Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Women’s Empowerment
• Corporate Culture
• Employee Experience
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Employee Health and Safety
• Unconditional Customer Happiness
• Ethical Management
• Climate Change Risk Management
• Value Chain Transparency and Traceability
• Transition to a Circular Economy
• Energy Management
• Material, Water, and Chemicals Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced emissions per square meter by 37.8% compared to the previous year and by 38.3% compared to 2012 (Boyner Holding); Achieved a 46% reduction in energy consumption per square meter compared to 2012 (Boyner Büyük Mağazacılık); Reduced emissions from energy consumption in offices by 74% compared to 2022 and by 68% compared to 2020 (BR Mağazacılık); Saved 8 billion liters of water and prevented 10 million kilograms of carbon emissions by renewing nearly 1 million products since 2021 (Boyner Büyük Mağazacılık and Nivogo); Reduced annual plastic consumption by 63 metric tons, exceeding the 2023 commitment by 5.5 times; Reduced carbon emissions by transitioning to plastic boxes, saving 1,856 trees in 2023 (BR Mağazacılık); Began producing naturally colored cotton, eliminating dyeing processes and saving significant energy (BR Mağazacılık); In 2023, Eco-Finish dyeing system saved 4 million liters of water in the dyeing process (BR Mağazacılık); Converted 2.9 million PET bottles into raw materials, preventing the release of 124 metric tons of carbon dioxide (Altınyıldız Tekstil); Recycled fabrics from 40.5 metric tons of textile waste from suppliers (BR Mağazacılık)

Social Achievements

• Launched “Biriz, Birlikteyiz” initiative to support employees against violence, becoming the first retail company in Türkiye to comply with ILO Convention No. 190; Launched “Yarınlar Büyüsün” initiative to support working parents, extending paternity leave to four weeks; Implemented “Seninle Tamam” project, enabling 20 women to join the workforce with flexible hours; Supported 120 students through the “One Student for Each Store” scholarship program; Provided 6,000 employees with earthquake go-bags; Supported the “Pembe Top Sahada” breast cancer awareness initiative; Empowered women entrepreneurs through the “İyi İşler” project, graduating 150+ entrepreneurs; Supported various social initiatives through the Buluşum crowdfunding platform; Harvested tangerines at LÖSEV’s Natural Life Center and donated items to support staff (BR Mağazacılık); Launched the Gönülden İşaret project, providing sign language training to employees; Launched the “Dünya Yaşasın Diye Sohbetler” webinar and Altınyıldız Community podcast series to discuss sustainability; Organized Boyner Dynamic Fest, with over 7,500 participants, supporting 11 NGOs

Governance Achievements

• Joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative (2023); Implemented a unified communication system for ethics committees across all Boyner Group companies; Established robust occupational health and safety committees with employee representatives; Completed 30 projects at the BBM R&D Center and 23 projects at the BBM Design Center; Completed 6 projects at the BR Mağazacılık Design Center; Completed 13 projects at the Altınyıldız Design Center

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts (e.g., warmest winter in 53 years); Economic headwinds; Supply chain disruptions (implied); Challenges in measuring energy consumption in shared spaces (Hopi) and differentiating between office and production area consumption (Altınyıldız Tekstil); Occupational accidents (increase in 2022 and 2023)

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources; Developing sustainable products and services; Improving supply chain sustainability through audits and capacity building; Implementing robust occupational health and safety programs; Using the Higg Index for transparent communication of environmental performance; Transitioning to a circular economy through recycling and reuse initiatives; Collaborating with stakeholders to address challenges

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 127 social compliance audits in 2023

Responsible Procurement

• Social compliance audits; Chemical safety tests; Contracts and letters of undertaking; Supplier training on regulations and compliance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, Oeko-Tex, GRS, RWS, I-REC

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Various initiatives contribute to these goals, including women's empowerment programs, renewable energy projects, circular economy initiatives, and climate change risk management.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Boyner Live Well products (organic textiles, vegan items, cruelty-free cosmetics); Products made with recycled materials; Naturally colored cotton products; Products with GRS and RWS certifications

Awards & Recognition

• Green Office Certificate from WWF (Boyner Büyük Mağazacılık)