Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Responsible Production, Sustainable Future
As Garanti Rafineri ve Maden Isletmeleri A.S., we conduct our operations based on economic, environmental and social responsibility, and we adopt the creation of sustainable value for our stakeholders, society and future generations as our fundamental approach.
In our precious metals refining operations, we consider sustainability not only as an environmental approach, but also as a holistic management approach encompassing ethical governance, social responsibility, employee well-being and corporate resilience.
Our Sustainability Approach
We manage our operations in accordance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Accordingly, we:
• Promote the efficient use of natural resources and the mitigation of environmental impacts;
• Develop energy efficiency and sustainable production practices;
• Uphold a safe working culture in occupational health and safety;
• Adopt an ethical, transparent and responsible approach to business conduct;
• Establish trust-based and sustainable relationships with our stakeholders;
• Uphold sustainability and responsible sourcing throughout our supply chain; and
• Foster continuous improvement and corporate resilience.
Our Social Responsibility Commitments
Respect for human rights, fair working conditions and ethical principles form the foundation of our social responsibility approach.
Accordingly, we;
• Reject child labor and forced labor;
• Maintain a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and harassment;
• Support employee rights and the principle of equal opportunity;
• Regard the fight against bribery and corruption as a fundamental principle; and
• Promote social development projects that create benefits for society.
Governance and Transparency
We manage our sustainability activities based on accountability, transparency and continuous improvement, and we regard this approach as an integral part of our corporate responsibility.
Garanti Refinery is committed to creating value for a sustainable future through a responsible production approach.