Bringing together experts in their fields and including speeches on the careers of young people, the MZV-MEF YetGen Summit was held on December 18 at Zorlu PSM with the participation of nearly 1,500 young people from all over Turkey. Supported by Mehmet Zorlu Foundation (MZV) and MEF University, and moderated by MEF University Vice Rector and YetGen Founder Prof. Erhan Erkut, the summit was attracted great interest by young people.

Putting sustainability at the center of its activities in line with its vision of being the energy company of the future, Zorlu Energy won the Silver Achievement Award in the “Climate Action” category of the Sustainable Development Goals Awards with the “Zero Carbon Footprint Forests Project”, which was implemented to combat the climate crisis and cultivate a sustainable future. Zorlu Energy, which supplies 100% of its energy production in Turkey from renewable resources, is the first energy company from Turkey to participate in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and has been disclosing its carbon footprint with the public since 2011, and its water footprint since 2015. Since 2009, the company has been regularly publishing its Sustainability Reports, prepared within the framework of the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards.

The results of the “OSBÜK-OIZ Stars” research, conducted by the Organized Industrial Zones Supreme Organization (OSBÜK) and covering all organized industrial zones in Turkey, have been announced. In the research conducted, Zorluteks ranks 10th in the top 100 in exports; 39th among the top 100 companies with the highest turnovers in OIZs; 7th in employment, 5th in women’s employment and the 47th among the companies with the highest number of trademark registrations. Korteks also achieved successful results; ranking 94th in the top 100 in exports, 15th among the top 100 companies with the highest turnovers, 7th among the top 100 companies with the highest profit (before tax), 13th among the top 100 in employment and 27th in the R&D top 50 rankings.

According to the data provided by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), unfortunately, Turkey ranks first in violence against women. Supporting gender equality within the scope of Smart Life 2030 vision, Zorlu Holding screened the film “Always On Your Side Against Violence!” at the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign” organized by the United Nations against violence against women between 25 November-10 December. Zorlu Holding also illuminated the Levent 199 and Zorlu PSM buildings in “orange”.

Operating under Zorlu Energy, Osmangazi Electricity Distribution (OEDAŞ) was deemed worthy of an award by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for its “Gender Equality” program, which is one of the most important links of the sustainability-oriented change and transformation movement. The program, implemented by the company with the “Our Energy is Equal” brand, won the Silver Medal in the category of Gender Equality and Economic Inclusion at this year’s EBRD Sustainability Awards.

Vestel continues to stand out with its successful practices in customer service. Most recently, Vestel Customer Services was deemed worthy of two awards at the 4th CX Awards Turkey, Turkey’s first customer experience awards, and one award at the Istanbul Marketing Awards. Vestel won the Productive Project Award in the My Green Footprint category at the CX Awards with its “Green Journey” project, in which carbon footprint and waste are reduced throughout the experience offered to customers and service processes are transformed in an environmentally friendly manner. The “Acknowledgement Project”, which consists of personalized customer stories and sincere thanks received, was also deemed worthy of the Special Award in the Social Responsibility category.