Environmental Awareness

Today’s wide scale environmental challenges include depleted natural resources, the climate and water crisis, waste disposal and the loss of biodiversity. All of which are exacerbated by rapid population growth. These various issues also place significant pressure on the business world. According to World Economic Forum, the top five potential risks facing the globe today are all environmental risks. In terms of their impacts, failure to take action to stem climate change, loss of biodiversity and extreme weather events rank among the top five risks. These global trends and risks seriously affect the sustainability of the world’s ecosystems. As a result, companies must adopt a responsible approach in their business practices.

Green Office Program

Aksigorta aims to lead sustainability efforts in the insurance sector based on the three strategic priorities of Sabancı Holding. In recognition of its activities to reduce energy and natural resource use at its offices, Aksigorta was awarded Green Office certification by WWF Turkey. Giving support to people, animals and the natural environment with its “beyond” insurance approach, Aksigorta completed its Green Office program which was designed to achieve a greener world in 2020.

In addition to launching a waste recycling initiative at its headquarters and all regional offices, Aksigorta conserves energy with air conditioning automation. Paper consumption is also minimized across the organization. Lighting sensors are used to reduce electricity use and benefit from natural daylight effectively. Aksigorta switched to a reverse osmosis system in order to reduce the use of plastics in drinking water. Disposable plastic consumption was reduced significantly by using refillable glass bottles for drinking water. By separating waste oils at the headquarters cafeteria, Aksigorta prevents about four tons of domestic waste oil from polluting the natural environment.