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TAB Gıda Published Its First Sustainability Report
24 Jun 2025TAB Gıda, one of the largest and leading players in Turkey's quick service restaurant (HSR) sector, published its first GRI-compliant sustainability report, including its commitments for the future, with the motto "We are more than a hamburger".
TAB Gıda, one of the largest and leading players in Turkey's quick service restaurant (HSR) sector, continues to grow with more than 1,800 restaurants by increasing its operational efficiency, while also continuing to manage its economic, environmental and social impact with a responsible approach. While serving more than 1 million guests every day, it not only offers fast and delicious experiences, but also combines accessibility, food safety, high quality and environmental awareness in the same pot.
With this understanding, TAB Gıda published its first sustainability report with the motto "We are more than a hamburger", in which it explains its sustainability strategy, the impact it creates with the practices it implements with this focus, and its sustainability targets.
TAB Gıda 2024 Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the 2021 Universal Standards published by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and in compliance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the report, the sustainability studies carried out under the focus areas of "Respect for Food", "Care for the Planet" and "Value for Human" were conveyed, and sustainability commitments extending to 2030 for a more livable world were also included.
Making a statement about TAB Gıda's sustainability strategy and approach, Ecehan Kurdoğlu, Head of Sustainability of TFI TAB Gıda Yatırımları-Group Companies, said, "For us, the phrase 'We are more than a hamburger' is not just a slogan; it is the essence of our company's core values and sustainability approach. Each product in our restaurants, from production to service, is prepared with a sense of responsibility that is compatible with nature and contributes to society. Acting with this understanding, we only serve our customers deliciously and deliciously." We not only offer reliable products, but also put sustainability at the center of our business. We aim to be a more responsible and transparent company at every step, with our goals such as reducing our environmental footprint, maximizing food safety, supporting the development of our employees and adding value to society. This first sustainability report reveals not only what we have done, but also the goals we want to achieve in the future. Because we believe that real sustainability is possible by acting by thinking not only of today but also of tomorrow.
We clearly demonstrate this with our pioneering sustainability practices in Turkey. In our company, sustainability is considered as a way of doing business that is embraced at the Board of Directors level as a strategic vision that shapes the future, carried out in an integrated manner with our strategic governance mechanisms and spread throughout our organization. With this understanding, we shape our sustainability strategies by taking global good practices as an example in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We determine our environmental, social and governance-based priorities with the work we carry out in the focus areas of "Food", "Planet" and "Human", and we expand our sphere of influence day by day by actively involving our stakeholders in this transformation journey. “We hope that this first sustainability report we have published will set a good example for the entire sector and inspire everyone for a more sustainable life,” he said.
Safe, innovative and sustainable food solutions with a respect for food
TAB Gıda, whose respect for food is one of the core values that guide every stage of its business, acts responsibly in many areas from waste prevention to sustainable supply chain practices and makes using food at its value a priority. In this context, the company considers food safety not as a procedure, but the essence of its business, and quality as the compass that carries this responsibility to the future. With this understanding, it selects suppliers not only based on product supply, but also based on its vision of working with business partners who have internalized the food safety culture. TAB Gıda, which is included in the certification program recognized by GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), which it sees as a basic condition, not a choice, shows the trace of this transparency and control chain in every product it offers to its consumers. It monitors the freshness and safety of its products from field to fork with its logistics centers that have the BRCGS Global Storage and Distribution Standard Certificate. With its “Know What You Eat” platform, it transparently presents all the details of the products, from their source to their certificates, to its consumers. All its raw materials are produced by TFI TAB Gıda Yatırımları A.Ş. It can control the supply chain end to end by supplying it through the Group Companies in the ecosystem under its roof. Thanks to this structure, it takes more innovative and reliable steps in the field of sustainability while keeping food safety standards at the highest level. With the principle of respect for nature and commitment to the future, it sees sustainable agricultural practices and animal welfare as one of its top priorities.
Sustainability solutions that reduce environmental impacts with a care-for-the-planet approach
For TAB Gıda, combating climate change and protecting natural resources forms the basis of its responsibility to the planet. With this understanding, it makes improvements to reduce environmental impact in its operational processes and implements sustainable solutions for a more livable future. As part of its environmental sustainability approach, it shapes its strategies by evaluating climate-related risks and opportunities. It prepares for the conditions that may be encountered in the future with science-based scenario analysis. Increasing its energy efficiency day by day, TAB Gıda continues to support renewable energy sources. It continues to make a strong contribution to strategies to reduce its carbon footprint with I-REC or YEK-G certificates. Within the framework of emission management; It systematically analyzes greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 and has it verified according to the internationally valid GHG protocol. Considering the responsible and efficient management of water as both a part of environmental awareness and an important requirement for its operational stability, TAB Gıda takes action by taking into account the risks involved while developing savings-oriented and innovative solutions. In addition, the company strengthens its waste management processes and continues to contribute to the circular economy with its practices to reduce food and packaging waste.
An inclusive, ethical and socially responsible working environment with a value approach to people
TAB Gıda continues to grow the impact it creates by touching the lives of approximately 150 thousand people indirectly, together with its suppliers, business partners and employees' families, as well as the direct employment it creates with more than 22 thousand employees, including its more than 1,800 restaurants and franchise operations. Considering its employees as its most valuable stakeholders and the core element of the organization, TAB Gıda continues to offer a working environment that thrives on inclusion and diversity, prioritizes the training and development of employees, and focuses on the future of work. Since 2006, TAB Gıda has not only been contributing to the training and development of its own employees with its training and development platform TAB Academy and New Generation Manager Candidate Development programs, but has also undertaken an important mission by training qualified human resources for the sector. TAB Gıda, which attaches importance to diversity at all levels in line with its understanding of inclusiveness, continues to increase the rate of female employees and sets an example for many sectors.
Prominent figures regarding sustainability in 2024
- At the end of 2024, 148 of its restaurants received zero waste certification.
- 100% of the electricity consumption of street restaurants was certified with YEK-G certified renewable energy. 39.4% of electricity consumption was met from YEK-G certified sources.
- Comprehensive carbon footprint calculations were carried out in line with the GHG Protocol.
- Paper consumption was reduced by 8.4% and plastic consumption by 21.7%.
- Environmental responsibility was taken even further by choosing FSC certified packaging.
- By choosing RSPO Mass Balance certified products, it contributed to the prevention of deforestation and the protection of natural habitats.
- With the 1,359 smart kiosks installed in 2024, it made the ordering experience in its restaurants easier and made customer interaction inclusive and fast. Digital sales reached 35% of total sales.
- As of 2024, more than 22 thousand people were employed, including franchises.
- The rate of female employees increased to 45%.
- The average annual training time per employee was 172 hours/person.
- The Know What You Eat platform was renewed and product contents became more accessible.
- Thanks to the improvement efforts made regarding customer feedback, a 4% decrease was recorded in the total complaint rate compared to the previous year.
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