2022 Communication on Progress

Kibar Holding A.S.

Published date

June 29, 2022

No. of questions

70

Supplemental files

CEO Statement

Signed

  • Governance

    Policies and Responsibilities

    1. Does the Board / highest governance body or most senior executive of the company:

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-report 2021 Sustainability Report: Corporate Governance, pages 18-19; Sustainability Management, pages 22-23.

    2. Does the company have a publicly stated commitment regarding the following sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we plan to have a commitment within 2 years

    Yes, and the commitment is focused on our own operations

    Yes, and the commitment includes our own operations and the value chain

    Yes, and the commitment includes our own operations and the value chain along with communities and society

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf https://www.kibar.com/en/sustainability/kibar-group-s-sustainability-strategy-2025

    3. Does the company have in place a code of conduct regarding each of the following sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we plan to have a code of conduct within two years

    Yes, focused on employee conduct

    Yes, focused on employees and suppliers

    Yes, focused on employees, suppliers, and other business relationships

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    Kibar Group Framework Agreement is signed with suppliers prior to working to ensure that such suppliers also adopt critical sustainability priorities ( https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf - Kibar Group Framework Agreement, page 91) https://www.kibar.com/en/holding/codes-of-conduct

    4. Has the company appointed an individual or group responsible for each of the following sustainability topics?

    No one is specifically responsible for this topic

    Yes, with limited influence on outcomes (e.g., limited access to internal information, limited decision-making authority)

    Yes, with moderate influence on outcomes (e.g., has access to relevant information, reports to senior manager)

    Yes, with direct influence of some outcomes (e.g., has access to relevant information, includes one or more senior manager with decision making rights

    Yes, with direct influence at the highest levels of the organization (e.g., has access to relevant information, includes most senior members of organization)

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Sustainability Governance Structure, page 21)

    5. Does the company have a formal structure(s) (such as a cross-functional committee) to address each of the following sustainability topics?

    No formal structure

    Yes, and with limited influence on outcomes (e.g., limited access to internal information necessary to understand risks, poor representation from relevant departments or functions)

    Yes, with moderate influence on outcomes (e.g., it includes representatives of some functions, departments, or business units most relevant for addressing the risks concerned, has access to relevant information, reports to senior manager)

    Yes, with direct influence on some outcomes (e.g., it includes representatives of functions, departments, or business units most relevant for addressing the risks concerned, has access to relevant information, it involves one or more members of senior management)

    Yes, and with direct influence at the highest level of the organization (e.g., full access to relevant information, it involves members at highest level of organization)

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Sustainability Governance Structure, page 21)

    Prevention

    6. Does the company have a process or processes to assess risk?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we are planning to develop one in the next two years

    Yes, related to our own operations

    Yes, related to our own operations and entire value chain and other business relationships

    Human rights risks

    Labour rights risks

    Environmental risks

    Corruption risks

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Risk Management, page 19)

    7. Does the company have a due diligence process through which it identifies, prevents, mitigates, and accounts for actual and potential negative impacts on sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we are planning to develop one in the next two years

    Yes, related to our own operations

    Yes, related to our own operations and entire value chain and other business relationships

    Human rights risks

    Labour rights risks

    Environmental risks

    Corruption risks

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Risk management, page 19; Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 31-39)

    Concerns and grievance mechanisms

    8. Are there any processes through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct related to human rights, labour rights, environment, or anti-corruption?

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Code of Conduct - Ethics Hotline, page 62)

    8.1. Please provide additional detail regarding the process(es) the company has through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct.

    No

    Yes

    Is the process communicated to all employees/workers in local languages?

    Is the process available to non-employees (e.g., contractors, vendors, suppliers)?

    Is the process confidential (e.g., whistleblowing process)?

    Are there processes in place to avoid retaliation?

    Can concerns be raised about suppliers or other business relationships (e.g., clients, partners, etc.)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Business Ethics, page 62)

    9. Does the company provide or enable access to effective remedy to right holders / stakeholders where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact?

