Turkcell’s Sustainability Vision Presented at COP29
Turkcell CEO Dr. Ali Taha Koç presented the company's sustainability vision at COP29 in Baku, highlighting their commitment to renewable energy and digital solutions for climate action. Speaking at both World Bank and Türkiye pavilions, Koç announced that Turkcell's solar power plant investments will reach $240 million by 2026.
The company aims to become net-zero by 2050 and currently sources all electricity from certified renewable energy. Turkcell is the only Turkish telecommunications company with an approved Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goal and achieved 'A' list status in CDP Climate Change reporting. The company also endorsed the COP29 'Green Digital Action' declaration, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development through digital infrastructure.
Il CEO di Turkcell, Dr. Ali Taha Koç, ha presentato la visione di sostenibilità dell'azienda durante il COP29 a Baku, sottolineando il loro impegno verso l'energia rinnovabile e soluzioni digitali per l'azione climatica. Parlando presso i padiglioni della Banca Mondiale e della Turchia, Koç ha annunciato che gli investimenti di Turkcell in centrali solari raggiungeranno i 240 milioni di dollari entro il 2026.
L'azienda punta a raggiungere zero emissioni nette entro il 2050 e attualmente ottiene tutta l'elettricità da fonti di energia rinnovabile certificate. Turkcell è l'unica azienda di telecomunicazioni turca con un obiettivo approvato nell'ambito dell'iniziativa Science Based Targets (SBTi) e ha raggiunto lo stato di 'A' nella reportistica sul cambiamento climatico del CDP. L'azienda ha anche sostenuto la dichiarazione 'Green Digital Action' del COP29, dimostrando il suo impegno per lo sviluppo sostenibile attraverso infrastrutture digitali.
El CEO de Turkcell, Dr. Ali Taha Koç, presentó la visión de sostenibilidad de la empresa en el COP29 en Bakú, destacando su compromiso con la energía renovable y soluciones digitales para la acción climática. Al hablar en los pabellones del Banco Mundial y de Turquía, Koç anunció que las inversiones de Turkcell en plantas de energía solar alcanzarían los 240 millones de dólares para 2026.
La empresa tiene como objetivo ser neutro en emisiones de carbono para 2050 y actualmente obtiene toda su electricidad de fuentes de energía renovable certificadas. Turkcell es la única empresa de telecomunicaciones turca con un objetivo aprobado en la iniciativa Science Based Targets (SBTi) y logró el estado de lista 'A' en los informes de cambio climático del CDP. La empresa también respaldó la declaración 'Green Digital Action' del COP29, demostrando su compromiso con un desarrollo sostenible a través de la infraestructura digital.
Turkcell의 CEO인 Dr. Ali Taha Koç는 COP29에서 회사의 지속 가능성 비전을 발표하며 재생 에너지 및 기후 행동을 위한 디지털 솔루션에 대한 의지를 강조했습니다. 세계은행과 터키 전시관에서 발표한 Koç는 Turkcell의 태양광 발전소 투자액이 2026년까지 2억 4천만 달러에 이를 것이라고 밝혔습니다.
회사는 2050년까지 탄소 중립을 목표로 하고 있으며 현재 인증된 재생 에너지에서 모든 전기를 공급받고 있습니다. Turkcell은 SBTi(Science Based Targets initiative) 목표가 승인된 유일한 터키 통신사이며 CDP 기후 변화 보고에서 'A' 등급을 달성했습니다. 또한 이 회사는 COP29 'Green Digital Action' 선언을 지지하며 디지털 인프라를 통한 지속 가능한 개발에 대한 의지를 보여주었습니다.
Le PDG de Turkcell, Dr. Ali Taha Koç, a présenté la vision de durabilité de l'entreprise lors du COP29 à Bakou, soulignant son engagement envers les énergies renouvelables et les solutions numériques pour l'action climatique. Lors de son intervention au pavillon de la Banque Mondiale et au pavillon de la Turquie, Koç a annoncé que les investissements de Turkcell dans des centrales solaires atteindraient 240 millions de dollars d'ici 2026.
