At Gülsan Holding, we believe that economic growth is closely tied to environmental and social considerations. We place sustainability and positive social impact, central to today's business landscape, at the core of our company activities and strategies. As we expand our product portfolio, we adhere to sustainable production principles, emphasize innovation, and work to reduce our carbon footprint, developing our products and services accordingly. In our processes, we focus on enhancing energy efficiency, effective waste management, recycling, and the use of environmentally friendly materials.
Committed to sustainable and eco-friendly production practices, we are taking significant steps to increase the production and use of renewable energy in our facilities. As part of our sustainability strategy, we are boosting our investments in renewable energy and aim to reduce our environmental impact by sourcing some of our energy needs from renewable sources. To meet our electricity needs, we continue our efforts with companies specializing in renewable energy. Our investments in renewable energy support our vision of providing a clean environment for future generations and solidify our role as a leader in the energy sector.We also strengthen collaborations with supply chain partners who adhere to sustainability principles. We actively engage in social responsibility projects to support local communities. Our goal is to provide social benefits through projects focused on education, health, and environmental protection.
In our innovative product development processes, we aim to enhance customer satisfaction while minimizing environmental impact by using environmentally friendly technologies and materials. Our internal teams continuously review performance and seek opportunities for improvement.
At Gülsan Holding, we prioritize not just economic success but also creating environmental and social value through our efforts. We are committed to fulfilling our responsibility for a more livable and sustainable future.
" We aim to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as our baseline year. "
As Gülsan Holding and its subsidiaries, we believe that integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our business plans will enable us to develop more comprehensive and effective strategies. In prioritizing our SDGs, we evaluated the goals where we can make the most significant impact, considering our Group’s strategic objectives, risks, value chain, and practices. Additionally, we relied on a materiality analysis to identify the concerns that matter most to both us and our stakeholders. As a result, we have chosen to prioritize and support nine SDGs, which we outline in the table below, along with related performance metrics and targets.
Good Health and Well-Being
We invest in improving access to healthcare for the wider community and work to ensure optimal health conditions for our employees. Moreover, we contribute to public health by producing nonwoven materials for use in the hygiene and medical sectors.
Social Responsibility Projects, Employee Rights, Occupational Health and Safety
Quality Education
We continue our substantial investments in schools to enhance access to education. We support our employees in uncovering their potential and advancing their professional skills by offering various development opportunities.
Our Employee Training and Development, Social Responsibility Projects
Clean Water and Sanitation
We ensure efficient use of our water resources and develop strategies to conserve water. We undertake projects with the understanding that access to clean water is a fundamental human right.
Our Environmental Management, Water Management, Social Responsibility Projects
Affordable and Clean Energy
By generating renewable energy from wind, hydroelectric, and biomass resources, we increase the share of clean energy and contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the energy sector.
Our Fields of Activity, Environmental Management, Energy Management
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide a fair and equitable working environment for all our employees and strive to maintain high levels of their well-being. We prioritize full compliance with laws and regulations to uphold and strengthen our ethical framework.
Our Ethics Management, Human Resources Management, Employee Rights, Diversity and Inclusion Approach
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
We create employment opportunities and contribute to the national economy through our operations in diverse sectors such as textiles, technical textiles, and renewable energy. We emphasize the use of advanced technological and innovative systems in our companies to build a robust infrastructure.
Our Quality Management, Information Security Management, R&D and Innovation Efforts
Responsible Consumption and Production
We embrace the circular economy model and implement effective waste management practices. We build a responsible supply chain for comprehensive sustainable production and encourage our suppliers to generate environmental and social value.
Our Supply Chain Sustainability, Environmental Management, Waste Management
Climate Action
To mitigate the effects of climate change, we set targets to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, generate renewable energy, offer carbon offsetting services, and plan our operations with a focus on energy and water efficiency.
Our Sustainability Approach, Environmental Management, Emission Management, Energy Management
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
We uphold the principles of honesty, transparency, and accountability in our companies and establish mechanisms to address and prevent ethical violations.
Our Corporate Governance, Ethical Management, Risk Management
You may review our 2023 Sustainability Report to explore our efforts in environmental and social responsibility.
