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SUSTAINABLE

PURCHASING

We adopt a responsible ap- tal, and ethical principles such as occupational

proach to meet the increase in health and safety, human rights, decent working
conditions, prevention of child labor, equal rights,
demand in the textile sector in equal remuneration, fight against corruption and
order to protect the diminishing bribery, efficient use of natural resources, and full
natural resources with the effects compliance with regulations.
of global warming. Driven by the Based on the audit results, suppliers that are suit-
responsibility to leave a livable able for the work are identified and encouraged
world for future generations, our to eliminate deficiencies and carry out improve-
ment activities. Supplier audits both improve the
procurement strategy is focused quality of Gülipek Tekstil and help our suppliers
on sustainable sourcing. increase their global competitiveness.
This approach reinforces our
commitment to sustainability
All stakeholders with whom we and allows us to adopt an
cooperate are encouraged to approach that is respectful
be included in our approved of the environment and
supplier list and suppliers highly ethical and social-
not included in this list are ly responsible. The audits
encouraged to participate we carry out in-house are
in international certification planned to be carried out
processes in order to ensure by a team of experts in
sustainable material supply. the field of Social Compli-
To better raise awareness of ance and Environment as of
our suppliers on sustainable man- 2023.
agement and environmental issues,
trainings are organized, and the compliance of
the supply chain is regularly audited. The audits
assess compliance with all social, environmen-

Message from our stakeholders:

Your determination, which you have demonstrated with great devotion on your
sustainability journey, has been a great beacon of hope and a guiding light for the sector.
It is obvious that this progress can only be achieved with a professional team focused on
the same goal. Firstly, I would like to thank your team and the entire Gülipek Family for
your contribution to the protection of our future.

Erdem GENÇ
Pulcra Kimya Bursa Regional Manager

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