As part of Zorlu Tekstil’s “Today for Tomorrow” project, promotional films emphasizing sustainability were created. Directed by Osman Özel and filmed in Bursa and Çorlu, the 13 films provide a comprehensive view of Zorlu Tekstil’s sustainability vision. The “Today for Tomorrow” project, undertaken by Zorlu Tekstil, underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, aiming for a more sustainable world. Zorlu Tekstil continues to pursue its ambition of leading the home textiles industry through its innovative approach, striving to become the world’s foremost innovative home textile manufacturer. By prioritizing customer satisfaction and providing sustainable solutions, the company is dedicated to meeting the demands of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

The fifth Smart Life Academy sustainability trainings, held in collaboration with Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Center (BÜYEM), concluded successfully, aligning with Zorlu Holding’s Smart Life 2030 sustainability vision. The sessions aimed to enhance the understanding and awareness of sustainability-related matters among all Group employees. The Smart Life Academy sustainability training garnered significant interest from employees, providing a platform to delve into contemporary global developments and approaches within the field of sustainability, alongside exploring fundamental concepts in the field. To date, around 1,400 employees from the Zorlu Group have engaged in the training sessions, which are divided into two cohorts, each spanning five weeks and extending over a total duration of 12 weeks. In his statement, Zorlu Holding CEO Ömer Yüngül expressed, “We firmly believe that fostering greater awareness of sustainability is paramount for shaping a better future and fostering a more sustainable world.”

Vestel received numerous awards at the Good Design Awards, one of the world’s most renowned and prestigious design competitions. At the 73rd edition of the esteemed design competition, Vestel was honored with 15 awards recognizing its excellence in both electronic and major household appliances designs. Vestel’s designs have been recognized once again, this time at the IDA Awards, often dubbed as the Oscars of the design world, where Vestel received a remarkable 21 awards. With this achievement, Vestel’s total number of awards on prestigious international platforms has now reached 886. With the recent accolades received at this year’s Good Design Awards, Vestel’s tally of awards from this esteemed competition has now reached 144. Making history at the IDA Awards, Vestel has now won a total of 72 IDAs, elevating its position to fourth among more than 3,000 brands and becoming the first Turkish brand to achieve this feat. Vestel, the Turkish brand with the highest number of design awards in the Consumer Electronics and Major Household Appliances sectors worldwide, continues to proudly represent Türkiye on international platform.

Zorluteks, aligning with Zorlu Group’s 2030 Smart Life objectives and commitment to sustainable living, has implemented the Bazaar project, furthering its contribution to nature and environmental sustainability. In the bazaar established as part of the project, a total of 2,266 sample products manufactured in 2023 were made available for sale, under the motto “From us to nature.” The Zorlu Textile Bazaar, set up for Zorlu Textile employees at Levent 199 with the assistance of 19 Kıvılcımlar (“Sparks”) volunteers, attracted significant interest. The proceeds from the bazaar were utilized to produce 40,000 seed balls, which were then planted into the soil using ecodrones. After a total of eight flights, these seed balls were dispersed into hard-to-reach and hard-to-forest areas. Zorlu Tekstil will continue its efforts to support reforestation initiatives and contribute to the fight against the global climate crisis throughout 2024.

Lentatek showcased its cutting-edge products, featuring next-generation technology, to key players in the defense and security sector at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, held from February 4th to 8th. Among the technologies showcased at Lentatek’s booth, making its debut appearance at the prestigious World Defense Show, which plays a pivotal role in shaping the global defense industry’s future, the KARAYEL unmanned aerial vehicles, developed entirely by Turkish engineers, and the camera-guided loitering ammunition system garnered significant attention.

The 2023 Export Leaders Award Ceremony of the Electrical and Electronics Exporters’ Association, honoring companies with the highest exports based on their performance in 2023, was held with significant participation. At the ceremony, awards were presented to the top three companies with the highest exports among the member companies of the Association in the major household appliances, electrical-electronics, electricity generation and distribution equipment, and cable sectors. Vestel once again achieved a significant success by becoming the champion of the electrical-electronics sector.