Limak Cement

Environment

Social

Governance

Corporate Sustainability

At Limak Cement, we acknowledge the transformation demanded by the global climate crisis and evolving environmental conditions. We approach sustainability holistically, considering all environmental, social, and economic dimensions, while modernizing our business processes through digitalization and AI-powered innovative methods.

We develop effective strategies to reach our zero-emission target, led by our Decarbonization Committee. Our priorities include improving energy efficiency, optimizing renewable energy sources, and reducing waste. Guided by our mission to create social value, we implement projects in the areas of gender equality, education, and innovation. We prioritize efforts to increase women’s employment and support the professional development of our employees through Limak Cement Academy

We enhance our R&D and innovation activities by designing sustainable products and business models. We aim to create a fair and responsible supply chain by establishing strong partnerships with our suppliers. We are committed to maintaining sustainable growth and our leadership role in the industry, while continuing to contribute to a more livable future through strategies based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

Our Sustainability Targets

Science-Based Decarbonization Journey

Sustainable Product Transformed by Innovation

Protection of Natural Resources and Biodiversity

Talent Management and Continuous Development

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A Healthy, Safe, and Participatory Work Culture

Corporate Governance with ESG Integrity

Responsible Value Chain and Stakeholder Engagement

Data-Integrated Corporate Transformation Based on a Single Source of Truth

Compliance, Transparency, and Accountability

Human-Oriented Culture and Inclusion

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Science-Based Decarbonization Journey

Decarbonization and Fighting the Climate Crisis
Energy Efficiency
Alternative Fuel Use
Renewable Energy
R&D and Innovation

Increasing the effectiveness of the Decarbonization Committee's operations on the national and international scale to support our science-based decarbonization target.
Increasing the use of renewable energy, strengthening the energy management infrastructure, and enhancing existing systems with our continuous improvement approach to raise energy efficiency and drive the energy transition.

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Human-Oriented Culture and Inclusion

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Strengthening gender balance through policies based on equal opportunity, supporting access to inclusive career paths for talents from diverse backgrounds and identities, and promoting diversity in leadership positions by increasing diverse and inclusive representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

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Data-Integrated Corporate Transformation Based on a Single Source of Truth

Digital Transformation

Creating integrated and reliable digital systems based on a single source of truth by promoting a data-driven decision-making culture. Increasing efficiency, encouraging transparency, and contributing to the sustainability of corporate transformation by supporting business processes with artificial intelligence, automation, and analytical tools.

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Responsible Value Chain and Stakeholder Engagement

Responsible Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Financing

Shaping our entire value chain with transparency and accountability according to the WEF Stakeholder Capitalism approach and building participatory sustainability governance with effective feedback mechanisms.
Systematically monitoring supplier performance, supporting development, and contributing to holistic value creation by expanding sustainable supply chain practices in line with environmental, social, and governance principles.

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Corporate Governance with ESG Integrity

Human Rights
Ethics and Compliance
Transparency and Accountability in Sustainability
Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Responsibility
ESG Risk Management and Performance

Strengthening the culture of impact by promoting corporate social responsibility awareness and a robust corporate communication strategy across all regions.
Integrating ethical and human rights standards aligned with national and international compliance principles across the entire value chain.
Enhancing accountability by regularly monitoring and transparently reporting ESG performance indicators.
Developing an inclusive and sustainable governance culture by integrating stakeholder engagement into corporate decision-making processes.
Reinforcing long-term corporate resilience by managing ESG risks with a holistic approach.

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Compliance, Transparency, and Accountability

Sustainable Financing
Corporate Risk Management
International Reporting Standards
ESG Scoring

Ensuring that all environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities, particularly climate-related risks (S1, S2), are integrated into business processes in alignment with internal control and audit mechanisms.
Adopting a corporate culture that prioritizes human rights, gender equality, and employee well-being to maintain fair, safe, and inclusive work environments.

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A Healthy, Safe, and Participatory Work Culture

Occupational Health and Safety

Aiming to continuously improve employee health and safety through preventive and improvement practices in line with national and international standards by expanding the occupational health and safety culture across the organization.

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Protection of Natural Resources and Biodiversity

Protection of Biodiversity
Circular Economy and Responsible Use of Resources
Water Security

Taking a holistic approach to assessing the impacts of our activities on freshwater resources, terrestrial ecosystems, and soil, and implementing practices that prioritize water security and soil health.
Analyzing the impacts of our activities on biodiversity, implementing mitigation measures, and supporting biodiversity through nature-oriented solutions, while safeguarding natural assets.
Contributing to industrial symbiosis practices, in line with our circular economy approach, by utilizing our process-related waste, increasing the use of alternative fuels to replace fossil fuels, and supporting resource efficiency by developing alternative raw material solutions.

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Sustainable Product Transformed by Innovation

R&D and Innovation
Product Quality and Reliability
Customer Experience and Satisfaction

Increasing our capacity to develop sustainable products, services, and business models in line with R&D and innovation principles, strengthening our environmental performance through R&D studies and low-carbon fuel technologies for a circular economy.

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Talent Management and Continuous Development

Talent Management and Employee Commitment

Enabling personalized learning experiences under the LCGA that support individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and professional development, fostering a corporate culture that continuously learns, grows in collaboration, and creates value.
Regularly monitoring employee satisfaction, promoting practices that support positive employee experience, and actively participating in national and international certification processes, guided by our people-oriented approach.