1 TL invested.
  • Established a grievance mechanism, handling nearly 5,500 complaints over 10 years.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Compliance Directorate directly reporting to the Board of Directors to strengthen compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws.
  • Implemented a robust risk management process, including regular risk assessments and monitoring of ESG risks.
  • Received numerous awards recognizing its sustainability initiatives and project management excellence.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Get ready for Hydrogen/Synthetic Methane Blending.
  • Feasibility study on venting gas capture system.
  • Continue tracking emissions and revising strategy.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Implement pilot projects to use renewable energy sources.
  • Install waste heat recovery systems.
  • Foster electrification.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by 1% through modification works.
  • Assess potential use of greener energy sources and H2 blending compatibility.
  • Implement various initiatives to reduce GHG emissions.

Environmental Challenges

  • Various geographical, technical, environmental, and social challenges encountered during the project implementation.
  • Potential risks related to corruption.
  • Managing risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Successfully handled challenges and turned them into opportunities.
  • Established robust policies and procedures to mitigate corruption risks, including Integrity Due Diligence Procedure (IDD).
  • Adapted sustainability risks into the existing risk assessment process and determined plans to mitigate these risks.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Competitive bidding process to ensure transparency and equal opportunities.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Floods, forest fires
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Hydrogen blending

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards; particularly GRI 11: Oil and Gas Sector 2021

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Independently reviewed for External Assurance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
  • Goal 15 (Life On Land)

TANAP's operations and activities contribute to these SDGs through various initiatives.

Awards & Recognition

  • Communitas Award
  • International CSR Excellence Award
  • PR Daily’s Corporate Social Responsibility Award
  • Project of the Year Award (PMI)
  • Stevie® Award
  • Green World Award
  • European Excellence Award
  • Peer Awards
  • Company of the Year – Turkey 2020 (Global Business Outlook)
  • EMEA – Delivering Social and Economic Benefit Award
  • Global – Delivering Social and Economic Benefit Award