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Beko Takes 'Sustainability at Heart' and introduces 16th Sustainability Report, with the Motto 'Feels like Home' to Urge Each Stakeholder to Start the Change at Home
Beko is committed to being a net-zero business by 2050. This long-term goal reflects its dedication to sustainability and its vision for the future. Beko shows its commitment to using green energy; the company's installed solar energy system capacity in 2023 has raised significantly to 20.3 MW from only 3.26 MW in 2022. Through energy and water efficiency and rainwater harvesting projects in 2023, a total of 95.680 GJ of energy saved, and 288,973 m of water saved in production processes. A total of 16,543 tonnes of recycled plastic were used in products, demonstrating its innovative approach to increase resource efficiency in products and production. Moreover, a total of 253 suppliers reported their environmental data within the scope of Supplier ESG Program and received commitments from 166 suppliers to set environmental targets.
Maintaining a robust financial performance is essential for continuous investment in sustainable innovation. Beko has demonstrated this through its impressive net sales which have reached EUR 8 billion (TRY 257,104 million). This not only showcases the company's financial solidity, but also its unwavering commitment to sustainability. Adding further credibility to Beko's initiatives, the company has received a fund of EUR 3.77 million from Horizon Europe projects. This key funding program for research and innovation, provided by the European Union, emphasises the value and trust placed in the company's sustainable projects. Furthermore, Beko has achieved notable savings of EUR 11.3 million (TRY 396.7 million) through its digital transformation projects. This accomplishment underscores Beko's innovative application of technology in enhancing efficiency and promoting sustainability.
Achieving a score of 86 (out of 100) in the 2023 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment is a notable recognition of Beko's parent company Arçelik's exceptional sustainability efforts. The company has once again been listed as the highest-scoring company in the DHP Household Durables Industry for the fifth time in a row out of 46 companies assessed (Score date: October 27, 2023 , DJSI Emerging Markets). Additionally, the company has been recognised on The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Ranking of Corporate Knights, for the fourth consecutive year. Arçelik and Beko have prominent listings in the Real Leaders Top 300 Impact Companies of 2023 as well, ranking 16th and 17th, respectively.
The 2023 Sustainability Report lays out the full details of Beko's sustainability targets categorised by the "Planet," "Human Needs," and "Business." The targets include progress made since 2021 and the associated contribution towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ranging from climate change, water, chemicals, plastics, healthy living, tackling food waste, supporting local communities and talent development through to diversity, decent work, and sustainable value chain. The Report emphasises Beko's dedication to furthering the SDGs, particularly the 12 focused within the Report where the company makes direct and significant contributions. It underscores the integration of these goals within Beko's corporate ethos and business framework.
The company's prominent progress in sustainability in 2023 is as follows:
The 2023 Sustainability Report can be reached from . Please click for the executive summary and for the Materiality Report 2023.
has throughout the world with its global operations through its subsidiaries in (i.e. Türkiye, UK, Italy , Romania , Slovakia , Poland , South Africa , Russia , Pakistan , India , Bangladesh , Thailand , and China ). has owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). became the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of EUR in 2023. Beko's across the globe are home to over 2, 00 researchers and hold more than 3, 00 international registered patent applications to date. For the 5th consecutive year, the highest score in the DHP Household Durables industry (based on the results dated 27 October 2023) in the of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment was achieved.** Beko's vision is "Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide."
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