MOVING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

First 2030, then 2050: We are doing our part to combat climate change.

2030: We will reduce our flight-related carbon (CO2) emissions per unit passenger kilometre (RPK) by 20% compared to 2019 levels.

2050: We will achieve net zero carbon emissions.

Actions speak louder than words!

IMPORTANT EXPECTATIONS

• A fleet consisting of next-generation aircraft is expected to deliver up to 20% unit fuel savings.

• Operational efficiency across fuel, ground operations, and buildings is anticipated to contribute 2–5% annually.

• A global forecast of 3% improvement is assumed for air traffic management in line with IATA’s projection.

• Only carbon offset obligations under the CORSIA framework have been considered.

• Existing EU SAF usage obligations have been taken into account.

• For Türkiye, SAF usage obligations outlined in the SHT-SAF Directive until 2030 have been considered, and projections have been made through 2050.

• Voluntary SAF usage is limited until 2035 due to supply and price constraints.

• Emission reductions are expected to begin in 2035 with increased SAF usage.

• An overall 80% emission reduction is targeted across all scopes by 2050, with the remaining emissions to be offset through reliable carbon credits.

We operate one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world, with an average fleet age of 5.3 years. According to 2025 assessments, we have the youngest fleet in Türkiye and Europe and the second-youngest fleet globally.

For us, operating a young fleet is essential to building a more sustainable future. A younger fleet means greater operational efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and reduced carbon emissions.

Our Next-Generation Fleet Structure

New-generation Airbus NEO and Boeing MAX series aircraft are up to 20% more efficient than previous-generation aircraft in terms of jet fuel consumption and carbon emissions per unit.
88.4% of the aircraft in our fleet are Airbus A320neo or A321neo aircraft.
As part of our fleet management strategy, we have placed a firm order for 100 Boeing 737-10 aircraft for delivery starting in 2028, in addition to securing options for a further 100 aircraft.
Since 2019, while increasing our passenger numbers by 40.6%, we have reduced our emissions intensity by 12.6% over the same period with our next-generation fleet.
In 2025, Pegasus Airlines received three awards in the fields of sustainability and finance in Europe. Click here for details.

We did not launch Turkish aviation, but we transformed it!

• We have pioneered innovative ideas and practices by breaking away from traditional norms in aviation.
• In 2016, we transitioned to a paperless cockpit with our own Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system. As the capabilities of the EFB have increased over the years, we introduced an end-to-end digital experience in our operations with our Smart Family software.
• We are continually developing applications to reduce fuel consumption and emissions on our flights. Various initiatives, such as optimising altitude utilisation, managing aircraft weight, performing engine washing, and implementing AI-supported planning for catering products, contribute to ongoing efficiency improvements.

•  We have implemented pioneering applications in the areas of artificial intelligence, digital identity, operational optimization and guest experience.

• We maintain long-term academic collaborations with leading universities around the world on flight optimization, sustainability, pilot training and artificial intelligence applications.

A significant portion of our carbon footprint originates from the jet fuel used in our aircraft. Achieving the necessary energy transition in jet fuel is one of the greatest challenges facing sustainable aviation.

We operated our first domestic flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend on 1 March 2022 between İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We continued to use SAF-blended fuel on selected flights departing from İzmir and Ankara during 2022 and 2023. In 2023, we expanded this practice to selected flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, becoming the first airline to use SAF at our main hub. In 2024, we expanded our international SAF supply network in France and the United Kingdom.

In 2025, following the publication of the SHT-SAF Instruction by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Türkiye and in line with the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation implemented within the European Union, we continued our efforts to increase the use of SAF and SAF blending rates while fulfilling our obligations related to sustainable aviation fuel usage.

We continue to work with all stakeholders to support the development of SAF production in Türkiye.

In addition to our aircraft, we’ve also taken action regarding our ground equipment and facilities! Since 2015, we’ve been incorporating electric vehicles into our ground operations at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

• At our main hub, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our mobile passenger stairs generate their own electricity through solar panels.When our aircraft are parked, their electricity now comes from electric battery-powered generators instead of diesel generators.
• The tractors that carry baggage between our aircraft and the terminal operate on electric power.
• Through these investments, we have converted 23.3% of our motorized ground support equipment to electric vehicles.
• We convert the energy used in our Headquarters Building and at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport into environmentally friendly renewable energy. In 2022, we certified 4,242 MWh of our electricity consumption with I-REC, and in 2023, we sourced 5,041 MWh of our electricity consumption from renewable energy through YEK-G. Durin

We make seemingly simple yet challenging changes. 

We are mindful of our on-board cabin waste and value effective waste management. In line with the waste management hierarchy, our efforts primarily focus on waste reduction, material reuse and ensuring efficient recycling practices for the waste generated.

Our approach begins with preventing surplus food production and food waste through on-demand catering options.

We implement measures to reduce in-cabin consumables. These include eliminating cardboard outer layers from the sandwiches on our Pegasus Cafe menu.

To promote reuse, we replaced disposable plastic cutlery with durable metal sets for our hot food service, significantly reducing plastic waste.

