Telateks Tekstil Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6,225 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:11,484,000 kWh/year
Water Consumption:35,203 m3/year
Waste Generated:3,823,232 kg/year (Non-Hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Product
- Environmental Awareness
- Social Goals
- Governance Structure
Environmental Achievements
- 39% reduction in energy consumption at Manisa METYX 1 facility in 2023 compared to the previous year.
- 33% reduction in nesting waste in 2023 in the Corekit process.
- 70% reduction in waste sludge formation at Tuzla plant’s wastewater treatment facility.
- 75% reduction in treatment chemicals used at Tuzla plant’s wastewater treatment facility.
Social Achievements
- Launched METYX Academy in 2020 for employee training and development.
- Introduced a lactation and baby care room at the Tuzla facility.
- 71.2% employee satisfaction rate among METYX Türkiye employees in 2023.
- Reduction in employee turnover from 30.7% in the previous year to 19.6% in 2023 in Türkiye.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee and a Sustainability Steering Committee.
- Updated METYX sustainability policy and created a Group Guide on Business Ethics and Code of Conduct.
- Implemented a whistleblowing procedure.
- Achieved a ‘COMMITTED’ badge from EcoVadis with a score of 53 points.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Eliminate landfill waste by 2040.
- Increase the percentage of female employees from 7% to 10%.
- Increase female representation in executive and senior management roles from 24% to 30%.
Short-term Goals:
- Expand greenhouse gas measurements to include Scope 3 emissions in 2024.
- Complete Solar Power Plant (SPP) installations in Turkey, Hungary, and the United States in 2024 and 2025.
- Replace remaining vehicles with hybrid models within two years.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change and extreme weather conditions.
- Waste management.
- Employee health and safety.
- Loss of labor force.
- Economic uncertainty in Türkiye.
- Supply chain management.
- Data privacy and IT security.
Mitigation Strategies
- Carbon measurement and reduction, reduction of other resources.
- Developing a design strategy for recycling.
- OHS training, Project X, Kaizen, OHS related KPI increase.
- Performance management, training with METYX Academy.
- Innovation, Corporate culture.
- Product development supplier collaborations.
- Implementation of the Information Security Management System Policy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters and extreme weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Legislative changes
Opportunities
- Lightweight product solutions
- Transition to renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards, Core option
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lightweight caravan body
- Components for wind turbine blades
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis ‘COMMITTED’ badge
- Finalist in the Eco-Friendly Practices Category of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Green Transformation Awards