L'entreprise vise à devenir neutre en carbone d'ici 2050 et obtient actuellement toute son électricité à partir de sources d'énergie renouvelable certifiées. Turkcell est la seule entreprise de télécommunications turque avec un objectif approuvé par l'initiative Science Based Targets (SBTi) et a obtenu le statut 'A' dans le rapport sur le changement climatique du CDP. L'entreprise a également soutenu la déclaration 'Green Digital Action' du COP29, démontrant ainsi son engagement en faveur du développement durable grâce à des infrastructures numériques.
Der CEO von Turkcell, Dr. Ali Taha Koç, präsentierte die Nachhaltigkeitsvision des Unternehmens auf der COP29 in Baku und hob das Engagement für erneuerbare Energien und digitale Lösungen zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels hervor. Koç kündigte in den Pavillons der Weltbank und der Türkei an, dass die Investitionen von Turkcell in Solarenergie bis 2026 240 Millionen USD erreichen werden.
Das Unternehmen strebt an, bis 2050 netto null Emissionen zu erreichen und bezieht derzeit gesamten Strom aus zertifizierten erneuerbaren Energiequellen. Turkcell ist das einzige türkische Telekommunikationsunternehmen mit einem genehmigten Ziel der Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) und erreichte den Status 'A' im CDP-Klimaänderungsbericht. Das Unternehmen hat auch die COP29-Erklärung 'Green Digital Action' unterstützt, was sein Engagement für nachhaltige Entwicklung durch digitale Infrastruktur zeigt.
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At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference
Dr. Ali Taha Koç exchanged information with representatives of the global technology ecosystem and various sectors throughout the conference, initially participating as a speaker in the "Digital Solutions for the Future” session held at the World Bank pavilion. During the session, which included Sangbu Kim, Vice President of Digital Transformation at the World Bank, Dr. Ali Taha Koç emphasized Turkcell's wind and solar power plant investments, stating the following in his speech: "As Turkcell, while serving people, we approach the ecosystem and all living things with equal sensitivity and aim to leave a livable world for future generations. Accordingly, we have identified sustainability as a strategic focus area. Having established its sustainability team five years ago and made plans for the short, medium, and long term accordingly, our top priority is to reduce the amount of energy that we consume by concentrating on energy efficiency, and to accelerate investments in renewable energy. We are determined to overcome the climate crisis that emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution by the means of the 'Technology Revolution.’"
Furthermore, during the course of the session, Dr. Koç presented information on artificial intelligence-based sustainability initiatives as well as Turkcell's investments in wind and solar power plants (SPP). He noted that Turkcell's SPP investments will have amounted to
"Digital transformation and the climate crisis are our top priorities"
During the session held at the Türkiye pavilion on the same day, Turkcell CEO Dr. Ali Taha Koç discussed the role of digitalization in sustainable development and Turkcell's related initiatives.
Dr. Ali Taha Koç stated, "As Turkcell, we understand the significance of digital transformation in combating climate change. Thanks to our innovations, we are developing solutions that will ensure energy efficiency in our operations and the products and services we provide to our customers. By 2050, we intend to be a net-zero business. To achieve this objective, we obtain all our electricity requirements from certified renewable energy sources. In line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), we have set our 2030 greenhouse gas reduction goals in accordance with the relevant standards. Indeed, we are the only company in Türkiye's telecommunications and technology sector with an approved SBTi target. In addition, we achieved the position of industry leader with our inclusion on the 'A' list in the Climate Change reporting of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). This report is a compilation of the activities and outcomes of twenty-one thousand businesses from across the world that are concerned with sustainability. As Turkcell, we are also aware of the issues that arise from the disposal of electronic waste. In light of our dedication to preserving the environment, we are exerting every effort to discover answers to this problem. As an example of our efforts on this front through the 'Recycle into Education' project, which we have been running since 2019, we have gathered tons of technological waste and recycled it for this purpose. With the income generated by the project we have provided quality education support to hundreds of children."
Turkcell supports the "Green Digital Action" declaration
Additionally, Turkcell endorsed the
With its support for the declaration, Turkcell has once again demonstrated its determination to contribute to the advancement of sustainable development through the implementation of digital infrastructure.
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