Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Product quality and safety
• R&D and innovation
• Customer satisfaction
• Business continuity
• Financial performance
• Product traceability
• Qualified workforce and talent management
• Compliance to business ethics, regulations and customer demands
• Pandemics
• Operational health and safety
• Responsible raw material supply
• Employee and human rights
• Operational productivity
• Digital transformation and data security
• Water management
• Corporate governance
• Supply chain management
• Employee engagement and satisfaction
• Combating climate change
• Circular economy
• Air quality emissions
• Social investments and social responsibility projects
• Waste management
• Energy management
• Diversity and equality opportunities
• Increasing local employment

Environmental Achievements

• Received LEED Platinum Certificate for two buildings in 2020 and 2021
• Reduced CO2 emissions per ton by 3.7% in 2020 compared to 2018
• Achieved 80% recovery with the recycling of orange and lemon oils
• Reduced water and energy consumption by reducing repetitive washings and raw materials

Social Achievements

• 67% of senior managers are women, 75% of white-collar employees are women
• 21% of employees participated in social responsibility projects in 2021
• Employee satisfaction score 24% above the Turkey average in 2020
• Launched Aromsa Young People Training Program in 2021

Governance Achievements

• Signed the Sustainability Agreement developed by IOFI and IFRA in 2021
• Became a Member of the Sustainable Development Association in 2021
• Received the EFQM ‘Turkey Excellence Award’ in 2019
• Zero non-compliance detected in ISO 27001 and ISO integrated audits in 2021

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Covid-19 pandemic impacting global health and economies
• Increased energy consumption due to growth in operational boundaries and new facilities
• Increased water consumption due to new production areas and increased production

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented Covid-19 prevention measures to protect employees and ensure business continuity
• Implemented energy efficiency projects (LED lighting, steam generator automation)
• Developed a roadmap for access to alternative water resources (groundwater access project)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits, no negative issues with suppliers regarding social and environmental issues

Responsible Procurement

• Selection of suppliers based on quality processes, production processes, certificates, environmental and social responsibility
• Sharing of ETI Basic Terms and Conditions contract with suppliers
• Use of “OHS, Environment and Social Compliance Supplier Information Form”

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacting raw material supply and water resources

Transition Risks

• Legislative changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and processes
• Renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: ‘Core’ option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 14064-1, BRC (British Retail Consortium International Food Safety Standard), ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 10002, ISO 27001, LEED Platinum

Third-party Assurance: BSI (UK National Standards Institution)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

This report is prepared in compliance with the GRI Standarts and in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Plant-based meat and dairy products
• Functional products supporting the immune system
• Products with reduced fat, salt, and sugar

Awards & Recognition

• EFQM ‘Turkey Excellence Award’ (2019)
• Kocaeli Chamber of Industry Şahabettin Bilgisu Environment Award (2021)
• Stars of Export Award (2019, 2020, 2021)