BIRLESIM_2022 ANNUAL REPORT

BİRLEŞİM MÜHENDİSLİK 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 90 INTRODUCTION Careful planning makes it possible for waste that is generated during the conduct of project operations to be recycled/reused in various ways, thus reducing the environmental impact that the disposal of solid waste would otherwise cause. In order to ensure compliance with LEED Gold criteria and to qualify for the points assigned for doing so, 75% of total waste generated is sorted and set aside to be recycled or reused. The weights/volumes of all waste (whether recyclable/reusable or not) generated in the conduct of projects is tracked and recorded. Recyclable waste collection and sorting processes are carried out under agreements with local municipal authorities and/or private companies. Some types of waste that are collected in this way are: · Paper & cardboard · Packaging waste · Glass · Plastic · Metal Waste that is sent back to manufacturers, used in other company projects, sold as scrap, or disposed of in similar ways is also treated as having been recycled for reporting purposes. Birleşim Mühendislik aims to fully comply with the Sustainability Principles Compliance Framework, which was prepared in accordance with the changes made by the Capital Markets Board in the Corporate Governance Communique in 2020. As a company, we also strive to fulfill our obligations in the areas of environment and social responsibility to the extent permitted by our operations. Our company is committed to following good practices in sustainability and plans to continue improving its compliance with these mandatory principles in 2023. We prioritize the benefits of all stakeholders, particularly shareholders, while striving to enhance our compliance status. Birleşim Mühendislik incorporates environmental awareness into CSR activities by planting trees in the Birleşim Group Memorial Forest that it created. Waste Management Sustainability Principle Compliance Corporate Social Responsibility In order to ensure compliance with LEED Gold criteria, 75% of all generated waste is sorted and set aside to be recycled or reused. SUSTAINABILITY 90