Climate Change Data

Akdeniz Chemson Kimya San. Tic. A.Ş.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2022)

Reporting Period: 2020-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:609,545.30 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:50,422.17 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:25,297.87 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:609,545.30 tCO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:61% (target by 2030)
Water Consumption:1,343,055.56 m3 (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Management
  • Waste Management
  • Energy Management
  • Biodiversity
  • Circular Economy
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Human Resources
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Ethics and Transparency

Environmental Achievements

  • Conserved 20,297 m3 water/year through various projects.
  • Recycled waste across multiple facilities, resulting in energy savings equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 7,333 families.
  • Reduced GHG emissions by 1,270 tCO2e through energy efficiency projects.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented the 'My First 100 Days' orientation program for new employees.
  • Launched the Akdeniz Chemson Employer Branding Project to improve employee engagement.
  • Provided 29,850 total training hours in 2022.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee to oversee sustainability initiatives across six plants.
  • Implemented the Golden Rules for occupational health and safety.
  • Achieved various certifications including Responsible Care, EcoVadis (Platinum, Gold, Silver), and VinylPlus®.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve zero accidents.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce global carbon footprint per product by 35% by 2030.
  • Develop a sustainable product portfolio contributing 5% of turnover by 2030.
  • Introduce 2 new bio-based products within 1 year and 4 within 3 years.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce accident frequency and severity rates by 33% by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Risks associated with emissions trading schemes and border carbon regulations.
  • Increased operational costs due to potential regulations on hydrocarbons and plastic packaging.
  • Decline in market share due to increased customer awareness of sustainability.
  • Constraints or uncertainty in raw material prices.
  • Escalating operational costs due to potential rise in global energy demand.
  • Risk of climate-related litigation.
  • Increase in insurance costs attributed to climate change.
  • Failure to meet reporting expectations.
  • Investor and creditor concerns regarding climate change impact.
  • Physical risks from extreme weather events.
  • Disruptions in raw material supply chain and product/service logistics due to extreme weather events.
  • Water stress and drought.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing new products and services, increasing energy efficiency, and managing carbon emissions.
  • Implementing energy-efficient practices, minimizing waste, and incorporating alternative and sustainable raw materials.
  • Developing green products and services, calculating carbon and water footprints, and conducting product-based life cycle analyses.
  • Redesigning products with alternative or reusable materials.
  • Developing energy efficiency projects and investing in renewable energy sources.
  • Thoroughly evaluating the environmental and social impacts of operations.
  • Implementing climate change-compatible business strategies and operational practices.
  • Automating reporting processes and implementing detailed controls.
  • Establishing strategic objectives related to sustainability and climate change, conducting carbon and water footprint studies, and regular reporting.
  • Adapting the infrastructure of facilities to climate change, updating emergency action plans, and promoting awareness.
  • Supplier diversification, collaboration with local suppliers, and adoption of just-in-case production models.
  • Investing in water-saving technologies, establishing water recycling and reuse systems, and exploring alternative water sources.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 70 suppliers inspected in 2022 for environmental and social criteria.

Responsible Procurement
  • Adhering to sustainable supply chain principles in the procurement of raw materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Water stress and drought
Transition Risks
  • Emissions trading schemes
  • Border carbon regulations
  • Regulations on hydrocarbons and plastic packaging
  • Increased customer awareness of sustainability
  • Raw material price volatility
  • Rise in global energy demand
  • Climate-related litigation
  • Increased insurance costs
Opportunities
  • Innovation and transformation
  • Green transformation
  • Sustainable products and services
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Supply chain redesign
  • Energy efficiency projects

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 45001, Responsible Care, EcoVadis, VinylPlus®

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, water conservation, emission reduction, sustainable product development, and job creation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Alternative Beta-Diketone Synthesis
  • Bisphenol-A (BPA) Free Ca-Zn Based Cable Stabilizer
  • Benzoate Based Plasticizers
  • Melamine Cyanurate (MCN)
  • Zinc Borate (ZNB-35)