ALTERNATIVE FUEL USE

Taking into account the high energy demand of the cement production process, we continue to implement alternative fuel applications aimed at reducing fossil fuel use and minimizing our environmental impact. In this context, we prioritize the use of waste-based fuels in our production processes, including industrial waste, treatment sludge, biomass-based waste, and end-of-life tires.

Through alternative fuel applications, we not only reduce fossil fuel consumption but also contribute to bringing waste back into the economy instead of disposing of it. This approach supports the reduction of natural resource use and greenhouse gas emissions while also enhancing the effectiveness of waste management processes.

During the 2025 reporting period, our infrastructure and process improvement efforts related to alternative fuel use continued. In particular, technical and operational evaluations were carried out to increase the use of biomass-based alternative fuels, and projects related to alternative fuel supply and feeding systems were planned across our facilities. With these initiatives, we aim to increase our alternative fuel use rate in the medium and long term. In line with these plans, our alternative fuel use rate improved compared to the previous year, reaching 21.9%.

In 2025, we established a 10-year strategic partnership with Akademi Çevre, a company operating in the fields of recycling and environmental management, to build a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) preparation facility with an annual capacity of 60,000 tons. With the facility, which began operations in October 2025, our alternative fuel supply infrastructure has been strengthened, and approximately 130,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions are expected to be avoided over the duration of the agreement. This collaboration supports the integration of waste into our production processes through a circular economy approach while contributing to our low-carbon production objectives. Our use of alternative fuels is aligned with sectoral roadmaps and low-carbon production targets, and a phased transition approach has been adopted to achieve the targets set for 2030. In this context, we aim to reduce dependence on fossil fuels in energy-intensive processes and expand low-carbon production practices.

In the coming period, we will continue our efforts to increase the use of alternative fuels by evaluating technical investments alongside supply continuity, operational efficiency, and environmental performance considerations.