Sustainability Management System
In 2005, we took a very significant step within the scope of sustainable banking activities and established the Environmental Management System. In 2012, we further developed this system to an enhanced level as the Sustainability Management System. The TSKB Sustainability Management System was approved by the TSKB Board of Directors in November 2012.
The Sustainability Management System aims to achieve the following six objectives;
- Systematic evaluation and management of environmental risks arising from lending activities,
- Control and systematic management of internal environmental impacts such as electricity, water, natural gas use, paper consumption and CO2 emissions resulting from TSKB's operational services,
- Financing renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental investments by developing TSKB's products and services from a sustainable banking perspective,
- Informing all TSKB employees and stakeholders on sustainability issues continuously and increasing their sensitivity on these issues by ensuring their active participation in the processes.
- Preparing sustainability reports periodically in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards to be shared with the Bank's stakeholders and supporting stakeholders in their pursuit of good sustainability practices,
- Periodic calculation of the Bank's carbon footprint within the scope of the ISO 14064 standard and maintaining its banking activities with zero carbon principles by resetting its carbon footprint.
ISO 14001
In 2006, we became the first bank in Türkiye to obtain the ISO 14001 Certificate. We have continued to hold this certification having successfully completed the periodic ISO 14001 audits each year.
ISO 14064
TSKB was the first bank to be awarded the ISO 14064-1 certificate, which is a standard prepared for the purpose of limiting greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere within the scope of the changes which climate change will bring about to activities such as the use of resources and production.
Sustainability Management System Team (SYSE)
At TSKB, the continuity of the Sustainability Management System is ensured by the Sustainability Management System Team (SYSE). The foundation of the team was laid in 2005 within the Environmental Management System working group. In 2012, with the creation of the Sustainability Management System, the team's name was changed to the Sustainability Management System Team. To deepen our sustainability activities, which were carried out under separate working groups within the Sustainability Management Committee from 2015 to 2024, we restructured and established the TSKB Climate Change and Sustainability Management Directorate to support capacity development.
TSKB Climate Change and Sustainability Management Directorate
As of 2024, while ensuring the continuity of inclusive capacity development across the Bank, we established the Climate Change and Sustainability Management Directorate to enhance its effectiveness through centralized management and in-depth analysis of climate change and sustainability issues.
Our Directorate closely follows national and international developments on inclusivity, climate change, biodiversity, and environmental and social impacts concerning the Bank's activities and loan portfolio, and monitors the overall impact. In this context, our work focuses on developing our sustainability goals, creating innovative solutions, and evaluating the physical and financial impacts of climate change to minimize risks. By developing sustainable investments and green financing products, and through our educational and awareness programs, we aim to raise awareness among our employees and stakeholders, ensure compliance with legal regulations, and provide transparent reporting.
