ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
1. COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our goal is to strengthen our competitiveness while maintaining high quality and achieving our environmental objectives each year.
2. RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
We aim to continuously reduce our environmental impact by preventing pollution at its source and using natural resources more efficiently. We commit to ensuring the rational and sustainable use of water, managing the risks related to water scarcity, and returning the used water to the environment under the required conditions. We pledge to monitor the quality of treated wastewater and ensure its safe return to the environment.
3. WASTE REDUCTION
We aim to minimize waste at its source, increase recycling and recovery within the scope of a zero-waste approach, and reduce environmental impacts during disposal. In addition to reducing waste and increasing recycling, we encourage the reuse of materials and products.
4. PROVISION OF RESOURCES
We ensure the allocation of necessary resources to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
5. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
We aim to carry out energy efficiency projects and increase the use of renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all our activities and products. We also aim to save energy in our operations by investing in low-energy-consuming machinery. We monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions and set emission reduction targets.
6. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
We request "Material Safety Data Sheets" for all purchases and sample supplies, share approved forms with all employees, and analyze the hazards and risks related to chemicals. To minimize these hazards and risks, we evaluate alternative chemicals that are suitable in terms of performance and cost. In work areas where chemicals are used, we take the necessary occupational health and safety measures to prevent employee exposure to chemicals and regularly train employees on chemical management. We ensure compliance with national and international standards in the storage, transportation, and disposal of chemicals.
7. ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN
We commit to sourcing materials and raw materials from suppliers with environmentally responsible practices. We develop sustainable business relationships by providing transparent information to our partners about our efforts to reduce carbon footprints and emissions.
8. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
By adopting the philosophy of continuous improvement across all our units, we guarantee that our health, safety, and environmental management system provides a healthy and safe working environment for all our employees.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
We commit to complying with customer specifications, laws, regulations, and standards.
10. SUPPORT FROM SENIOR MANAGEMENT
We aim to achieve our goals with the determined support and participation of senior management.
11. EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT
As employees of our company, we commit to continuously developing and improving our work while adhering to legal, regulatory, and other requirements.
Document no: POL-003-01
Last revision date: 06.08.2024
