Arçelik

2003

We adopted the Corporate Governance Principles issued by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey

2004

We harmonized packaging waste in advance of legal requirements coming into effect in Turkey

2005

We signed the European Committee of Domestic Equipment Manufacturers' Code of Ethics

2008

We published our seminal Sustainability Report

2009

We published our Corporate Governance Information Policy

2009

Our first corporate governance score was 8,21 out of 10.

2010

With our sustainability approach, we were the first in Turkey and among top three in Europe during EU Environment Awards' "Management" area.

2010

We started to calculate greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the ISO 14064-1 standard, and we received verification from an international independent accrediting body.

2010

Corporate governance score is 8.55 out of 10

2011

We signed “20C-Urgent Call for Climate Action” as the term spokesperson of Turkish Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change.

2011

Corporate governance score is 8.59 out of 10

2012

We were represented at UN Sustainable Development Conference and were among the Best Country Practices.

2012

Our energy management process became ISO 50001-compliant

2012

We were named "CDP Turkey Carbon Transparency Leader" in climate change.

2013

We were chosen "CD Turkey Performance Leader" by the Carbon Disclosure Project

2013

Our facilities were awarded “Platinum” certificate in “Energy-Efficient Green Facilities” ranking

2013

Corporate governance score is 9.28 out of 10

2014

We were among the 15 companies in the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index (BIST).

2014

We were included in CDP's Climate Performance Leaders A List as the only Turkish company in this industry

2014

We obtained a Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Corporate Certificate

2014

We obtained ISO 28000 Supply Management Safety Management Systems Certification

2014

Our corporate governance score is 9.41 out of 10.

2015

Our corporate governance score is 9.48 out of 10

2015

We were included in the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index (BIST) for the second time.

2015

We were obtained "AAA" or the highest rating in the MSCI Global Sustainability Index Series

2015

We signed the Principles for Dialog on Climate Change

2015

We received the CDP Turkey Carbon Performance Leadership Prize

2016

Renewables now account for 88% of the electricity used in our plants in Turkey

2016

Grundig and Food for Soul collaborated to save 25 tons of food from becoming waste

2016

We obtained "AAA" or the highest rating in the MSCI Global Sustainability Index Series for the second time

2016

We got listed in the CDP Climate Performance Leaders Index for the 2nd time and became FTSE4Good Emerging Markets Index member.

2016

Corporate governance score is 9.52 out of 10

2017

Our 2016 Sustainability Report was deemed to receive awards in two distinct categories of “International Annual Report Competition” organized by The League of American Communications Professionals (LACP).

2017

We became a part of the SBT (Science Based Targets) initiative

2017

We were included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Emerging Markets Category.

2017

We won the CDP Climate and Water Leadership awards and became the first Turkish company in both categories’ Global A List.

2017

We were included in the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index (BIST) for the fourth time.

2017

We received the Ökovision Sustainability Leadership Award.

2017

We received grand prize of the “Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility “ by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Europe’s leading appraiser of best practices in procurement.

2017

We received a Honour Award in the category of The Environmental & Corporate Sustainability in European Business Awards.

2017

We were featured in the Series of MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes with the highest degree of AAA for the third time.

2017

We signed Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

2017

We became the first and only Turkish industrial company on the Dow Jones Developing Markets Sustainability Index.

2017

Corporate governance score is 9.52 out of 10

2018

Grundig Recycled Vacuum Cleaner was awarded “Recycled Plastic Consumer Lifestyle Product of the Year” by the Plastics Recycling Show (PRS) Europe, for the use of 90% recycled plastic materials.

2018

We received the first prize in the medium and large scale companies "Management" category of the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE).

2018

We were deemed to receive “Environmental Management and Corporate Social Responsibility Award” at the Conference on Sustainable Development of Water and Environment.

2018

We were listed in FTSE4Good Emerging Indexes for the third time.

2018

We became the first and only Turkish industrial company in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the second time in a row.

2018

We were featured in the Series of MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes with the degree of AAA for the fourth time.

2018

We were included in the Borsa Istanbul (BIST) Sustainability Index for the fifth time.

2018

We ranked among the top companies with highest degrees in both CDP Climate and CDP Water programs.

