MELOS Rubber Inc. held a comprehensive Sustainability Workshop starting from 2024 to strengthen its sustainability vision and to implement its environmental, social, and governance-focused goals with concrete steps. This workshop was an important step aimed at ensuring that all employees of the company adopt the concept of sustainability and contribute to company strategies.
Scope and Structure of the Workshop
The workshop was planned with two different content areas considering the needs and responsibilities of blue-collar and white-collar employees. This way, each employee group was informed appropriately in alignment with sustainability goals and included in the process.
Blue-Collar Trainings: Awareness of Environmental and Social Responsibility
The trainings for blue-collar employees emphasized the fundamentals of environmental sustainability and individual responsibilities.
• Efficient Use of Natural Resources
• Water and Energy Conservation
• Emission Reduction
• waste Management and Recycling
Additionally, information was provided about social rights issues such as employee rights, salary calculations, working and break hours, which increased employees' awareness regarding job safety and their rights.
White-Collar Trainings: Strategic Sustainability Steps
Critical information was provided to white-collar employees that would form the company’s sustainability roadmap:
• Company goals were defined in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Environmental performance, governance, and resource usage were evaluated through Maturity Analysis.
• Topics such as energy efficiency, waste management, social responsibility, and employee rights were prioritized through Strategic Prioritization.
During this process, it was clarified how each department could contribute to sustainability goals.
Gains of the Workshop
Environmental Gains:
• More efficient use of natural resources.
• Increased awareness of water and energy conservation.
• Improvement in emission and waste management.
Social Gains:
• Increased awareness regarding employee rights.
• Strengthening of job commitment and sense of belonging.
• Increase in employee satisfaction.
Strategic Gains:
• The company’s sustainability vision was shared with all employees.
• Employees at all levels were encouraged to actively participate in sustainability projects.
• The company’s environmental and social performance was measured to identify areas for improvement.
Highlighted Targets from the Workshop
1. Energy Management: Developing projects that will save energy.
2. Water Management: Taking concrete steps to reduce the water footprint.
3. Waste Management: Separating waste and increasing recycling rates.
4. Emission Reduction: Setting SMART targets to reduce carbon emissions.
5. Digital Transformation: Integrating innovative technologies that will increase efficiency into processes.
6. R&D Investments: Increasing R&D activities for environmentally friendly products.
Conclusion: Stepping Confidently into the Future
MELOS Rubber Inc. aimed for its employees to become aware of sustainability and actively participate in this process through this workshop. This program, which addresses both environmental and social sustainability in a balanced manner, has created a strong foundation for the company to reach its long-term goals.
