Climate Change Data

Mey Icki Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (MEYI) and Mey Alkollu Ickiler Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (MEYA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-07 to 2020-06, 2020-07 to 2021-06, 2021-07 to 2022-06)

Reporting Period: 2019-07 to 2020-06

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:100% (green energy in all factories)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Positive drinking
  • Inclusion and diversity
  • Grain to glass sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions per bottle of Kayra Vintage Wines by 24% to 35%
  • Reduced water usage per liter of product by 45% compared to 2007
  • Achieved zero waste to landfill at 8 locations
  • Used green energy in all factories and facilities, obtaining I-REC certification
  • Reduced packaging by 5.47%
  • Used 100% returnable pallets (41,160 in F20)
  • Increased recyclable packaging material content by 25.9%

Social Achievements

  • Contributed 10 million TL and supplied ethyl alcohol for cologne production during the pandemic
  • Supported 2,500 agricultural workers and their families through the "Bereket Sağlık Olsun" campaign
  • Increased distributor satisfaction rate by 25% to 4.63 and chain store satisfaction rate by 12% to 4.40
  • Provided disinfectant service to 750 restaurants, pubs, and taverns
  • Postponed 100 million TL receivables and provided 1,000 TL support to 3,500 restaurants
  • Launched the "Employee Support Line" offering 24/7 access to psychology, law, and finance services
  • Implemented location-independent working system
  • Provided training and activity suggestions for employees' children
  • Organized Covid-19 webinars and weekly yoga/breathing trainings

Governance Achievements

  • Established Mey|Diageo Sustainability Committee (MDSC)
  • Implemented “Anti-Bribery and Corruption Global Policy”, “Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion Global Policy”, and “Gifts and Entertainment Rules”
  • Signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become Net Zero carbon in direct operations
  • Reduce supplier emissions by 50%
  • Double the number of farmers receiving regenerative agriculture training
Medium-term Goals:
  • Replenish more water than used in water-stressed areas
  • Consume 30% less water per drink
  • Make all packaging 100% recyclable
  • Increase recyclable material content in packaging to 60%
  • Reduce packaging weights

Environmental Challenges

  • Pandemic impact on the globalized world order and the gastronomy ecosystem
Mitigation Strategies
  • Pandemic relief efforts (financial contributions, alcohol supply, restaurant support)
  • Location-independent working system
  • Employee support initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier selection criteria, audits, and development projects

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: I-REC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

320 sustainability projects contributed to these SDGs

Awards & Recognition

  • Berlin International Spirits Competition awards
  • San Francisco World Spirits Competition awards
  • Berliner Wein Trophy awards
  • Sommelier Wine Awards
  • International Wine Challenge awards
  • Decanter awards
  • Kariyer.Net Respect for Human Award

Reporting Period: 2020-07 to 2021-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,519 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:40%

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible consumption
  • Gender equality
  • Effective water management
  • Decarbonization
  • Waste reduction

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased renewable energy use in three facilities to 40% on average
  • Achieved "Zero Waste to Soil" target at all facilities, preventing 1,295 tons of CO2 emissions
  • Prevented 346 tons of glass and 11 tons of paper-cardboard waste through projects with packaging suppliers
  • Reduced water usage rate by 43% compared to 2007
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 69% compared to 2007

Social Achievements

  • Implemented 67 projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals
  • Launched 7 new products to the market
  • Supported the creation of the "Raki Sensory Circle"
  • Distributed 10.5 tons of anise seeds to farmers
  • Became the institutional supporter of KüçükÇiftlik Bahçe Theater
  • Supported the Deep Poverty Network
  • Provided support to those affected by forest fires
  • Created the "A to Z Inclusive Dictionary"
  • Prepared the "Local and Ethnic Cookbook"
  • Published the "Policy and Handbook on Combating Violence Against Women"
  • Trained tens of thousands of waiters and sommeliers through IWSA

Governance Achievements

  • Established Mey|Diageo Sustainability Committee (MDSC)
  • Implemented a Code of Conduct with a SpeakUp line for ethical concerns
  • Achieved a "successful" evaluation in Diageo's Global Audit & Risk (GAR) Audit

