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Social Impact
Social Impact
We aim to create value.
At Akçansa, we aim to create not only economic but also social value in every region where we operate. As we invest in the future, we develop projects that support various segments of society and take steps toward a more inclusive world. Strengthening the role of women in the workforce, offering children a future filled with science and technology, and supporting individuals in the fields of sports and education are among our top priorities.
In line with this approach, we have implemented various initiatives such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, water awareness activities, mentorship programs, and inclusive sports support. Through partnerships with local stakeholders and the contributions of our employee volunteers, we focus on developing projects that make a lasting impact and bring tangible benefits to the community. Accordingly, in 2024, we implemented 4 separate Corporate Social Responsibility projects in total, namely Artificial Reef, Neet Trainings, and My Volunteer Journey (STEM Talks and STEM Trainings).
NEET Trainings
As part of the Sabancı Foundation's "Future-Building Young Women" project, we came together with NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) young women in Adana for a training on "Developing Job Search and Job Acquisition Skills."
With the contributions of the Akçansa Human Resources team, the training was held at the Adana Sarıçam Municipality Employment Centre, where participants learned about job application processes, resume preparation techniques and interview skills. Through one-on-one interview simulations, we helped the young women improve their job interview experiences, boosting their confidence and readiness for the job market.
Büyükçekmece Volleyball Academy Support
We continue our social responsibility efforts with the philosophy of being a "good neighbor" and act in line with our 2030 Sustainability Targets. As part of this commitment, we support projects that promote sports, education, and cultural development in the regions where we operate. Our cooperation with Büyükçekmece Volleyball Academy aims to increase the positive impact of sports on young people and facilitate access to sports for children in the region.
Women's Day Special Seminar
On 4 March 2024, we held a Women's Day Special Seminar at our Büyükçekmece Plant. In the event, we hosted national volleyball player Aslı Kalaç from the Sultans of the Net and talked about the opportunities offered by sports for women and inspiring success stories.
Aslı Kalaç shared how she struggled with the difficulties she faced in her career, her motivation, and the transformative effect of volleyball in the social field. Two young athletes from the Büyükçekmece Volleyball Academy Sports Club, which we support, also took part in the seminar as speakers.
School-Industry Cooperation Istanbul Project
We enhance the contribution we offer through social responsibility projects in our regions of operation with our collaborations in the field of education. With the protocol we signed with Rosvita-Timur İmrağ Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, we aim to design training programs together with the sector, strengthen the school-enterprise bond, and prepare students for business life.
World Water Day Celebration
To raise awareness about the efficient use of water resources, we organized a special STEM workshop with second-grade students from Akçansa Mehmet Akif Ersoy Primary School on March 22, 2024, in celebration of World Water Day.
During the workshop, we focused on the role of water in the ecosystem within the framework of the "A World Worth Living" concept, which we adopted as part of the Marmara Islands Artificial Reef Project. Together with the children, we created weather buoys, mermaids, fish, and water wheel models, emphasizing the importance of preserving freshwater resources.Su kaynaklarının verimli kullanımı konusunda farkındalık yaratmak amacıyla, 22 Mart 2024 Dünya Su Günü kapsamında Akçansa Mehmet Akif Ersoy İlkokulu ikinci sınıf öğrencileriyle özel bir STEM Atölyesi gerçekleştirdik.
Atölyede, Marmara Adaları Yapay Resif Projesi kapsamında benimsediğimiz “Dünya Varmış” konsepti çerçevesinde suyun ekosistem içindeki rolüne odaklandık. Çocuklarla birlikte hava durumu şamandırası, deniz kızı, balık ve su çarkı modellemeleri yaparak, tatlı su kaynaklarının korunmasının önemine dikkat çektik.
Relations with Local Communities and Akçansa’s Contribution to the Local Economy
Building healthy and sustainable communication with local stakeholders and understanding the needs of communities is a key priority for us.
In the regions where our factories are located, we implement projects that support social development in collaboration with local communities. Our factories and plants in the Marmara and Black Sea regions are deeply integrated with local residents, rural populations, employees of neighboring plants, and communities engaged in agriculture.
Our relations with these communities are shaped within the framework of our Strategic Communication Plan, which we update annually. Our management approach is based on mutual communication and transparent collaboration. We hold regular meetings with local stakeholders to understand their needs and develop joint solutions.
