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Gülant CANDAŞ
CEO (Executive Director)
Dear Stakeholders,
The current period, with its rapidly changing dynamics, presents many opportunities and responsibilities. Global challenges such as climate change, energy crises, and social inequality demand not only individual actions but also institutional solutions. Accordingly, approaching the future with a realistic vision is only possible through a sustainable approach.
Sustainability trends require companies to transform not only environmentally, but also socially and economically. While issues such as global climate change and the depletion of natural resources pose major threats to the business world, these challenges also provide a crucial foundation for organizations to develop more sustainable and innovative solutions. As Batı Anadolu Group of Companies, while taking the necessary steps to address these threats and achieve our sustainability goals, we continue to develop proactive solutions in areas such as climate change and the low-carbon economy. In line with Türkiye's 2053 net-zero target, we are aligning our business processes with these goals. In this context, we implement projects aligned with global commitments and lead in areas such as energy efficiency, water management, and the circular economy.
While many positive developments are taking place worldwide and in Türkiye with a focus on sustainability, we, as Batı Anadolu Group of Companies, pioneered new initiatives and carried out many successful projects in 2024. By increasing our use of alternative fuels to 8.6%, we reduced carbon emissions and took pioneering steps in the industry with our energy efficiency projects. In addition, by optimizing our water consumption through innovative practices in water management, we integrated the circular economy approach into our business processes through waste recycling projects. As a reflection of these efforts, Batıçim won the award in the Green Transformation Category at the Common Tomorrows Awards organized by the Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations (TİSK). Furthermore, Batıbeton won first place in the Environment Award competition organized by the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry (EBSO). The steps we have taken for a sustainable future with our principle of 'People First, Respecting the Planet, and Transformation' have been recognized with these prestigious awards.
We have also continued our investments in people and society, which are at the core of sustainability. By adding new projects that support a more inclusive approach to value creation, we reinforced our 'We are One, shaping the future together' philosophy with tangible efforts. In 2024, we organized 35,786 hours of training programs for our employees, continuing to enhance their competencies. As a reflection of all these efforts, we were thrilled to receive the first prize in the Learning Organization and Learning Agility category of PERYÖN's 'Value for People' awards, celebrating our work culture that benefits both people and society.
As Batı Anadolu Group of Companies, we consistently aim to create a sustainable ecosystem through our contributions to regional development and innovative projects. In this context, we strengthened our logistics processes through the infrastructure investments we made at Batıliman in Aliağa, İzmir. By generating electricity from waste heat in our cement factories, we provided 13% of our total energy needs with green energy and met 8.6% of our thermal energy needs with alternative fuels. To contribute to both environmental and economic sustainability, we have begun investing in a Waste Heat Recovery Plant and a Refuse-Derived Fuel Preparation and Feeding Plant in Batısöke.
These efforts, which highlight our Group's pioneering role in sustainability, also strengthen our commitment to the future. We continue to invest in innovative technologies, further reducing our environmental impact and enhancing social benefits. We believe that the steps we are taking for a sustainable future will strengthen not only our organization but also all of our stakeholders.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our stakeholders, valued business partners, and employees for accompanying us on our sustainability journey. I also want to reaffirm my belief that together we will build a stronger, more sustainable future.
Sincerely
Sustainability trends require companies to transform not only environmentally, but also socially and economically. While issues such as global climate change and the depletion of natural resources pose major threats to the business world, these challenges also provide a crucial foundation for organizations to develop more sustainable and innovative solutions. As Batı Anadolu Group of Companies, while taking the necessary steps to address these threats and achieve our sustainability goals, we continue to develop proactive solutions in areas such as climate change and the low-carbon economy. In line with Türkiye's 2053 net-zero target, we are aligning our business processes with these goals. In this context, we implement projects aligned with global commitments and lead in areas such as energy efficiency, water management, and the circular economy.
While many positive developments are taking place worldwide and in Türkiye with a focus on sustainability, we, as Batı Anadolu Group of Companies, pioneered new initiatives and carried out many successful projects in 2024. By increasing our use of alternative fuels to 8.6%, we reduced carbon emissions and took pioneering steps in the industry with our energy efficiency projects. In addition, by optimizing our water consumption through innovative practices in water management, we integrated the circular economy approach into our business processes through waste recycling projects. As a reflection of these efforts, Batıçim won the award in the Green Transformation Category at the Common Tomorrows Awards organized by the Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations (TİSK). Furthermore, Batıbeton won first place in the Environment Award competition organized by the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry (EBSO). The steps we have taken for a sustainable future with our principle of 'People First, Respecting the Planet, and Transformation' have been recognized with these prestigious awards.
We have also continued our investments in people and society, which are at the core of sustainability. By adding new projects that support a more inclusive approach to value creation, we reinforced our 'We are One, shaping the future together' philosophy with tangible efforts. In 2024, we organized 35,786 hours of training programs for our employees, continuing to enhance their competencies. As a reflection of all these efforts, we were thrilled to receive the first prize in the Learning Organization and Learning Agility category of PERYÖN's 'Value for People' awards, celebrating our work culture that benefits both people and society.
As Batı Anadolu Group of Companies, we consistently aim to create a sustainable ecosystem through our contributions to regional development and innovative projects. In this context, we strengthened our logistics processes through the infrastructure investments we made at Batıliman in Aliağa, İzmir. By generating electricity from waste heat in our cement factories, we provided 13% of our total energy needs with green energy and met 8.6% of our thermal energy needs with alternative fuels. To contribute to both environmental and economic sustainability, we have begun investing in a Waste Heat Recovery Plant and a Refuse-Derived Fuel Preparation and Feeding Plant in Batısöke.
These efforts, which highlight our Group's pioneering role in sustainability, also strengthen our commitment to the future. We continue to invest in innovative technologies, further reducing our environmental impact and enhancing social benefits. We believe that the steps we are taking for a sustainable future will strengthen not only our organization but also all of our stakeholders.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our stakeholders, valued business partners, and employees for accompanying us on our sustainability journey. I also want to reaffirm my belief that together we will build a stronger, more sustainable future.
Sincerely