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero carbon in direct operations by 2030
  • Reduce value chain emissions by 50% by 2030
  • Achieve zero waste to landfills in direct operations by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Replenish more water than used in water-stressed areas by 2026
  • Use 30% less water per drink by 2030
  • Increase female employee representation to 30% by F25
Short-term Goals:
  • Minimize increase in water usage resulting from increased alcohol production (F22 goal)

Environmental Challenges

  • Covid-19 pandemic disruptions
  • Climate change impacts (extreme temperatures, excessive precipitation)
  • Water scarcity in operating regions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implemented water efficiency projects (40,653 m3 water replenishment project)
  • Expanded use of renewable energy
  • Implemented waste reduction projects
  • Implemented risk management strategies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 5 audits conducted in F21

Responsible Procurement
  • Priority given to local suppliers
  • Supplier evaluation forms and performance reports
  • Projects with suppliers to reduce packaging weight and waste

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Drought
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (core option), UNGC, SASB, WEF Stakeholder Capitalism

Certifications: I-REC (renewable energy)

Third-party Assurance: Not subject to external audit

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1
  • SDG 2
  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 17

67 projects directly contribute to achieving the Global Goals; initiatives in sustainable agriculture, water management, waste reduction, responsible consumption, gender equality, and community investment.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Yeni Rakı Uzun Demleme
  • Yeni Rakı Giz

Awards & Recognition

  • Fast Company Magazine and WOB Turkey's 50 Businesswomen Friendly Leaders
  • Capital Magazine's top 10 in "Social Opportunities Offered to Employees"
  • Fast Company's 10th place in "50 Most Innovative HR Leaders"
  • Diageo Global's 2nd place in "Heroes of HR" (Inclusion and Diversity)
  • Atlas Logistics Awards
  • Best Practice Award
  • Excellence in Finance Award

Reporting Period: 2021-07 to 2022-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12,593 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% (green electricity purchased)
Water Consumption:36,915 m3/year (saved)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Positive drinking
  • Inclusion and diversity
  • Pioneering grain to glass sustainability
  • Preserve water for life
  • Accelerating to a low carbon world
  • Sustainable supply chain
  • Environmental impact
  • Governance and ethics
  • Food safety and quality

Environmental Achievements

  • Prevented 81 tons of CO2e emissions through waste reduction projects (99 tons of glass, 2 tons of paper, 3 tons of plastic)
  • Reduced water used to produce one liter of product by 14.5% compared to the previous year
  • Saved a total of 36,915 m3 of water through water efficiency projects
  • Replaced 15,191 m3 of water with the Sahyar drip irrigation project
  • Sent no waste to landfill

Social Achievements

  • Contributed to the SDGs with 101 sustainability-focused projects
  • Increased organic sales volume by 18% and organic net sales by 49% compared to the previous period
  • Launched 7 new products
  • Participated in 44 different corporate social responsibility projects
  • Ranked among the top 29 women-friendly companies in Turkey

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a Climate Change Risk Assessment study
  • Updated Code of Business Conduct and provided mandatory annual training for all employees
  • Addressed 24 cases of ethical violations, resulting in disciplinary actions against 12 employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050 (Diageo target)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Replace more water than used in all water-stressed areas by 2026
  • Use 30% less water per drink by 2030
  • Reduce suppliers' carbon emissions by 50% by 2030
  • Achieve net-zero carbon emissions in all operations by 2030
  • Increase the number of women employees to 30% by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption to 8.32 l/l by 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and its impact on water security and raw material supply
  • Water scarcity in operating regions
  • Global economic recession and pandemic-induced demand changes
  • Changes in regulations and consumer preferences
Mitigation Strategies
  • Sahyar drip irrigation project to improve water efficiency and reduce groundwater use
  • Water efficiency projects across facilities
  • Implementation of energy efficiency projects
  • Climate Change Risk Assessment study to identify and mitigate climate-related risks
  • Annual risk assessments and action plans to address various operational risks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 9 audits in F22

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritization of local suppliers
  • Supplier performance evaluations
  • Compliance with quality, food safety, and environmental standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Water scarcity
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: PwC (for water savings)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1
  • 3
  • 4
  • 8
  • 11
  • 17

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Kraft raki
  • Tekirdag Raki Altın Seri Okuzgozu - Bogazkere Rezerv

Awards & Recognition

  • 24 awards received in 2022 (detailed list provided in the report)