At Zorlu Enerji, in line with the Zorlu Group’s common strategy “Smart Life 2030,” we consider diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of an innovative and creative work culture.
Creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is one of our top priorities, and we are moving forward decisively in this direction.
A Strong Future with Gender Equality
Led by Zorlu Holding Board Member Ms. Selen Zorlu Melik, the Gender Equality Committee continues to implement our strategies on gender equality with contributions from our volunteer employees at Zorlu Enerji. In this process, within the framework of our Smart Life 2030 vision, we place the principle of gender equality not just as a goal, but at the core of how we do business.
An Equal Life is Everyone’s Right
Achieving gender equality, combating gender-based biases, and strengthening the position of women in business life are of great importance to us. Accordingly, we develop various projects to provide equal opportunities to disadvantaged groups and ensure sustainability in the business world.
Equality Through Discourse, Work Environment, and Collaborations
We support gender equality by using inclusive language in our internal and external communications, standing against all forms of discrimination in the workplace, and building collaborations with civil society, academia, and the business world. We are constantly evolving to provide a fair and inclusive work environment where everyone has equal rights.
Step-by-Step Equality Through Training and Awareness
Through training sessions and webinars aimed at raising our employees’ awareness of gender equality, we aim to spread our understanding of equality to a broader audience. In this way, we take a significant step toward achieving gender equality in society.
We Take Action to Empower Women in the Workplace
To support our female employees in gaining a stronger position in professional life, we launched the "On-the-Job Rotation" program. This program provides female employees with the opportunity to gain experience in different roles, develop new skills, and enhance their leadership abilities. We run a series of supportive programs to maximize their professional growth in the sector.
Mentoring the Leaders of the Future
Our Mentorship Program, developed with a focus on gender equality, offers a mutual learning and volunteer-based platform to support the personal and professional development of our employees. In doing so, we help female professionals in the sector enhance their competencies.
Fair Starts Through Equal Opportunity
We always prioritize the principle of equal opportunity in our job postings and recruitment processes. We do not tolerate any discrimination based on gender, age, language, or ethnicity in candidate evaluations and ensure a fair and equal selection process. We also consider these principles in our employee engagement surveys.
Setting Industry Standards Through Strategic Partnerships
Through collaborations with organizations such as UN Women, UN Global Compact, KAGİDER, and other key institutions, we work alongside leading actors in the sector on gender equality. This enables us to contribute to the development of female professionals and increase equal opportunities in the industry.
Investing in the Future with the Female Technician Training Program
With our Female Technician Training Program launched in Gaziantep, we aim to bring female technicians into the energy sector. We offer theoretical training, field experience, job rotation, and mentoring to female students from technical high schools and vocational schools to train strong women for the future of the industry.
Balancing Family and Work Life
To support our employees who are mothers, we offer options such as part-time work and unpaid leave to help them balance their work and personal lives. Through our “Parenthood School” programs for employees who are preparing for parenthood or have recently become parents, and their spouses, we provide full support to help them succeed in both their careers and family lives.
At Zorlu Enerji, we embed gender equality into our corporate culture and provide our employees with equal rights, creating a work environment where every individual can express themselves freely. Together, we are stepping into a stronger future.