In line with its Smart Life 2030 sustainability strategy, Zorlu Holding, which is moving forward in line with its 2030 and 2050 targets based on environmental, social and corporate governance principles under the main headings of “innovative business models” and “people-oriented ecosystems”, presented the Group’s progress achieved within the framework of overarching targets to its stakeholders in its Sustainability Report.

Continuing to move forward in line with its “Net Zero Emission” and “Circularity”-oriented targets under the “Regenerative Business Models” approach, Zorlu Holding aims to eliminate its direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) emissions by 2030 and its emissions in the entire value chain (Scopes 1-2-3) by 2050.

Allocating a budget of TL 2 billion 417 million for R&D in 2023, Zorlu Group responds to social needs by building sustainable systems in harmony with nature. With Group companies in five main sectors, it invests in innovative areas that shape the future through R&D, technology and innovation. Zorlu Holding aims to allocate 1 percent of its EBITDA to the Sustainable Development Goals every year and increase its social impact. Achieving this ratio by 2023, Zorlu Holding directs its resources to impact-oriented investments and areas where it can create social impact.

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Zorlu Enerji, one of the leading companies in the energy sector, which generates 100 percent of electricity from renewable energy sources in Türkiye, is establishing an important cooperation in the field of renewable energy with Harbin Electric International, China’s giant engineering and construction company specialized in power generation, power transmission and light industrial projects worldwide. As Türkiye’s largest company in geothermal energy generation, Zorlu Enerji, which represents nearly 20 percent of Türkiye’s total installed capacity in geothermal energy, will act jointly in geothermal projects within the scope of the cooperation with Harbin Electric International. It will aim to boost the efficiency, sustainability and reliability of geothermal energy generation within the country.

At this year’s International Consumer Electronics Fair (IFA 2024), Vestel introduced charging stations, automotive electronics and energy storage systems developed by its new company Vestel Mobilite. Delivering a keynote speech titled “A Paradigm Shift: Mobility” at the fair, Vestel CEO Ergün Güler stated that they are targeting a doubling of growth in their conventional fields of activity in three years. Stating that their long-standing investments in the sector, their know-how in the field of consumer electronics, the advantage they have gained in the electric automotive ecosystem and their collaborations with leading companies from various geographies will lead them to this goal, Güler said that they will pioneer the global mobility revolution. Stating that Vestel recognized the change, transformation and potential in the automotive sector well in advance and made investments in this direction, Güler said, “Hundreds of thousands of our charging sockets are being used on the streets of Türkiye and Europe.” Noting that Vestel’s use of mini LED display technology in its in-vehicle display solution, which offers vivid and bright colors, has made a significant difference in the market, Güler added that Vestel also produced Togg’s monolithic screen.

Stating that there are many users, especially in European countries, who store energy through solar panels during the day, Güler underlined that Vestel’s energy storage designs provide fast installation and ease of integration with existing infrastructures. Güler said: “Vestel attaches great importance to developing energy efficiency and environmentally friendly technologies with the aim of contributing to the sustainable world of the future.”

Exporting products and services to more than 160 countries, Vestel electronics and white goods companies were included in the FTSE4Good Emerging Markets Index, through which the global index and data provider FTSE Russell measures companies with strong environmental, social and governance performance. The FTSE4Good Index assessments are based on performance in areas such as Corporate Governance, Health, Safety, Security and Climate Change, created by FTSE Russell, the global index provider of the London Stock Exchange. The businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series fulfill various criteria such as environmental, social and governance.

Shaping the city’s culture and arts life with its motto “Let Your World Change” and provides inspiring and creative experiences for art lovers, Zorlu PSM hosted nearly 700 thousand art lovers in 1,066 events during its 11th season, presenting the best of dance, music and theater. Zorlu PSM General Manager Filiz Ova stated that they are a leading institution in the sector and this year, world-class musicians, actors, legendary musicals and productions, young musicians and alternative voices passed through Zorlu PSM stages. Ova said, “We would like to thank all our stakeholders who have been with us for 11 years and the art lovers who have accompanied us on our stages. In our 12th season, we will continue to realize brand new productions that will carry our country further in the field of culture and arts, to host world-famous names, to bring culture and arts activities to all segments of society and to continue to organize our social benefit projects that contribute to the trained workforce in this field.”

Vestel will renew the flight information screens at Istanbul Airport, one of the world’s leading airports frequented by millions of domestic and foreign passengers every year. As part of the screen renovation, Vestel will replace 3,357 flight information screens used at the airport with new ones over the next three years. The old screens will be replaced with 55-inch screens under Vestel’s Prime+ series within the Digital Signage group. In addition to the screen renovation at the airport, Vestel also undertook the maintenance and cleaning of the OPSs (PC Module) used with the screens.