Sisecam spent about TL 275 million on R&D projects in 2023, with 63.5% of this amount dedicated to sustainability initiatives.
The Turkish-headquartered glass manufacturer said it also spent a total of 387 million TL on environmental expenditures, it states in its latest sustainability report.
Sisecam reduced the amount of its water consumption per unit of production by 25% compared to 2020 and increased its renewable energy installed capacity to 10 MWp.
As part of its 2030 CareforNext sustainability strategy, Sisecam said it aims to contribute to a more livable world with projects implemented under the pillars of ‘Protect the Planet,’ ‘Empower Society,’ and ‘Transform Life.’
Another sustainability achievement in 2023 include was, in line with its mission to support local suppliers, the proportion of local procurement within Sisecam's total procurement budget is 79.1%, while the proportion of locally sourced raw materials is 86%.
In 2023, following solar energy investments in Türkiye and Italy, Sisecam's renewable energy capacity reached 10 MWp.
Virtual Reality
The company also launched a virtual reality (VR) project in its Bursa, Eskişehir and Mersin plants. This allows employees on the production line to experience work instructions in a safer environment before entering the field. On-site training was also conducted for each factory.
Female Employee Ratio
In 2023, the company’s percentage of women employees was 23.6%. Sisecam employs 5,671 women and aims to increase this number by establishing inclusive facilities as part of its equality policy.
Its goal is to raise the percentage of women employees to at least 25%.
