Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy efficiency
• Innovation
• Compliance with international standards
• Environmental protection
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Increased glass recycling rate to 17% from 8% through the 'Cam Yeniden Cam' project.
• Saved 16.3 million kWh of electricity and 4 million Sm3 of natural gas in 2014 through energy saving projects, resulting in a 14,400 tCO2 emission reduction.
• 52% energy savings realized by changing 5,923 fixtures through LED lighting retrofitting project.
• 10% improvement in energy consumption at a float furnace with a capacity of 925 tons/day.

Social Achievements

• Launched Şimdi! Social Activities Club for employee engagement.
• Implemented Flexible Benefits and Flexible Working Hours programs.
• Total training hours for employees in Turkey amounted to 147,043 man-hours.
• Reduced total lost days for Şişecam’s workforce in Turkey by 26% compared to 2013.

Governance Achievements

• Achieved a high score of 9.28 in its first-ever corporate governance rating process.
• Implemented Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
• Implemented Occupational Health and Safety Policy across all national and international workplaces.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Difficult economic conditions in some markets.
• High energy consumption as an energy-intensive production group.
• Need to increase glass recycling rate in Turkey.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing energy efficiency projects and waste heat recovery.
• Implementing the 'Cam Yeniden Cam' project to increase glass recycling rate.
• Implementing online energy management software for monitoring energy performance.
• Investing in new generation glass furnaces and modernization.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Reporting Guidelines

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 15378, ISO 10002, ISO 16949

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-E coated double glazing products
• Energy-efficient glass products
• Eco-friendly mirror TRC Flotal E
• Glass fiber for wind turbine blades

Awards & Recognition

• SAP ‘The Year’s Strategic Project’ Award
• The Most Successful Industrial Plant Award (Trakya Yenişehir Cam Sanayii A.Ş.)
• Sustainability Award (Anadolu Cam San. A.Ş. for 'Glass and Glass Again' project)
• Green Building Award (Şişecam Science & Technology Center)
• Façade Material of the Year award (Isıcam Sinerji T)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Renewable Energy
• Gender Diversity
• Biodiversity
• Operational Excellency
• Water Footprint
• Natural Resource Conservation
• Adaptation
• Inclusion
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Growth
• Ecosystem Resilience
• Equal Opportunity
• Partnerships
• Energy Efficiency
• Environmental Protection
• Transparency
• Heritage
• Digital Transformation
• Innovation
• Low Carbon Technologies

Environmental Achievements

• 397 thousands GJ energy saving, that corresponds to about 29 thousand tons carbon (CO2 equivalent) through energy efficiency solutions
• Installation of a 6.2 MW Solar Energy Plant
• “Waste Heat Energy Power Generation Project” received the “ICCI Energy Prize” and the prize of “Energy Intensive Industries and Energy Efficiency Conference”
• 172 thousand tons of glass was prevented from going into the waste

Social Achievements

• Establishment of Yenisehir Vocation and Technical Anatolian High school in Bursa
• Ratification of UN Global Compact and commitment to implement its 10 principles

Governance Achievements

• Şişecam’s Corporate Governance Rating rose from 94.4 in 2016 to 94.8 in 2017

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Barriers for effectiveness of sustainability strategies
• Barrier for effective monitoring, reporting and verification
• Limited awareness along the value chain on sustainability

Mitigation Strategies

• Robust regular dialogues with key company stakeholders
• Elevate sustainability in company governance
• Open reporting on sustainability strategies
• Systematic performance improvements to achieve environmental neutrality

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Preference for local suppliers
• Criteria for new supplier selection including management system certificates and demographic structure of employees

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000, ISO/TS 22002-4, ISO 15378

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
• SDG 15 (Life on Land)
• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Şişecam’s sustainability strategy is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to several goals through its PRESERVE, EMPOWER, and PROGRESS approaches.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Temperable Low-E Glass
• Temperable Solar Low-E Glass
• Induction based Borcam product
• Ion Shielding glass
• Secura glass with non-shattering coating

Awards & Recognition

• ICCI Energy Prize
• Energy Intensive Industries and Energy Efficiency Conference prize
• First Prize in Intellectual Property Competence among 144 R&D Centers
• Façade Material of the Year award
• Communicator Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 815,285 GJ of energy saved
• 184,000 tons of glass cullets reused (7% increase compared to 2017)
• 98% of hazardous waste recovered
• All scrap laminated glass sent to Russian factory for recycling

Social Achievements

• 39,000 hours of employee training provided
• Accident frequency rate dropped by 64% compared to 2017
• No fatalities or occupational diseases in 2018
• Implementation of “women-friendly factory standards”

Governance Achievements

• Corporate Governance Rating rose to 9.53 from 9.48 in 2017
• Implementation of Şişecam Group’s Code of Ethics
• Establishment of Ethics Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Fluctuations in markets and exchange rates
• Decreasing natural resources
• Climate change

