MATERIAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS SECTION
Effective Resource and Waste Management |
Climate Change |
Ziraat Participation is committed to its goal of controlling both direct and indirect environmental impacts, managing them through appropriate strategies and technologies, and consistently improving them.
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Ziraat Participation manages the environmental impacts resulting from its operations in accordance with the Environmental and Climate Change Policy and is committed to upholding environmental values and complying with applicable legislation at every stage of its operations, supporting the efficient use of finite natural resources while continuously enhancing its environmental performance.
Ziraat Towers - Environmental achievements through LEED standards
Ziraat Towers*, where Ziraat Participation Headquarters operates, has become the first project within the Istanbul Finance Center campus to be awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certificate, one of the most widespread green building rating systems worldwide developed by the American Green Building Council (USGBC).
Ziraat Towers have been designed considering fresh air necessity, user comfort, and energy performance, and fresh air capacity rates are controlled to ensure optimal energy efficiency. Fresh air calculations of the campus have been made in line with the ASHRAE 62.1-2007 standard.
The graywater treatment system provides a daily water savings of 155 m3, and it is reused in urinals, toilets, and for garden irrigation.
The building's interior and exterior lighting power density meets the maximum power density values set by the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 standard.
Building lighting controls can automatically turn off lighting fixtures in common areas of the building, either completely or partially, after a certain time.
Central automation enables monitoring and intervention for all mechanical and electrical systems in the complex. The building's heating, cooling, lighting, and hot water consumption are managed separately, adhering to both the Energy Performance Regulation in Buildings and LEED criteria.
* As of the reporting period, the LEED certification process for Tower 2, where Ziraat Participation is based, is in progress.
The Ziraat Towers has been awarded the Excellence in Construction Award.
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing sustainable and healthy cities, has honored the Ziraat Towers Project at the Istanbul Financial Center with the prestigious "Excellence in Construction" award.
The Ziraat Towers Project received the award due to its distinctive approach in generating a sustainable future, incorporating energy efficiency, ecologically conscious design, and green building practices.
EMISSION MANAGEMENT
In 2023, Ziraat Participation has determined the environmental and climate-related impacts of its operations, as well as its key performance indicators.
The Integrated Management System module, which was commissioned in 2023 to facilitate the effective implementation of carbon footprint and water footprint studies resulting from Ziraat Participation's operations, has been a significant step in the management of consumption data related to natural resources and waste.
This module, which serves as a starting point on the way to the ISO14001 Environmental Management System, enables the efficient management of data from various branches and the Headquarters, including entry, tracking, and reporting.
As part of its efforts, the Bank has begun establishing a data collection infrastructure to monitor various aspects such as waste, employee services, fuel consumption of vehicles rented, and paper usage indicators within the frame of Scope 3 emissions.
Studies are planned to be conducted in the upcoming period to improve the quantity and quality of the data stored in the module, which was developed to fully measure Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
Ziraat Participation's goal is to measure greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the ISO14064* criteria and the GHG protocol. In line with this, the Bank plans to increase the integrity of its climate and environmental performance by diversifying the source and waste types defined in its inventory in the upcoming period.
*ISO 14064 specifies the principles and requirements for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the organization level.
Kayaşehir Branch Pilot Project-Energy Monitoring System
In November 2023, a remote energy monitoring system was set up at Ziraat Participation Kayaşehir Branch to collect the first stage data.
In accordance with the pilot energy monitoring results, a 10-item savings plan was provided to the Kayaşehir Branch, with a request for compliance. The program implementation resulted in a 30-35% reduction in energy consumption in January 2023 (1833 kWh) compared to January 2022 (2,833 kWh).
This savings level resulted in the prevention of 478 kg of CO₂ gas emissions. Using the data gathered, it was determined that implementing similar savings measures at all Ziraat Participation branches on a monthly basis would result in a total elimination of 82,270.00 tons of CO₂ gas emissions.
Energy supply
Starting in 2023, Ziraat Participation has been procuring electricity from local companies. The Bank is committed to contributing to the SDGs in the upcoming period and integrating the procurement of electricity from renewable energy sources into its agenda.
According to the projection based on 400 branches, all Ziraat Participation service buildings would need a total of 7 MW of energy capacity if they were to make bulk procurements from renewable energy systems.
Ziraat Participation conducted its first measurement of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in the service cycle in accordance with the 2023 data.
Ziraat Participation, which has been monitoring and recording the emissions from its assets and the energy it procured within Scope 1 and 2 to date, measured the Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions generated in the service cycle for the first time in 2023.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (tons CO₂e) |
2022 |
2023 |
Scope 1 |
1,838 |
2,253 |
Scope 2 |
2,485 |
2,896 |
Scope 3 |
1,413 |
1,781 |
Total (Scope 1 + Scope 2) |
4,322 |
5,149 |
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Emission Intensity |
2022 |
2023 |
Intensity per employee (tCO₂e/number of employees) |
2.27 |
2.12 |
Emissions by consolidated asset size (tCO₂e/TL million) |
0.02 |
0.01 |
Emissions by consolidated net profit (tCO₂e/TL million) |
1.14 |
1.29 |
WATER MANAGEMENT
While Ziraat Participation's impact may be relatively minimal compared to various other sectors, the Bank is actively monitoring and striving to decrease water consumption.
In 2023, the Bank has also sourced the water required for daily usage from the municipal water system. The total volume of water consumed, which amounted to 23,296 m3, was discharged into the system.
Water Consumption |
Unit |
2022 |
2023 |
Mains water |
m3 |
17,705 |
23,296 |
Rain water |
m3 |
- |
- |
Waste water |
m3 |
17,705 |
23,296 |
Water Management benefits provided by Ziraat Towers
In the Ziraat Towers project, efficient water fittings that are compliant with EPA standards were used, ensuring water efficiency without compromising user comfort. It was aimed at achieving a water consumption efficiency of over 45% relative to the EPAct (Energy Policy Act, 1992) level for water fittings in the interior space by selecting appropriate water fittings and reusing graywater in reservoirs.
Water-efficient plant species and irrigation systems were integrated into the project to enhance the landscaping of green areas, avoiding the use of cultivated turfgrass.
Air conditioning drainage water is harvested and reused for irrigation as part of the project. All irrigation requirements can be supplied through alternative water sources.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Zero Waste Project
The Zero Waste Management System is implemented throughout the Headquarters, its additional service facilities, and all branches as part of Ziraat Participation's environmental management operations.
The Ziraat Participation Headquarters Building was granted the Zero Waste Certificate on 15 April 2022. To encourage the separation of waste on-site and raise awareness about recycling within the institution, the utilization of waste bins in common areas has been expanded, replacing the trash cans previously located under the tables.
Bank personnel was provided online training sessions on waste management, which led to a rise in recycling awareness and the development of in-house capacity.
Ziraat Participation is committed to accelerate its performance in waste management by building a new systematic in the upcoming period.
Recycled Waste |
Unit |
2022 |
2023 |
Paper - cardboard waste |
kg |
8,963 |
16,740 |
Metal |
kg |
6 |
10 |
Glass |
kg |
16 |
14 |
Plastic |
kg |
1,543 |
1,447 |
Mixed Packaging |
kg |
27,186 |
28,281 |