To support regional development and contribute to the social and economic well-being of local communities, we implement projects in various areas, including employment, education, corporate social responsibility, and gender equality. In this regard, to promote local employment, we hired 20 blue-collar workers at our Çanakkale factory in 2024, with half of them recruited from nearby villages. Additionally, through our collaboration protocol with Çanakkale 18 Mart University Vocational School of Technical Sciences, we supported students in securing jobs in maintenance-related fields and completing their internships. As part of the same protocol, we also renewed the equipment of the outdated computer laboratories in order to strengthen the technological infrastructure of the School of Technical Sciences. Through this project, we aim to make the education processes of young people more efficient and to raise well-equipped individuals for our sector.
Establishing healthy and sustainable communication with our local stakeholders and understanding community needs are among our top priorities. To achieve this, we have created various channels through which communities and all stakeholders can share their suggestions, requests, and complaints. These include WP Dialogue, Sabancı Ethics Line, Bluecom Call Center, Akçansa Ethics Line, and info@akcansa.com.tr. Additionally, we regularly monitor and report feedback received through our website, telephone hotline, social media, and The Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications. In line with our Whistleblower Protection policies, all complaints are carefully reviewed with strict confidentiality.
Employee Volunteering
Through the project, our employees contribute to creating a positive impact by sharing their knowledge, skills, and expertise with the community.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of our Republic in 2023, we launched the "My Volunteer Journey" project to strengthen our corporate volunteering culture. This initiative enables our employees to share their knowledge, skills, and expertise, creating a positive impact on society.
As part of the "My Volunteer Journey" program, we carry out a wide range of volunteering projects in areas such as education, mentorship, STEM, environmental awareness, and disaster preparedness. Our efforts continued at full speed in 2024.
Through the "Young Women Founding Their Future" Mentorship Program, we guide young professionals and share our knowledge and experience through factory visits and technical trainings.
With Vocational Technical Tours and Career Panels, we introduce university students to the industry, while our Environmental and Sustainability Projects focus on waste management, tree planting, and raising environmental awareness.
Through our Professional Development and Academic Support Projects, our employees share their expertise with engineering students and the academic community. By encouraging our employees to participate in volunteering activities, we continue to create social impact.
In 2024, 420 of our employees actively participated in a total of 95 volunteer projects. Through these activities, our employees contributed 2,380 hours of volunteer work, supporting social impact and community well-being.
"My Volunteer Journey" Project
In 2024, we aimed to establish a stronger bond with local communities by increasing our volunteering activities and to reinforce the contribution of our employees to society. With increasing volunteer participation every year, we will continue to grow our sustainable social impact.
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STEM Talks Conducted
1,230
Number of Students Reached
37
Akçansa Number of Volunteers
67
Total Volunteer Hours
STEM Talks
As part of our "My Volunteer Journey" program, we launched STEM Talks, where our employees share their knowledge and experience with students. In cooperation with the Sabancı Foundation, our employees come together with middle and high school students and share the contributions of their STEM expertise to their business and social lives. We encourage young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and support their professional development through these meetings organized in different cities across Türkiye.
STEM Workshop – Robotics Coding Training
In 2023, as we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, we launched the My Volunteer Journey project to strengthen our culture of corporate volunteering at Akçansa. This initiative enables our employees to create a positive impact in society by sharing their knowledge, skills, and expertise.
Under the My Volunteer Journey program, we carry out a wide range of volunteer projects, including education, mentorship, STEM, environmental awareness, and disaster preparedness. These efforts continued at full speed in 2024.
Through the Empowering Young Women for the Future Mentorship Program, we provide guidance to young professionals and share our knowledge and experience through factory visits and technical training sessions.
We introduce university students to our sector through Technical Field Visits and Career Panels, while also conducting waste management, tree planting, and environmental awareness activities under our Environmental and Sustainability Projects.
Through Professional Development and Academic Support Projects, our employees share their knowledge and expertise with engineering students and academia. Through all these initiatives, we both encourage employee participation in volunteering and continue to generate social value.
In 2024, a total of 420 employees took an active role in 95 volunteer projects, contributing 2,380 volunteer hours to support community development.
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Akçansa 2024 Integrated Annual Report (‘Report’) has been prepared by Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (‘Akçansa’). The scenario analyses aligned with TSRS, the financial materiality studies, and all assessments related to physical and transition risks stemming from climate change—prepared by Akçansa—are based on the company's data, calculations, expert opinions, and compliance with national and international standards. Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. shall not be held responsible for any losses or damages that may arise should third parties or entities rely on these assumptions.
