As Yeşilova Holding, our goal is “Happy People Sustainable World” in every field that we operate. We follow this motto, our values and principles as we move forward towards this goal. To reach our purpose, we adopt sustainability in all 3 aspects: Environmental, Social and Economic as our core strategies and integrate to the way we do business in all our companies and processes.
Sustainability
Happy People
Sustainable World
A Holistic Approach to Sustainability
Governance
Strategic planning
Risk management
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Supply chain code of conduct
Law-abidingness
Compliance with customer expectations
Risk management
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Supply chain code of conduct
Law-abidingness
Compliance with customer expectations
Social
Working conditions and human rights
Diversity and equal opportunity
Occupational health and safety
Stakeholder satisfaction
Employee loyalty
Information security
Product quality and safety
Social responsibility
Diversity and equal opportunity
Occupational health and safety
Stakeholder satisfaction
Employee loyalty
Information security
Product quality and safety
Social responsibility
Environmental
Efficient use of natural resources
Carbon emission and climate change effects
Energy management
Waste management
Water and wastewater management
Carbon emission and climate change effects
Energy management
Waste management
Water and wastewater management
Economic
R&D, Innovation, Job creation
Productivity
Supply chain management
Raw material supply and efficiency
Customer satisfaction
Productivity
Supply chain management
Raw material supply and efficiency
Customer satisfaction
Our Sustainability Journey
01
2020
We became a signatory to the Family Business for Sustainable Development (FBSD) Global Initiative — the first of its kind between the United Nations and the global family business community, established by UNCTAD and the Family Business Network (FBN).
02
2021
We held our Strategic Transformation workshops and integrated sustainability into all our business processes by making it one of our three core strategies.
03
2022 – First Half
We identified our prioritized SDGs and the projects directly or indirectly linked to them. We defined our Code of Ethics and Conduct, Policy, and Sustainability Roadmap. We participated in the TAIDER North Star Sustainability Assessment and crowned our efforts with two awards in the Corporate Governance and Employees categories.
04
2022 – First Half
To develop policies and practices aligned with the strategies and goals of our Group companies, share knowledge, and create joint projects, we launched Committee and Working Group activities. Examples include the Sustainability Committee and Energy Working Group, which have been developing policies in line with our Sustainable Development Goals and priorities since 2022.
05
2022 – Second Half
Gender equality and human rights are among the most important issues emphasized in our Group’s policies. Accordingly, and in connection with our sustainability goals, we have been a signatory to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and the UN Global Compact since 2022.
06
2023 – First Half
We established Yeşilova Academy to contribute to the development of our colleagues, open new paths for their progress, and support their personal and professional growth.
07
2023 – First Half
We published our first GRI-compliant Sustainability Report, which reviews the sustainability performance of all our Group operations and presents our best practices, goals, and strategic priorities in this field.
08
2023 – First Half
Gender equality and the empowerment of our female employees are at the heart of our Group’s efforts. We consolidated our priorities and commitments in this area under the umbrella of our Balance at Work project.
09
2023 – Second Half
We won second place in the Be Part of Recycling competition organized by the Turkish Aluminium Industrialists Association (TALSAD), which promotes the recycling of aluminium-containing waste and sustainability in this field.
10
2023 – Second Half
Among 104 companies applying to UN Women’s From Commitment to Action project, we were selected as one of 10 companies, gaining the opportunity to enhance our perspective on gender equality and the empowerment of our female employees as initiated under the Balance at Work project.
11
2023 – Second Half
We created our roadmap and defined action plans for achieving our net-zero emissions target.
12
2023 – Second Half
Following evaluations and analyses by the Great Place to Work Institute, we met the criteria of a great workplace with a high-trust culture and were awarded the Great Place to Work certification.
Yeşilova Group Companies Policies
As Yeşilova Holding, we adopt the purpose of “Happy People, Sustainable World” in every field of activity where our footprint is found with our Vision and our Passwords and Values that we use while advancing on this path. We reflect our purpose not only limited to our business but also in our policies where we strive for sustainability and human well-being at a global level. Click here to access our policies in this context.
Business Ethics and Behavior
Click to examine in detail the process of corporate governance, transparency, ethical codes and code of conduct for Yeşilova Holding and group companies.