    No process to enable remedy to stakeholders

    Remedy available to some stakeholders (i.e., some geographies, employees only)

    Remedy is available to all affected stakeholders

    Remedy is available to all stakeholders, and suppliers are expected to have similar policies

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Code of Conduct, page 62; Stakeholder Relations, pages 88-89)

    Lessons

    10. How does the company capture lessons regarding each of the following sustainability topics?

    No lessons are regularly captured

    Conducts root cause analyses/investigation of major incidents

    Conducts root cause analyses/investigation and changes organizational policies, processes, and practices accordingly

    Systematically conducts root cause analyses/investigation and leverages learnings to influence both internal and external affairs

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 31-39)

    Executive Pay

    11. Is executive pay linked to performance on one or more of the following sustainability topics?

    No, and we have no intention to change

    No, but we plan to within two years

    Yes

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Wages Policy, page 60)

    Board Composition

    12. Percentage of individuals within the company’s Board / highest governance body by:

    Number/Percentage

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total number of board members (#)

    6

    Male (%)

    83

    Female (%)

    17

    Non-binary (%)

    0

    Under 30 years old (%)

    0

    30-50 years old (%)

    0

    Above 50 years old (%)

    100

    From minority or vulnerable groups (%)

    0

    Executive (%)

    33

    Independent (%)

    0
    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/holding/board-of-directors

    13. Do you produce sustainability reporting according to:

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf

    Data Assurance

    14. Is the information disclosed in this questionnaire assured by a third-party?

    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Declaration of Limited Assurance, pages 124-125)

  • Human Rights

    Materiality / Saliency

    1. Which of the following has the company identified as material human rights issues connected with its operations and/or value chain, whether based on their salience (i.e., the most severe potential negative impacts on people) or another basis?

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-in-kibar-group

    Commitment

    2. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following human rights issues?

    No, and we have no plans to develop a policy

    No, but we plan to in the next two years

    Yes, included within a broader policy

    Yes, articulated as a stand-alone policy

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    Prevention

    3. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following human rights issues?

    No engagement on this topic

    To better understand the risks/ impacts in question

    To discuss potential ways to prevent or mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To agree on a way to prevent/ mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To assess progress in preventing /mitigating the risks/impacts in question

    To collaborate in the prevention/ mitigation of the risks/ impacts in question

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Information Security, page 74)

    4. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this human rights issue?

    Provided internal training/ capacity building for the direct workforce

    Building capacity among relevant business relationships (e.g., partners, suppliers, clients, etc.)

    Conducting an audit process and/or corrective action plan

    Collective Action with peers or other stakeholders to address the issue

    Collaboration with governmental or regulatory bodies

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    No action within reporting period

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Information Security, page 74)

    5. Who receives training for the following human rights issues?

    No training provided

    Select employees

    All employees

    Contractors

    Direct suppliers of the organization

    Indirect suppliers of the organization

    Other – such as partners, clients, etc.

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    6. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following human rights issues?

    No monitoring of progress

    Review issues on ad-hoc basis

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal programs only)

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal and external programs)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Information Security, page 74)

    Response

    7. During the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to adverse impact associated with the following human rights issue(s)?

    Yes

    No

    Choose to not disclose

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the human rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    We have moved into Learning Management System in November 2020. In 2021, we started to work on tracking all parameters for OHS data from a single center and providing data for all companies.

  • Labour

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following labour rights principles?

    No, and we have no plans to develop a policy

    No, but we plan to in the next two years

    Yes, included within a broader policy

    Yes, articulated as a stand-alone policy

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    2021

    Child labour

    2021

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    2021

    Occupational safety and health

    2021

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Occupational Health and Safety, pages 60-61; Sustainability Management in Supply Chain, page 91)

    1.1. For each labour rights policy, is it:

    Aligned with international labour standards?

    Publicly available?

    Approved at most senior level of the company?

    Applied to the company’s own operations?

    Applied to the company’s supply chain and/or other business relationships?

    Developed involving labour rights expertise from inside and outside the company?

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group, page 20; Sustainability Approach, pages 28-29)

    Prevention

    2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following labour rights issues?

