Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Investment in Institutionalization for New Generations
• Investment in People and Society for New Generations
• Investment in Responsible Production and Responsible Consumption for New Generations
• Investment in Innovation for New Generations
• Working with Global Partners

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 13% compared to 2021 (91,453 tCO2e)
• Reduced Total Waste Amount by 9% compared to 2021 (61,025 tonnes)
• Recycled Waste Ratio of 79%

Social Achievements

• Increased ratio of female employees in the group to 9.6%
• Increased number of NGOs served from 35 to 42, actively serving as a Board member in 15 NGOs
• Increased number of young people employed in the Genç İnci Program by 87.5% compared to 2021

Governance Achievements

• 96% participation level in Board of Directors meetings
• 98% compliance with the Meeting Calendar of the Board Committees
• Published first Communication on Progress Report (CoP) within the scope of the United Nations Global Compact

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change and its impact on carbon footprint and water resources
• Increased employee turnover rate (13.96%) compared to 2021 (3%) due to increased preference for working abroad
• Rapid changes in the social field, including migration patterns and consumer preferences
• EU Green Deal and its potential impact on raw material costs and customer demands
• Increasing energy costs and supply chain disruptions

Mitigation Strategies

• Actions taken to reduce carbon footprint and improve water footprint awareness
• Offering career opportunities such as short-term work, project-based work, and internal transfer in factories and head offices abroad to retain employees
• Evaluating social trends and adapting strategies accordingly
• Developing adaptation strategies for the EU Green Deal, including integration of circular economy practices and automation
• Utilizing opportunities in automotive sub-industry and logistics in Türkiye

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 66 new suppliers screened using environmental criteria

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Evaluation Question Set to assess environmental and social performance
• ESG Scoring Survey studies with 10 suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate crisis and its impact on resource availability

Transition Risks

• EU Green Deal and its potential impact on raw material costs and customer demands

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services
• Investment in renewable energy technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 10002, ISO 27001, cUL-US, EMC, CB, LVD, G-Mark, Tüv-GS, EAC, RoHS, YYS, I-REC

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 4 (Quality Education)
• 5 (Gender Equality)
• 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• 13 (Climate Action)
• 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through education, employment, environmental protection, and sustainable development

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient products through AZKarbon
• Vanadium redox flow battery systems through VFlow Tech investment

Awards & Recognition

• Aegean's Best Employers
• 50 Most Powerful Business Women in Türkiye
• 30 Powerful Women Leaders
• Fortune Türkiye 50 CFOs
• Fortune Türkiye 50 CTOs
• Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association Golden Export Award
• Capital 500 List
• Brandverse Awards
• Türkiye's Most Valuable Brands 2022
• Equality for Women at Work certificate
• TAYSAD Export Award
• Employer Brand Stars Awards
• I-REC International Renewable Energy Certificate