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

Yıldız Holding, which operates with the understanding of “This World is Ours” and a focus on creating sustainable value for all stakeholders, continues its work with the vision of becoming one of the leading global companies in the field of sustainability.

In this context, the “This World is Ours Sustainability Education Program” organized in collaboration with Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Center (BÜYEM) and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Turkey (SDSN Turkey) was completed to increase the knowledge and skills of Yıldız Holding employees in environmental, social and governance areas. The 12-week online training program, in which employees from 17 different companies within Yıldız Holding participated, was specially designed according to Yıldız Holding’s sustainability focus areas and strategic objectives.

The education program, consisting of four modules titled “Sustainability Agenda,” “The Future of Nature,” “Strengthening with Stakeholders,” and “Inspiring the Future,” provided training on topics such as Carbon Management, Water Management, Circular Economy, Sustainable Agriculture, Diversity and Inclusion.

Participants who successfully completed the 24-hour training program, which was conducted by Prof. Dr. Eser Borak, Prof. Dr. Arzu Tektaş, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aslı D. Helvacıoğlu, Assoc. Prof. 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, were entitled to receive a certificate of achievement.

Eskil: We aim to develop the competence of our employees in sustainability.

Fezal Okur Eskil, Corporate Strategy, Business Development and M&A President of Yıldız Holding, stated: “As Yıldız Holding, while continuing to work for the future of nature, we are embarking on a new path with our goal of contributing more to the development of society and the construction of the future, and committing to being a part of the transformation. To be successful in this transformation, we must first start with ourselves and move together. In this regard, we attach great importance to conducting our sustainability studies to include all our stakeholders. As we continue our sustainability journey with the understanding of ‘This World is Ours’ at Yıldız Holding, we aim to further develop the competencies of our employees in this direction. Our employees who participated in the Sustainability Training Program gained knowledge about Yıldız Holding’s fundamental sustainability approach and goals, as well as had the opportunity to receive extensive education on the most up-to-date developments in sustainability and approaches from different perspectives. I would like to thank Boğaziçi University Lifelong Education Center and all our employees who participated in the training for joining our sustainability journey.”

Atabarut: Our education program sets a good example of university and business collaboration

Dr. Tamer Atabarut, Director of Boğaziçi University Lifelong Education Center (BÜYEM) and UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Turkey Board Member, stated: “The global problems such as climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, rapid depletion of resources, and high cost of living, which we are increasingly experiencing, are pushing humanity towards a new order. In this context, the importance of institutions adopting environmentally and socially responsible good corporate governance practices is also emerging. Companies that adopt a corporate sustainability approach instead of classical business models stand out in this process. Within the scope of the transformation initiated by Yıldız Holding with the understanding of ‘This World is Ours’, we aimed to provide a visionary identity in corporate sustainability and contribute to their knowledge levels through education specially designed for Yıldız Holding employees. With our mutual belief in lifelong education, I thank the Yıldız Holding management for this program, which sets a good example of university and business collaboration, and congratulate the participants. I wish for a sustainable life for all of us.”

Source: (BYZHA) Beyaz Haber Ajansı