IC Holding, which supports continuous development with a focus on the environment and society across the construction, energy, tourism, infrastructure, industry, and real estate sectors, has published its 2023 Sustainability Report under the theme “Impact of Development.” Demonstrating its commitment to corporate responsibility, IC Holding has invested 350 million TRY to create value for society and has provided scholarships to over 16,000 students through the İbrahim Çeçen Foundation. The group aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 27% by 2030.

In line with its approach of placing sustainability at the core of its development strategy, IC Holding has shared its 2023 Sustainability Report, which compiles the environmental, social, and economic impacts of its operations.

Prepared in compliance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and independently audited for both environmental and social data, the report highlights good practices, future plans, initiatives, and strategies related to sustainability across IC Holding’s 12 group companies and 2 projects operating in construction, energy, tourism, infrastructure, industry, and real estate. Reflecting the success achieved domestically and internationally since its establishment in 1969, the report clearly outlines the Group's commitments and goals for the future, built on decades of expertise and determination.

Can Çaka, CEO of IC Holding: “We will strengthen our commitment to sustainability.”

Commenting on the 2023 Sustainability Report, IC Holding CEO Can Çaka stated:

“As IC Holding, we conduct our business and relationships with a profound sense of responsibility to create a positive impact on society and the environment. We take responsibility in areas requiring development both in Türkiye and globally, contributing wherever needed. By supporting progress in every field we operate in, we aim to leave a more livable world for future generations.

This is why we have published our second sustainability report under the theme ‘The Impact of Development.’ In our first report, we shared our short-, medium-, and long-term goals for 2030. This report showcases the progress we’ve made on our sustainability journey and the new projects we’ve added to it.

We aim to build a better future by collaborating with all our stakeholders, from suppliers to customers. To achieve this, we are determined to further embed sustainability into our corporate culture. Through these efforts, we aim not only to reduce our environmental impact but also to ensure long-term success.”

Roadmaps for Reducing Carbon Emissions Are Being Developed

Prioritizing the fight against the climate crisis and transitioning to a low-carbon economy, IC Holding has initiated projects to develop low-carbon roadmaps for all its group companies. Efforts are underway in areas such as energy audits, transitioning vehicles to electric/hybrid models, and procuring electricity from renewable sources.

Based on its comprehensive assessments, IC Holding aims to reduce carbon emissions by 27% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year.

The Group will continue to focus on its four key sustainable development goals—Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and Climate Action—by producing new projects and supporting activities that promote the circular economy through 2025.

Highlights from the IC Holding 2023 Sustainability Report

• A total of 350 million TRY has been invested in corporate responsibility projects to create social value.
• Over 16,000 students have received scholarships through the İbrahim Çeçen Foundation.
• Employees were provided gender equality training through the DENK Life Academy to foster a fairer world.
• Through the Stork Population Conservation Project, approximately 5 million TRY was invested between 2021 and 2023 to support ecosystem conservation. This included the installation of bird deterrents on 15,000 poles, conductor insulation on 6,759 poles, and insulator isolation on 5,450 poles.
• The Sound Barrier Production Project from Waste Tires by ICA, certified with an Environmental Product Declaration, recycled approximately 400 tons of waste tires. The project prevented 8.51 tons of carbon emissions, while also preventing the pollution of 213,000 m³ of water.
• As part of green energy transformation efforts, TREYSAN's rooftop solar panels produced a total of 1.14 GW of electricity, saving 657.93 tons of standard coal and preventing 781.29 tons of carbon emissions.
• Following the February 6 earthquake, under the motto “Together for Life,” emergency aid was delivered to the affected region. 6,859 IC employees supported search and rescue operations under challenging conditions.
• In Hatay İskenderun, the İbrahim Çeçen Foundation Living Space was established, with a capacity to house 1,500 people.
• Within this space, a kindergarten with 4 classrooms and a capacity for 120 children was built, fully equipped and supported through contributions from IC Holding employees.
• The “From Tradition to the Future” vocational training courses aimed to empower women.