Sustainability

For 39 years, ANKON Consulting has been working on internationally funded projects in the field of “Development Consulting” and has been providing services on sustainability for many years. Through both international and national projects, ANKON Consulting has been working on sustainable development, corporate sustainability reporting, ESG, green transformation, sustainable agriculture and GES and RES projects impact investments.

Our Sustainability Efforts;

1) Our Sustainability Related Projects:

    • Support Project for Sustainable Olive Farming Practices and Inclusion of Women Olive Farmers (2022-2024): 

This project aims to promote sustainable practices in olive agriculture and integrate women farmers into the sector.

https://ankon.com.tr/surdurulebilir-zeytin-tarimi-uygulamalari-ve-kadin-zeytin-ciftcilerinin-dahil-edilmesi-icin-destek-projesi/Ankon

    • Consultancy Services for Business Development under the Livelihood Restoration, Improvement and / or Assistance Measure within the Framework of Nakkaş-Başakşehir Motorway Project (2023-2026):

ANKON provides services to businesses affected by the expropriation program, including relocation planning, analyzing the challenges and opportunities they face, offering business management consulting, and providing guidance on accessing the financial tools necessary to support stable growth and sustainability. 

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    • Cooperation on Climate Policies (2009):GFA-Envest conducted a study assessing how much Turkey would benefit from variable carbon mechanisms after 2012. The results of this study, funded by the German Ministry of Environment, were presented to all interested parties at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Ankon played the role of facilitator in this process and provided consultancy services for the organization of the workshops. https://ankon.com.tr/iklim-politikalari-uzerine-isbirligi/ 

  • Netherlands Trade Mission for Waste Water Management, Twinning Activities (2010): ANKON, in cooperation with the Foreign Trade Institute of the Ministry of Economy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (NL EVD International), the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ankara (RNE) and the Royal Consulate General of the Netherlands (RNCG) and The Dutch Union of Waterboards, organized and conducted matchmaking activities for 14 companies from the Waste Water Management sector in the Trade Mission that visited Turkey between 19-23 October. https://ankon.com.tr/hollanda-atik-su-yonetimi-ticaret-misyonu-eslestirme-aktiviteleri/ 

  • Kuşadası Regional Solid Waste Management Project (2008): ANKON contributed to the institutional and financial functioning of the structure created for Kuşadası, Davutlar, Söke and Güzelçamlı Municipalities by providing experts in the Capacity Building Program of Kuşadası Regional Solid Waste Management Project. https://ankon.com.tr/kusadasi-bolgesel-kati-atik-yonetimi-projesi/ 

 

2) ANKON Consulting COP29’da:

Sustainability and Global Contribution to the Climate Crisis

🌍 ANKON Consulting at COP29: Sustainability and Global Contribution to the Climate Crisis

ANKON Consulting participated in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, between November 14-21, 2024 with a team of five experts. Closely following the global sustainability agenda and international developments regarding the climate crisis, our team participated in important panels throughout the event, exchanging information and representing Turkey’s contributions in this field.

📌 “How Green and Sustainable is Green?” Panel

In this special panel hosted by Kalyon Energy, ANKON Consulting Managing Partner Damla Tüzüner made a presentation on the social impacts of the Karapınar Solar Power Plant (SPP) Project. Emphasizing that not only the environmental but also the social aspects of large-scale renewable energy projects should be carefully considered, Tüzüner shared her experiences in the field and approaches that contribute to sustainable development in the case of Karapınar SPP.

As ANKON Consulting, we continue to demonstrate our sustainability vision not only through our consulting activities, but also by taking an active role in international platforms.

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3) Sustainability Information Meetings

 

a) Konya Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Reporting Information Meeting:

An information meeting was organized on December 5, 2024 at Konya Chamber of Commerce Technology Campus in cooperation with Konya Chamber of Commerce and Mevlana Development Agency. In this awareness meeting we organized at Konya Chamber of Commerce, we had a valuable meeting with sector representatives on sustainability reporting. As TEDU Trade Research Center and ANKON Consulting, we aimed to increase the level of knowledge and awareness by discussing the challenges and solutions in the reporting processes of businesses. We are happy to contribute to a sustainable future together! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aycatekinkoru_saesrdaesraeslebilirlik-saesrdaesraeslebilirlikraporlamasaft-activity-7271780691615338496-ZxWT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAQDbXMBqWSWHCxYj-l5GiQZJARQZ8wVrSw 

b) Ankon + Online Meetings:

On February 7, 2025, an online information seminar titled “Sustainability Expertise” was organized within the scope of Ankon Online Meetings and trainings were explained.

You can access our broadcast on ANKON Consulting #YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dQKVNFQa

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4) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Training

Public Oversight Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority – With the partnership of TED University and ANKON Consulting accredited by KGK, “Corporate Sustainability Training” was held at TED University Continuing Education Center classrooms with the participation of Public Oversight Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority – KGK President Mr. Hasan Özçelik and TED University Rector Prof. Dr. Dr. Hasan Sabuncu Özçelik. Dr. Hasan Özçelik and TED University Rector Prof. Dr. Ihsan Sabuncuoglu attended the opening and closing ceremony between 03 February – 28 February 2025.

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5) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Consultancy

As ANKON Consulting, we offer Corporate Sustainability Reporting Consulting services for organizations to put their sustainability journey on a strategic and measurable basis.