We also introduced R-PET cups made from 25% recycled plastic for our cold beverage service.

In collaboration with Pendik Municipality, we started separating recyclable packaging waste on all our flights in 2024. At our main base, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, separated packaging waste is directed to Pendik Municipality's Recycling Facility, segregated from mixed waste. We are actively collaborating with local stakeholders to extend this separated waste management practice to other domestic and international airports.

Pegasus aims to spearhead gender balance action among airlines.

• We were the first airline in the world to join the Women's Empowerment Principles platform.
• We were also among the first signatories of IATA's 25by2025 pledge.
• As a member of the Women in Sales Network, we reach wider circles to increase women's participation in the workforce. Through WiSN, we offer internship and personal development opportunities to young people.
• As part of our Cadet programme that trains young pilots, we train female pilots to create equal opportunities in the aviation industry.
• We proudly continue our tradition of naming the new aircraft in our fleet after the daughters of our employees.

Continuing Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's goal to make Türkiye "the most prosperous and developed country," we awarded scholarships to 1,000 female university students in the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.

Within the scope of this cooperation, which was the largest single grant in Turkish Education Foundation’s (TEV) history, 25% of the scholarship recipients came from the regions affected by the February 2023 earthquake in eastern Türkiye

Pegasus has 171 employees from 38 different countries in addition to Türkiye.

In 2023, we launched Harmony, our new Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion initiative. We established working groups and took action to develop specific initiatives and targets.

We introduced a comprehensive new training and awareness programme for our employees, combining online and face-to-face training sessions, workshops, podcasts, and innovative work platforms.

Additionally, we launched a new employee suggestion system called "FLYDEA." With FLYDEA, our employees are encouraged to submit their innovative ideas to improve our business processes.

• With our GoYoung programme, we enable young people to access career opportunities in their third year of university and offer them the opportunity to work full-time after their part-time internship with Pegasus.
• We cooperate with our partner NGOs to provide internship and job opportunities. Through the Women in Sales Network (WiSN), we offer internships to university students, giving them the chance to experience real employment and work environments in our company. In cooperation with Esas Sosyal First Chance, we support university graduates in gaining their first work experience in non-governmental organisations.
• With our Cadet programme, we support the flight training of young pilot candidates from the very first stages and aid their career development in civil aviation.
• We contribute to the training and employment of new cabin crew members through our cabin training partnerships.

Our colleagues who directly participate in our initiatives reveal the ways in which we contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The Pegasus Sustainability Podcast began in January 2023 with the participation and support of our CEO Güliz Öztürk, and over the past 12 months, we have published 10 episodes under the themes:

• Pegasus and Sustainability
• Climate Action
• Gender Balance
• Responsible Production and Consumption
• Quality Education
• What is SAF?
• Optimisation is Our Business!
• Stakeholders and The Importance of The Value Chain
• Green Energy Challenges
• The Cost of Sustainability vs. The Cost of Unsustainability

Click here to discover our 2023 Sustainability Report.

Click here to discover our 2024 Sustainability Report.

Click here to discover our 2025 Sustainability Report.

Click here to discover our 2023 Harmony Report.

Click here to discover our 2024 Harmony Report.

Click here to discover our 2025 Harmony Report. 

We acknowledge our capacity to make even greater contributions to our entire value chain and society and continue our ongoing efforts through our Strong Institution & Strong People approach, and our management structure, which is not built on individual dependency, fosters a balanced environment between individuals and nurtures the personal growth of its employees.

TEV Scholarship Program:

As part of the collaboration with the Turkish Education Foundation (TEV), which we launched in the 100th year of our Republic and continue with great enthusiasm, we continued to support the education of young women in 2025. On this journey, which we embarked on with the motto “Every Step For the Future,” we provide scholarship support to 500 female university students throughout their education and stand by them in their educational and career journeys. Our support goes beyond scholarships. Through executive and CEO meetings, special day events, career gatherings, internship opportunities, and employment opportunities, we support the development of our scholars in multiple ways. In doing so, we contribute to helping them move forward into the future with stronger steps.

Laughter Heals:

Following the devastating earthquakes on February 6, 2023, we supported transportation to the “100th Year Village” built by the Laughter Heals Association for earthquake-affected families in Hatay. This initiative aimed to improve accessibility to new living spaces and support the region’s recovery process.

We want to help young people soar into the future! In collaboration with the Support Foundation for Civil Society, we have initiated a grant programme aimed at enhancing youth participation in economic and social spheres.

We directly supported the career development of young people through a training programme consisting of 11 modules covering topics such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, digital literacy, digital citizenship, email usage, CV preparation, everyday artificial intelligence tools, and career planning, reaching a total of 621 women. Through the “First Step in Technology” project, implemented in collaboration with the Nirengi Association and covering 19 core competencies across 4 main modules, we facilitated access to the fundamental skills required in the digital age for young women affected by the earthquake and played a role in strengthening their ability to access information, express themselves, and carry out safe activities in digital environments.

By integrating BlindLook Audio Simulation technology into our website, mobile site and mobile app, we became the first EyeBrand airline in Türkiye.