At Altun Gıda A.Ş., we embrace sustainability not only as a corporate responsibility but as a cornerstone of our business strategy. We consider quality, health, and sustainability as complementary elements at every stage of our operations, strictly adhering to European Union quality and food safety standards throughout our products' journey from garden to table. We continue to create value through a holistic management approach that considers environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
From waste management to recyclable packaging, from ethical production awareness in the supply chain to resource use, we embrace sustainability not just as a goal but as the core of our corporate culture in all our processes.
We prioritize respect for nature in agriculture, energy efficiency in production, responsible business models in supply, and reducing our carbon footprint in logistics.
We are farmers, first and foremost, so preserving the balance of nature is paramount, both for the continuity of our business and for future generations to benefit from these lands.
• We use water efficiently using drip irrigation in all our production areas.
• Thanks to our solar energy investments, we prioritize renewable resources in our facilities. At Altun Gıda, all electricity needs are provided by a solar power plant (SPP).
• In our geothermal greenhouse in Afyonkarahisar, we meet our heating needs with geothermal resources and utilize solar energy for electricity generation. With the soilless agriculture system implemented within the greenhouse, we use water and nutrients most efficiently and minimize waste.
• Pollination is achieved completely naturally by bumblebees; production is carried out without the use of hormones or chemical pesticides.
• We prefer 100% recyclable packaging materials in our packaging processes.
• We implement an effective waste management system to reduce waste.
• We consider the environment at all stages of our products' delivery to consumers. In addition to keeping our products fresh through dynamic route optimization in our logistics processes, we focus on reducing our carbon footprint by reducing fuel consumption.
People are our most valuable asset. The safety, development, and access to equal opportunities of our employees form the backbone of our system. We are building a culture that supports social sustainability, from our employees to our local communities.
We operate with the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all our facilities.
We implement robust occupational health and safety programs.
We prioritize training and development investments to enhance the competencies of our employees.
With an 85% female workforce at our geothermal greenhouse in Afyonkarahisar, we contribute to regional development in gender equality.
We ensure awareness and capacity building across the supply chain through training programs and incentives.
In line with our goal of leading sustainability, we encourage all our business partners to implement sustainable sourcing, fair business practices, and responsible business behavior throughout the supply chain. To this end, we implement training programs, capacity building efforts, and various incentive mechanisms to enhance sustainability performance across the supply chain.
We implement circular economy principles, product lifecycle analyses, and eco-design practices to reduce resource use and environmental impact.
Together with our suppliers, we prioritize sustainable sourcing, fair business practices, and responsible business behavior.
We operate with circular economy and product lifecycle management principles.
At Altun Gıda, we give back in every area we operate, placing our responsibility to nature and society at the heart of our business. With respect for the land, people, and our business, we continue to develop and invest to increase the sustainability of our operations.