    No engagement on this topic

    To better understand the risks/ impacts in question

    To discuss potential ways to prevent or mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To agree on a way to prevent/ mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To assess progress in preventing/ mitigating the risks /impacts in question

    To collaborate in the prevention/ mitigation of the risks/ impacts in question

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39; Occupational Health and Safety, pages 60-61; Sustainability Management in Supply Chain, page 91)

    3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this labour rights issue?

    Provided internal training/ capacity building for the direct workforce

    Building capacity among relevant business relationships (e.g., partners, suppliers, clients, etc.)

    Conducting an audit process and/or corrective action plan

    Collective Action with peers or other stakeholders, in particular workers' organizations, to address the issue

    Collaboration with governmental or regulatory bodies

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    No action within reporting period

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Occupational Health and Safety, pages 60-61; Sustainability Management in Supply Chain, page 91)

    4. Who receives training for the following labour rights issues?

    No training provided

    Select employees

    All employees

    Contractors

    Direct suppliers of the organization

    Indirect suppliers of the organization

    Other – such as partners, clients, etc.

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (ANNEX 3-Performance Indicators, page 113)

    5. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following labour rights issues?

    No monitoring of progress

    Review issues on ad-hoc basis

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal programs only)

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal and external programs)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39; Occupational Health and Safety, pages 60-61; Sustainability Management in Supply Chain, page 91)

    Performance

    6. What is the percentage of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements?

    Percent of employees (%)

    Unknown

    Employees covered under collective bargaining (%)

    0

    7. What is the percentage of employees in a trade union or other workers' organization?

    Percent of employees (%)

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Employees in a trade union or on a worker committee (%)

    0

    8. In the course of the reporting period, what was the percentage of women in:

    Percent of women (%)

    Unknown

    Senior leadership level position

    25.7

    Non-executive board

    25.2
    Optional comment
    1- (25.7) Applicable for mid-level and higher job positions. 2 - (25.2) Applicable for managers and higher job positions.

    9. What was the average ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men (comparing jobs of equal value) during the reporting period?

    Salary ratio (%)

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Women / Men (%)

    1
    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Wages policy, page 60)

    10. In the course of the reporting period, how frequently were workers injured (injuries per hour worked)?

    Frequency of injury

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Frequency of injury

    2.19
    Optional comment
    Women: 2,19 Men: 19,00 (ANNEX 3-Performance Indicators, page 113) https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf

    11. In the course of the reporting period, what was the company’s incident rate?

    Incident rate

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Incident rate

    0
    Optional comment
    Women; 0,02 Men: 0,33 (ANNEX 3-Performance Indicators, page 113) https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf

    Response and Reporting

    12. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact associated with the following labour rights issues?

    Yes

    No

    Choose to not disclose

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    13. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the labour rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    Human rights within the Group are ensured by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and UN Global Compact as well as any other applicable provisions contained in national and international legislation. All forms of discrimination, child labor, or forced and involuntary labor practices in any manner whatsoever are prevented. Group companies require similar operational norms/standards from its vendors and business partners and carry out audits on their compliance to such practices as well as contributing to fulfil these conditions. Kibar Group employees are provided with a workplace environment where human rights are protected, occupational health and safety measures are prioritized, career development is supported, a fair place where equal opportunities are provided. https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39; Occupational Health and Safety, pages 60-61; Sustainability Management in Supply Chain, page 91)

  • Environment

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have a formal policy on the following environmental topics?

    No, and we have no plans to develop a policy

    No, but we plan to in the next two years

    Yes, included within a broader policy

    Yes, articulated as a stand-alone policy

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    2021

    Water

    2021

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    2021

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    2021

    Energy & Resource Use

    2021
    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Sustainability at Kibar Group, page 20; Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39; Combating Climate Change, page 79; Energy Management, page 80; Water Management, page 82; Waste Management, pages 83-84; Biodiversity Conservation Projects, page 84.)

    1.1. For each environmental policy, is it:

    Aligned with international environmental standards?

    Publicly available?

    Approved at most senior level of the company?

    Applied to the company’s own operations?

    Applied to the company’s supply chain and/or other business relationships?

    Developed involving environmental expertise from inside and outside the company?

