Environmental sustainability emphasizes that companies should not only focus on economic growth but also take responsibility for our planet. As Şölen Chocolate, we aim to add value to the future with our environmentally conscious production approach.
We support the principle of responsible production for our raw materials, such as cocoa and palm oil, through Rainforest Alliance and RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certifications.
As one of Türkiye’s leading and innovative companies, we are enhancing our efforts toward sustainable transformation and our net-zero goal. Through energy-saving initiatives and renewable energy projects, we are taking impactful steps in the fight against climate change.
At our facilities in Gaziantep, we have activated the solar panels installed on the facility rooftops. Our solar power plants (GES), with a capacity of approximately 12 MWh, will generate enough energy to cover 10% of our total electricity consumption in 2023.
Since 2021, we have reduced our emissions from 5% to 15% relative to our business volume.
A sustainable future is possible not only by protecting the environment but also by promoting social well-being and equality.
As Şölen Chocolate, we see social sustainability as an integral part of our business model and aim to create a positive impact across a broad spectrum, from our employees to society as a whole.
We continuously work to improve our employees' job satisfaction and working conditions, aiming to maintain employee satisfaction at 70% or above between 2025 and 2030.
We listen to our employees and continuously support them with social benefits and in-kind assistance, tailored to their needs and expectations.
We do not see our stakeholders as just our employees; we closely consider all groups we impact and are influenced by. In this context, we reinforce our corporate social responsibility approach through İyilik Şöleni.
Following the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, which severely affected the Gaziantep region where our factory is located, we took immediate action to provide comprehensive support in shelter, food, and logistics for those affected by the disaster.
Our contribution to education is strengthened through collaborations with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), financial support, and the construction of schools, ensuring that our children take stronger steps toward a better future.
As Şölen, we embrace a transparent, accountable, and ethical management approach within the framework of the governance principle, which is one of the fundamental pillars of corporate sustainability.
In line with our corporate values, we shape all our business processes based on the principles of fairness, integrity, and responsibility, fostering strong, trust-based relationships with our stakeholders.
To support our sustainable and profitable growth and strengthen our corporate structure, our Internal Audit Department operates within the framework of the Internal Audit Regulation.
By analyzing the efficiency and adequacy of control mechanisms, it ensures the implementation of processes aimed at identifying internal and external risks across the organization.
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