Yıldız Holding employees have successfully completed the Sustainability Training Program offered in collaboration with Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Center (BÜYEM) and Sustainable Development Solutions Network Turkey (SDSN Türkiye). 

Operating with its “This Is Our World” approach and a focus on creating sustainable value for all its stakeholders, Yıldız Holding continues its efforts toward achieving its vision of becoming a pioneering global company in sustainability.

The “This Is Our World Sustainability Training Program,” “held in collaboration with Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Center (BÜYEM) and Sustainable Development Solutions Network Turkey (SDSN Türkiye) within this framework to enhance the knowledge of Yıldız Holding employees on environmental, social, and governance matters, has been completed. Attended by the employees of 17 different Holding affiliates, this 12-week online training program was designed with a particular focus on Yıldız Holding’s sustainability focus areas and strategic goals.

As part of the training program, covering four modules titled “Sustainability Agenda”, “Future of the Environment,” “Growing Stronger with Stakeholders,” and “Inspiring the Future,” the employees attended sessions addressing many topics, including Carbon Management, Water Management, Circular Economy, Sustainable Agriculture, Diversity and Inclusion.

The participants received certificates of achievement upon completing the 24-hour-long training program instructed by Prof. Dr. Eser Borak, Prof. Dr. Arzu Tektaş, Doç. Dr. Aslı D. Helvacıoğlu, Doç. Dr. Sevgi Kesim, Dr. Duygu S. Öztürk, Prof. Dr. Mine Eder, Dr. Tamer Atabarut, Dr. Akgün İlhan, Prof. Dr. Gökhan Özertan, Aslıhan Arıkan, Özge Ayşe Kepenek Bozkıroğlu, Bahar Özay, Erman Fenerci, and Aslı Kurtuluş. 

Eskil: “We aim to improve our employees’ competencies in sustainability.”

Yıldız Holding Chief Corporate Strategy, Business Development and M&A Officer Fezal Okur Eskil commented: “As we continue working for the future of the environment at Yıldız Holding, we take on a new journey in line with our goal of further contributing to society’s development and building the future, committing to being a part of the transformation. We should start from within and act together to succeed in this transformation. To this end, we attach substantial importance to implementing our sustainability efforts to include all our stakeholders. Driven by our approach of “This Is Our World” on our sustainability journey at Yıldız Holding, we aim to improve our employees’ competencies toward this goal. The participants of our Sustainability Training Program acquired knowledge of Yıldız Holding’s core sustainability approach and goals while receiving training about the latest sustainability developments and approaches from different perspectives within a broad framework. Thanks to Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Center and all our colleagues who participated in the program for being a part of our sustainability journey!”

Atabarut: “Our training program is a good example of university and business collaboration.”

Head of Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Center (BÜYEM) and Board Member of UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Turkey Dr. Tamer Atabarut, said: “Global problems such as the climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, rapidly diminishing resources, and high cost of living, all of which have increasingly more impact on our lives, drive humanity to seek new ways. Within this context, the significance of organizations adopting environmental and people-oriented best corporate governance practices stands out. Today, companies adopting a corporate sustainability approach instead of conventional business models become prominent. As part of the transformation initiated by Yıldız Holding, a pioneer in the industry, driven by its “This Is Our World” approach, we aim to provide a visionary identity in corporate sustainability and contribute to enhanced levels of know-how in this field through training programs tailored to Yıldız Holding employees. Thanks to the Yıldız Holding management for this program, which is a good example of university and business collaboration driven by our mutual trust in lifelong learning, and congratulations to all participants! I wish for a sustainable life for all of us.”