POST-EVENT DEBRIEF

We are excited to share the highlights from the ESG and Sustainable Investment in Türkiye Forum, held on 19th June at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel. This year’s forum brought together an outstanding group of industry leaders and sustainability professionals for an engaging and inspiring day of conversation and collaboration.

Organised once again by EEL Events in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey, the forum highlighted Türkiye’s growing leadership in ESG practices and sustainable investment. Our sincere thanks go to our generous sponsors, Limak Renewable Energy and Pekin & Pekin, for supporting this impactful event.

Forum Highlights:

Panel Discussions explored a wide range of urgent and relevant topics, including:

• Carbon Footprint and Best Practices for Sustainability: Practical insights into reducing emissions and improving operational efficiency across industries. Insights were shared by: Escon Enerji / EYODER / TÜRKONFED, ÇEDBİK, Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals, BASF Innovation Technology Center Türkiye

• Green Aviation: Forward-looking strategies for reducing the environmental impact of air travel, with a focus on green fuels and technology. Insights were shared by: Redshaw Advisors, EBRD,  Tüpraş Boeing,  EGE Yeni Nesil Enerji

• Sustainable Finance: Financing the future — from green bonds to innovative investment models driving the transition to cleaner energy. Insights were shared by: TOCC Attorney Partnership, 1915 Çanakkale Bridge and Motorway Project Turgut Aydın Holding, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH

• Energy Transition: In depth discussion how innovative solutions, and cross-sector collaboration are accelerating the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources in Türkiye and beyond. Insights were shared by:  Limak Renewable Energy, Gaia Climate, University of Yalova Engineering, EYODE / ALTENSİS

• Business and ESG – Value Creation, Profits, Costs: A candid discussion on how companies are navigating the ESG journey — balancing purpose, profit, and compliance while unlocking long-term value. Insights were shared by: SKD Türkiye, Akkök Holding, Pekin & Pekin, IFC

• Advancing Sustainability: A cross-sector look at the mechanisms and mindsets that accelerate sustainability progress — from governance to supply chain innovation. Insights were shared by: ESCARUS, Orhan Holding,  TLOEC, Akçansa,  Muhtaroğlu Holding

Sector Spotlights brought real-world ESG strategy to life, as leading companies shared their journeys and ambitions across: Cement and Construction, Infrastructure,  Real Estate, Food and Retail, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and more.

These sessions highlighted practical examples of how Turkish and multinational companies are integrating sustainability into their core business models — creating resilient, future-ready operations.

The forum concluded with a clear message: collaboration, innovation, and accountability are key to driving meaningful ESG transformation in Türkiye and beyond.

Thank you once again to all who contributed — from our brilliant speakers and panellists to our engaged audience and partners. We look forward to seeing the connections and ideas sparked at this year’s forum grow into impactful change.

Let’s continue the conversation.

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