2018

Beko US earned 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award.

2018

EPA recognized Blomberg as 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award.

2018

We were awarded with the first prize in the “Innovative Environmentally Friendly Device” category of the “ISO Environemental Awards” organized by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry”.

2018

We were listed in The Sustainability Yearbook 2019 as an Industry Mover.

2019

We are proud to be recognized as the Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Household Durables Category by RobecoSAM this year! Being included in DJSI for the 3rd year in a row, we are fully committed to leave a habitable world for future generations.

2019

We were included in the Borsa Istanbul (BIST) Sustainability Index for the sixth time.

2019

Arçelik received a rating of AAA (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment.

2019

A key highlight for 2019 was to set our short-, medium- and long-term sustainability targets for 2023, 2025 and 2030, along with In Touch Technology, our new sustainability communication framework

2020

We are listed in the FTSE4Good Emerging Markets for the 4th time.

2020

We are awarded the Gold Medal and included in the Sustainability Yearbook 2020.

2020

As Arçelik we are ranked with A- score in CDP Climate Program 2019, and listed among the top companies with the highest degrees in Turkey. Also, we have received B score in CDP Water Program 2019.

2021

We are ranked 34th on Corporate Knights’ 2021 Global 100 Index. The ranking makes Arçelik the most sustainable home appliances and houseware company in the world, and the first and only Turkish company to make the list.

2021

We are ranked 13th on The Real Leaders Top 150 Impact Companies of 2021, which recognises organisations that are making a positive social or environmental impact.

2021

In April 2021, Arçelik received an ESG Risk Rating of 16.5 and was assessed to be at low level risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors.

2021

We received an overall score of 50/100 in the Vigeo Eiris ESG rating and, were ranked #1 in the Technology-Hardware Emerging Market.

2021

We obtained a score higher than 66/100 in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment Methodology and, were awarded a Gold EcoVadis Medal, placing us among the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

2021

Arçelik has once again been named as the Industry Leader in the Household Durables category, and was awarded a Gold Medal for being in the top 1% in our sector and recognized as an Industry Mover in the 2021 S&P Sustainability Yearbook.

2021

WBCSD is a network where members learn from other leading companies; interact with the strongest partners and gain access to a one-stop shop for tools and expertise to push their sustainability journey forward.

2021

As a member of United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), we now have joined the UNGC CFO Taskforce which aims to develop innovative strategies to mobilize finance towards sustainable development.

2021

We became a member of the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders which is the largest global CEO-led community in the world committed to climate action, representing 25 countries, 12 industries, and over 8 million employees.

2021

Arçelik ranked 17th in the 2021 Refinitiv’s Diversity and Inclusion Index. We became the only company from Turkey and the industry to be listed in the Index which evaluates companies globally based on 24 indicators.

2021

EP100 brings together a group of 129 energy-smart companies committed to using energy more productively. EP100 is led by Climate Group in partnership with the World Green Building Council.

2021

As part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, the Terra Carta Seal is being awarded to companies whose ambitions are aligned with those of the Terra Carta, a recovery plan for Nature, People and Planet.

2021

Arçelik scored 86/100 in the 2021 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSM) as of November 12, 2021, which evaluates the world’s largest companies and assesses their sustainability performance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. Arçelik also achieved the highest score out of 20 companies assessed in the DHP Household Durables Industry.

2021

Arçelik has been recognized with an “A-“ score in both Climate Change and Water Security Programs of Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) by reporting its operations in Turkey.

2022

Arçelik's and Beko's sustainability efforts have resulted in being ranked 19th and 20th on the “Real Leaders Top 200 Impact Companies of 2022” list respectively.

2022

For the second consecutive year in a row, Arçelik has been recognised in the Corporate Knights’ 2022 Global 100 Index. Among 6,914 companies assessed for 2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list, Arçelik has been ranked 57th.

2022

Arçelik received a Gold Class Award for being within 1% of the top performing companies, and was also recognized as Industry Mover in the 2022 S&P Sustainability Yearbook, achieving the highest score increase within its industry for the second consecutive year.

