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Environmental Policy

PURPOSE
1.1. The purpose of the Environmental Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") is to determine and define the general principles and scope of application to be followed in the environmental management processes of HES Kablo A.Ş. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"),
1.2. To ensure that necessary actions are taken for the implementation of environmental management legislation, national / international standards and systems and compliance with the Company's sustainability strategies.
DEFINITIONS
2.1. In this section, specific terms and concepts used in the policy are briefly explained as follows.
Company: HES Kablo A.Ş.
Policy: Environmental Policy
Employee: Refers to company managers and employees.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Refers to the release of gases such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4) and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) into the atmosphere, which cause the sun's rays reflected from the earth to be retained in the atmosphere and the Earth to warm up.
Net Zero: Refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions an organization, community or country produces and the amount that is compensated or absorbed.
Waste Hierarchy: Refers to the order of priority of all waste management steps (Prevention, Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, Recovery and Disposal).
Circular Economy: Refers to the model that aims to preserve the value of materials and resources for as long as possible by returning them to the product cycle at the end of their use while minimizing waste generation.
Zero Waste: Refers to the waste prevention approach that includes preventing waste, using resources more efficiently, reducing the amount of waste generated, establishing an effective collection system, and recycling waste.
Supply Chain: Refers to the entire system of companies, people, technology, activities and resources that encompass the movement of a product or service from supplier to customer.
 
SCOPE
3.1. This policy;
a) Members of the Company's Board of Directors,
b) Company Employees,
c) Companies and employees from which goods and services are purchased,
d) Other persons and organizations acting on behalf of the Company, including consultants, lawyers, advisors and external auditors, and customers with whom it has commercial relations ("Business Partners")
cover.
PRINCIPLES AND FUNDAMENTALS
4.1. Regarding climate change, the Company:
4.1.1. Complies with regulatory national and international regulations (Waste Management Regulation, Water Pollution Control Regulation, Packaging Waste Control Regulation, etc.), systems (ISO 14001 Environmental Management System principles, Zero Waste Management System, etc.) and procedures.
4.1.2. In line with its target, Turkey aims to reach net zero by 2053. In this context, it calculates, verifies, monitors and annually declares to the public the greenhouse gas emissions originating from its activities and supply chain.
4.1.3. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions originating from its activities and value chain and to protect our natural resources in line with the 2053 net zero target. In this context, it evaluates environmental risks and opportunities and carries out internal studies.
4.1.4. It carries out research activities and invests in renewable energy sources in order to create efficient working areas by continuously following energy efficiency studies in all its fields of activity.
4.1.5. Participates in national and international platforms with awareness of its responsibilities in combating climate change.
4.1.6. Conducts awareness-raising activities on combating climate change, specific to the company and its value chain.
4.1.7. It identifies the risks and opportunities created by combating climate change, continuously reviews its business objectives in this direction, and supports initiatives within the scope of combating climate change.
4.2. Regarding the circular economy, the company:
4.2.1. Develops and implements circular economy solutions in accordance with the waste hierarchy in all its activities with the Zero Waste approach, including waste prevention, reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery and disposal, respectively.
4.2.2. Supports sustainable resource use and participates in sectoral, national and international studies organized to use resources efficiently, reduce waste generation, protect the environment and prevent environmental pollution.
4.3. The Company regularly monitors its water management performance with the awareness of the depletion of water resources in the world and carries out studies to ensure the efficient use of water. In this context, it makes water footprint calculations, verifies them, monitors them and declares them to the public on an annual basis.
4.4. The Company aims to protect the diversity of species, habitats, ecosystems and the integrity of ecological functions by determining the impacts of its activities on biodiversity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1. Board of Directors
5.1.1. The Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of the creation, implementation and updating of the policy.
5.2. Sustainability Committee
5.2.1. The Sustainability Committee is responsible for the creation, implementation and updating of the policy on behalf of the Board of Directors.
5.2.2. The Sustainability Committee is responsible for the oversight of the Company's environmental performance, targets and projects developed to achieve these targets.
5.3. Sustainability Department
5.3.1. The Sustainability Department is responsible for the effective execution and monitoring of the Company's environmental performance, targets and projects created for these targets.
5.4. Employees
5.4.1. Employees are responsible for complying with the policies determined by the Board of Directors, working in compliance with internal and external legislation, and notifying the Sustainability Committee in case of any behavior, attitude, transaction, action, decision, activity or practice that is contrary to the Policy.
COMMUNICATION
6.1. All behaviors and practices of the Company that are contrary to the principles set forth in the Policy must be reported to the Sustainability Committee. The Sustainability Committee is obliged to respond to all notifications within 3 business days.
Email: surduruebilirlik@hes.com.tr
Address: Erciyes District, Hes Street No:22 38210 Hacılar/KAYSERİ
ENFORCEMENT
7.1. This Policy has been put into effect by the decision of the Board of Directors and will remain valid and in force until a new announcement is made.
ARTICLE 8. REVIEW
8.1. This Policy is reviewed regularly once a year by the Sustainability Committee, based on controls regarding process or technical infrastructure changes. This reviewed and updated policy is approved by the Board of Directors.
RELEVANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Sustainability Policy
Sustainable Supply Chain Policy
TS EN ISO 14001-2018 ÇYS-2021