Climate Change Data

Mars Logistics Group INC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2022)

Reporting Period: 2020-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:43,202 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:Net-zero (2021-2022)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (2021-2022)
Total Energy Consumption:2,248,423 kWh/year (2022)
Water Consumption:24,342 m3/year (2022) + 1,000 m3/year (rainwater harvesting)
Waste Generated:261,131 kg/year (2022)
Carbon Intensity:Decreased emission intensity per km and per vehicle in 2022 compared to 2021

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Employee Well-being
  • Responsible Procurement
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2e emissions by 61% with intermodal transport
  • Achieved net-zero Scope 2 emissions in 2021-2022 through solar power plant (SPP) in Hadımköy Logistics Center
  • Reduced carbon emissions by 2,988 tonnes over two years
  • Saved approximately 13% of annual water consumption at Hadımköy Logistics Center through rainwater harvesting
  • Recycled 237.49 tonnes of waste paper
  • Prevented the cutting of 9,673 trees through paper recycling and use of paper pallets

Social Achievements

  • Launched Equality Has No Gender project to promote gender equality
  • Established Mars Driver Academy to provide qualified workforce to the logistics sector
  • Organized Interuniversity Logistics Case Competition since 2004
  • Implemented Smart Truck Smart Kids project reaching nearly 1,000 students
  • Achieved 88% employee loyalty in 2021
  • Achieved 91% employee satisfaction in 2021
  • Average annual training hours per employee: 20.5 hours in 2022

Governance Achievements

  • Established various committees (Information Security Coordination Committee, Disciplinary Committee, Ethics Committee, Recognition Appreciation Committee, and Occupational Health and Environment Committee)
  • Published Mars Ethical Rules Guide
  • Implemented ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
  • Implemented ISO 10002:2018 Customer Satisfaction Management System

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Full compliance with EU Green Deal
  • Implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management System
  • Increase share of waste brought to circular economy
  • Implementation of zero-emission logistics operations from Istanbul to Northern Europe
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase intermodal and rail freight share in business volume
  • Open logistics centers and transfer centers in different Turkish provinces
  • Increase number of female drivers
  • Increase investments in real-time information sharing technologies
Short-term Goals:
  • 40% growth in domestic distribution operations by 2023
  • Opening new warehouses to meet customer demands
  • Strengthening Mars Europe organization
  • Expanding fleet with over €30 million investment in 2023, including alternative fuel vehicles

Environmental Challenges

  • Lack of qualified labor in the logistics sector
  • Climate change and its impact on supply chains
  • Global economic downturns
  • COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established Mars Driver Academy
  • Invested in intermodal and rail freight to reduce environmental impact
  • Implemented strict business continuity measures during the pandemic
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implemented risk management strategies

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Evaluating the sustainability performance of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters and extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Carbon taxation
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Growth in intermodal and rail freight

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 10002, ISO 27001, AEO, FORS, IATA, FIATA

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 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • Goal 4 (Quality Education)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Initiatives such as SPP, intermodal transport, Driver Academy, Smart Truck Smart Kids, Equality Has No Gender project, waste management, and collaborations with various organizations contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Intermodal transportation services
  • Use of recycled paper pallets

Awards & Recognition

  • Turkey Ethics Award (4 consecutive years)
  • Inclusion on Turkey’s 100 Most Valuable Brands list (2020-2022)
  • Various awards from Turkish Cargo, Capital Magazine, WIN Network, and others