Sustainability and ESG Context
The Ziraat Participation (the Bank) 2023 Sustainability Report (Report) provides a detailed discussion of the Bank's performance in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG), as well as financial aspects, in line with its strategic goals and material topics. This Report, which is the primary source of disclosure regarding the Bank's ESG performance, should be evaluated with the 2023 Annual Report accessible on the Ziraat Participation website.
Report Period, Publication Frequency, and Scope
All data provided in the report includes the period from 1 January 2023, to 31 December 2023, unless otherwise specified. The Bank's sustainability reporting cycle is on an annual basis.
The report provides an overview of the Bank's approach that summarizes its capacity to generate long-term value for its stakeholders, risk and opportunity management, material topics, future strategies, stakeholder communication, and performance indicators in financial, environmental, social, and governance areas.
The Ecosystem of Ziraat Participation
The report includes information on all operations and activities carried out by Ziraat Participation.
Standards and Frameworks
Ziraat Participation’s 2023 Sustainability Report has been prepared considering the following standards and frameworks.
- GRI Standards (GRI)
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) – Commercial Banks
IFRS F1 and F2, Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRS) and ESRS were reviewed during the preparation phase of the report and additions were made to the report in accordance with these frameworks.
Report Publication Format
The 2023 Sustainability Report of Ziraat Participation has been made available in PDF format on the Sustainability section of the Bank's website. Furthermore, the interactive version of the report can be accessed on the same tab.
Audit Approach
The financial information included in the report was audited by PwC Bağımsız Denetim ve Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavirlik A.Ş., and there was no specific audit conducted for ESG indicators. The Ziraat Participation 2023 Annual Report contains the relevant Independent Auditor Statements on pages 78-388.
