Climate Change Data

Polisan Holding

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2015

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:23,246 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:6480 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:14,716 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2015 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:6,610,176 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1600 m3/year
Waste Generated:4731 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Economic

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption through new Formaldehyde Production Plant with Silver Catalyst and New Molybdenum Catalyst System at Polisan Kimya.
  • Polisan Boya became the first in Turkey and third in Europe to obtain the Environmental Product Declaration Certificate for 4 products.
  • 9% increase in the amount of waste going for recycling in a year.

Social Achievements

  • “Every Voice is a Breath” project received 3 awards at the Kristal Elma Awards and a Golden Mixx Award.
  • Joint painting projects with municipalities improved living areas in several provinces and towns.
  • Established 2 Polisan schools in Malatya province and Kocaeli Dilovası District.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an Audit Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, and an Early Risk Detection Committee.
  • Published Polisan Holding Ethical Principles Booklet on their website.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% compliance with audit plans in all business processes.
Short-term Goals:
  • Minimize the length of stay of materials in the warehouse by optimizing the turnover speed (< 18 days).

Environmental Challenges

  • Difficult economic period for the Turkish economy and construction sector.
  • Increasing greenhouse gases.
  • Social problems created by geographical and cultural reasons.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Energy saving investments.
  • Measure, Reduce and Offset approach to carbon footprint management.
  • Social responsibility projects to raise awareness of social issues.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 17 audits in 2015 (100% compliance with audit plan)

Responsible Procurement
  • Polisan General Purchasing Terms and Conditions
  • Preference for local suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 10002, ISO 50001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Polimetal water-based paint
  • Turkey’s first water-based road marking paint
  • AdBlue/AUS 32

Awards & Recognition

  • Supply Chain Transformation of the Year Award (Polisan Boya)
  • 3 Kristal Elma Awards and a Golden Mixx Award (“Every Voice is a Breath” project)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:21,270 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:9,697 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:11,573 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:11,439,671 MJ/year
Water Consumption:182,515 m3/year (Well, City, Reverse Osmosis combined)
Waste Generated:5,541 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Resource Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Social Responsibility (Violence against women, education, community development)
  • Economic Performance

Environmental Achievements

  • 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2012 to 2016
  • 55% fuel saving achieved through calcite silo project, preventing 135,330 kg CO2e greenhouse gas emission.
  • 49,200 kWh energy saving achieved through LED lighting improvements, preventing 21,414 kg CO2e carbon emission.
  • 83,787 kWh electricity saving and prevented 41,517 kg CO2e greenhouse gas emission through air system improvements.
  • 67,480 litres of fuel saved and prevented 177,529 kg CO2e greenhouse gas emissions through heat recovery project.
  • Renewed wastewater treatment plant in 2016 with six times increased capacity.
  • Increased recycling of wastewater by 60%.

Social Achievements

  • “Every Voice is a Breath” project raising awareness of violence against women.
  • Contributions to Polisan schools in Malatya and Dilovası.
  • Polisan Education Culture and Indoor Sports Hall under construction.
  • 28,039 man-hours of employee training.

Governance Achievements

  • Established Audit Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, and Early Risk Detection Committee.
  • Published Polisan Holding Ethical Principles Booklet.
  • Implemented Energy and Information Security Policy and a Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Economic uncertainties in Turkey in 2016.
  • Climate change and scarcity of resources.
  • Intensive air pollution from energy production.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Foreign currency capital provided by transferring 50% of Polisan Boya to Kansai Paint.
  • Greenhouse gas emissions managed by “Measure, Decrease and Offset” approach.
  • Investments in productivity and energy saving technologies.
  • Development of environmentally friendly products.
  • Support for social projects.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 17 supplier audits carried out in 2016 (100% compliance)

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference for local suppliers (71% of purchases in 2016 from domestic suppliers)
  • General Purchasing Terms and Conditions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001, ISO 10002, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Water-based paints
  • Ambians Royal (low VOC)
  • Natura Camouflage (low VOC)
  • AdBlue
  • POLFEN BİO MP (biodegradable resin)

