As a result of the evaluation made by the International EQUAL-SALARY Foundation based in Switzerland, Yıldız Holding received the EQUAL-SALARY Certificate, which is given to institutions that certify male and female employees are paid equally and have access to equal opportunities.

Yıldız Holding successfully completed the two-stage evaluation process carried out by the International EQUAL-SALARY Foundation and PwC in order to officially certify the wage equality between male and female employees and achieved a significant success to receive the EQUAL-SALARY Certificate.

Yıldız Holding is the first food & retail industry group with subsidiaries active in over 130 countries to become EQUAL-SALARY certified.

Within the scope of the certification process that Yıldız Holding applied for voluntarily, the Holding's data as regards diversity and inclusion, wage policy, recruitment processes, promotions and benefits, etc. were comprehensively examined based on a scientific methodology. At the end of the meticulously conducted process, Yıldız Holding was awarded the EQUAL-SALARY Certificate, which is considered a document that enhances the employer brand globally. In addition to data analysis during the certification process, detailed interviews were held with employees and HR teams in order to measure the internal perception of human resources practices. EQUAL-SALARY is a testament to Yıldız Holding's ongoing pursuit of excellence in equal pay and equal opportunities in the workplace.

Mehmet Tütüncü: Our inclusive and equitable corporate culture has been certified globally

Noting that investment in people and the culture of equal opportunity is at the focal point of all Yıldız Holding's activities, Yıldız Holding Vice Chair and CEO Mehmet Tütüncü said, “At Yıldız Holding, we support all our employees' access to equal opportunities within the framework of our values of inclusion and diversity. We continue to work determinedly towards our goal of increasing diversity at all management levels by 2030. Equal Pay approach is also an issue that we have been focusing on at Yıldız Holding since our establishment. We are happy these efforts were recognized by international organizations as well and Yıldız Holding received the EQUAL-SALARY certificate. In the upcoming period, we will continue to strengthen our transformative leadership in the business world with inspiring initiatives aimed at promoting equal opportunities."

EQUAL-SALARY Foundation Co-CEO Lisa Rubli “Congratulations to Yildiz Holding on achieving the prestigious EQUAL-SALARY Certification, a testament to their commitment to gender equality in the workplace. This certification not only validates Yıldız Holding's commitment to providing equal pay and equal opportunities between women and men, but also positions them as a leader in DEI within their industry. By prioritizing diversity and inclusion, Yıldız Holding is gaining a competitive advantage by doing the right thing: demonstrating transparency, instilling confidence among stakeholders and strengthening its ability to attract and retain top talent.”

About EQUAL-SALARY Certificate

The EQUAL-SALARY Certificate, issued by the Switzerland-based EQUAL-SALARY Foundation, which independently evaluates wage inequality in institutions with a scientific approach, certifies that male and female employees are paid equal wages for equal work in an organization. The EQUAL-SALARY Certificate, issued as a result of comprehensive inspections by the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation, remains valid for 3 years. During this process, the actions and work taken by the company in accordance with the principle of diversity and equality continue to be checked regularly. Companies that hold the certificate re-apply to ensure the continuity of the certificate at the end of 3 years.

* EQUAL-SALARY Certificate only covers employees on Yıldız Holding payroll based on the relevant data between the dates 14 November 2023- 10 May 2024.