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Sustainability at Kibar Group, page 20; Sustainability Approach, page 28; Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39)

    Prevention

    2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following environmental issues?

    No engagement on this topic

    To better understand the risks/ impacts in question

    To discuss potential ways to prevent or mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To agree on a way to prevent/ mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To assess progress in preventing/ mitigating the risks/ impacts in question

    To collaborate in the prevention/ mitigation of the risks/ impacts in question

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39; Combating Climate Change, page 79; Energy Management, page 80; Water Management, page 82; Waste Management, pages 83-84)

    3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with these environmental topics?

    Provided internal training/ capacity building for the direct workforce

    Building capacity among relevant business relationships (e.g., partners, suppliers, clients, etc.)

    Conducting an audit process and/or corrective action plan

    Collective Action with peers or other stakeholders to address the issue

    Collaboration with governmental or regulatory bodies

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    No action within reporting period

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39; Combating Climate Change, page 79; Energy Management, page 80; Water Management, page 82; Waste Management, pages 83-84)

    4. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following environmental topics?

    No monitoring of progress

    Review issues on ad-hoc basis

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal programs only)

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal and external programs)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39)

    4.1. For each environmental topic in which the company sets timebound goals / targets, what kind of targets has the company set?

    Description of targets (e.g., what is the target, absolute vs. intensity, externally verified, on track, etc.)

    Climate Action

    - Increase the resilience and adaptation to climate-related hazards and natural disasters - To increase the studies for sustainable devolopment and to reduce the negative effects of climate change and to carry out information /awareness raising activities - To devolop global collaborations for sustainable development - To support and encourage public, private sector and NGO partnerships to achieve the targets

    Energy & Resource Use

    To reduce energy intensity on revenue basis by at least 7% compared to the previous year.

    Water

    To reduce water intensity on revenue basis by at least 5% compared to the previous year.

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    To increase the ratio of electricity generation from renewable energy sources to consumption

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    - To minimize the negative effects of wastes on the environment / To reduce waste generation through reduction, recycling and reuse (Recycled/recovered raw materials quantity, quantity of recycled waste, recycling/recovery rate of waste generated, quantity of plastic reduction) - To ensure the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.

    Oceans

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39)

    4.2. For each environmental topic in which the company sets timebound goals / targets, how is progress against target / goal tracked?

    Progress is reviewed against goals annually or more frequently

    Progress is reported internally to the most senior level

    Progress is reported externally

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Energy & Resource Use

    Water

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Oceans

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf https://www.kibar.com/en/sustainability/kibar-group-s-sustainability-strategy-2025

    5. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy for any actual impacts associated with the following environmental issue(s)?

    Yes

    No

    Choose to not disclose

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Kibar Group 2025 Sustainability Strategy, pages 30-39; Combating Climate Change, page 79; Energy Management, page 80; Water Management, page 82; Waste Management, pages 83-84)

    Climate Action

    6. What were the company’s gross global greenhouse gas emissions for the reporting period?

    Scope 1 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    110738

    Scope 2 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    107769

    Scope 3 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    1936
    Optional comment
    Scope 1 Emissions: Refers to the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the use of natural gas, diesel fuel (from company vehicles, diesel generators, forklifts) and gasoline at the relevant locations of the Companies during the reporting period. Scope 2 Emissions: Refers to greenhouse gas emissions arising from the consumption of electricity purchased at the relevant locations of the Companies during the reporting period. Scope 3 Emissions: Refers to greenhouse gas emissions arising from the air travel and personnel shuttle services of the Companies’ employees for business purposes during the reporting period.

    7. What percentage of the company's revenue was invested in R&D of low-carbon products/services during this reporting period?

    Percent of revenue (%)

    8. Has the organization acted to support climate change adaptation and resilience?

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Sustainability at Kibar Group, page 20; Combating Climate Change, page 79)

    Energy / Resource Use

    9. Please report the company's renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption in the reporting period.

    % of total energy consumption

    15.6
    Optional comment
    Total Energy Consumption: 2.787.357 GJ Total Electricity Consumption: 818.325 GJ Renewable Energy Production: 317.876 GJ Renewable Energy Consumption: 116.302 GJ https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (ANNEX 3-Performance Indicators, page 115)

    Technology

    10. What percent of the company's revenue came from environmentally friendly products / services during this reporting period?

