Climate Change Data

YILDIRIM Group of Companies

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability
  • Digital and technological transformation
  • Gender equality
  • Violence against women
  • Education
  • Health
  • Culture
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Net-Zero emissions by 2050
  • Climate change mitigation
  • Social responsibility
  • Corporate governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Eti Krom Solar Power Plant commissioned (44 MW), reducing carbon emissions by 46,000 tons/year
  • 37.3% reduction in annual energy consumption at Eti Krom's ferroalloy production unit
  • Yilport Oslo Terminal employs remotely operated port equipment with zero-emission technology
  • Reduced carbon footprint at Yilport terminals through various initiatives (LED lighting, low-sulphur diesel trucks, electrified cranes)
  • Qazaq Soda plant designed for zero-waste technology
  • Yilport’s first automated RTG operation commenced in Gävle

Social Achievements

  • Launched Garip and Zeycan Yıldırım Foundation for social responsibility projects
  • Organized awareness education, Purple Jersey project, and self-defense classes for women
  • Provided free education scholarships to university students
  • Continued English W/Tech program offering free English classes
  • Yilport increased the number of female crane operators and terminal tractor drivers by 20%
  • Various community investment projects at Yilport terminals (e.g., cleaning beaches, supporting artisanal fishermen)

Governance Achievements

  • Established YILDIRIM Group Sustainability Committee
  • Created a dedicated ESG Department
  • Yilport issued an enhanced Sustainability Policy along with revised Health & Safety and Environment Policies
  • Yilport Gebze, Gemlik and Yarimca completed IMS review for ISO 14001, 45001, 9001 and 10002
  • Yilmaden Holding prepared 2021 Sustainability Report in line with GRI standard
  • YILDIRIM Holding, Yilport Holding and Yilmaden Holding signed up as supporters of the TCFD

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Rank among the world's top 10 international port operators by 2030 (Yilport)
  • Reach 1000 MW of installed renewable energy capacity in Turkey by 2030 (YILDIRIM Energy Holding)
  • Be among the top 5 companies in the European fertilizer industry by 2030 (Yilfert Holding)
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase female employees by 50% in the next 3 years
  • Complete Yilport’s IMS extension to all terminals and add ISO 50001 certification

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply crises and inflation due to the Russo-Ukrainian War
  • Unpredictable market fluctuations
  • Global logistics disruptions
  • High energy prices
  • Exchange rate volatility
  • Export restrictions on fertilizer and ammonia
  • Energy crisis in Europe
  • Global recession risks
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in good days for worse days
  • Strong financial structure and long-term strategies
  • Diversification of investments
  • Focus on efficiency and productivity
  • Proactive risk management
  • Agile decision-making
  • Cost reduction efforts
  • Development of alternative sourcing strategies
  • Renewable energy investments
  • Implementation of energy efficiency measures
  • Modernization of facilities
  • Integration of new subsidiaries

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Selection of high-quality suppliers
  • Cost reduction efforts
  • Collaboration with sustainable suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Renewable energy investments

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, Green Port (Solventaş), LEED Gold (YILDIRIM Tower)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality

Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy investments, climate change mitigation efforts, education scholarships, gender equality programs, and community development projects.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled ferrochrome slag for concrete production
  • Zero-waste soda ash production

Awards & Recognition

  • Drewry ranked Yilport Holding 11th among international container terminal operators
  • Tulip Environmental Award for Eti Krom’s PLAN B project
  • 2022 Efficiency Awards Program for Eti Krom’s solar power plant
  • Malta Waste Reduction Award for Malta Freeport’s waste reduction initiative
  • GOLD award in ‘Best Unique or Innovative Sales Training Program’ category for Yılport Holding’s Sales & Marketing Upskilling Program