Awards & Recognition

  • Shell Chemicals Europe BV’s “European Best Storage Service Provider of the Year 2015-2016” award (Poliport Kimya)
  • Bronze MIXX Award for “The Woman with No Voice” film (Polisan Kansai Boya)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:21,831 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:9,913 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:11,919 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:194,124 m3/year
Waste Generated:6,185 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Security
  • Waste Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Supplier Sustainability
  • Responsible Procurement
  • Anti-corruption
  • Human Rights
  • Community Investment
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • 45% greenhouse gas reduction from 2012 to 2019
  • LEED Gold Green Building Certificate at Polisan Kansai Boya GEBKIM Facility
  • 100% water reduction in landscaping at GEBKIM facility
  • 100% rainwater recycling at GEBKIM facility
  • 32% energy savings through energy modeling at GEBKIM facility
  • Low Carbon Hero Award at the 6th Istanbul Carbon Summit
  • Renewal of EPD certificates for paint products
  • Support for WWF-Turkey’s “The Life of Turkey Program”

Social Achievements

  • 18,373 person-hours of training
  • Respect for People Award at the Human Resources Summit
  • Sponsorship of Bazaart Exhibition and other community initiatives
  • Construction of Industrial Quantitative Analysis Laboratory at GEBKIM Vocational School

Governance Achievements

  • Third-time listing in the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index
  • Gold Award from EcoVadis for Poliport Kimya
  • Implementation partner of the Turkish Sustainability Code
  • Gold award for 2018 Sustainability Report at Istanbul Marketing Awards
  • Improved performance in climate change and anti-bribery/anti-corruption in BIST Sustainability Index

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Minimize average days of inventory
  • Increase coloring in the field
  • Increase mix/module locations
  • Perform maintenance of mix machines
  • Increase production efficiency
  • Organize logistics warehouse technical visits
  • Maintain vehicle load level
  • Reduce customer complaints due to transportation
  • Reduce suspension of production due to materials loss
  • Complete improvement projects
Short-term Goals:
  • Maintain presence on Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index
  • Increase sustainability awareness through communication
  • Carry out Sustainability Circle works
  • Renew existing EPDs
  • Obtain Type 1 EU Eco-label for a product
  • Continue support for “The Life of Turkey Campaign”
  • Complete risk analysis and bribery program
  • Develop projects within sustainable industry and circular economy
  • Prevent marine pollution
  • Support sustainability performance with UN Global Compact progress reports

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions (implied due to relocation and overseas supply delays)
  • Industry contraction in the cement sector (affecting Polisan Kimya)
  • Increasing competition in formaldehyde resins and AUS32 business lines (affecting Polisan Kimya)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Relocation to new GEBKIM facility to improve efficiency and sustainability
  • Development of alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
  • Product development to meet customer expectations and reduce resource consumption
  • Process optimization to improve resource efficiency

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 18 supplier audits performed in 2019

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Business Ethics and Conduct for Suppliers
  • Assessment of environmental, health, and safety impacts of materials
  • Prioritization of materials with least impact
  • Use of PolisanteD Portal for tender and bidding processes

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064, ISO 17025, LEED Gold

Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party verification for greenhouse gas emissions (Polisan Kimya) and other audits mentioned, but specific assurance provider not named.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Report mentions alignment with Sustainable Development Goals but doesn't specify which goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Elegans Extra Soft Matte paint (biocidal)
  • Water-based paints
  • Low-emission resins
  • Products meeting CARB standards

Awards & Recognition

  • Respect for People Award
  • Low Carbon Hero Award
  • Gold Award (EcoVadis)
  • Gold award (Istanbul Marketing Awards)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:23,325 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:11,310 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:12,015 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:290,685 m3/year
Waste Generated:5,751 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment-Friendly Product Design and Development
  • Efficient Use of Natural Resources/Materials
  • Energy Efficiency and Combating Climate Change
  • Respect for Biodiversity
  • Emphasis on Occupational Health and Safety
  • Human Resources Management
  • Prevention of Discrimination
  • Development of Socially-Beneficial Projects
  • Economic Performance
  • Compliance with the Legislation and Other Conditions
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Marketing Communication
  • Customer Confidentiality and Satisfaction
  • Anti-Corruption

