THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
Related Articles
Press release…
Türkiye’s leading dairy company Sütaş was honoured with the ‘Circular Economy Transformation’ award at the 12th Sustainable Business Awards organised by the Sustainability Academy this year.
At the ceremony held by the Sustainability Academy on Wednesday evening, 8 October, awards were presented in 17 different categories, ranging from energy, waste, water and supply chain management to sustainable innovation, biodiversity and gender equality. Sütaş won the award in the ‘Circular Economy Transformation’ category with its business model based on the efficient use of natural resources and circularity, ranging from plant production to fertiliser and energy production.
“OUR INTEGRATED BUSINESS MODEL FROM FARM TO TABLE IS BASED ON CIRCULARITY”
“This award from the Sustainability Academy demonstrates that our ‘From Farm to Table’ integrated business model is an inspiring example on the path to a sustainable future,” said Duygu Yılmaz, Sütaş Board Member and Sustainability Committee Leader.
Pointing out that with the business model they implement at their integrated facilities across Türkiye, she explained, “We design the entire process—from the feed our cows consume to the milk and dairy products reaching tables—according to circular economy principles. This enables us to contribute to the efficient use and conservation of natural resources, increase our renewable energy production and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Furthermore, we operate in line with the principles of regenerative agriculture and sustainable dairy farming, using water and energy efficiently and aiming to achieve our zero-waste target.”
“This holistic approach is evident in every stage of our production processes and the way we do business. As we have done for 50 years, we will continue to work with determination to add value to our society at every stage of our dairy value chain and to ensure environmental, social and economic sustainability, drawing on the strength we have gained from the past and our responsibility for the future,” she noted.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Sustainability Academy for deeming us worthy of this meaningful award and to all our stakeholders who contributed to this achievement,” she concluded…
