Our Product Carbon Footprint Report

1. INTRODUCTION

This study presents a detailed report on the carbon footprint of the Polymer (pe, pp, pet, pla, home compostable) coated paper and paperboard products of Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi production plant in Akçaburgaz Mah. 1584. Sk. No:7/11 Esenyurt/İstanbul.

Selected product of the company; Polymer (pe, pp, pet, pla, home compostable) coated paper and paperboard products

1.1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi, It was established in 1989 as an important link in the Aras Group's service chain. The company, which does not limit its service range to paper import and marketing, has adopted the principle of producing solutions to customer problems as a principle. It has always been a follower of current technology by closely following the developments and technological innovations in the world paper and cellulose market together with the organizations it works with.

Met Kağıtçılık has been producing packaging materials that come into direct contact with food using extrusion coating technique since 2016 under the Metpack brand. Met Kağıtçılık, which was the first to introduce the latest technologies to the sector, maintains its leadership in the paper sector today with the quality products it offers. Working together with world-class companies, Met Kağıtçılık is capable of meeting all kinds of paper needs of the sector. With its own research department, it can instantly access new products that the sector needs.

In this report, calculations will be made for the Polymer (pe, pp, pet, pla, home compostable) coated paper and paperboard products that has passed through the processes mentioned above. Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi. 

1.2. INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDY

Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi has prepared the product carbon footprint report for the Polymer (pe, pp, pet, pla, home compostable) coated paper and paperboard products using the data of 2023 with the awareness of being a sustainable institution, determined to bring quality, environmentally friendly and reliable products to its region, country and the whole world. In order to be a production company with a low carbon footprint, it has identified greenhouse gas emission sources, calculated and reported the amount of emissions.

The product carbon footprint study was conducted for the Polymer (pe, pp, pet, pla, home compostable) coated paper and paperboard products in line with the data of Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi for 2023.

1.2.1. REPORT PREPARATION RESPONSIBILITY

This report takes into account the ISO 14067: 2018 Standard and GHG Greenhouse Gases Protocol Calculation and Reporting Standards and calculates the Product Carbon Footprint values by determining the emissions arising from the production activities of Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi for the Polymer (pe, pp, pet, pla, home compostable) coated paper and paperboard products. The responsibility for preparing the report belongs to the persons specified for 2023.

Company Representative and Data Controller: Cihan ÜSTÜNDAŞ

1.2.2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The purpose of this report is to calculate the carbon footprint of an Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi specified product in a manner consistent with the International Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Standards (ISO 14040 and ISO 14044). This report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements and guidelines for the calculation of a partial carbon footprint set out in "ISO 14067:2018.

" According to clause 6.3 of the ISO 14067:2018 Standard, a carbon footprint study is the calculation of a product's potential contribution to global warming, expressed in CO2e, in line with the stopping criterion, by calculating all significant GHG emissions and removals over the product's life cycle or selected processes.

The content of the report has been prepared in accordance with ISO 14067:2018 clause 7.

Institutions and organizations determine national and international climate change policies and manage measures to reduce greenhouse gas risks in order to turn current and future risks into opportunities. In this direction, it is important for institutions and organizations to determine the carbon emissions of the products they produce.

In this context, this report analyzes the activities of Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi;

1.4. GREENHOUSE GASES AND CARBON FOOTPRINT

Carbon Footprint is the measurement of greenhouse gases and expression of the environmental effects caused by all kinds of activities of individuals, institutions and organizations in terms of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e). The definition of Greenhouse Gases determined by the Kyoto Protocol includes Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gases and they are used to determine their amounts. One unit of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) is used.

The effect of greenhouse gases on global warming is shown in Figure 1 with ratios.

 

Figure 1. Effects of Different Greenhouse Gases on Global Warming

 

The development of industry changes the chemical content of the atmosphere, causes the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, especially the increase in CO2, CH4 and N2O levels. If no precautions are taken, global warming will cause an increase in sea level, change in local climate conditions, and negative effects on vegetation and water resources.

The impact of economic activities on Greenhouse Gas Emission is shown in Figure 2 with ratios.

 

Figure 2. Distribution of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sectors

 

Global warming affects the health of living things, causes the deterioration of many ecosystems, and continues to be. Therefore, individuals, companies, organizations and governments need to act together to reduce carbon emissions.

2. STUDY METHOD

This study was conducted for Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi based on ISO 14067:2018 standards.

ISO 14067:2018 Standard was taken into consideration in determining our system limits in the calculation of our product carbon footprint. Our system boundaries are determined as cradle to gate. Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi has included all of their scopes in its account.

 

Figure 4. Emission Sources & Percentage Impacts

 

Indirect Emission Identification Criteria: In the meetings held with the Greenhouse Gas Management Team and institution officials from different departments, the criteria relaated to the prioritization of indirect emissions were determined as Impact, Risk and Dimension. Their definitions are described in the table below. Uncertainty calculation will be made for all direct and indirect emissions.

Table 3. Size, Impact & Risk Criteria

 

Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi reviews indirect emission prioritization criteria when the following conditions are met;

Changes are brought to the agenda by the GHG Management Team and a decision to review the criteria is considered.

Met Kağıtçılık Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi Polymer (pe, pp, pet, pla, home compostable) Coated Paper and Paperboard Products Statement of Account Summary

All emissions are formulated and calculated as direct and indirect emissions in tons CO2e, the values are as follows. In addition, emissions are separated by type, category and quantity as in the table below.

The ratio of emissions by category to total emissions is explained in the graph below.

 

Figure  5. Emission Distribution by Category

 

 

Quality Management System 

Consumption data to be used in the calculation at MET KAGITCILIK is collected monthly and calculations are made in accordance with GHG/IPCC data.

The following documents have been created within the scope of the Greenhouse Gas Management System.

 

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