Mitigation Strategies

• Environmental investments and trainings
• Energy efficiency projects
• Water reuse and recycling
• Waste management initiatives
• R&D investments in sustainable technologies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 1 manufacturer audit

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core option)

Certifications: IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 27001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 7
• SDG 9
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 17

Şişecam contributes to these SDGs through its sustainability strategy and actions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Windscreen products with Head-up Display feature
• Hydrophobic coated glass
• Coated heated windshield
• Thin Glass Lamination quarter windows
• Painted quarter windows

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total water consumption by 2% compared to 2018 (661,064 m3 to 648,214 m3)
• Decreased water density by 16% compared to 2018
• Reduced wastewater by 12.6% to 700,000 m3
• Used 15,964 tons of recycled raw materials
• Recovered more than 121,000 tons of non-hazardous waste
• Energy saving amounting to 1,832 GJ
• CO2 intensity reduced by 50%

Social Achievements

• Provided 24,220 person-hours of training to employees
• Increased suggestions submitted to Nar Suggestion Development Platform by 16 times (to 807 suggestions)
• Implemented 21 suggestions from employees
• No fatal incidents or occupational diseases occurred
• Accident intensity rate decreased by 38%
• 33% of the total workforce are female employees (above 30% among blue-collar employees)
• 63 disabled employees work within the company
• Launched the “Glass Science and Technology Master Program” with Gebze Technical University

Governance Achievements

• Corporate Governance Rating of 9.53
• Implemented Supplier Performance System evaluating suppliers on ESG factors
• Published “Şişecam Group Diversity and Inclusion Guidelines”
• Implemented Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Economic, political, and social turmoil globally impacting Turkey
• Climate change and its effects
• Need for sustainable energy supply and resource management

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on commercial and operational excellence
• Environmental investments (TRY 10.5 million budget)
• Environmental training for employees (1,800 hours)
• Energy efficiency projects
• Sustainable energy measurement monitoring system (SEMMS)
• Waste emission reduction projects
• LED fluorescent replacement projects

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 1

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Performance System
• Supplier Risk Assessment and Monitoring Application
• General Terms and Conditions of Purchase
• Şişecam Group Suppliers Code of Conduct
• Supplier Proficiency Audit Question List

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core compliance option)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 27001, IATF 16949

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Heatable athermic coated products
• HIPIMS ITO works
• Radiofrequency permeable near IR-cut nanocomposite coating
• Technological glass with high mechanical performance and low weight
• Heatable athermic windshield antenna works
• Automotive-based paint development works

Awards & Recognition

• Sustainable Business Awards in the Social Impact category (Glass and Glass Again Project)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Protect the Planet
• Empower Society
• Transform Life

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity by 5%
• Achieved TRY 58 million in energy cost savings
• Recycled/reused 7,983,535 m3 of water
• Reduced hazardous waste by 22.5% at Glass Packaging Mersin facility
• Recovered 783 tons of waste at Glass Packaging Mersin facility, saving TRY 526,000

Social Achievements

• Launched the “Women Expression” program
• Increased female employment rate
• Provided 470,406 hours of employee training
• Implemented the “Women Friendly Factory” initiative
• Launched the “Glass Application Certificate Program” in cooperation with Balıkesir University

Governance Achievements

• Established a Board of Directors Sustainability Committee
• Completed a global-scale e-learning program on business ethics
• Achieved a Corporate Governance Score of 9.55

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Uncertainties stemming from the pandemic
• Supply chain disruptions
• Fluctuations in the market
• Climate change impacts (extreme weather events, water stress)

Mitigation Strategies

• Switched to hybrid work model
• Established an Emergency Committee and Covid-19 Communication Committee Support Line
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies
• Implemented resilient business models
• Invested in natural soda ash production to reduce carbon and water footprints
• Acquired Refel to manage supply chain risks
• Implemented water saving projects and studies
• Developed a low-carbon business model and value chain

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Şişecam Supplier Code of Conduct
• Supplier Risk Assessment and Monitoring Application
• Conflict Mineral Template Format (CMRT) reports

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Flooding
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes (e.g., EU Green Deal)
• Market shifts (increased demand for sustainable products)

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Development of low-carbon value chain
• Development of climate-positive products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, IATF 16949, ISO 22000, LEED Gold

Third-party Assurance: Güney Bağımsız Denetim ve Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavirlik A.Ş. (Ernst & Young Global Limited)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The CareforNext strategy is aligned with the UN SDGs, with specific initiatives contributing to each goal.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• V-Block Technology (antimicrobial coating)
• Aware Collection (100% recycled glassware)
• Solar Low-E coated glass
• Lightweight automotive glass
• Photovoltaic panel glasses
• Glass fiber for wind turbines
• Glass microspheres for cancer treatment
• Controlled release glass fertilizer compositions

Awards & Recognition

• Sustainable Business Award
• Sustainable Innovation Award
• Sabancı University’s “Women Empowered Board of Directors” award
• Golden Spider Awards (3 awards for digital museum)