Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Employee Development
• Environmental Management
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Social Performance

Environmental Achievements

• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification
• Participation in Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) with a 'Highest' category ranking.
• Ranked 6th among Borsa Istanbul-listed companies for best climate change risk management and greenhouse gas emission performance.
• Implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management infrastructure.
• Reduced carbon emissions (specific figures not provided, but a decrease is mentioned in comparison to 2014).

Social Achievements

• Commitment to equal opportunity and intolerance to discrimination.
• Investment in employee development through ASELSAN Academy, providing 65,418 training hours in 2015.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Low employee turnover rate (1.8% average over three years).
• Various employee engagement initiatives (sports clubs, cultural activities, etc.).

Governance Achievements

• Adoption of Capital Market Board of Turkey’s Corporate Governance Principles (CGP).
• Corporate Governance rating of 9.13 out of 10 by SAHA.
• Establishment of Audit Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, and Early Detection and Management of Risk Committee.
• Implementation of ethical principles and rules of conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Number not specified, but mentioned that low-scored suppliers are audited more frequently.

Responsible Procurement

• Emphasis on quality, environmental standards, occupational health and safety, and compliance with ASELSAN objectives and policies.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: BSI (British Standards Institute)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Named as the best company that students want to work in IT and engineering field.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Environmental Management
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Employee Development
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Social Performance
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1% through the implementation of an electronic document management system.
• Converted cooling system at Macunköy Campus saving 14,400 kWh and 7.36 t CO2e.
• Implemented lower-capacity chiller at Gölbaşı Campus saving 750,000 kWh and 383.32 t CO2e.

Social Achievements

• Maintained a 2% voluntary exit rate.
• Provided 76,096 hours of training to employees (including 39,978 hours for Occupational Health and Safety).
• Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives including private health insurance, lunch, transportation, welfare fund, graduate education opportunities, sports center, infirmary, childcare, and generous parental leave policies.

Governance Achievements

• Improved corporate governance rating to 9.15 out of 10.
• Implemented an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.
• Established three Board Committees: Audit, Corporate Governance, and Early Detection and Management of Risk.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Minimizing the impact on global climate change.
• Managing risks throughout the extensive supply chain.
• Maintaining a strong and continuously improving Occupational Health and Safety culture.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented greenhouse gas management plan with targets for emission reduction.
• Developed a supplier portal for transparent communication and performance measurement.
• Conducted regular occupational health and safety training and drills, risk assessments, and implemented corrective actions based on accident analysis.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier selection based on quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards; ISO, AS 9100, AQAP, and CMMI compliance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP

Certifications: ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: BSI (British Standards Institute)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Ethical Principles
• Risk Management
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental Management
• Climate Change and Carbon Management
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Employee Development
• Social Performance
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Transitioned from ISO 14001:2007 to ISO 14001:2015.
• Implemented various energy efficiency measures (LED lighting, motion sensors, etc.)
• Set up heat exchanger recycling system.
• Improved cooling tower efficiency through soft water usage.
• Reduced fluorescent bulb usage by replacing with LED tubes.

Social Achievements

• Maintained a low voluntary exit rate (2.3% average over three years).
• Provided comprehensive employee benefits (health insurance, lunch, transportation, etc.).
• Offered extensive training and development opportunities (average 14 hours per employee).
• Launched ASELSAN Academy Graduate Education Program.
• Supported employee participation in social activities (blood donation, sports, etc.).

Governance Achievements

• Full compliance with Capital Market Board of Turkey’s Corporate Governance Principles.
• Established three Board committees (Audit, Corporate Governance, Risk Management).
• Implemented an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.
• Improved corporate governance rating to 9.20 out of 10.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Managing risks associated with a global supply chain (global crises, natural disasters, etc.).
• Maintaining information security in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
• Balancing work-life for employees.

