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Turkcell to present sustainability investments at COP31
Turkcell plans to present its sustainability work at COP31, the United Nations climate conference hosted by Türkiye.
The Turkish telecommunications and technology company says it will discuss how digital infrastructure can support the shift to clean energy.
Turkcell says it has 115.453 megawatts of active renewable energy capacity and uses solar power at more than 2,400 base station sites.
It aims to raise its total installed renewable capacity to 300 megawatts by the end of 2026.
The company says it cut energy use per unit of data traffic by about 23% in 2025, while total energy use fell 7.3%.
It also says smart sleep modes in its 5G network reduce energy use per gigabyte by 85%.
At COP31, Turkcell will outline its investments and future goals as part of discussions on technology and climate action.
Turkcell says it will present its sustainability investments and climate goals at COP31.
The company says it is expanding renewable energy capacity and using technology to improve energy efficiency.
Turkcell reported a 23% reduction in energy use per unit of data traffic and a 7.3% reduction in total energy use in 2025.
It aims to increase its total installed renewable energy capacity to 300 MW by the end of 2026.
- Who
- Turkcell, Türkiye’s communications and technology company.
- What
- It plans to share its sustainability approach, investments and climate goals at COP31.
- When
- At COP31; the article was published on November 7, 2026.
- Where
- COP31, hosted by Türkiye. The specific venue is not stated.
- Why
- Turkcell says the conference is an opportunity to connect climate goals with concrete investments and accelerate climate action.
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Turkcell reduced energy use per unit of data traffic by about 23% and total energy use by 7.3%.
The company issued a $500 million sustainability bond.
Turkcell aims to increase its total installed renewable energy capacity to 300 MW.
Turkcell plans to present its sustainability investments and climate goals at the conference.
- Active renewable energy capacity
- 115.453 MW
- Solar-powered base station sites
- More than 2,400
- Renewable energy capacity target
- 300 MW by the end of 2026
- Energy use per unit of data traffic
- Reduced by about 23% in 2025
- Sustainability bond
- $500 million issued in 2025
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COP31 is a great opportunity to bring climate goals together with concrete investments
We see COP31, hosted by our country, as an important opportunity to bring climate goals together with concrete investments and accelerate concrete climate action on a global scale.