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SUSTAINABILITY

REPORTS AND CERTIFICATES

ISO 27001

ISO 45001

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

Our Sustainability Approach at İBA Kimya

At İBA Kimya, we plan all our investments, product development, and process improvement activities with consideration for their social and environmental impacts. We aim to extend our sustainability vision across our entire value chain, from raw material sourcing to post-consumer recovery.

Our approach is built on the principles of creating long-term value, protecting natural resources, investing in people, and keeping pace with technological developments. We have structured our 2022–2030 sustainability strategy around three main pillars: “Protect the Planet,” “Empower Society,” and “Transform Life.”

In line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda, we support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and prioritize contributing to these goals through our activities while raising awareness of sustainability among our stakeholders.

WE USE ENERGY EFFICIENTLY

Energy efficiency is one of İBA Kimya’s key priorities. We aim to reduce energy consumption per unit of product without compromising product and service quality. Within the framework of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, we continuously improve our energy-saving and efficiency initiatives, contribute to the fight against climate change, and aim to increase our use of renewable energy.

OUR POLICIES

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POLICY

SOCIAL COMPLIANCE POLICY

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY

HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY

BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY

WE PROTECT THE PLANET

As İBA Kimya, under “Protect the Planet,” one of the three main pillars of our sustainability strategy, we aim to minimize the environmental impact of our operations, use resources efficiently, reduce waste generation, and increase waste recovery. In line with these objectives, we continue our investments and continuous improvement efforts in the areas of reducing energy consumption, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, water management, and increasing the use of renewable energy. Under the “Protect the Planet” pillar, we focus on three priorities: “Climate Change,” “Water Use,” and “Circular Production.”

Our 2030 Targets

Climate Change

  • Reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030
  • 2050 zero-carbon target
  • Generate 60% of total electricity needs through solar power plants (SPPs)

Water Use

  • Reduce total water consumption

Circular Production

  • Reduce packaging waste
  • Use recovered materials in product packaging

WE PROTECT THE PLANET

As İBA Kimya, under “Protect the Planet,” one of the three main pillars of our sustainability strategy, we aim to minimize the environmental impact of our operations, use resources efficiently, reduce waste generation, and increase waste recovery. In line with these objectives, we continue our investments and continuous improvement efforts in the areas of reducing energy consumption, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, water management, and increasing the use of renewable energy. Under the “Protect the Planet” pillar, we focus on three priorities: “Climate Change,” “Water Use,” and “Circular Production.” WE TRANSFORM LIFE At İBA Kimya, we support our sustainability approach by digitalizing and optimizing our processes to use our resources more efficiently and effectively. We are expanding our sustainable product portfolio and contributing to transforming life in line with our sustainability targets. As part of our initiatives under the “Transform Life” pillar, we focus on the following Sustainable Development Goals:

  • Healthy, high-quality living
  • Gender Equality
  • Quality Education
  • Decent work and economic growth
  • We are moving forward with priorities focused on reducing inequalities.

Our 2030 Targets

Gender Equality

  • Achieve a 15% female employment rate
  • Participate in projects focused on girls’ education

Quality Education

  • Increase annual competency-based training to 10 hours per person
  • Increase employee engagement Reduce the employee turnover rate for new-generation personnel to below 1%

Good Health and Well-Being

  • Zero workplace accidents
  • Zero occupational diseases

Decent Work and Economic Growth

  • Increase local employment
  • Provide support to disadvantaged groups in the areas of health, housing, and education
  • Establish a working committee to investigate and prevent workplace inequalities
  • Conduct initiatives to ensure a balanced distribution of wages

WE TRANSFORM LIFE

At İBA Kimya, we support our sustainability approach by digitalizing and optimizing our processes to use our resources more efficiently and effectively. We are expanding our sustainable product portfolio and contributing to transforming life in line with our sustainability targets. As part of our initiatives under

  • Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • Responsible Production and Consumption
  • We are moving forward with the priorities of "Partnerships for the Goals."

2030 Yılı Hedeflerimiz

Sanayi, Yenilikçi ve Alt Yapı

  • İş süreçlerinin dijitalleştirilmesi
  • Veriler ve hedeflere dayalı karar destek sisteminin kurulması

Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim

  • Sürdürülebilir ürünlerin ciro içindeki payının artırılması
  • Yaşam döngüsü analizlerinin yapılması

Amaçlar için ortaklıklar

  • Açlık ve yoksulluk ile mücadele konulu projelerde yer alınması

WE PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

At İBA Kimya, we aim to leave future generations a sustainable world where environmental pollution is prevented, environmental awareness is high, and people can live in a healthy and dignified environment.