Mitigation Strategies

• Detailed risk management plans addressing various potential risks.
• Implementation of ISO 27001 information security management system.
• Flexible working hours, employee benefits promoting work-life balance.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier selection criteria include quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Training and support provided to SMEs.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP Climate Change Program, ISO 14064 (Greenhouse Gas accounting)

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 27001

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Market Presence
• Indirect Economic Impact
• Energy Management
• Water Management
• Emission Management
• Waste Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Employment Structure
• Workforce Management
• Occupational Health and Safety Practices
• Education and Learning Opportunities
• Diversity and Equal Opportunities
• Anti-Discrimination
• Right of Organization and Collective Bargaining
• Supply Chain Management
• Safety Practices
• Interaction with Communities
• Product and Service Quality Management
• Technology and Innovation Management
• Information Systems and Information Security
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 1,546,473 kg of waste recycled at the Macunköy, Akyurt and Gölbaşı Premises
• Recovered 60 tons of waste from October 21 – December 31, 2019
• Reduced water consumption by 10% compared to the previous year
• Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions dropped by 35.37% between 2018 and 2019
• Unit emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG dropped by 70.71% between 2016 and 2019

Social Achievements

• Launched ASELSAN Vocational and Technical High School
• Established ASELSAN Social Innovation Leaders (ASİL) Solidarity Foundation
• Provided 6,251 employees with basic environmental awareness training
• Employment was provided to additional 29 disabled individuals in 2019
• 46,803.46 hours of training delivered to employees

Governance Achievements

• Corporate Governance rating of 9.29 out of 10
• Anti-corruption training for all employees
• Established Ethical Principles Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to global economic uncertainty
• Climate change risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies (localization efforts)
• Implemented GHG emission management plan
• Supplier Risk Management System development

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 106 companies evaluated in 2019

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Portal
• Gücümüz Bir platform
• Strategic Cooperation Agreements
• Supplier Scorecard
• Supplier Financing System

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO/TS 22163, AQAP 2110, AQAP 2210, AQAP 2310, CMMI, ISO 17025, ISO 10002, ISO 20000, ISO 27001

Awards & Recognition

• CDP Climate Leader Award
• British Safety Council International Safety Award
• Innovative Product Award (TESİD)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Corporate Governance
• Social Investments
• Environmental Impacts
• Human Resources
• Supply Chain Management
• Technology and Innovation
• Climate Change
• Waste Management
• Energy Management
• Water Management

Environmental Achievements

• 1,862,000 kg of waste recycled
• A- score in CDP Climate Change reporting
• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity by 11.3% year-on-year

Social Achievements

• Launched the “a BİL-GE Platform” for employee development, reaching 9,000 employees
• Established ASELSAN Social Innovation Leaders (ASİL) and the Solidarity Foundation
• Opened ASELSAN Vocational and Technical High School
• Developed an ICU ventilator in 14 days using 100% domestic sources

Governance Achievements

• Corporate governance rating of 9.29 out of 10
• Full compliance with Corporate Governance Principles
• Implemented Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting global production and supply chains
• Climate change risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies and the “Gücümüz Bir (Powerful Together)” platform for supplier collaboration
• Implemented rigorous measures to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Implemented ISO 14001 and ISO 14064 standards for GHG emissions management
• Developed an ICU ventilator using domestic sources

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 56 companies in 2020

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Portal
• Gücümüz Bir platform
• Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for Suppliers
• Supplier Risk Management System
• Supplier Development System
• Strategic Cooperation Agreements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ICU ventilator
• Mobile Digital X-Ray System
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging System (MRI)
• High-efficiency solar inverters
• Wind turbines
• High Voltage DC Converter

Awards & Recognition

• Bronze Award at Global Council of Corporate Universities awards
• Big Star and Fast 50 awards at Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Turkey
• Silver Award at Stevie International Business Awards
• Second place in Innovation Strategy category at TİM İnovaLİG Innovation Leaders Awards
• International Safety Award
• Creating Value in Difficult Times award by PERYÖN
• Grand prize at Defense Industry Presidency’s Scenario Contest
• Climate Leader award by CDP
• Defense Industry Digitalization Award at Platin Global 100 Awards
• Best Large Scale Company at ERCI Innovation Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Environmental Performance
• Social Performance
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved A- scores in CDP Water and CDP Climate Change Supply Chain Management
• Became a Green World Ambassador
• Received a silver award at the International Green Apple Environment Awards for waste management practices
• Reduced hazardous waste by 1% year-on-year in proportion to turnover
• Achieved a 15% year-on-year reduction in overall waste

