Kordsa gains emission reduction target approval

Kordsa has obtained approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for its emission reduction commitments. By complying with the SBTi’s criteria and recommendations, Kordsa aims to reduce its emissions by 46.2 per cent by the year 2030, using 2019 as the base year.

Kordsa, a Sabancı Holding subsidiary, made the targets based on its sustainability roadmap. SBTi, a partnership between CDP, UN Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)

Within its sustainability plans, Kordsa is taking steps to transform its supply chain ecosystem. In this regard, Kordsa has initiated its efforts to enable critical raw material suppliers’ transition to a low-carbon economy by the year 2027.

Kordsa CEO İbrahim Özgür Yıldırım commented: “Keeping our promises to stakeholders is an integral part of Kordsa’s business culture. Building on this culture and our values, just like all companies within Sabancı Group, we see sustainability as an opportunity for our world and humanity’s future. As part of our mission ‘Reinforcing Life,’ we strive to demonstrate this approach in all sectors we operate in and extend our impact to the entire ecosystem. As an advanced materials company, we wholeheartedly believe that our pioneering attitude will contribute to the green transformation of numerous industries. SBTi’s approval of Kordsa’s targets is the strongest evidence of how effectively our approach is recognized on a global scale. With this approach, we will continue to develop value-added and sustainable solutions for our customers while contributing to a more livable world through responsible governance practices.”