The fourth of the 2022 ÇEVKO Foundation Talks was held.
30 Jun 2022ÇEVKO Foundation continues to discuss the climate crisis in all its aspects with the ÇEVKO Foundation Conversations, which it started last year in cooperation with the Economic Journalists Association (EGD). The fourth of the 2022 ÇEVKO Foundation Talks was held under the title of Climate Change and Sustainability Studies of Leading Industrial Organizations in Turkey. In the interview moderated by Celal Toprak, Chairman of the EGD High Advisory Board, with the participation of ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer; The practices of L'Oréal Türkiye and Unilever were conveyed.
ÇEVKO Foundation, which has focused on "fighting the climate crisis" and "transition to a circular economy" especially for the last five years, addresses the issue of climate crisis in all its aspects with ÇEVKO Foundation Conversations.
"ÇEVKO Foundation Talks" continues at full speed this year. The fourth of the interviews prepared by the ÇEVKO Foundation Climate Change and Sustainability Working Group, in cooperation with the Economic Journalists Association Global Warming Congress Committee, was held under the title of Climate Change and Sustainability Studies of Leading Industrial Organizations in Turkey. In the online interview moderated by Celal Toprak, Chairman of the Economic Journalists Association (EGD) High Advisory Board, with the participation of ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer; The practices of L'Oréal Türkiye and Unilever were conveyed. This month's guests of the interview were L'Oréal Türkiye Corporate Relations and Interaction Director İrem Karaoda and Unilever-NAMETR-Environmental Compliance Manager Buket Özbekle Apaydın.
ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer: “We must take action together.”
At the opening of the online meeting, EGD High Advisory Board Chairman Celal Toprak emphasized the importance of "ÇEVKO Foundation Conversations" and gave the first word to ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer. ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer underlined that taking action is as essential as raising awareness:
"We continue to bring up the exemplary practices of ÇEVKO Foundation member companies in combating the climate crisis in cooperation with EGD. As we constantly emphasize, it is important to both raise awareness and take action on this issue. A study conducted by an international medical journal among young people between the ages of 18-25 reveals that the young generation feels helplessness, guilt, anxiety and anger against climate change. It is also said that climate change may cause some psychological problems. The solution lies in taking action. Collection of waste, deforestation of forests." It is reported that taking part in activities such as rehabilitation contributes to overcoming negative emotions such as helplessness, guilt, anger and anxiety in individuals. As ÇEVKO Foundation, we have carried out many actions such as beach cleaning and forest rehabilitation this year. The members we will listen to today are setting an example for other industrial organizations of our country with their exemplary work, and they are fulfilling a very important duty in terms of social responsibility. I would like to thank those who participated in our event and greet you with respect.”
L’Oreal Türkiye: Can a Beauty Company Change the World?
L'Oréal Turkey Corporate Relations and Engagement Director İrem Karaoda said that before giving information about their sustainability efforts, they ask themselves every day: "Can a beauty company change the world?" He stated that they asked the question. Asking this question to the participants, Karaoda continued: "This question is at the heart of what we do: Can a beauty company change the world? We believe that: If it makes its revolutions with love and includes all its stakeholders in this mobilization, Yes! At the heart of this lie three main revolutions: The first is digital transformation. The second is the sustainability / green revolution, which we will discuss today. The third is the revolution of creating meaningful brands. Our sustainability program is the biggest feature of L'Oréal for the Future and its difference compared to similar ones is its inclusiveness... For the Future The L'Oréal program includes 2030 commitments and targets that are based on science and respect planetary boundaries. The program has four main headings: 1. Transforming our business models: Reducing our environmental footprint and doing more with less resources. 2. Strengthening our ecosystem: Walking with our business partners and extending sustainability beyond our company. 3. Creating brands that create impact. 4. We aim to create solutions to social problems with meaningful brands. “Providing comprehensive support against: It includes standing by the society in the face of climate change, environmental crises and humanitarian crises.”
Unilever: “We must work together to leave a livable world.”
Unilever NAMETR Environmental Compliance Manager Buket Özbekle Apaydın stated that Unilever started its sustainability journey in 2010 with the Sustainable Living Plan, and completed this plan in 2020 and started the Clean Future program, which is carried out with the goal of zeroing carbon emissions by 2039. Apaydın: "As Unilever, we operate with over 400 brands in more than 100 countries. 3.4 billion people use our brands every day. This brings a great responsibility. We work to reduce our environmental footprint with our understanding of sustainability, focus on reducing our environmental impacts together with our suppliers and involving our consumers in this process. We must work together to leave a livable world." he said.
ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer: “We aim to disseminate good practices.”
ÇEVKO Foundation Secretary General Mete İmer thanked the speakers and once again emphasized the importance of companies sharing their work, as in this interview. İmer: “Sharing these examples with the public and making them widespread will make very valuable contributions to our industry and our country's fight against the climate crisis.” he said.
You can also watch the fourth of the interviews prepared by the ÇEVKO Foundation Climate Change and Working Group, in cooperation with the Economic Journalists Association Global Warming Congress Committee, on the ÇEVKO Foundation's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CEVKOVAKFI
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