Sustainability

Environmental Protection

Green technologies. Sustainable supply. Responsible operations.

In today's world, production, consumption, and waste activities are leading to unsustainable effects on nature and human health, surpassing the carrying capacity of our planet. In order to address these issues, EPTA aims to balance the relationship between our planet and human culture, based on the concept of sustainable development by the United Nations and the European Union's Green Deal. Our company policy adopts and implements strategies aligned with these global goals to ensure the continuity of society and nature.

Reducing Carbon Emissions
Our company is committed to working towards a sustainable future by fulfilling its environmental responsibilities through calculating and reducing its carbon footprint. In this context, for the first time in 2021, EPTA collaborated with the Eskişehir Chamber of Industry Sustainable Green Industry Unit (ESO-SYSB) to prepare a 'Corporate Carbon Footprint Report' in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2006 standards.
Use of Renewable Energy
The utilization of renewable energy sources in the production processes of industrial facilities contributes significantly to their environmental friendliness and sustainability. Furthermore, it plays a key role in reducing energy costs while also providing a more independent and reliable energy supply. With this awareness, EPTA has implemented a 400 kW Solar Energy System (SES) project starting from 2023, enabling us to meet approximately 40% of our annual energy consumption and expenses from solar panels. This also translates to a proportional reduction in our corporate carbon footprint.
Waste Reduction and Recycling
Our company prioritizes the use of recycled materials, preservation of natural resources, and reduction of waste to support environmental sustainability. In our production processes, we actively prefer recycled materials to promote eco-friendly manufacturing. Through collaboration with our suppliers and customers, we aim to continuously improve our contribution by jointly establishing a roadmap to increase the use of recycled materials. Our goal is to increase the usage of recycled raw materials in our cable products from approximately 16%, which is currently in line with the industry, to at least 25% in the coming years, compared to the industry standard of 22% for metal processing.
Water use
With activities such as water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and reliance on central water treatment systems, we not only become an environmentally friendly business that reduces our water footprint, but also fulfill our economic and social responsibility by working towards a more sustainable future while reducing costs.

Establishing and implementing reduction targets based on measuring, assessing, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions arising from all activities of the business.

Implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower operational costs.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support sustainable production by investing in renewable energy sources, especially solar.

Implementing waste reduction and recycling programs to minimize waste generation and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills through regular storage areas.

Reducing water consumption and minimizing the environmental impact of industrial operations by implementing technologies and practices that promote water conservation and harvesting.

Promoting sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.

Reducing the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycles, from extraction of raw materials to recycling and disposal.

Güven Terzioğlu

Genel Müdür

Message from the General Manager

Dear Stakeholders,

It is evident that with the current economic model, further progress is no longer feasible on a global scale. Issues such as the global energy crisis, raw material procurement, and global climate change indicate the need for us to reconsider our way of doing business.

Therefore, we should view sustainability efforts, which have been on the agenda in recent years, as an opportunity to create value. We must develop a lifestyle and economic model based on reducing, reusing, and recycling. By integrating this new model into our way of life and business practices, we can make our planet a more livable and sustainable place.

In this context, EPTA, taking into account the corporate carbon footprint values we have been following in 2021-2022, established a Sustainability Unit and started developing projects to reduce carbon emissions as of 2023. We are continuing feasibility studies such as the 400 kW Solar Energy System project and the Green Hydrogen Project initiated in 2023.

Based on the technical inspection report data conducted at the beginning of 2023, we have increased energy efficiency and reduced both costs and carbon emissions in our company by improving the energy efficiency of electric motors, air compressors, and electric welding furnaces under the KOSGEB Energy Efficiency Support Project.

EPTA will continue its efforts towards green production by addressing not only environmental sustainability but also social and economic sustainability issues.

We will continue to spread awareness that the world is not created solely for humans and that polar bears should not disappear.

Best Regards,

ISO 140001 Environmental Management System

Epta has evaluated its activities in the areas of climate change mitigation, energy management, water management, and waste management within the scope of responsible environmental management. Our company has obtained the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certificate by fulfilling the requirements in these areas.

Management

Ethic. Principled. Transparent.

Sustainability is deeply integrated into everything we do, from how we produce our products to how we work with our suppliers and support local communities.

Improving Social Welfare
We support investments and projects in areas such as education, health, and social justice, contributing to the enhancement of societal welfare.
Workforce and Business Ethics
We ensure that employees have fair and safe working conditions in line with business ethics. We protect employee diversity and rights, and invest in their training and development.
Strengthening Social Relations
We establish strong relationships with the local community and collaborate with them to address their needs. Transparency and accountability to the community are important values for us.

Focusing on sustainable models and production improvement, EPTA rapidly implements social sustainability practices aimed not only at economic success but also at increasing social welfare through human rights, community-friendly practices, and environmental initiatives, thus leaving a more livable world for future generations.

Our understanding of social responsibility, one of the most important components of social sustainability, drives us to engage in activities that consider the needs of both the community and our employees.