2022

Arçelik has obtained a score of 70/100 and has been awarded a Gold EcoVadis Medal in 2022 for this achievement. We are proud to be placed in the top 2% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the Manufacture of domestic appliances industry.

2022

Arçelik’s washing machine plant in Ulmi which was included in the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network in 2019, has now been now awarded Sustainability Lighthouse status, in recognition of its effective on-site sustainability measures.

2022

Arçelik won awards in 3 categories at the Sustainable Business Awards organized for the 9th time this year.

Our 2021 Sustainability Report has been released!

Sustainability Reporting

In Touch with our Planet

In Touch with Human Needs

In Touch with Business

In Touch with our Planet

In Touch with Human Needs

In Touch with Business

Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

Establish renewable energy systems with 15 MW capacity

Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

Purchase 100% green electricity in global manufacturing plants

Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

Make an additional USD 50 million investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency

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Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

Reduce energy consumption per product by 45%

Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

Reduce water withdrawal per product by 45%

Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

Increase the water recycling ratio to 70% in all manufacturing plants

Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

Increase the waste recycling rate to 99% in global operations

Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

Reduce Scope 1–2 GHG emissions by 30%

Increasing resource efficiency in manufacturing

By 2025:

Reach the target of 450 MW Arçelik-branded PV panel sales per year

Improving product efficiency and eco-friendly product range

Increase recycled plastic content to 40%

Improving product efficiency and eco-friendly product range

Increase bio-based material content to 5%

Improving product efficiency and eco-friendly product range

Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 15%

Improving product efficiency and eco-friendly product range

Standardize Arçelik Green Chemistry Management System in products and production globally

Improving product efficiency and eco-friendly product range

By 2025:

Increase recycled plastic content to 20%

Improving product efficiency and eco-friendly product range

By 2025:

Increase bio-based material content to 2.5%

Making it easier for people to live lightly and have healthier lifestyles

Raise awareness among 80 million people about healthy living

Tackling food waste

Serve 1 million meals to 500,000 people in need

Tackling food waste

Save 1,200 tons of food from being wasted

Tackling food waste

Raise awareness of ways to prevent food waste among 3.5 million people

Supporting Local Communities

Support the needs of communities with local hero brands in Turkey, Romania, South Africa, and Pakistan

Supporting Local Communities

By 2023 with Arçelik brand in Turkey:

Empower children and young people with 21st century skills and digital competencies, reach 250,000 young people

Supporting Local Communities

By 2023 with Arçelik brand in Turkey:

Promote gender equality – Empower female presence in STEM and other men dominated areas by providing business skills and equal access to finance to women

Supporting Local Communities

By 2023 with Arçelik brand in Turkey:

Lead project and programs for children and consumers to raise awareness on climate crisis

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Provide technology & design, IT, and software training to 100.000 girls (ages 10-14) in 81 provinces of Turkey by 2026 to reduce the gender digital divide​.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Implement our program in Romania, Pakistan and South Africa operational facilities of Arçelik to support the career development of women engineers (university students between the ages 17-23) in R&D and Innovation.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Increase the number of women entrepreneurs in the dealer ecosystem by boosting the ratio of women Beko dealers from 4.8% to 25% by 2026.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Reach 5,000 women through global-scale entrepreneurship programs and facilitate the transfer of $4 million funds to women entrepreneurs. ​

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Inrease women employment ratio in STEM fields at Arçelik from 16% to 35% across global operations by 2026.​

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Enable women to gain new professional competencies at the technical levels and increase the ratio of women technicians working at Arçelik Authorized Services from 6.7% to 14% by 2026.

Ensuring diversity and human rights

Increase the proportion of women in the total workforce to 26%

Ensuring diversity and human rights

Increase the proportion of women in all management positions to 30%

Ensuring diversity and human rights

Increase the proportion of women in junior management positions to 35%

Ensuring diversity and human rights

Provide technology & design, IT, and software training to 100.000 girls (ages 10-14) in 81 provinces of Turkey by 2026 to reduce the gender digital divide.

Reach 5,000 women through global-scale entrepreneurship programs and facilitate the transfer of $4 million funds to women entrepreneurs.

Inrease women employment ratio in STEM fields at Arçelik from 16% to 35% across global operations by 2026.