GREENGUARD GOLD
Certification for low-emission products that guarantees indoor air quality.
ON THE WAY TO EXCELLENCE
Sustainability
EAE has adopted a systemic approach to ESG, integrating environmental, social and governance dimensions into business processes at every level.
The motto 'Think Lean, Live Lean' summarises EAE's operational philosophy: reduce waste, optimise resources and create sustainable value across the entire value chain.
Circular economy is one of the pillars of the product strategy: recyclable materials, durability-by-design and end-of-life recovery systems are standard features of the E-LINE range.
EAE actively participates in international initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and works with its suppliers to ensure high environmental standards throughout the supply chain.
The annual ESG report documents achieved and future goals, with third-party verified indicators and methodologies aligned with GRI standards.
ZERO WASTE (SIFIR ATIK)
Adherence to the Turkish circular economy programmes SIFIR ATIK and GEKAP: the Lighting plant in Dilovası-Kocaeli is certified for material reduction, recycling and reuse.
LEED GOLD
LEED Gold certification for the EAE plants in Dilovası-Kocaeli, recognising low-impact and energy-efficient buildings.
Material recycling
100%
The main profile materials in the E-LINE range are fully recyclable.
Recyclable E-LINE KX materials
90%
90% of the E-LINE KX busbar system is made from recyclable materials.
Recovered waste
30%+
Over 30% of production waste is recovered and reintroduced into the production cycle.
Operational focus
The levers we use to make sustainability measurable
Waste reduction in production
Energy optimisation in plants
Supply chain traceability
Continuous improvement of ESG policies
ESG Score Badge · Assessment year 2021
EAE is assessed annually through the ESG Score Badge, a third-party recognition that measures the group's environmental, social and governance performance.
Certified SupplyChain ESG platform
EAE overall rating
B
- Score independently verified
- Direct benchmarking against the sector average
- Annual update published transparently
ESG Score Badge
ESG scores and methodology
EAE uses a structured ESG methodology to evaluate and monitor its performance in the areas of environment, social and governance.
Scores are calculated annually through a certified platform and benchmarked against the average for the relevant manufacturing sector.
- Data collection from all production sites and subsidiaries
- Analysis and scoring via the certified SupplyChain ESG platform
- Benchmarking against sector average
- Publication of the annual report verified by third parties
Assessment carried out according to the methodology of Supply Chain ESG.
Documentation
Official certifications and supporting documents
ISO 14001
Sifir Atik
Obiettivi ESG
ESG
Our ESG commitment for value creation
Environmental
- Use of recyclable and recycled materials
- Reduced energy consumption in production plants
- Participation in the Turkish circular economy programmes GEKAP and SIFIR ATIK (Zero Waste)
- LEED Gold certification for the Dilovası-Kocaeli plants
- Industrial water purification and dust filtering systems
- LEED and GREENGUARD GOLD compliant products
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Social
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Continuous training and professional development
- Anti-discrimination, gender equality and equal pay policies
- 20% to 45% of managerial and executive positions held by women
- 15-year average employee tenure — 30% above the industry benchmark
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Governance
- Code of ethics and compliance policies
- Transparent supply chain management
- Annual ESG report verified by third parties
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