Sustainability Governance

At Akçansa, the sustainability strategy and performance are governed at the highest level of management—the Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for defining and approving the company’s sustainability vision, strategy, policies, risks, and opportunities in alignment with periodically reviewed priorities. All sustainability-related activities are overseen by the Corporate Governance Committee, which operates under the authority of the Board. The implementation and integration of the sustainability strategy into the broader corporate strategy are managed by the Sustainability Executive Committee, the Sustainability Committee, designated Working Groups, and the Sustainability Department. These bodies are tasked with ensuring the effective execution of Akçansa’s sustainability strategy and aligning it with the company’s long-term objectives. The Board of Directors, as the highest level of sustainability governance, not only sets the sustainability vision, strategy, risks, and opportunities, but also approves related policies and frameworks. It convenes biannually to review and discuss critical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Updates on sustainability matters are regularly reported to the Board by the responsible committees and working groups throughout the year.
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Chaired by the General Manager and composed of Executive Committee members, the Sustainability Executive Committee develops sustainability policies, submits them for Board approval, and prepares related business plans. It carefully reviews and approves sustainability goals, initiatives, projects, and investments. The Committee also assesses sustainability-related risks and opportunities, which are then incorporated into strategic decision-making. In doing so, economic, environmental, and social impacts, as well as associated trade-offs, are considered.

These risk and opportunity assessments are discussed in regular committee meetings. Key topics such as international and national developments, global sustainability standards, industry trends, new technologies, and digitalization are thoroughly analyzed. Stakeholder expectations, changes in regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics are also reviewed and incorporated into decision-making. This approach ensures the proactive management of risks while identifying long-term opportunities.

Akçansa’s sustainability performance is reviewed and evaluated by Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index and international ESG rating agencies.

Akçansa has established a comprehensive set of policies to support its sustainability governance structure. The effectiveness of the sustainability management system is evaluated through internal audits and annual external assessments. These audits ensure the alignment and impact of sustainability policies and practices. Furthermore, Akçansa’s sustainability performance is tracked via the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Index and other international indices.
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Meeting four times a year, the Sustainability Executive Committee regularly monitors ESG goals, associated roadmaps, and performance.
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Led by the Vice General Managers of Operations and Human Resources, the Sustainability Committee is responsible for managing Akçansa’s operational sustainability efforts. The Committee sets goals, monitors progress, forms working groups for implementation, and promotes sustainability awareness across all stakeholders. It convenes six times a year to assess performance and progress toward objectives.
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Working groups, aligned with the company’s strategy, handle specific focus areas and regularly update progress. These groups are tasked with executing sustainability projects and reporting outcomes. The results are analyzed by the Sustainability Department and integrated into strategic planning. These analyses serve as essential resources for developing action plans. Akçansa advances its sustainability efforts based on transparency and efficiency to meet strategic goals.
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To understand and respond to stakeholder expectations, Akçansa applies various engagement mechanisms.
These include regular meetings, workshops, and surveys to gather feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders such as employees, customers, communities, and suppliers. Feedback channels are actively used to maintain continuous engagement, and local partnerships and social responsibility projects are leveraged to directly address community needs.

• More information about Akçansa’s sustainability strategy and goals can be found here.