Environmental Impact

In order to systematically manage environmental impacts, Burgan Bank implements the TS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. This system enables us to control the environmental impacts of our operations, ensure full compliance with legal regulations, and embed a culture of continuous improvement at the corporate level.

Within the scope of the Environmental Management System, we develop integrated policies and practices across several areas, including energy efficiency, waste management, natural resource use, carbon footprint reduction, water management, and environmental risk assessments.

Although the banking sector does not involve direct production activities, operational processes can still generate significant environmental impacts in terms of energy and resource consumption. At Burgan Bank, we manage our energy consumption efficiently and optimize resource usage to reduce our environmental footprint.

In line with our energy management policies, we implement efficiency-enhancing practices, prioritize renewable energy investments, and develop solutions to reduce energy intensity through our digitalization strategy.

The Bank adopts a “Zero Waste” approach and manages processes such as waste reduction, increasing recycling rates, and the safe disposal of environmentally harmful materials within a sustainable system.

In addition, we promote water conservation in our operational processes and continuously work to improve water management practices to support sustainable water use.

In the fight against climate change, Burgan Bank considers the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions a strategic priority. In this context, we calculate our carbon footprint, develop emission reduction plans, and design alternative action scenarios. All these activities are reported in line with ISO 14064 standards and the GHG Protocol, ensuring a transparent and accountable sustainability approach.

Across the organization, environmentally friendly technologies are being adopted in various areas—from transportation to energy use—while the use of renewable energy is being increased to reduce carbon emissions.

Burgan Bank continuously reviews and improves its environmental impact, taking determined steps toward a low-carbon future.

In order to support renewable energy use and reduce carbon emissions, Burgan Bank obtained the I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate) in 2025. This certificate verifies that the Bank’s electricity consumption is sourced from renewable energy.

With the I-REC certification, Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions arising from electricity consumption at our Head Office have been reduced, contributing directly to lowering the Bank’s operational carbon footprint. This step not only confirms our environmental responsibility at an international level but also strengthens our commitment to combating climate change.

Sustainable Supply Chain

We extend our environmental sustainability approach beyond our own operations to our supply chain. By monitoring the environmental performance of our suppliers, we prioritize environmentally friendly practices in our selection processes. In this context, we regularly conduct surveys to assess and improve our suppliers’ sustainability practices.

At Burgan Bank, environmental sustainability is not only a managerial approach but also a core corporate value embraced by all employees. In this context, our employees receive regular training on environmental management, sustainability, waste management, and energy efficiency in line with TS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standards.

The Bank regularly monitors and evaluates its environmental performance and ensures compliance with TS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standards through internal audits, management review meetings, and risk assessment processes. In addition, external audits are conducted in line with relevant national environmental legislation and legal requirements to ensure system compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Based on the findings, corrective and preventive actions are implemented rigorously to minimize environmental impacts and achieve sustainability goals.