The sustainability vision of AFG Steel Construction, one of the group companies of Kibar Holding, one of Turkey's leading industrial organizations, is at the heart of the steps the company has taken in the last 10 years. AFG Steel Construction carries out all of its production processes using environmentally friendly methods and technologies. AFG Steel Construction offers services and solutions to different sectors with products that are friendly to the environment and human health. The company is also taking firm steps towards completing end-to-end digitalization processes in all management processes, while adopting a sustainability approach that covers employees, suppliers, customers and all stakeholders.
Kibar Holding's sustainability approach is based on the principles of honesty and reliability, which Asım Kibar, its founder and honorary chairman, defined as the core values of Kibar Group. Kibar Group's deep-rooted corporate governance tradition, innovative perspective, understanding of business ethics, social responsibility culture and sustainability approach shaped according to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), of which it is a signatory, constitute Kibar Group's business culture. Adopting the Global Compact, Kibar Group offers its employees a business life where human rights are protected, occupational health and safety is prioritized, professional development is supported, and fair and equal opportunities are provided to everyone.
At Kibar Group, human rights are guaranteed in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Global Compact, as well as the provisions declared by national and international legislation. All kinds of discrimination, child labor, forced and compulsory labor practices are prevented. Group companies expect their suppliers and business partners to meet similar labor norms, follow their practices in this field and contribute to the realization of the conditions.
The management of environmental issues within Kibar Holding is carried out in accordance with national and international standards. The majority of Kibar Group companies have ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certificate. All companies have units specialized in environmental management and work is carried out to raise the environmental awareness of employees.
Kibar Group companies are obliged to comply with the principles of the Global Compact, which is based on developing global and sustainable social responsibility awareness in the business world, and the policies and strategies determined by Kibar Holding in line with these principles.
We Are A Signatory Of The Women’s Empowerment Principles!
One of the foremost global initiatives of the private sector is the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) platform, which aims for women’s empowerment in order to ensure that women are included in economic life in all business sectors and at all levels. This platform, of which we are also one of the signatories, was established with the partnership of the UN Global Compact and UN Women.
The Women’s Empowerment Principles require that the leaders of the business world be explicitly committed to the principles intended to create corporate policies to improve gender equality.
With the signature of Haluk Kayabaşı, our CEO, we have participated in the WEPs platform consisting of 7 basic principles. These principles are as follows:
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Establishing high-level corporate leadership for gender equality, |
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Treating all women and men fairly in professional life, respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination, |
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Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all women and men workers, |
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Promoting education, training, and professional development for women, |
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Implementing enterprise development, supply chain, and marketing practices that empower women, |
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Promoting equality through community initiatives and advocacy, |
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Measuring and publicly reporting on progress to achieve gender equality, |
WE ensure the protection of human rights based on the provisions published by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Nations Global Compact as well as national and international legislation. We preclude gender inequality and any form of discrimination. We expect all of our stakeholders, particularly our suppliers and business partners, to meet the norms of similar efforts; we follow up their practices in this regard and contribute to this cause to meet the conditions.
We offer a workplace environment, prioritizing occupational health & safety, promoting professional development, ensuring fair treatment, and providing equal opportunities to all employees without any form of discrimination.
We keep on implementing practices to promote and empower the employment of women employees.
Among others, “Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities” are included in 13 sustainability priorities as defined in the “2025 Sustainability Strategy” of our Group. We follow up our goals such as increasing the number of women employees and the number of women senior executives, and ensuring full and active participation of women in decision-making processes (Goals G7, G8, and G9) based on 6 performance indicators and publicly share such goals for transparency purposes.
Haluk Kayabaşı, our CEO and the President of Sustainability Committee, is listed in the “50 Sustainability Leaders” of Turkey within the scope of ensuring the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including “Gender Equality”.
We continue contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals consisting of “No poverty”, “Zero hunger”, “Healthy individuals”, “Quality education”, “Gender equality”, “Clean water and sanitation”, “Affordable and Clean Energy”, “Decent work and economic growth”, “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure”, “Reduced inequalities”, “Sustainable cities and communities”, “Responsible Consumption and Production”, “Climate Action”, “Life Below Water”, “Life on Land”, “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions”, and “Partnerships for the Goals”.