ŞOK Marketler
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption per store by 12-15% on average through the In-Store Energy Efficiency Project (2019-2023)
- Obtained zero-waste certificates for 10,219 stores and 35 distribution centers
- Environmental capital expenditure of approximately TL 335.2 million to improve environmental performance (including energy efficiency projects)
Social Achievements
- Implemented the “From Housewives to Employees” project to increase employment
- Approximately 78% of employees who have been on maternity leave in the last three years returned to their jobs
- Provided 63,512 hours of Occupational Health and Safety training to employees
- Successfully completed TS EN ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system audit
Governance Achievements
- Developed and published an Environmental Policy and Integrated Management System Policy on the corporate website
- Substantial compliance with CMB’s “Sustainability Principles Compliance Framework” on a voluntary basis
- Received independent assurance services for environmental and social performance indicators
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Not yet implemented: establishment of ESG policies; setting and publicly announcing short and long-term goals; reporting related efforts to the board; developing implementation and action plans; reporting on UN SDGs; strategies and action to fight climate crisis; action taken to reduce third parties’ greenhouse gas emissions; increasing the use of renewable energies; transition to zero or low carbon electricity; renewable energy generation and consumption data; registration in a carbon pricing system; membership to international organizations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Ongoing efforts to address the challenges listed above, with full implementation planned after completion of administrative, legal, and technical infrastructure works.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Existing suppliers audited at least twice a year
Responsible Procurement
- Requires suppliers to obtain at least one of the certificates, such as BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and FSSC 22000 Food Safety System certifications
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- TEGEP 2019 Learning and Development Award (Academy ŞOK)
- Stevie Awards 2022 Gold Award (Academy ŞOK)