Ege Fren - The Safer Way

SUSTAINABILITY

Message from the General Manager

Dear colleagues and valued stakeholders,

Ege Fren operates in a critical position within the automotive industry, manufacturing one of the most fundamental safety components of vehicles: braking systems. As an industrial manufacturer working predominantly with steel-based raw materials, we are part of a value chain with significant environmental impacts. Accordingly, we remain committed to increasing resource efficiency, reducing our carbon footprint, and transitioning our production model toward circular economy principles.

Together with our supply chain partners, we promote sustainable transformation not only within our own operations but across our entire ecosystem. We adopt a continuous improvement approach in critical areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy use, and waste and water management.

Within the scope of our climate strategy, we calculate our emissions in accordance with the ISO 14064-1 standard and plan to complete accredited verification in 2024. We are developing our net-zero roadmap aligned with science-based targets and global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In this context, we continue our preparation for CDP reporting and SBTi commitment, targeting net-zero emissions by 2035.

In social sustainability, we prioritize education and opportunities for young people. Through our Vocational Training Center, we support the development of young talent and employ graduates within our organization. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of our Republic, we provided educational support to 100 students. Additionally, our initiatives to promote female employment resulted in an 80% increase in the proportion of women in our workforce over the past two years.

We consider the well-being, safety, and professional development of our employees as a core priority and continue to foster an inclusive, fair, and participatory work culture. With our investments in digitalization and innovation, we enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance in our operations, positioning ourselves as an active contributor to the industry’s carbon-neutral transformation.

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all colleagues and partners who contributed to the preparation of our second Sustainability Report. I am pleased to reaffirm our firm commitment to building a sustainable future and creating lasting value for future generations.

Tayfun ÜZEL
General Manager