At Zorlu Enerji, in line with Zorlu Group’s common strategy “Smart Life 2030,” we see diversity and inclusion as one of the fundamental needs for fostering an innovative and creative work culture.
Accordingly, developing a workplace culture and environment that applies diversity and inclusion criteria is one of our top priorities. We implement practices that support gender and equal opportunity not only within our company but also throughout our entire value chain.
We consider gender equality as a human right and work to create an ecosystem where women can participate in the workforce more and on equal terms. Empowered by diversity and inclusion, we build a work culture that embraces equal opportunity through our “Equal Life for All” approach, from our language to our work environment, from stakeholder collaborations to our projects.
All of our efforts are carried out under the leadership of our senior management, and in collaboration with the Gender Equality Committee and the Gender Equality Working Group.
We manage our gender equality approach based on three main pillars: discourse, work environment, and partnerships. In our workplace, we offer an equal and fair working environment without any discrimination based on gender, age, language, race, ethnicity, physical ability, nationality, sexual orientation, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, or sect. We organize trainings and webinars on gender equality to raise awareness among our employees.
Mission Person
As we take steps toward equality, we are aware of the significant role inclusive language plays.
In line with this understanding, in 2020, we took a concrete step to eliminate gendered language and provide alternative expressions that support equality and inclusion: we created the “Equal Life for All Glossary.”
Equal Life for All
In all our activities, we are guided by Zorlu Holding’s Gender Equality Manifesto within the framework of its “Smart Life 2030” vision. Ensuring gender equality, fighting bias, empowering women in the workplace, and providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups are among our top priorities.
We Stand Against Violence
With our Domestic Violence Prevention Policy, developed in collaboration with the Business Against Domestic Violence (BADV) platform and the Federation of Turkish Women’s Associations (TKDF), we:
define types of violence, and identify support mechanisms that our employees can access.
We aim to increase the number of female employees by 2030 and support the “30% Club,” which advocates for increasing the representation of women in company decision-making bodies, boards of directors, and senior management. Our 2030 targets for female employee ratios are as follows:
% 40
Senior Management
% 22
Total Female Employees
% 40
Female White-Collar Employees
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT PRINCIPLES (WEPs)
As a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) since 2020, Zorlu Enerji views the empowerment of women in business as a key driver of socioeconomic development. We actively promote gender equality among key stakeholders, increase employment opportunities for women, and support their professional development. We publicly share our progress and activities in the field of gender equality in our annual corporate reports.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ASSOCIATION
Demonstrating our commitment to inclusiveness, diversity, and equal opportunity in business and society, we were awarded the Equal Opportunity Certificate by KAGİDER in 2022 following an independent audit based on 22 criteria.
Our Human Resources department publicly shared our commitment to equal opportunity by undergoing this audit, which evaluated areas such as recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotion, career support, feedback, and complaint management.
By receiving the KAGİDER Equal Opportunity Certificate, we officially certified our efforts in this field.
FUTUREFEM
Through the FutureFem program, Zorlu Enerji aims to support women’s development in the energy sector and the field of sustainability.
Launched in 2024, this program is designed specifically to help undergraduate women students gain competencies in these areas.
Participants benefit from a rich learning experience through both online trainings and in-person events held in Istanbul.
They also had the opportunity to meet with Zorlu Enerji’s senior executives, gaining insights and experiences to support their career growth.
In the program’s first year, 18 participants graduated with comprehensive knowledge in energy and sustainability. Additionally, 3 participants were accepted into Zorlu Enerji’s internship program thanks to their successful projects, taking their first steps into a professional career.
THE POWER OF WOMEN, THE POWER OF THE FUTURE: PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT IN THE ENERGY SECTOR
At Zorlu Enerji, we support the empowerment of women by focusing on equal opportunities. In this context, we implement projects aimed at increasing women’s employment in the energy sector.
With our program titled “The Power of Women, The Power of the Future,” which we launched in Gaziantep in December 2022, we aim to increase women's presence in technical job fields and expand their career opportunities.
This program targets female students studying in vocational high schools and colleges, and we are training 25 female technicians.
By offering participants sector experience, technical seminars, and mentoring support, as well as gender equality training, we aim to contribute to their career development.