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Headlines from Zorlu Magazine
#96
VESTEL
Strategic partnership between Vestel Mobility and Chint Power
Vestel Mobility has signed a strategic partnership with Chint Power, a global energy solutions provider, in the field of battery energy storage systems. Having undertaken significant projects in Türkiye and Europe’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure and made long-term investments in energy storage systems, Vestel Mobility will produce the industrial, commercial, and grid-scale battery energy storage systems developed by Chint Power in Türkiye as part of the collaboration.
The agreement, which was formalized with the signing ceremony held during the Solarex Fair in Istanbul between April 8–10, covers grid-scale energy storage systems, commercial and industrial energy storage solutions, residential energy storage systems, and charging stations.
With production capabilities raised to global standards and a market network extending across different geographies, Vestel Mobility aims to respond not only to the needs of the Turkish market but also to the growing demand for energy storage in nearby regions, particularly Europe, through this partnership.
ZORLU ENERGY
Zorlu Energy ranks highly in CDP and S&P Global lists
As one of Türkiye’s leading renewable energy companies, Zorlu Energy prioritizes the transparent disclosure of its environmental impacts while taking concrete steps in combating climate change. The company achieved significant recognition by reaching the leadership level with an A score in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), while also ranking in the top 10% of its sector and being included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026.
Zorlu Energy CEO Elif Yener stated that the company has been regularly disclosing its climate change-related data since the establishment of CDP Türkiye in 2010. She emphasized that Zorlu Energy views its actions regarding climate change not merely as an environmental responsibility, but as a core component of its business strategy.
Yener also noted that, together with these achievements, Zorlu Energy’s inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook strongly demonstrates the company’s commitment in this field on an international scale.
VESTEL
44 million liters of water saved through Vestel technologies in the past year
Contributing to the protection of water resources for a sustainable future, Vestel shared the water savings data obtained from its smart home appliances with the public on World Water Day. Due to the water-saving programs and smart systems preferred by its users, Vestel achieved approximately 44 million liters of water savings in the past year. This amount is equivalent to nearly 17.5 Olympic-size swimming pools.
According to the statement made by Vestel General Manager of Global Marketing & Domestic Sales Duygu Badem Uylukçuoğlu, water consumption in new-generation washing machines and dishwashers decreased by 27.7% compared to the average consumption of previous-generation Vestel models, while innovations such as the “Eco” program and “Automatic Load Detection” enable more efficient use of water.
The prevention of 2.5 million liters of water consumption solely through users’ conscious preference for the “Eco” program demonstrates the significant impact that can be created when technology is combined with consumer awareness.
ZORLU TEXTILES
Korteks stands out with its innovative and sustainable yarns at the International Istanbul Yarn Fair
Korteks, one of Europe’s largest integrated and innovative polyester yarn manufacturers, participated in the 22nd International Istanbul Yarn Fair, held in Istanbul between March 26–28. As one of the Zorlu Textiles Group companies, Korteks brought its innovative, sustainable, functional, and value-added yarns developed at its R&D Center together with industry professionals at the fair.
Among the products showcased at the fair were TAÇ REBORN®, produced from recycled raw materials; TAÇ BIOLOOP®, developed with biodegradable properties; Dope Dyed yarns, a coloring technology that eliminates water use in the production process; and performance-oriented solutions such as TAÇ INFRARED®, TAÇ FLUORESCENT®, DRY TOUCH®, CLEAN GUARD®, and TAÇ HYBRID®.
In his remarks on the fair, Korteks General Manager Barış Mert stated that Korteks aims to contribute to the transformation of the sector through products focused on sustainability and technology. While TAÇ REBORN® is produced through recycling, TAÇ BIOLOOP®, which was developed with biodegradable properties, aims to reduce synthetic microfiber pollution caused by textile products.
Performance- and functionality-oriented technical yarns such as TAÇ INFRARED®, TAÇ FLUORESCENT®, DRY TOUCH®, CLEAN GUARD®, and TAÇ HYBRID® offer advanced technology solutions for different areas of use. These products demonstrate Korteks’ innovation strength in the field of technical textiles.
VESTEL
Measurable success in social transformation through Vestel and SosyalBen Foundation collaboration
Vestel’s strategic partnership with SosyalBen Foundation, launched two years ago based on the company’s belief in the transformative power of sports in social development, has turned into a sustainable success model with its strong social impact performance measured through independent analyses.
Vestel undertook the sponsorship of the Sports Workshop at the Skills and Talent Centers (BEYEM), established in Hatay and Adıyaman to help prevent physical and social skill losses among children aged 7–13 affected by the February 6 earthquakes. During this process, Vestel provided 6,000 students with direct access to sports and gymnastics, while also enabling children to meet national athletes as part of Gymnastics Week.
The results of the Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis, conducted through an independent methodology, revealed that the project is not merely a support initiative, but a multi-layered social value chain. The prominent findings in the report confirmed that the collaboration created an expanding area of impact, from children and parents to volunteers and corporate culture.
VESTEL
Vestel receives double recognition in R&D and design
Vestel Electronics was granted a significant award for its successful efforts in university-industry collaborations. The company’s project, “Impact Analysis and Experimental Validation of Product Damage in ISTA 6A Packaging,” developed in collaboration with Dokuz Eylül University, received the University-Industry Collaboration Award at the University-Industry Collaboration Award Ceremony, organized for the first time this year by the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry (EBSO).
Carried out through an applied R&D and engineering graduation projects model, the initiative brings an innovative perspective to packaging development processes. The method developed within the scope of the project significantly reduces dependence on traditional testing processes by achieving a high level of accuracy between experimental tests and simulation results.Focusing on the analysis of impact effects in the packaging design of durable consumer goods, this approach makes processes faster, more predictable, and more cost-efficient.
Having achieved numerous international successes to date with its user-centric approach, innovative design vision, and cross-disciplinary teamwork, Vestel was also granted a total of 4 awards in the home appliances and consumer electronics categories by iF Design Award, one of the world’s leading design organizations.
The company stood out with its Viora Refrigerator, Next Washing Machine, Culinex Induction Hob, and WellFlow Air Conditioner in this year’s program, which received more than 10,000 entries from 68 countries. With these awards, the total number of awards won by the Vestel Design Team to date reached 1,136.
ZORLU PSM
More than 10,000 music lovers came together as Sónar Istanbul marked its 10th year
Sónar Istanbul, one of Europe’s most prestigious festivals bringing together music, creativity, and technology, took place at Zorlu PSM on April 10–11 with a special edition marking its 10th year. More than 10,000 music lovers enjoyed an unforgettable experience with Sónar+D panels, installations, and music performances held across five different stages, accompanied by leading names in music and the inspiring Sónar+D program.
Held across all stages of Zorlu PSM, the festival hosted more than 70 local and international artists and over 10,000 participants over two days, capturing the cultural pulse of Istanbul. The “Artificial Intelligence & Creativity” exhibition, prepared in collaboration with Sabancı University as part of Sónar+D Istanbul, the festival’s creativity and technology platform, also attracted great interest.
In addition to many panels ranging from “Artificial Intelligence in the Cultural Economy” to “Fashion & AI,” the workshops held by Alp Tuğan and Prof. Selçuk Artut were met with strong interest.
