Page 54 - Gulipek Sustainability Report 2022

MESSAGES FROM

OUR STAFF

Büşra YOLDAŞ Sustainability and Industrial
Relations Manager

Dear Stakeholders, employee satisfaction surveys, as well
as feedback received through suggestion
Embracing our mission of sustainability, boxes.
we have taken impactful strides this year,
much like every year. In this report, our focus re- During this transformative phase, we developed
volves around eco-friendly production processes, projects in various domains such as transition-
renewable energy usage, green building initia- ing to renewable energy sources in the energy
tives, efficient resource utilization, sustainable sector, widespread adoption of electric vehicles
supply chain, and social responsibility projects in transportation, enhancing energy efficien-
aimed at our communities. We have shared all cy in buildings, green buildings, recycling and
the initiatives undertaken in 2022 and outlined waste reduction in waste management, societal
our goals for 2023/2024 in this report. development, among others. We have crafted our
2023 goals aligning with these endeavors.
As with every year, we have added new projects
to the completed ones, expanding our team Our report delves into our climate crisis adapta-
in line with our vision. We’ve aimed to take a tion strategies and risk assessments related to
leadership role in sustainability and create a climate change. Additionally, we have conducted
positive impact. With a deep sense of responsi- various projects aimed at raising awareness
bility, supported by the upper management, we about climate change across every stage of the
have executed new projects and collaborations. learning process from primary and middle school
Through strategy meetings with committees and to university, collaborating with stakeholders at
all departments, we have collectively shaped our each step.
sustainability report for the year.
Thus, we have left behind a successful year of
One of the most significant highlights of 2022 2022 filled with impactful, visionary projects. I
was the decision to construct our new spin- once again appreciate the determination of our
ning factory as a green building. This milestone company, whose dedication to achieving sus-
will mark us as the world’s first LEED-certified tainability goals continues to grow—a pride that
Integrated Technical Textile Factory, a source increases with each passing year. With great ex-
of immense pride for us. We’ve initiated green citement to enhance contributions toward reach-
transformation in our company through projects ing these goals through strategic vision and
and strategies focusing on Carbon Neutrality operational effectiveness, I extend my thanks to
Strategy, Sustainable and Green Financing, the executive management team supporting us
Sustainable Corporate Governance System, on our sustainability journey, the sustainability
Sustainable Supply Chain, Digital Solutions for committee, my team, and all stakeholders who
Green Transformation, and Analytical Production. inspire us.
We revised the sustainability survey, prioritizing
responses from all stakeholders, customer and Best regards,

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