12/10/2025
With its pioneering position in renewable energy, Zorlu Enerji delivered outstanding results in global ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) evaluations. In S&P Global’s latest Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), the company improved its score by 11 points, rising from 74 to 85. According to the results, Zorlu Enerji received 88 in the environmental dimension, 85 in the social dimension and 76 in the governance/economic dimension—demonstrating consistently strong and balanced performance across all three core pillars of sustainability.
High Performance in Climate Strategy and Biodiversity
Zorlu Enerji demonstrated a high level of transparency in S&P Global’s data disclosure assessment, an important reference point for international investors. S&P Global rated the company’s data disclosure at a very high level. Among the criteria carrying the greatest weight were Product Stewardship, Climate Strategy and Human Capital Management.
Committed to increasing the use of renewable energy—one of the most critical components of the low-carbon transition—Zorlu Enerji has long invested exclusively in renewable resources, thereby helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company scored 93 in the climate strategy category, reflecting its strong performance in net-zero targets, climate risk analyses, TCFD alignment and internal carbon pricing.
Zorlu Enerji also places significant importance on biodiversity, scoring 99 in this area, while receiving 97 in waste and emissions management. Its generation portfolio and revenue structure were also rated highly from a sustainability perspective, with scores of 97 in Sustainable Revenues, 98 in Electricity Generation Mix and 100 in Generation Efficiency.
The company’s customer satisfaction systems (Customer Relations) received a top score of 100, and its transparency and verification processes (Transparency & Reporting) also achieved 100, demonstrating exemplary performance.
Business Ethics received a strong score of 98, while Supply Chain Management was rated 96. Risk & Crisis Management scored 91, and Information Security received a strong 85.
“We Set Measurable ESG Targets and Support Them with Concrete Actions”
Elif Yener, CEO of Zorlu Enerji, stated:
“Our improving ESG performance demonstrates not only our strength in environmental sustainability but also the high sustainability standards inherent in our generation portfolio and revenue structure. We are proud of our balanced and strong performance across the environmental, social and governance pillars. As a company assuming responsibility and leadership in the energy transition, we set measurable ESG targets and support them with concrete actions.
While maintaining our sectoral leadership in the ESG indices we are included in, we continue to advance toward our net-zero emissions target for 2040. We have also set strong goals in water efficiency and biodiversity. We aim to become net positive for nature by 2035, contributing to the resilience of ecosystems. We commit to reducing water use per unit of energy produced annually by 2030. In regions facing high drought risk, we are investing in technologies that ensure the most efficient use of water.”