Social Achievements

• Increased total number of employees to 9,460
• Provided employment to an additional 10 disabled individuals
• Delivered 155,098 hours of training (excluding compulsory training)
• ASİL Association provided financial support to 3,500 families in need
• ASELSAN Kindergarten in Malatya brought into service

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other global events
• Climate change risks
• Reducing foreign dependency in the defense industry

Mitigation Strategies

• Provided financial assistance to suppliers
• Increased the number of strategic partners to 75
• Nationalized 197 products in 2021, bringing the total to 507 since 2018
• Implemented rigorous measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic
• Set a net-zero emission target for 2050

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 204 firm audits and 104 approved supplier risk assessments in 2021

Responsible Procurement

• Code of conduct
• Supplier sustainability requirements
• Energy efficient procurement
• Strategic Collaboration Agreements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Renewable energy investments

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 2016 Standards

Certifications: ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001:2015

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Bağımsız Denetim ve Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavirlik Anonim Şirketi

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Electric bus (Avenue EV)
• Hybrid electric traction system for military land vehicles
• High-efficiency solar inverters
• Domestic wind turbines

Awards & Recognition

• Green Apple Environment Awards
• Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards
• Global CCU awards
• Social Media Awards Turkey

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water
• Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water consumption by 3% despite structural and turnover growth.
• Achieved an energy efficiency gain of 6,591,501 kWh/year during 2022-2023 and approved projects expected to generate an additional 4,052,898 kWh/year over the next two years.
• Reduced CO2e emissions by 2177 tons

Social Achievements

• Established ISO 13811:2018 Hygiene and Sanitation Management System.
• Initiated work to establish the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System.
• Provided 1,989 hours of training on environmental protection in 2023.

Governance Achievements

• Revised corporate governance rating score to 9.34 in 2023.
• Re-established ASELSAN Sustainability Committee in December 2023.
• Board approval of climate transition plan in 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Risk of carbon leakage due to EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
• Difficulties in accessing water due to increasing population, climate change, and drought risk in Ankara.
• Severe interruption to production due to groundwater/surface water depletion impacting supply chain sites.
• Severe interruption to production due to extreme weather impacts in supply chain sites.
• Exposure to sanctions and litigation due to GHG emissions from suppliers.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing measures to reduce emissions and utilize funds for green transformation.
• Improved rainwater collection system (5.6% of operational water needs over past 3 years).
• Supplier Risk Assessment and Diversification; Collaborative Water Stewardship Initiatives; Investment in Drought-Resilient Supply Chain.
• Supply Chain Resilience Planning; Employee and Stakeholder Training; Adaptation Strategies for Suppliers.
• Integrating the monitoring of critical suppliers' GHG emissions into ISO 14064 process; providing information and guidance on reducing emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Ethical Principles; Integrated Management System; Gücümüz Bir platform; Sustainability Scorecard; GHG Emission Reduction Criteria.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Drought
• Flooding
• Heat waves
• Temperature variability

Transition Risks

• Carbon leakage due to CBAM
• Changes to international law and bilateral agreements
• Changes to national legislation
• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of new products or services through R&D and innovation (e.g., MIDAS, electric buses, solar power systems)
• Use of public sector incentives
• Increased diversification of financial assets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHGP, TCFD, TNFD, SBTi

Certifications: ISO 14064:2018, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, LEED GOLD

Third-party Assurance: BSI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy investments, water management systems, emission reduction targets, smart city solutions, and sustainable transportation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• MIDAS Intrusion Detection System
• Avenue EV electric bus
• Smart City Traffic Control System
• Multi-lane Free Flow Electronic Toll Collection System
• Energy Management System for railway vehicles
• Solar power systems
• Water management systems

Awards & Recognition

• Bronze award in 2022 at The Green Awards (Climate Change Management)
• Silver award from The Stevie Awards (Climate Change Management)