Ekol Lojistik A.Ş.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:398,518 tCO₂e (Ekol Logistics Inc.) + 25,175 tCO₂e (10 Facilities)
Scope 1 Emissions:79,880 tCO₂e (Ekol Logistics Inc.)
Scope 2 Emissions:11,675 tCO₂e (Ekol Logistics Inc.)
Scope 3 Emissions:306,963 tCO₂e (Ekol Logistics Inc.)
Renewable Energy Share:70% (Lotus facility)
Total Energy Consumption:22,293 MWh (electricity) + 5,286 MWh (natural gas) + 285 MWh (propane) + 527 MWh (diesel) (Ekol Logistics Inc.)
Water Consumption:119,629.76 m³ (10 Facilities)
Waste Generated:23.4 tonnes (hazardous) + 3,761 tonnes (non-hazardous) (10 Facilities)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced diesel fuel usage by 438 thousand m³ in the last 10 years, preventing the release of 658 thousand tons of CO₂ equivalent into the atmosphere.
- Produced energy equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 1,470 households in seven months with a rooftop solar energy system at its Lotus facility.
- Reduced CO₂ eq. emissions by 3.1 million kilograms annually with a 40,000 m² solar panel system.
Social Achievements
- Launched the "Ekol Women Drivers on the Road" project, employing female truck drivers.
- Achieved a female employment rate of 27%, three times the sector average.
- Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives (details not specified).
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee in 2022 to integrate sustainability into business processes.
- Implemented an Ethics Line for reporting non-compliance and unethical issues.
- Published a Code of Ethics & Business Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon Neutral by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 55% per total turnover (tCO₂e/turnover EUR) by 2030.
- Reduce total emissions from vehicles in Europe by 75% by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Global supply chain problems and disasters caused by climate change.
- High employee turnover rate (2.5% in 2022).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed integrated, interconnected, and innovative solutions to maintain uninterrupted service.
- Implemented various initiatives to reduce employee turnover, including exit interviews and analysis of reasons for leaving.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular audits carried out since 2022.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards (2021)
Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5: Gender equality
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- Goal 13: Climate action
Ekol's business model strategically positions five of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Awards & Recognition
- Happy Place to Work Certificate (2022)
- Finalist in Sustainable Business Awards (2022)
- First place in The One Awards Integrated Marketing Awards (2021)