2024 Integrated Annual Report
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A More Sustainable Nature and Environment
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Air Quality
We regularly monitor dust and gas emissions from our process stacks in compliance with all legal requirements, through quarterly measurements conducted by accredited organizations.
At Akçansa, improving air quality by minimizing the environmental impact of our operations is one of our top priorities. To reduce combustion gases and dust emissions generated during cement production, we employ advanced technologies, digital monitoring systems, and continuous improvement strategies. All our processes are conducted in alignment with the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System standard, and we ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and legislation.
Impact, Risk and Opportunity Management
Through our air quality improvement policies, we adopt sustainability principles across all production processes, aiming to maintain emissions well below regulatory thresholds. These efforts are implemented under the guidance of Akçansa’s Environment and Energy Policy.
We closely monitor the risks associated with non-compliance with air quality regulations, which could result in both financial penalties and reputational damage. Through our proactive efforts, we maintain air pollutant levels at a minimum and operate in full compliance with all applicable legislation. Accordingly, we do not anticipate any short-, medium-, or long-term impact on our financial performance or cash flows due to air-quality-related risks.
In our cement production operations, the combustion processes in six kilns result in the emission of gases such as NOx, SOx, CO, TOC, HF, and HCl. We minimize these emissions by optimizing combustion efficiency in our kilns.
In all relevant areas of operation, environmental impacts are evaluated within the framework of ISO 14001, and analyses are carried out by considering plant locations, operational data, physical conditions, and existing regulations and procedures. Furthermore, we ensure compliance with both local and international regulations, including the Industrial Air Pollution Control Regulation.
We regularly engage with local communities potentially impacted by our operations through Neighbor Council meetings. These meetings allow us to maintain open communication about the environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities of our activities. Feedback from stakeholders is assessed and incorporated into process updates and action plans.
Emissions from all process stacks are monitored 24/7 via Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS), and real-time data is transmitted to the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change’s Continuous Monitoring Center (CMC).
We ensure legal compliance for dust and gas emissions through quarterly measurements conducted by accredited institutions. Additionally, every six months we report results for Heavy Metals, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), and Dioxins/Furans (D/F) to the Ministry. Ambient air quality parameters including PM10, NO2, SO2, and settling dust are measured biannually by accredited laboratories, and the results are reported accordingly.
We actively utilize technologies described under the Best Available Techniques (BAT) guidelines to reduce pollution. Each year, we prepare CapEx (Capital Expenditure) lists to identify investments in pollution reduction, dedusting, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. Based on the approved CapEx lists, we align our operations with BAT requirements and aim to fulfill the "Do No Significant Harm" criteria set out in the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
To enhance air quality and mitigate pollution generated from our activities, we have implemented the following applications within our production processes:
Non-Catalytic Selective Reduction (SNCR)
We reduce NOx emissions in flue gases using SNCR systems in our rotary kilns.
Bag Filter Systems
We utilize modern bag filter systems—classified as Best Available Techniques (BAT)—across all dedusting stacks. Filter monitoring systems are used to conduct regular maintenance and replacements.
Dedusting Master Plan
In 2024, we continued implementing the dedusting master plan developed in previous years, with a total investment of TRY 189 million.
Non-Stack Dust Management
We apply regular dust suppression (watering) systems in open or semi-open storage areas to improve air quality.
Metrics and Targets
We regularly monitor and report all our emission sources. Through our Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS), we track emission data in real-time, capturing minute-by-minute, hourly, and daily averages. Aligned with our 2030 targets, we aim to continuously reduce air emissions and prevent pollution by adopting best available techniques in all our operations.
Our 2030 air quality targets are:
To keep NOx emissions below 400 mg/Nm³
To keep SOx emissions below 50 mg/Nm³
To keep particulate matter (PM) emissions below
10 mg/Nm³
In 2024, NOx emissions increased by approximately 11%, primarily due to the reduction in alternative fuel usage. Conversely, SOx emissions decreased by 14.5% compared to the previous year, as a result of utilizing fuels and raw materials with lower sulfur content. Total Organic Compounds (TOC)—which can increase with the use of alternative fuels—were reduced by 9% year-on-year thanks to our targeted optimization initiatives. Moreover, by enhancing the performance of our bag filter systems, we achieved an almost 50% reduction in dust emissions compared to the previous year. In line with our targets, we will continue to implement improvement initiatives to ensure that pollutant emissions remain well below the thresholds defined by international standards.
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| Pollutant Air Emissions | Birim | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
NOx | tons | 8,356 | 7,841 | 8,770 |
SOx | tons | 142 | 84.43 | 72.18 |
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) | kg | 0.000124 | 0.000071 | 0.000147 |
Total Organic Compounds (TOC) | tons | 380 | 298.8 | 272.71 |
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP)14 | tons | 0.85 | 38.29 | 16.18 |
Particulate Matter (PM) | tons | 162 | 120 | 63,26 |
Dust | mg/Nm³ | 9.23 | 7.8 | 3.93 |
NOx | mg/Nm³ | 477 | 509.9 | 544.71 |
SOx | mg/Nm³ | 8 | 5.5 | 4.48 |
TOC | mg/Nm³ | 22 | 19.4 | 16.94 |
14 As NOx and SOx emissions are reported separately, they are excluded from the category of hazardous air pollutants (TOC).
Legal Disclaimer
Akçansa 2024 Integrated Annual Report (‘Report’) has been prepared by Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (‘Akçansa’). The scenario analyses aligned with TSRS, the financial materiality studies, and all assessments related to physical and transition risks stemming from climate change—prepared by Akçansa—are based on the company's data, calculations, expert opinions, and compliance with national and international standards. Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. shall not be held responsible for any losses or damages that may arise should third parties or entities rely on these assumptions.