    Percent of total revenue (%)

    Sector-specific Questions

    11. Which sector(s) does the company operate in? If diversified, choose top 3 by revenue.

    Sector-specific: Water

    12. Please provide details regarding the company's water withdrawal and consumption (own operations) during the reporting period.

    Water withdrawal (volume of water in megaliters):

    Mega-liters

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total

    489

    Groundwater:

    327

    Surface water:

    Rainwater:

    Wastewater:

    Percentage of water withdrawn in regions with high or extremely high water stress (%)

    Water consumption (volume of water in megaliters):

    Mega-liters

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total

    489

    Groundwater:

    327

    Surface water:

    Rainwater:

    Wastewater:

    Percentage of water consumed in regions with high or extremely high water stress (%)

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (ANNEX 3-Performance Indicators, page 114)

    13. Please provide details about the company’s water intensity of products in regions with high or extremely high water stress.

    Water intensity of products (cubic meter/$):

    Sector-specific: Forest, biodiversity, and land use

    14. Please report the number and area (in hectares) of sites owned, leased, or managed by the company in or adjacent to protected areas and/or key biodiversity areas (KBA).

    Number

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Sites

    0

    Hectares

    0

    15. What area (in hectares) of natural ecosystems was converted during the reporting period in areas owned, leased, or managed by the company?

    Conversion of natural resources (hectares)

    0

    16. Is the company supporting or implementing project(s) focused on ecosystem restoration and protection?

    No

    No, but we plan to in the next 2 years

    Yes

    Forest ecosystem restoration

    Maintenance and protection of Asım Kibar Sevgi Forest, which was created by Kibar Holding on a surface area of 10,000 m2 in Istanbul in 1995, are sponsored by the Kibar Group.

    Other ecosystem restoration

    Reforestation

    In 2021, 8,030 trees were planted.

    Natural regeneration

    Agroforestry

    Set-aside land

    Biodiversity offsetting

    With the “Biodiversity Conservation Project” implemented in cooperation with Kocaeli University, Assan Alüminyum has reproduced the “Amsonia orientalis - blue star” plant, which was designated by the Council of Europe in 2002 as one of the “species that should definitely be protected in flora” and is naturally found in the Kocaeli region, in the laboratory environment and returned it to nature. The project was communicated to all stakeholders in 2020 on June 5, World Environment Day, which is celebrated all over the world with the theme of biodiversity. In 2021, the project for the Sand Lily plant was initiated within the scope of the same cooperation.

    Other (please specify in text box)

    Sector-specific: Air pollution

    17. Where applicable, please report the company's emissions of the following pollutants during the reporting period.

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    NOx

    133

    SOx

    6

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    1

    Hazardous air pollutants (HAP)

    Particulate matter (PM10)

    Persistent organic pollutants (POP)

    Other (please specify in text box)

    63
    Optional comment
    These data belong to Assan Alüminyum. Other companies do not have NOx, SOx, etc. emissions at critical level.

    Sector-specific: Waste

    18. Please report the company's total weight of waste generated in metric tonnes during the reporting period.

    Waste Generated (t)

    25562
    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (ANNEX 3-Performance Indicators, page 114)

    19. Please report the percentage of the company's waste that was hazardous waste (i.e., hazardous waste ratio) during the reporting period.

    Hazardous Waste Ratio (%)

    52
    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (ANNEX 3-Performance Indicators, page 114)

    20. Please report the company's estimated metric tonnes of single-use plastic consumed wherever material along the value chain during the reporting period.

