Kocaer Çelik has become the only Turkish company in its sector whose 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Turkish steel profile producer Kocaer Çelik has announced that its near-term (2030) and net-zero (2050) emission reduction targets have been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making it the only Turkish company in the sector with such recognition. The approval confirms that the company’s reduction plans meet independent and science-based criteria.

Hakan Kocaer

“Our commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 has been validated by SBTi. With the completion of this process, both our near- and long-term targets have been approved, confirming the international validity of our roadmap,” said Hakan Kocaer, Chairman at Kocaer Çelik.

The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions per ton of steel by 51.6% by 2030, compared to 2022 levels. By 2050, these figures are expected to reach 90% and 97% reductions respectively. This step brings the company’s production in line with the 1.5°C global warming limit set by the Paris Agreement.

Emission reduction initiatives by major steel suppliers are closely tied to the future of the sector’s supply chain. Kocaer Çelik’s SBTi approval highlights the growing importance of sustainability criteria in sourcing steel.

Kocaer Çelik operates out of İzmir Aliağa and exports to more than 140 countries across six continents. Through renewable energy investments and low-carbon production strategies, it positions itself as one of the frontrunners in sustainable steel manufacturing.