Turkish Technology declares its Sustainability Policy in order to continuously support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by conducting its activities in alignment with these goals. The Turkish Technology Sustainability Policy is established within the framework of our sustainability strategy and priority issues determined by taking into consideration the expectations of our stakeholders, with the aim of contributing to society by creating a sustainable future for future generations.
1. Fulfillment of Environmental Responsibilities
In order to leave a livable world for future generations, Turkish Technology takes the environment into consideration in all activities within its field of operation and fully complies with environmental legislation. It supports relevant initiatives to reduce and eliminate factors that may contribute to climate change. The company takes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to prevent noise pollution and waste generation. By using resources efficiently and adopting energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies, Turkish Technology aims to minimize emissions to air, water, and soil, as well as waste generation. In this context, it provides training to increase the awareness of employees.
2. Employee Rights and Well-being
Turkish Technology adopts universal human rights and ethical working conditions as fundamental principles and conducts all its activities in a manner that respects human rights. In order to create a decent, fair, inclusive, and safe working environment, the company takes all necessary measures in line with the highest health and safety standards. Through the system it has established, Turkish Technology ensures that employees act in accordance with laws, ethical values, social norms, and respect for individuals in their words and behaviors.
3. Compliance with Ethical Principles and Transparency
Turkish Technology conducts all its activities in accordance with local legislation, international standards, and corporate governance principles. It complies with ethical principles in all business processes and adopts a transparent management approach. In line with corporate ethical principles, it implements a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination, conflicts of interest, bribery, and similar unethical behaviors. By establishing systems through which such situations can be reported securely and confidentially, Turkish Technology protects employees’ rights to report ethical violations and enables them to report any behavior that is contrary to corporate principles in a safe and confidential manner. In addition, it protects the trust of all its stakeholders by acting in accordance with the principles of information security, data privacy, and accessibility. It monitors and evaluates its sustainability performance in a transparent manner and shares it with stakeholders when necessary.
4. Combating Climate Change
Turkish Technology takes national and international climate-related regulations as a basis and does not support activities that contradict these regulations. By supporting efforts to combat climate change, it develops solutions to reduce climate-related risks and decrease its carbon footprint. It commits to establishing climate-resilient business models and contributing to a low-carbon future.
5. Sustainability Awareness and Corporate Culture
In order to make sustainability an integral part of its corporate culture, Turkish Technology organizes awareness-raising trainings and internal communication campaigns for its employees and business partners. Through the projects it develops, the company strengthens the understanding of sustainability within the organization and includes all stakeholders in this process.
6. Digitalization and Continuous Improvement
Turkish Technology considers technological innovations and digitalization as effective tools in achieving sustainability goals. Through its R&D investments, it develops innovative, environmentally friendly, and efficient solutions. By continuously reviewing its processes, monitoring performance, and evaluating improvement opportunities, it updates its Sustainability Policy when necessary and shares it with relevant stakeholders.
7. Social Contribution and Corporate Social Responsibility
Turkish Technology develops social responsibility projects that are sensitive to the needs of society and create added value. In cooperation with its stakeholders, it provides solutions focused on social impact.
8. Supply Chain and Responsible Business Partnership
Turkish Technology collaborates with its stakeholders, suppliers, and customers in the field of sustainability and develops joint projects. It encourages the integration of sustainability practices into every stage of the value chain. It expects all business partners it collaborates with to comply with environmental and social responsibility criteria. Acting in line with circular economy principles, Turkish Technology works together with its suppliers to reduce waste and ensure the efficient use of resources.
9. Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Turkish Technology regularly monitors, measures, and shares its sustainability performance with stakeholders in accordance with international standards and based on the principles of transparency and accountability. Based on the data obtained, it reviews its processes and Sustainability Policy, continuously improves them in line with international standards and best practices, and evaluates opportunities for further development. It carries out activities to continuously improve its sustainability strategy.
10. Legal Compliance
Turkish Technology conducts all its activities in compliance with national and international legislation and acts in accordance with corporate governance principles, adopting the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability. By acting in alignment with global sustainability standards, it fulfills its responsibility towards society and the world.
11. Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Turkish Technology adopts the principle of equal opportunity within its field of activity. It provides equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and access to leadership positions without discrimination based on gender, age, race, ethnic origin, nationality, language, religion, physical appearance, disability, or any other characteristic. All processes are managed in an open, transparent, and fair manner. All work-related decisions are made solely based on the performance criteria required by the position and are implemented without discrimination. Turkish Technology aims to establish an inclusive representation structure at both operational and managerial levels. Particularly in the technology sector, it carries out various initiatives to contribute to the improvement of gender balance at all levels and follows and supports national and international best practices in this area.