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The Silent Thread of E-Waste on the Rise In today’s rapidly advancing digital era, electronic devices have become indispensable. However, the convenience they bring comes at a cost—the escalating problem of electronic waste (e-waste). This pressing issue poses significant environmental and health risks that require urgent attention. What is E-Waste? E-waste refers to discarded electronic

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) The European Union (EU) has adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to ensure that companies manage their impacts on human rights and the environment more responsibly. This directive imposes obligations on large EU and non-EU companies to respect human rights and minimize environmental impacts in their operations

Sustainability and Climate Trends for 2025 The year 2025 is poised to be a period of both opportunities and risks in the realms of sustainability and climate change. For countries like Turkey, which are heavily impacted by climate change, this period necessitates critical economic, environmental, and social actions. Below, we have outlined the key sustainability

EU Deforestation Regulation In 2023, the European Union (EU) implemented a new regulation aimed at reducing global deforestation and preserving biodiversity: the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This law seeks to ensure that agricultural and forestry products contributing to deforestation are sourced sustainably, minimizing their environmental impact. What Is The Scope? The EU Deforestation Regulation aims

Energy Security and the Importance of Transitioning to Renewable Options Nilgün Aytekin // 14.10.2024 Energy security has become a critical focus in today’s rapidly changing global energy landscape. The concept refers to the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price. Recent geopolitical tensions, market fluctuations, and the ongoing shift from fossil fuels to

Social and Economic Benefits of Gender Equality Nilgün Aytekin // 06.10.2024 Gender equality refers to the fair treatment of individuals regardless of gender, ensuring equal rights and opportunities. This concept aims to promote equality between men and women in economic, social, political, and cultural spheres. Gender equality focuses on overcoming traditional gender roles and stereotypes,

A Brief Overview of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Nilgün Aytekin // 04.10.2024 The European Union (EU) has taken significant steps toward its goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050, as part of its climate change mitigation strategy. On May 10, 2023, the EU implemented the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which aims to prevent

Stakeholder Capitalism and Sustainability Nilgün Aytekin // 30.09.2024 Stakeholder capitalism is a business model that reasons companies should not only focus on maximizing shareholder profits but also consider the interests of all stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, the community, and the environment. This concept emerged as a reaction to Milton Friedman’s shareholder capitalism, which holds

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Nilgün Aytekin // 21.09.2024 The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) (EU) 2024/1781, a significant step towards achieving the European Union’s sustainability targets, came into effect on July 18, 2024. This regulation aims to make products with high environmental impacts more sustainable throughout their design, production, and usage phases.

The New Financial Responsibility of Companies: ESG Reporting Elif Öztürk // 04.09.2024 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting has evolved into a domain where companies must not only disclose their financial performance but also their commitments to sustainability and social responsibility. Although ESG reporting is often perceived as a public relations exercise, it is, in