Environmental Achievements

  • 49% GHG reduction from 2012 to 2020
  • 53% reduction in gray water footprint since 2019
  • Zero Waste Certificate received for waste management
  • Received Incentive Award in the "Waste Management System and Practices" category for Waste Reduction Project

Social Achievements

  • Production of 20,000 masks at Polisan Sports, Education and Culture Hall during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Delivery of Health Safety Kits to 10,000 painters
  • Every Voice One Breath Corporate Social Responsibility Project for nine years
  • 700 painters received Professional Competence Certificates

Governance Achievements

  • Listed in the Borsa Istanbul (BIST) Sustainability Index for four consecutive years
  • Improved rating in environmental reporting and anti-bribery & anti-corruption reporting
  • Implementation partner of the Turkish Sustainability Code
  • Ethics Committee added to strengthen compliance with the code of business ethics

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Expanding the climate module’s Scope I and II carbon footprint calculations to include Scope III
  • Achieving EU Ecolabel for four paint products and EPD environmental label for five construction chemical products
Short-term Goals:
  • Maintaining 2020 targets for carbon and water footprint reporting
  • Participating in the 2021 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Change and Water Programs

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic causing recession in operating industries
  • Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic
  • Limited export opportunities
  • Increased competition in formaldehyde resins and AUS32 business lines
Mitigation Strategies
  • Improved performance of digital assets and minimized employee interaction in factories
  • Strengthened safety stock levels
  • Maintained contact with suppliers to maintain effective inventory management
  • Implemented flexible work schedules and new shift arrangements
  • Followed hygiene and safety rules to ensure business continuity

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 3 supplier audits performed due to the pandemic

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Suppliers
  • Assessment of environmental, health, and safety impacts of materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Zero Waste Certificate, TSE COVID-19 Safe Production Certificate, LEED GOLD certification

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Biopox Epoxy Antibacterial paint
  • Ecoline series paints
  • Products with low formaldehyde emission

Awards & Recognition

  • Bronze and silver awards in the International Communication Awards
  • Zero Waste Certificate
  • TSE COVID-19 Safe Production Certificate
  • LEED GOLD certification

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:22,669 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:12715 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:9954 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Ongoing calculation
Renewable Energy Share:83.4% (50% I-REC certified)
Total Energy Consumption:26442553 kWh
Water Consumption:7107916 m3

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 4977 tCO2e after I-REC certification, achieving a 22% reduction.
  • Achieved 50% electricity consumption savings per year (approximately 125,000 kWh/year) by optimizing wastewater treatment plant air blowers.
  • Saved approximately 200,000 kWh of energy by eliminating air leaks.
  • Prevented 366 tons of packaging waste and 600 tons of wood waste by reusing IBCs and pallets.
  • Reduced water consumption per product in several facilities.
  • Implemented various waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
  • Developed environmentally friendly products contributing to reduced resource consumption and emissions at customer sites (e.g., 900,000 m3 water savings in 2021).

Social Achievements

  • Improved employee performance and career development evaluation participation rates.
  • Provided various employee benefits and training programs.
  • Maintained a low lost-day accident frequency.
  • Established an Ethics Committee to prevent abuse and strengthen compliance.
  • Implemented various social responsibility projects and sponsorships.

Governance Achievements

  • Listed in the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index for four consecutive years.
  • Implementation partner of the Turkish Sustainability Code.
  • Received silver awards from EcoVadis for Polisan Kansai Boya and Poliport Kimya.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieving 40 Sustainability Circle studies.
  • Including stakeholder expectations in decision-making processes.
  • Digitizing workflow of 5 new processes and improving 15 automated processes.
Short-term Goals:
  • Maintaining 2021 targets.

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope 3 emissions calculation ongoing.
  • Managing water resources in water-stressed regions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Ongoing Scope 3 emissions calculation.
  • Implementing water management strategies to improve efficiency and reduce consumption.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • EcoVadis assessment of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Low-emission resin products
  • AdBlue/AUS32
  • Products reducing water use in tunnel boring machines
  • Politon and Superton series products

Awards & Recognition

  • Happy Place to Work certificate