Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of our business model, and our ways of working respect the environment.
From energy, water and waste management, to recycling and the circular economy, our values ensure that our products are not only overachieving quality standards but are also respecting the environment to help ensure a sustainable future.
Targets Achieved This Year
Our Sustainable Technologies
FiberCatcher™ Washing Machine
World’s 1st integrated microfibre filter. Removing up to 90% of synthetic microfibres during synthetic wash cycles.
BioFridge™ Fridge Freezer
This fridge freezer has parts and accessories made from bio-based resources such as sugar cane, eggshell waste and soya oil.
RecycledNet™ Ovens
Using innovative technology, recycled fishing nets and industrial thread waste is transformed into a high performance, durable and thermally resistant material used in our ovens.
Recycled Tub Washing Machines & Washer Dryers
Washing machines and washer dryers that use recycled plastic bottles in their tubs. Kinder to the planet, without compromising on performance or durability.
Our priority is of the production of goods in a manner that respects both human life and the environment.
As a proud supporter of the UN Sustainability Development Goals, Arçelik, for the second year running, is the first and only Turkish manufacturer to be listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and is also acknowledged by the FTSE4Good and BIST Indexes.
Arçelik has also been recognised for its efforts to offset its carbon emissions, and is ISO14001, ISO14064 and ISO50001 accredited (internationally recognised standards where businesses take part in voluntary and regulated programmes).
Sustainability Awards
The DJSI only list companies that meet rigorous standards on Corporate Social Responsibility and environmental policy.
We are accredited to ISO 28000 (Supply Chain Security Management Systems) and were awarded the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Corporate Certificate.
FTSE4Good only list companies that meet rigorous standards on Corporate Social Responsibility and environmental policy.
ISO 50001 requires a company to have a documented plan to improve process and reduce environmental impact. This is independently assessed and then audited to monitor progress.
Goals for 2020
In 2016, Arçelik set itself a number of challenges to improve its sustainability performance by 2020. Despite these being tough challenges, they are on target to achieve them.
45%
Energy Consumption Per Product
Arçelik A.Ş. aims to reduce its energy consumption per product in Turkey, Romania and Russia by 45% in 2020, as against the base year of 2010.
6MWp
Energy Consumption Per Product
Arçelik A.Ş. aims to reduce its energy consumption per product in Turkey, Romania and Russia by 45% in 2020, as against the base year of 2010.
100%
Green Electricity Use Rate
Arçelik A.Ş. aims to increase the share of the supply of electricity generated from renewable energy resources to 100% in its Turkey campuses as of 2020.
35%
Water Withdrawal per Product
Arçelik A.Ş. aims to reduce its average water withdrawal per product in its Turkey, Romania and Russia operations by 35% as of 2020, in comparison with the base year of 2012.
5%
Hazardous Waste per Product
Arçelik A.Ş. aims to reduce its average hazardous waste per product in its Turkey, Romania and Russia operations by 5% as of 2020, in comparison with the base year of 2012.
98%
Waste Recycling Rate
Arçelik A.Ş. aims to increase its waste recycling rate in Turkey operations to 98% by 2020.