Sustainability

We aim to create value for our stakeholders through sustainable growth, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

 

The only way to make the world a better and more sustainable place is through cooperation. With this belief, as Limak Group of Companies, we have preferred an international sustainability approach by signing the United Nations Global Impact initiative and adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, the common agenda of the whole world, as our roadmap in 2015.

 

We are very pleased to share our annual sustainability report with you.

 

Limak Group of Companies Sustainability Report.pdf

 

LİMKON GİDA SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

Limkon Gıda San. ve Tic. A.Ş. is aware that in an era where we must strive globally for the healthy continuity of human existence on a sustainable planet alongside all elements of nature. With this understanding, it addresses all its activities from agricultural raw material procurement to final product manufacturing in three key dimensions, takes decisions accordingly, and manages the value creation process.

Our Sustainability Policy serves as a business constitution prepared in line with our founding values, food safety and business ethics principles, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It encompasses our entire value chain and global stakeholders, from our farmers and suppliers to our employees and customers.

1. Business Focus Areas

Our policy is built upon three complementary key focus areas:

  1. "Inclusive Development" Focused Business Approach

Limkon Gıda conducts all its operations in the food sector in alignment with global goals, believing that economic development must be achieved together with farmers, suppliers, and society as a whole. In accordance with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles, it implements long-term due diligence processes and conducts risk-based impact assessments both in its own operations and across its value chain.

  • Conducting all processes in compliance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact,
  • Allocating resources to R&D and P&D studies in food processing and packaging technologies,
  • Utilizing and developing innovative technologies that support sustainable agriculture and efficient food production,
  • Ensuring the implementation of sustainability principles across the supply chain (including farmers and raw material suppliers),
  • Measuring the environmental, social, and economic impacts of activities and taking corrective actions to reduce negative effects,
  • Exhibiting a transparent management approach that complies with food ethics principles and combats corruption,
  • Pursuing a risk-based supply chain transparency policy in processes from product manufacturing to distribution,
  • Defining Code of Conduct principles containing mandatory rules to be followed within our company and across all supply chain partners, and monitoring their implementation.
    1. "Social Human" Focused Business Approach

Placing food safety and human health at its core, Limkon Gıda bases its operations on the well-being of its employees, agricultural workers, and society, as well as equal opportunity and a safe working environment.

  • Continuously improving food safety and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards,
  • Developing projects that support regional agricultural development, local employment, and producers in the contract farming model,
  • Providing equal rights to employees without discrimination regarding employment, career management, remuneration, and performance evaluation,
  • Increasing female employment and the active participation of female producers across all levels in agriculture and the food industry,
  • Conducting social responsibility projects prioritizing quality education, public health, and equal opportunity,
  • Supporting the personal development of employees and their awareness of sustainability and food hygiene.
    1. "Healthy Planet" Focused Business Approach

Limkon Gıda considers protecting natural resources and reducing its environmental footprint in concentrate and fruit juice production processes as a fundamental responsibility.

  • Calculating and verifying the carbon and water footprint at the production facility, and reducing emissions in line with climate change mitigation targets,
  • Implementing energy efficiency projects in production facilities and increasing the use of renewable energy sources (SPP, etc.),
  • Applying advanced technologies for efficient water usage, recovery, and wastewater management in fruit processing operations,
  • Ensuring the utilization of organic waste (fruit pomace, etc.) to support the circular economy and maintaining waste management standards at the highest level,
  • Supporting R&D studies for eco-friendly, recyclable packaging and ingredient solutions.