    Single-use plastics (tonnes)

    Overall Environment

    21. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the environment principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    Kibar Group has adopted a sustainable development approach based on a system, considering economic, environmental and social sustainability. Energy policies are formed based on contribution to be made to sustainable development. The Group makes investments in both power generation from renewable energy sources and efficient use of energy and implements key projects. As one of the most vital resources, water is critical for sustainable development. Acting with this awareness, Kibar Group continues the necessary work for sustainable water use and continuous improvement of water management. In line with sustainable industry goal, Kibar Group has adopted a production model based on sustainability, circular economy, and innovation. Within this scope, Kibar Group companies aim to ensure utilization of all wastes by continuous review of its production processes. “Kibar Group’s Sustainability Strategy 2025” was published in 2019 based on the principles, objectives, and goals of the United Nations Global Compact. The 2025 Strategy was created based on “Kibar Group Sustainability Principles” and shaped by “Kibar Group Sustainability Priorities”. As a result of the analyses carried out to determine the contribution made or to be made by Kibar Group to “169 Targets” of the United Nations planned to be achieved by 2030, “36 Targets” have been identified. These targets include tangible objectives such as achieving economic growth within the framework of sustainability principles, deployment of clean and green technologies and processes, ensuring sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources, increasing engagement in climate action efforts, increasing recycling and reuse, developing global partnerships and, ensuring that stakeholders adopt the principles and goals of sustainable development. “92 Performance Indicators” have been defined for monitoring “2025 Targets” determined by efforts with high level of participation, successful performance, and transparent reporting of the outcomes. The Kibar Group’s sustainability performance is recorded annually within the framework of these indicators and the realizations for 2021 are presented in the link below. https://www.kibar.com/en/sustainability/kibar-group-s-sustainability-strategy-2025

  • Anti-corruption

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have an anti-corruption compliance programme?

    2021
    Optional comment
    Kibar Group does not tolerate any bribery and corruption activities in any form or manner whatsoever and takes all necessary measures to prevent such kind of ill-advised practices. The Group’s anti-bribery and anti-corruption approach is defined in Kibar Holding Code of Conduct document. All group executives and employees are responsible for compliance with the rules and principles of the Code of Conduct. All employees are strictly liable to report any violation of code of conduct or any suspicion of bribery and corruption activity as soon as they become aware of such violation or suspicion. All notifications received are processed in strict confidence. Internal control related to corruption risks is carried out by process controls by the Internal Audit Vice President and within the scope of review and investigation activities.

    2. Does your company have policies and recommendations for employees on how to act in case of doubt and/or in situations that may represent a conflict of interest, e.g. with regard to gifts and hospitality, donations, sponsorship, or interactions with public officials?

    Optional comment
    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/etik-kurallar/2020/11/code-of-conduct-en.pdf

    Prevention

    3. Who receives training on anti-corruption and integrity?

    3.1. How often is such training provided?

    One time only

    Every year

    Every two or more years

    We do not collect this data

    All employees

    Select employees

    Contractors

    Direct suppliers of the organization

    Other – such as partners, clients, etc.

    Indirect suppliers of the organization

    4. Does the company monitor its anti-corruption compliance programme?

    Internal control related to corruption risks is carried out by process controls by the Internal Audit Vice President and within the scope of review and investigation activities.

    Response and Reporting

    5. Please report the company's total number and nature of incidents of corruption during the reporting year.

    Number of incident(s)

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Confirmed during the current year, but related to previous years

    0
    Since the confirmed case is "0" there is no additional information.

    Confirmed during the current year, and related to this year

    0
    Since the confirmed case is "0" there is no additional information.

    6. Within the reporting period, what measures has the company taken to address suspected incidents of corruption independently or in response to a dispute or investigation by a government regulator?

    Optional comment
    In case of doubt, the Internal Audit Vice Presidency and the Ethics Committee reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board of Directors; It has the duty and authority to carry out investigations with all kinds of tools and methods, including case studies, internal research, external benchmarks, and outsourcing.

    7. Does your company engage in Collective Action against corruption?

    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Fighting Against Corruption, page 62)
    Optional comment
    (Fighting Against Corruption, page 62)

    8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the anti-corruption principle, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    https://www.kibar.com/en/~/media/files/pdf/surdurulebilirlik-raporu/2022/surdurulebilirlik-raporu-2021-en.pdf (Internal Audit and Control, page 19; Anti-Corruption, page 62; ANNEX 4-GRI Content Index, page 118)