Aytac Gida’s Sustainability Report Published
Aytaç Gıda, which started its operations as a meat facility in Çankırı Çerkeş and joined Yıldız Holding in 2013, has shared its first sustainability report for 2023 with the public. This report includes performance in environmental, social and governance areas and future goals. Aytaç continues its sustainability work within the framework of Yıldız Holding’s ‘Waste-Free Company’ business model. The report details sustainability practices under focal points such as ‘Working for the Future of Nature’, ‘Strengthening with Stakeholders’ and ‘Inspiring the Future’.
Significant Achievements in Energy Efficiency
Continuing its journey towards decarbonization in line with Yıldız Holding’s net zero target across its entire value chain by 2050, Aytaç Gıda has managed to reduce its energy consumption and carbon emissions by 15% with projects it has implemented for energy efficiency. Within the scope of the transition to renewable energy sources, it is aimed to provide all of the electricity needs of Aytaç’s factory from renewable sources with a 6 megawatt peak capacity solar power plant to be established in the factory.
Recycling with Zero Waste Policy
Aytaç Gıda, which has had the ‘Zero Waste’ certificate since 2022, has managed to reach a 100% recycling rate by adopting circular business models and re-evaluating waste. In this way, all waste has been brought back into the economy.
Sustainable Packaging Practices
Carrying out innovative sustainable packaging studies with the aim of reducing the amount of plastic used in packaging, Aytaç saved a total of 27.4 tons of plastic with these projects in 2023. Maintaining its strong position in the market with more than 130 product types, the company continues its R&D activities by prioritizing customer satisfaction.
Aytac CEO Erhan Cetin’s Evaluations
Aytaç CEO Erhan Çetin stated that they are very happy to publish the first sustainability report that includes Aytaç’s sustainability performance and goals, and said: “As Aytaç, we have been acting with the aim of becoming a leading brand in the sector since the day we were founded We redesign all our processes with a sustainability perspective. As part of our decarbonization journey, we continue our green transformation investments and implement effective applications for energy efficiency. In our sustainability studies, we not only focus on environmental issues, but also support local development with our local supplier ratio reaching 99% and aim to create long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We will continue to work with all our strength to further improve our sustainability performance in the coming period. “We will continue to develop innovative products with high quality standards that will fully meet the expectations and needs of our consumers.”