To this end:

  • We ensure full compliance with applicable legislation and do not allow environmental pollution resulting from our activities.
  • We effectively implement the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
  • We reduce our waste and ensure its recovery.
  • We design products with minimal impact on the environment and human health.
  • We take all necessary measures to prevent soil, water, and air pollution.
  • We invest in Solar Power Plants (SPPs) to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions and generate renewable energy.
  • We carry out planned activities to combat climate change and global warming.
  • We contribute to the protection of potable water resources by reducing our water consumption.

WE USE ENERGY EFFICIENTLY

Energy efficiency is one of İBA Kimya’s fundamental principles. We aim to reduce energy consumption per unit of product without compromising product and service quality.
Within the framework of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, we continuously pursue energy-saving and efficiency initiatives, contribute to the fight against climate change, and are committed to increasing our use of renewable energy.

BUSINESS ETHICS AND SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AT İBA KİMYA

Integrity and Honesty

Transparency, honesty, and reliability are our core values in all our business processes and relationships. We always maintain a fair, ethical, and reliable approach in our relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners.

Equality and Prevention of Discrimination

We provide a fair and equal working environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, gender, language, race, beliefs, disability, or other personal characteristics. We adhere to the principle of equality in recruitment, promotion, compensation, and training processes.

Working Conditions

We reject forced labor and child labor. We implement an equal pay for equal work policy for our female and male employees and maintain a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harassment and discrimination.

Employee Rights

We provide communication channels through which our employees can share their suggestions and complaints. We organize various activities to foster a strong sense of belonging and support a happy and motivated workforce.

Occupational Health and Safety

We consider the health and safety of our employees among our top priorities. Within the scope of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, we take proactive measures to prevent workplace accidents and occupational diseases.

Environmental Protection

We conduct our operations with an environmentally responsible approach. Through the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, we protect natural resources and aim to leave a livable world for future generations.

Confidentiality and Information Security

We protect the confidential information of our employees and stakeholders and do not share such information with unauthorized third parties.

Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery

We do not accept gifts, benefits, or interests that could influence our decision-making processes. Bribery and improper commission payments are not acceptable under any circumstances.

Fair Competition

We do not engage in any activities that restrict or distort competition. Practices such as price fixing, market sharing, or boycotts are contrary to İBA Kimya’s business principles and commitment to fair competition.

SAFETY FIRST!

At İBA Kimya, we put occupational safety above everything else. Guided by the principle “No work begins without ensuring safety,” we fully comply with applicable legislation and the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

We work systematically and scientifically to protect our employees from workplace accidents and occupational diseases. We identify risks in advance and implement the necessary preventive measures.

In this context:

  • We appoint occupational safety specialists and workplace physicians.
  • We provide training upon employment and at regular intervals.
  • We conduct risk assessments and implement the necessary actions.
  • We provide our employees with personal protective equipment (PPE) and training on its proper use.

Our goal is to create a healthy, safe, and sustainable working environment for all our employees.

SUSTAINABILITY AND GOVERNANCE

At İBA Kimya, we believe that sustainability starts with a strong governance structure. Transparency, ethical values, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations are our fundamental principles in all our business processes.

Our corporate governance approach prioritizes:

  • Social compliance, business ethics, and respect for human rights,
  • Environmental protection and efficient use of resources,
  • Energy management and information security,
  • Employee health and occupational safety,

thereby supporting our company’s long-term value creation.

Within this framework, our integrated management systems help us optimize our business processes and achieve our sustainability goals. In doing so, we are committed to being a reliable and responsible business partner to our customers, stakeholders, and society.

Management Systems We Implement

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management System
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
  • ISO 50001 Energy Management System
  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POLICY:
As IBA KIMYA A.S., through our Integrated Management System established in line with our vision, mission, principles, and values, we aim to operate in full compliance with legal requirements, protect our employees by taking occupational health and safety measures, use energy efficiently, protect the environment, earn the trust of our customers, and ensure information security. In line with these objectives, we undertake to:
  • Develop systems aimed at preventing occupational accidents and occupational diseases arising from our Electrostatic Powder Coating production and sales activities,
  • Control processes that may cause soil, air, and water pollution,
  • Reduce waste and increase recovery and recycling,
  • Use energy efficiently and increase the share of renewable energy sources in our energy consumption,
  • Meet customer expectations through a customer-oriented approach and ensure customer satisfaction and trust,
  • Control chemicals that may endanger human health, equipment that may cause occupational accidents, and processes and tasks that may pose risks,
  • Provide the necessary commitment and support by allocating all required resources for continuous improvement in quality, technology, and service,
  • Develop timely, competitive products that exceed customer expectations through advanced R&D technologies and an expert technical team,
  • Increase employee awareness and implement and continuously improve the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 standards with the participation of all our employees,
  • Comply with applicable legal conditions and requirements concerning energy, environment, quality, and occupational health and safety,
  • Continuously improve our energy, environmental, quality, and occupational health and safety performance by developing and expanding sustainability-based activities.
We hereby commit to fulfilling these principles.