In line with the increasing environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations around the world, companies are now evaluated not only on their financial performance but also on their contribution to society and the environment. At this point, sustainability reports are becoming one of the most powerful tools of transparency and accountability for investors, customers, business partners and the public.

💼 Our Scope of Service:

  • Reporting in compliance with TSRS (Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards) and international standards (GRI, IFRS S1 & S2)
  • In-house current situation analysis and gap assessment
  • Stakeholder analysis and identification of priority issues
  • Identifying ESG indicators and structuring data collection processes
  • Report design, content development and publication process support
  • Capacity building trainings for relevant staff

🌱 Neden ANKON?

  • Our reliability in reporting as we are an institution authorized to provide training by KGK (Public Oversight Authority)
  • We work with experienced academic and sectoral experts
  • Practical guidance through exemplary projects and field experiences
  • We position your corporate sustainability report not only as an obligation, but also as a strategic communication tool that adds value to your brand.

📩 Contact us for more information or to ask us to design a custom reporting process for you.

6) Sustainability Overview

What is Sustainability?

Sustainability refers to the effective management of environmental, social and economic resources in order to leave a healthier and more balanced world for future generations.

TSRS (Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards) and its Importance

The purpose of the TSRS is to enable companies to report their activities in a transparent and comparable manner, making it possible to obtain reliable data on sustainability efforts.

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)

ESG is an assessment system that measures not only the financial performance of companies, but also their environmental, social and governance impacts.

Emissions Management and Carbon Footprint

Emissions management is a set of strategies implemented by an organization to minimize carbon emissions in the atmosphere. Carbon footprint refers to the amount of greenhouse gases that an organization or individual emits directly or indirectly into the atmosphere.

What is Sustainability Reporting?

For many years, as the financial statements used in company performance evaluations have become inadequate, investors have started to demand data that allow them to assess the impact of risks and uncertainties in environmental, social and governance (ESG or ESMS) issues on company performance. On the other hand, societies have become more sensitive and conscious about sustainability as financial, social and environmental problems resulting from issues such as global warming caused by the climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, drought risk, income inequality, gender inequality, and violations of business and social ethics have reached to a level that cannot be ignored. These developments in sustainability have prompted companies to take responsibility and to develop new strategies on issues such as environment, employee rights, transparency, ethics and accountability, and to disclose the impact of their activities on environmental, social and governance issues in order to meet the expectations of society
All these developments are closely followed in Turkey and a series of regulations have been required in this context.

In line with these regulations, Corporate Sustainability Reporting has become mandatory.
Sustainability reporting, in its broadest sense, provides stakeholders with information about a company’s role in and contribution to society and demonstrates a company’s performance on economic, environmental, social and governance issues. Sustainability reporting addresses how a wide range of non-financial issues, from customer service to climate change, contribute to or impact a company’s capacity to create value.

  • Benefits of Sustainability Reports

    • – Provides a better understanding of risks and opportunities
      – Links financial and non-financial performance
      – Influences long-term management strategy and policy and business plans
      – Streamlines processes and reduces costs, improves efficiency
      – Enables benchmarking and evaluation of sustainability performance in terms of laws, norms, performance standards and voluntary initiatives
      – Prevents failures in environmental, social and governance
    •– Allows comparison of performance within the company and across companies and sectors
    – Contributes to mitigating negative environmental, social and governance impacts
    – Contributes to enhancing company reputation and brand loyalty
    – Allows external stakeholders to understand the true value of the company, its tangible and intangible assets

Latest Developments:

 

Turkey’s first “Climate Law” proposal was submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) on February 20, 2025 and adopted by the TBMM Environment Commission on February 26, 2025. This bill aims to provide a comprehensive framework for combating climate change in line with Turkey’s net zero emission target for 2053 and its green development vision.​

Outline of the Bill:

  • Emissions Trading System (ETS): The ETS to be established by the Climate Change Presidency aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Within the scope of this system, enterprises carrying out activities that directly cause greenhouse gas emissions will be required to obtain greenhouse gas emission permits from the Directorate in order to carry out their activities. 
  • Carbon Regulatory Mechanism at the Border (CCRM): A CCSM could be established to address the embedded greenhouse gas emissions of imported goods in the Turkish Customs Territory. This mechanism aims to protect the competitiveness of domestic producers by taking into account the carbon content of imported products.
  • Turkey Green Taxonomy: Turkey Green Taxonomy will be established and climate change incentive mechanisms will be developed to facilitate the channeling of financial resources to climate-friendly investments.​
  • Provincial Climate Change Coordination Committees: Provincial Climate Change Coordination Committees consisting of representatives of relevant institutions and organizations will be established in each province under the chairmanship of the governor and will determine the strategies, actions and implementation areas appropriate to the conditions of the province and ensure their implementation.​

 

7) Our Awards Related to Our Sustainability Activities: 

✓ International CSR Excellence Awards: “Sustainability” – WINNER (London-2019)

✓ International Business Awards / Stevie: “Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year – in Europe” – SILVER STEVIE® WINNERS (Vienna-2019)

✓ International CSR Excellence Awards: CSR World Leader (London – 2019)

✓ The Green Organisation: Green World Ambassador (London – 2019)

✓ The Green Organisation: The Green World Awards Best Environmental Practice (Vietnam – 2019)

✓ PR Daily’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards: “Community Affairs” – WINNER (Chicago-2019)

✓ European Excellence Awards: National and Regional Campaigns / Türkiye – WINNER (Lizbon-2019)

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