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ZORLU HOLDING


YaZ Talks Series Continues to Explore AI Transformation from Different Perspectives

In line with our YaZ 2.0 strategy, the YaZ Talks videocast series, launched in collaboration with Harvard Business Review Türkiye, explores the transformation driven by artificial intelligence in the business world through the perspectives of experts from a wide range of fields, spanning corporate culture and people, energy and the arts. Bringing together diverse perspectives on the impact of AI on the business world, the series also offers insights that can contribute to organisations’ transformation journeys. Moderated by Serdar Turan, Editor-in-Chief of HBR Türkiye, the series takes a multidimensional look at the transformation AI is bringing about for organisations, industries and people.

The latest episodes of YaZ Talks brought together different guests to explore the transformation driven by AI across a range of topics, including strategy, culture and value creation; generative AI, AI agents and evolving ways of working; the energy sector; people, corporate culture and leadership; and the impact of AI on creativity and the arts.

ZORLU ENERGY


FutureFem completed its third term

The closing and graduation event for the third term of FutureFem was held, with 25 participants successfully completing the programme and receiving their certificates. Launched by Zorlu Enerji in 2024 to support young women in exploring career opportunities in the energy and sustainability fields, FutureFem welcomed 25 young women in its third term, bringing the total number of graduates to 63 following 38 graduates in its first two terms.

Throughout the three-week programme, participants gained insights into a wide range of areas, including energy trading and electricity markets, renewable energy investments, R&D and innovation, sustainability, technology management, procurement, finance and communications. They also learned about the dynamics of the sector and real-world business experiences from Zorlu Enerji’s senior executives. Following an evaluation of the final presentations by the jury, the participants behind the top three projects were offered part-time employment opportunities.

VESTEL


Vestel Mobility continued to strengthen its position in the automotive industry with quality-focused achievements

As a result of its efforts in quality management, Vestel Mobility was awarded the IATF 16949 certification, the international standard for quality management systems in the automotive industry. As one of the industry’s key international quality standards, IATF 16949 covers a wide range of processes, from product development and production to risk management and customer satisfaction. Following comprehensive audits, the certification confirmed that Vestel Mobility’s production and quality processes comply with the international requirements of the automotive industry. Achieved through collaboration across different teams, this accomplishment also reflected the company’s commitment to high quality standards and its vision to help shape the mobility ecosystem.

ZORLU TEXTILES


Plastic bottles transformed into lab coats

A project carried out in collaboration between Zorlu Textile Group and Acıbadem University Faculty of Pharmacy demonstrated that plastic waste can not only be recycled but also transformed into high value-added textile products. As part of the project, launched during Zero Waste Week, waste plastic bottles collected on the Acıbadem University campus were transformed into lab coats using upcycling technologies and sustainable textile production processes. The plastic bottles were first processed at recycling facilities into granulated raw material. Korteks then converted this material into recycled polyester yarn, which was subsequently woven by Zorluteks into fabric for lab coats. The project thus established an exemplary production model demonstrating how plastic waste can be transformed into sustainable textile products suitable for use in the healthcare sector.

ZORLU PSM


The Bodyguard comes to Türkiye for the first time

The Bodyguard, based on the iconic film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, is coming to Türkiye for the first time with the original international production from its world tour. Presented by Michael Harrison and David Ian and staged in collaboration with BKM and Zorlu PSM, the hit musical will meet audiences at Zorlu PSM for just 10 days, with special performances from 11 to 20 September.

First staged at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End and nominated for four Olivier Awards, the production has since reached more than 3.9 million audience members across 15 countries and 45 cities in the United States. A key highlight of the Istanbul performances is that they will feature the original international cast from the world tour. Audiences will therefore have the opportunity to experience the acclaimed production in all its splendour, just as it has been presented on stages around the world.

ZORLU ENERGY


Zorlu Enerji prepared for the future of energy with a sustainability and climate perspective

Zorlu Enerji, one of the leading companies in renewable energy, published its 2025 TSRS-Compliant Sustainability Report. The report was the company’s first, prepared in accordance with both the General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information (TSRS 1) and Climate-related Disclosures (TSRS 2) under the Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRS). The report addressed sustainability- and climate-related risks and opportunities across governance, strategy, risk management, metrics and targets, while providing a holistic assessment of their potential impacts on the company’s business model, value chain, financial resilience, operational continuity and capacity to create long-term value.

VESTEL


Vestel Beyaz Eşya received international award for Occupational Health and Safety

Vestel Beyaz Eşya achieved international recognition for its efforts in occupational health, safety and employee wellbeing. The company received a “Merit” rating at the 68th International Safety Awards, organised by the British Safety Council, one of the world’s leading organisations in occupational health and safety. The International Safety Awards, which recognise exemplary practices in occupational health, safety and employee wellbeing worldwide, assess organisations against criteria including safety culture, risk management and the provision of a healthy working environment for employees. The award demonstrated that Vestel’s occupational health and safety standards and corporate practices in this area meet international criteria, while also highlighting the global recognition of the company’s safety culture.

VESTEL


Aysu Türkoğlu successfully crossed the Tsugaru Strait

Ultra-marathon swimmer Aysu Türkoğlu successfully crossed the Tsugaru Strait in Japan, the sixth leg of the Ocean’s Seven challenge and one of the world’s most demanding open-water routes, with the sponsorship of Vestel. The young swimmer began the crossing, which spans 19.5 kilometres at its shortest distance, at 10:00 p.m. Türkiye time on 3 July and, due to strong currents, covered approximately 45 kilometres before completing the crossing in 13 hours and 50 minutes. With this achievement, Türkoğlu became the youngest Turkish swimmer to cross the Tsugaru Strait. Aysu Türkoğlu now has just one crossing remaining to complete the Ocean’s Seven challenge. Comprising seven challenging channels and straits around the world that must be swum individually and without assistance, Ocean’s Seven is regarded as one of the most demanding endurance challenges in open-water swimming.

ZORLU PSM


PSM Loves Summer once again changed the rhythm of summer in Istanbul!

PSM Loves Summer, which Zorlu PSM has established as one of the highlights of Istanbul’s summer music calendar over the past five years, concluded its fifth edition with 14,500 music lovers in attendance. Having continuously evolved its programme and developed its own musical identity over five editions, PSM Loves Summer brought influential names in music history to Istanbul while also creating space for the alternative voices shaping today’s music scene. Bringing together internationally renowned artists, diverse musical genres and powerful live performances in a single programme, the series featured performances by JMSN, Moby, Sex Pistols ft. Frank Carter, Skunk Anansie and The Prodigy.