Ediz Gunsel, Chairman of the Business Council for Sustainable Development of Turkey (BCSD Turkey), shared 14 key recommendations aimed at helping companies increase sustainability and ensure competitiveness during the green transition.
Turkey has adopted its first Climate Law and is moving towards the creation of a national emissions trading system (ETS), while the National Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan have entered into force. Combined with the European Union's Carbon Boundary Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), these developments have made carbon reporting a central issue for export sectors, accelerating both environmental and economic transformation for Turkish companies.
"The green Transition is no longer just a compliance process; it has become a new competitive parameter for the business world," Gunsel stated, stressing that how companies manage this shift will be crucial for long-term growth and sustainable access to international markets.
Focus on strategy, energy and cooperation
Gunsel emphasized that a successful green transformation depends on the firm commitment of senior management and the integration of the green transition into strategic plans.
The energy transition stands out as the main pillar. The transition to renewable energy sources not only supports decarbonization goals, but also offers long-term cost benefits. Investments in energy-efficient projects and technologies are being carried out in parallel.
