Ocean Volunteer Borusan Employees" (Okyanus Gönüllü Borusanlılar) stand by our four-legged friends

"Borusan Paw Ambassadors" (Borusan Pati Elçileri) expand their reach by providing continuous support, from care to adoption.
 

Operating under the Borusan Group’s volunteer platform, "Ocean Volunteer Borusan Employees," the "Borusan Paw Ambassadors" are continuing to scale up their field efforts for stray animals, marking the occasion of World Animal Day on October 4th. In addition to their ongoing collaboration with the "A Paw for Every Home Association" (HEPAD), the support network now also includes "Kurtaran Ev" (The Rescuing Home).
 

The Borusan Group’s corporate volunteering initiative, "Ocean Volunteer Borusan Employees," has broadened the scope of its "Borusan Paw Ambassadors" program, which aims to improve the living conditions of stray animals in need. By joining forces with both HEPAD, a partner since last year, and Kurtaran Ev, the platform has supported the rehabilitation, care, and adoption processes for 2,300 animals living in shelters.
 

Supporting our four-legged friends: Care, socialization, and new homes
 

The Borusan Paw Ambassadors took an active, hands-on role within the shelters. They addressed the nutritional and basic care needs of the animals residing at the HEPAD sanctuary and the living spaces managed by Kurtaran Ev.

Furthermore, "Ocean Volunteer Borusan Employees" has championed the foster-care model and promoted adoption calls to ensure that stray animals can live in safe, secure environments. Through the "Flight Volunteer" program of HEPAD (Association for a Paw in Every Home), abandoned stray animals under the association’s care are safely transported to their forever homes abroad.
 

Responsibility nurtured by employee effort
 

The Borusan Group supports its approach of developing permanent solutions to social issues through volunteer projects in which employees participate directly in the field. Established in 2008, the "Ocean Bound Borusan Volunteers" (Okyanus Gönüllü Borusanlılar) platform brings together the knowledge, experience, and personal efforts of Borusan employees under a corporate umbrella. Thanks to this culture of volunteerism encouraged throughout the Group, Borusan employees generate social impact across a wide range of areas, from education and the environment to animal rights and emergency relief efforts.

Throughout 2025, 1,579 Borusan employees actively participated in volunteer activities. Furthermore, 12,575 individuals were reached through inclusivity programs, which serve as a key component of these volunteer initiatives.