Enerjisa Enerji gives ‘A Better Future’ messages in the Sustainability Report
Listed in the Global A-List in the category of Water with its activities carried out as part of Climate Change and Water Security, Enerjisa Enerji stood behind its goal by sustaining its sustainable energy and social investments even in an environment where earthquake and economic impacts are still felt.
Pioneering energy transformation in Türkiye with its impact-oriented sustainability approach, Enerjisa Enerji had already crowned its efficiency, and sustainability works with its A Better Future platform shared with the public in 2023 July. The company also emphasized its desire to create a success story in the sustainable energy transformation in Türkiye with 2023 Sustainability Report in which the agenda of the company consisting of a focus on people and sustainability was once again underlined.
In the Sustainability Report shared by Enerjisa Enerji with all its stakeholders, there are detailed sections about sectoral subjects such as energy efficiency and renewable energy transformation as well as social subjects such as gender equality and equal opportunities. Making commitments in environmental, economic, social, and international areas, Enerjisa Enerji brings smarter and greener energy to all its stakeholders in line with its sustainability approach and sustains its efforts to be able to provide better conditions for next generations.
2023 goal; 40% reduction in emission concentration of electricity sold in association with Scope 3
Enerjisa Enerji had already committed to Net Zero in order to create low carbon emissions. In the report which showed that the company is in the right path to reach its goals in Scope 1 and 2, another goal was given for Scope 3 as well. Standing behind its commitment of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 as part of its climate strategy, Enerjisa Enerji announced in its newly published report that it will reduce the emission concentration of the electricity sold by 40% by 2030 compared to the reference year of 2021.
The Strategy and Goal Declaration for biodiversity announced for the first time
Attaching great significance to ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity in all its operation areas, Enerjisa Enerji announced, in its 2023 Sustainability Report, its Strategy and Goal Declaration for the first time. Desiring to minimize its impacts in this area, the company prioritizes biological diversity in its operations as well as its decision-making mechanisms as a strategic priority. The company aims to realize actions based on this strategy in collaboration with its shareholders, sector partners, NGOs, and all other stakeholders.
“We are positioning ourselves as the driving force behind decarbonization.”
Underlining that they are aware of their responsibilities for a better future at Enerjisa Enerji, Murat Pınar, CEO at Enerjisa Enerji, stated, “As we concentrate on our sustainability-oriented efforts and activities which is the driving force behind our vision of a better vision for all, I am very proud to announce that we obtained successful operational and financial results in 2023 despite the challenging circumstances.
We are positioning ourselves as the driving force behind decarbonization through our power grid operations, services and products that offer cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable lifestyle. In line with our vision of responsible investment, we consolidated our energy infrastructure to a considerable degree by increasing our grid investments by 200% in 2023 compared to 2022 in order to support the integration of renewable energy sources. These investments do not only contribute to a continuous energy supply and a successful energy transformation by raising our grid quality, but they also consolidate, once more, our responsibility for the society and environment. Moreover, we continue to lead energy transformation for the sustainable future of Türkiye with nearly 50 energy efficiency projects, including lighting transformation projects and process efficiency practices in addition to solar power plants for our corporate customers. We realized our 2023 goals with Eşarj in line with our vision of developing sustainable transportation infrastructure of the future, and we continue to grow our network with 1,300 stations.
In line with our corporate citizenship approach, we continue to realize sustainable and impact-creating social responsibility and social investment projects. As we believe in the significance and power of ‘Partnerships for SDGs’ which is SDG 17, we expand the impact area of our projects by collaborating with local, national, and international organizations and institutions who adopt a shared purpose and vision.
At Enerjisa Enerji, we will sustain our activities and efforts for a smarter, greener, and better future for all. I would like to thank all our shareholders, customers, investors, and business partners as well as our employees for their supports as we proceed to a sustainable future.”
Ebru Taşcıoğlu, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Capabilities at Enerjisa Enerji, stated, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) targets of Enerjisa Enerji underline our company’s brave and forward-looking sustainability agenda while successfully integrating these into the performance management system of the company. As part of our climate strategy, we do not only stand behind our commitments, but we are also proud to get A-level results with our efforts recognized by international organizations such as CDP.
To ensure sustainability with all dimensions, we show our commitment for protecting the environment, labor rights, human rights and fighting corruption in our strategies and operations as the signatory of the United Nations Global Principles Convention to all our employees as well as the communities via our practices.
As we are aware of the impact we create for the society, we focus on diversity, equality and inclusion in our business processes and services. In 2023, we became one of the 12 companies included in the ‘Bloomberg Gender Equality Index’ from Türkiye. Since 2019, as a company ratifying WEPS-Women’s Empowerment Principles, we have been included in the 10 companies participating in ‘WEPS: Call to Action’ projects conducted by UN Women. As part of the ‘Sensiz Olmaz’ (‘Not Without You’) which is a diversity, equality and inclusion project, our purpose was to offer equal opportunities in the workplace for all.
We will sustain our efforts to work and achieve transformation through our perspective that leaves nobody behind and takes sustainability in terms of its environmental, social, economic aspects.
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About Enerjisa Enerji
Enerjisa Enerji, which pioneers the energy transformation in Türkiye by using the multiplier effect of sustainability and technology in line with its vision of ‘a better future for all,’ provides service to 25 percent of Türkiye in electricity distribution and retail, which are the main fields of activity of the company. Enerjisa Enerji, the prominent player in the industry, reaches 10.8 million customers in 14 provinces and provides electricity distribution services to more than 22 million users. While Enerjisa Enerji offers renewable energy and efficiency solutions to its customers via its Energy of My Business brand, the company also operates the first and fastest charging station network in Türkiye with Eşarj, the company of which Enerjisa owns 100% of its shares. 20 percent of Enerjisa Enerji, whose main shareholders are Sabancı Holding and E.ON, is publicly traded in Borsa Istanbul.
