Korteks Reduced Emissions by 44% and Zorluteks by 53%

Zorlu Textile Group, which manages sustainability with a 360-degree approach in terms of environmental, social and governance dimensions, has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, which was prepared in accordance with GRI Standards.

Zorlu Textiles Group, which includes Korteks, Europe’s largest integrated polyester yarn production center, and Zorluteks, the leading manufacturer in the cotton home textiles and polyester fabric industry, has once again published its third sustainability report, demonstrating its sustainability approach integrated into its business processes. The Group prepared its sustainability report within the framework of GRI standards and the United Nations Global Compact, of which it is a signatory.

Zorlu Textile Group, which adopts the concept of “Regenerative Textiles for Nature and People” with the aim of a livable future and implements sustainability strategies in line with Zorlu Holding’s “Smart Life 2030” targets, works to leave a more livable world to future generations; Thanks to its high production capacity and qualified workforce, it continues to be a preferred institution with confidence.

“We See Sustainability as the Most Fundamental Part of Our Business Rather than A Concept”

Necat Altin, President of Zorlu Holding Textile Group; “As Zorlu Textile Group, we see sustainability as the most fundamental part of our business rather than a concept. Thanks to this approach, Zorlu Textiles Group has made impressive progress in our environmental performance last year. With its water saving efforts, Korteks contributed to the protection of 33,679 m³ and Zorluteks 848,000 m³ of water. We have made great strides in reducing emissions. To demonstrate our commitment to renewable energy, we continue to reduce our emissions while using the I-REC certification. Korteks has reduced its emissions by 44% since 2020, while Zorluteks has achieved a 53% decrease. We have also achieved significant success with the work done in the field of waste reduction; Korteks and Zorluteks have reduced waste by 33% and 16%, respectively. As Zorlu Textile Group, we continue to develop sustainability-oriented smart textile products. We strengthen our leading position in this field in the sector with our R&D and innovation studies. Our main goal is to offer products with innovative features that reduce water and energy consumption, minimize carbon emissions and increase the quality of life with technology.”

Zorlu Textile Group Signed 91 Projects in 2023 with R&D Approach

Zorlu Textile Group is also a pioneer of innovation in the textile industry, with an annual R&D budget of 4 million dollars, and continues to work with a total of 123 employees in two R&D centers within Korteks and Zorluteks. In 2023, the company completed 91 projects with an R&D approach focused on sustainability and circular economy.

Zorlu Textile Group implements various corporate social responsibility projects within the scope of its sustainability efforts and with its sensitive approach to social problems. It contributes to sustainable social development with its projects focusing on various segments of society such as children, the elderly, women and young people. In addition, it implements social responsibility projects designed on its own initiative with the aim of contributing to social and cultural developments as well as economic benefits.

‘Clean Production Umbrella’ for Environmental Sustainability

While Zorlu Textile Group contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals with the principles it has determined as the Five P’s (People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, Partnership), it also carries out its environmental sustainability activities under the ‘Cleaner Production Umbrella’. In this context, while conducting systematic studies on issues such as environmental management, ecological product development and waste management; By adopting a sustainable environmental approach, it encourages all its stakeholders in this direction. Accepting the efficient use of natural resources as a business model, the group puts its environmental values at the center of its strategies; By creating its own action plan before the publication of the Green Deal Action Plan, it offers a good example not only to its own sector but also to different sectors.