SOCIAL COMPLIANCE POLICY

Our Company, which acts in accordance with the principle of “People First” at every stage of production and management, undertakes to:
  • Not employ workers under the age of 18 and comply with the applicable procedures and principles regarding the employment of young workers,
  • Not use forced or involuntary labor,
  • Adopt a proactive approach based on risk analysis, ensure the participation of all employees in occupational health and safety practices, and implement a working system that prioritizes the overall health and safety of employees,
  • Prevent all forms of discrimination in recruitment, promotion, and termination processes, employ individuals based on their ability to perform the job, and manage compensation, social benefits, and promotions accordingly,
  • Respect the personality and dignity of every employee and not tolerate verbal, physical, or psychological harassment or coercion,
  • Apply disciplinary practices in accordance with the applicable collective labor agreement and legal regulations,
  • Establish the necessary infrastructure for every employee to communicate their requests and complaints,
  • Comply with applicable legal regulations and collective labor agreement provisions when determining working hours, and observe the principle of voluntariness in overtime work,
  • Respect freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining,
  • Make regular and overtime payments as stipulated by law and collective labor agreements, and provide employees with the social benefits specified in the collective labor agreement,
  • Evaluate the social compliance of supplier companies, monitor evaluation results through action plans, and gradually improve their social compliance levels,
  • Protect the environment,
  • Comply with customs legislation,
  • Combat bribery,
  • Prevent prohibited and smuggled goods from being included in shipments by taking appropriate product safety measures,
  • Comply with applicable national legislation, standards published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and United Nations conventions; ensure the continuity of this compliance; and continuously improve our practices.

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

As IBA Kimya A.S., we aim to leave future generations a sustainable world where climate change, global warming, and air, water, and soil pollution are prevented, environmental protection awareness is strengthened, and humane living conditions are possible. In line with this objective, we are committed to communicating, implementing, and continuously improving our sustainability policy by addressing our environmental and social responsibilities in all their dimensions. Our key objectives for ensuring economic, environmental, and social sustainability throughout our activities involving the design, production, and sale of electrostatic powder coatings are:
  • Ensuring full compliance with legal requirements.
  • Effectively implementing and continuously improving the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 27001 management systems.
  • Reducing and recovering waste.
  • Designing products with minimized impact on the environment and human health.
  • Preventing soil, water, and air pollution.
  • Reducing greenhouse gas and carbon emissions.
  • Contributing to the prevention of climate change and global warming.
  • Reducing water consumption and protecting potable water resources.
  • Preventing occupational accidents and occupational diseases.
  • Contributing to renewable energy production through the use of solar energy.
  • Using energy efficiently.
  • Protecting natural resources.
  • Planning continuous improvements in quality, methods, and technology.
  • Ensuring a sustainable supply chain.
  • Supporting economic growth.
  • Ensuring information security.
  • Conducting business in accordance with business ethics principles.
  • Ensuring the satisfaction of our employees, customers, and suppliers.
  • Supporting education, sports, and athletes.
  • Participating in social responsibility projects.
  • Ensuring the active participation of our employees in all processes.
  • Raising sustainability awareness among all our stakeholders.
As IBA Kimya, we are committed to demonstrating our determination through our sustainability reports as we pursue our vision of becoming one of the organizations that create international value and benefit through our goals, programs, and practices that protect our world, strengthen society, and transform lives.

INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY

At IBA Kimya A.S., An ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been established to identify and manage risks related to information assets, information security requirements, and established rules.
With the Information Security Management System,
  • Unauthorized or unlawful access to, use, alteration, disclosure, deletion, transfer, or damage of information will be prevented.
  • The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information assets will be ensured.
  • The confidentiality of corporate information will be maintained during information transfers with relevant parties and stakeholders.
  • Corporate information will be backed up.
  • Unauthorized access to corporate information will be prevented.
  • The conditions for sharing documents, tables, reports, and similar resources generated through internal applications and software with relevant parties / stakeholders will be defined and ensured. Scope of Information Security
  • Information Security covers all departments and third-party users utilizing the company’s IT infrastructure. Importance of Information Security IBA Kimya A.S. places great importance on information and technology. Our company possesses a significant amount of information in both electronic and written formats. Protecting this information and ensuring its security is of great importance to our company. Objectives of Information Security
  • To ensure the information security of IBA Kimya A.S.
  • To ensure information security in contracts with third parties.
  • To ensure the continuity of the organization’s core and supporting business activities with minimum interruption. Risks and Business Continuity Information security risks are identified and assessed, and a risk treatment plan is prepared. The Information Security Committee is responsible for the management and implementation of this plan. Information Security Principles
  • To protect information assets in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • To identify security needs, risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities related to information security processes.
  • To continuously improve information security.
  • To fully comply with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
  • To fully comply with the legal requirements of customs regulations.
  • To reduce the impact of information security risks and ensure business continuity.
  • To respond rapidly to information security incidents.
  • To provide employees with information security training in order to minimize information security risks.
  • To define information security requirements for third parties, suppliers, and visitors and ensure their compliance with security policies. Management Support Senior Management will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Information Security Management System.

HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY

As IBA Kimya A.S., We aim to build a productive, happy, successful, and healthy workforce with a strong sense of belonging by focusing on sustainable success and embracing the principles of transparency, fairness, employee value, social compliance, business ethics, and respect for human rights.
  • In line with this objective: We aim to be among the most preferred companies and plan initiatives to implement best practices in human resources management.
  • We apply competitive compensation and benefits strategies that reward high performance and are aligned with market conditions.
  • We follow a systematic and development-oriented approach across all human resources processes, from recruitment and career management to training, development, and performance management.
  • In recruitment processes, we attach importance to selecting the right candidates for the job, ensuring gender equality, supporting employee adaptation, providing job-specific training programs, and enhancing employee satisfaction.
  • We do not allow forced labor or child labor.
  • We provide equal pay to women and men for work of equal value.
  • We provide equal opportunities to women and men for management and leadership roles.
  • We take all necessary measures to ensure that female employees can work in a comfortable, safe, discrimination-free, and violence-free environment.
  • We implement proactive measures to protect our employees from occupational accidents and occupational diseases.
  • We have zero tolerance for discrimination.
  • We fully comply with all applicable legal requirements.
  • We provide platforms through which our employees can submit their suggestions and complaints.
  • By planning activities aimed at increasing employee motivation, we seek to create a workforce with a strong sense of belonging and high job satisfaction.
  • We implement educational, scholarship, and social support programs to contribute to the development and education of young people and help them become valuable members of society.
As senior management, we undertake to provide our full support for the implementation and continuous improvement of this policy.

IBA KIMYA A.S. BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY

1. Introduction At IBA Kimya, we adopt the principles of integrity, fairness, and transparency as our core values in all areas in which we operate. This Business Ethics Policy applies to all employees, managers, and business partners of our company and aims to support conduct and decision-making processes that comply with ethical principles. This policy defines the way IBA Kimya conducts business and ensures that all employees act in accordance with professional and ethical standards. 2. Core Principles At IBA Kimya, business ethics is at the heart of our corporate culture. Our core principles are as follows:
  1. Integrity and Transparency: Accurate, reliable, and open sharing of information is essential in all our business relationships.
  2. Fair and Equal Treatment: Employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners are treated equally and fairly without discrimination.
  3. Avoidance of Corruption and Conflicts of Interest: Bribery, unfair gain, or practices intended to serve personal interests are strictly prohibited.
3. Employee Conduct IBA Kimya employees are responsible for demonstrating ethical and professional conduct in the workplace:
  1. Respect and Safety: All employees are responsible for treating one another with respect and contributing to a safe working environment.
  2. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Company and customer information must be kept confidential and shared only with authorized persons.
  3. Professionalism: It is important to represent the company and its business partners accurately and ethically on social media and other communication channels.
4. Business Partners and Suppliers IBA Kimya adopts fair, transparent, and sustainable practices in its relationships with suppliers and business partners:
  1. Fair Trade: Relationships with suppliers and customers are conducted transparently and under fair and equal conditions.
  2. Legal Compliance: All business partners must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
  3. Responsible Business Practices: Environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable practices are supported.
5. Reporting and Violations IBA Kimya takes a proactive approach to ethical violations:
  1. Reporting Violations: Employees may report violations to their managers or designated ethics reporting channels. Anonymous reporting mechanisms are available.
  2. Assessment of Violations: Reported violations are reviewed impartially, and necessary measures are taken.
  3. No Retaliation: No adverse action or retaliation shall be taken against employees who report violations.
6. Training and Monitoring To continuously improve its culture of business ethics, IBA Kimya:
  1. Provides employees with regular ethics training and awareness programs.
  2. Monitors the effectiveness of this policy and updates it when necessary.
  3. Ensures that senior management actively supports the implementation of ethical standards.
7. Conclusion and Commitment
At IBA Kimya, adhering to business ethics principles is critical to the long-term success of our company. Compliance with this policy by all employees enables our company to operate with integrity, transparency, and sustainability. IBA Kimya clearly expresses its commitment to ethical values at all levels, from senior management to all employees, and is committed to upholding these values throughout all business processes.
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