Borusan Holding’s “Inspiring the Future Awards” – Third Edition: Recognizing Internal Sustainability Projects That Inspire the Future

The “Inspiring the Future Awards” by Borusan Holding, which highlight and reward internal projects that embody the company’s sustainability vision built around climate, people, and innovation, were presented for the third time this year.

Out of a total of 108 creative submissions, 10 projects that generated positive impact in areas such as waste management and circular economy, decarbonization, energy and water management, biodiversity, innovation, inclusivity and diversity, occupational health and safety, and talent management were selected for awards.

Launched to showcase and celebrate internal projects that deliver tangible results aligned with Borusan Holding’s integrated sustainability approach, the “Inspiring the Future Awards” continue to grow each year.

First introduced in 2022 to raise sustainability awareness and acknowledge Borusan employees’ contributions, the program receives over 100 project applications annually. In its third edition, 108 projects were submitted from Borusan Group companies in Turkey and abroad.

• In the “Climate” category, 38 projects focused on decarbonization, energy management, circular economy and waste management, water management, and biodiversity.
• In the “People” category, 39 projects addressed talent management, inclusivity and diversity, volunteerism, and occupational health and safety.
• In the “Innovation” category, 31 projects were evaluated for their creativity and transformative potential.

Following an initial screening by Borusan Holding executives and sustainability leaders, the projects were reviewed by an independent jury of internal and external experts over three days. The final stage included an internal voting process by Borusan employees, and 10 winning projects across 10 categories were selected. The winners received their awards from Borusan Holding Group CEO Erkan Kafadar.

 

Innovative, Efficient, and Digital Solutions

The projects recognized for generating environmental, social, and economic value in the “Inspiring the Future Awards” program were as follows:

“Climate” Category:

• Decarbonization: Borusan Boru – “NoMoreChattering” prevents surface defects and fractures during the cold-drawing process, reducing downtime and carbon emissions while minimizing raw material waste.
• Energy Management: Borçelik – “Reducing Compressed Air Consumption in RCM Lines” improves the efficiency of compressed air systems used as an energy source in production processes.
• Circular Economy and Waste Management: Borusan Lojistik – “Digital Customs: Paperless Future Project” reduces paper consumption in Borusan Customs operations through digitalization, increasing operational efficiency and optimizing workflows.
• Water Management: Borçelik – “Reducing Demineralized Water Consumption in Cooling Towers” utilizes groundwater’s stable low temperature to minimize evaporation-related water losses.
• Biodiversity: Borusan EnBW Enerji – “Green List Project” scientifically identifies the conservation status of endemic and endangered species in Turkey, creating a public reference database.

“People” Category:

• Talent Management: Borusan Cat – “Harmony Reverse Mentoring” bridges generational differences by pairing young mentors from Turkey and regional countries with senior leaders to promote knowledge exchange and enhance engagement among younger employees.
• Inclusivity and Diversity: Borusan Otomotiv – “Anahtar Kadında” (“The Key is Women”) trains women aspiring to become technicians in the male-dominated automotive industry, fostering awareness and creating a more inclusive work environment.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Borusan Lojistik – “Safety Ambassador” empowers on-site volunteers to promote safety culture, creating a positive, team-oriented approach to occupational safety.
• Volunteerism: Borusan Lojistik – “From Generation to Generation: Green Child & Istanbul University STZ Certificate Program” teaches sustainability goals to children aged 7–10 through the “Green Child” program and provides university students with a Sustainable Supply Chain Certificate Program, spreading sustainability awareness across generations.

“Innovation” Category:

• Borusan Boru – “AutoMate: RoboWorker” automates the assembly and protection of pipe components using image processing technologies, enhancing efficiency and eliminating occupational health and safety risks.

 

A Word from Borusan

Nursel Ölmez Ateş, Group President of People, Communication, and Sustainability at Borusan Holding, stated:

“Since launching the program in 2022, we’ve been proud to honor the projects and people driving our sustainability journey. Through this initiative, we aim to support our Group companies’ sustainability-oriented project development processes while strengthening our employees’ awareness and capabilities in this field. Over the past three years, we’ve seen that sustainability has become an integral part of how our colleagues—especially those working in the field—approach their work. Seeing projects that go beyond words into action truly inspires us. We aim to maintain this level of enthusiasm and productivity every year.”