Responsible Investment Policy
Purpose & Scope
Responsible Investment Policy (Policy) is constituted for the purpose of guiding capital allocation and investment decisions of Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding A.Ş. (Holding) and ensuring sustainability of its value chain.
This Policy regulates the minimum standards that are fundamental to the value chain of Group Companies and the business areas of the Holding for the below listed topics.
- Environmental1
- Social
- Ethics
- Governance
- Human Rights
The prohibited sectors and activities mentioned in this Policy is binding for both Group Companies’ own activities and one or more of the following areas that Group Companies prioritize in their value chains.
- Companies that supply goods and services to Group Companies
- Other business partners, and
- Customers of Group Companies
The Policy herein is valid from the date of its publication. Group Companies are expected to meet the minimum standards included in this Policy.
Objectives
The Responsible Investment Policy aims to;
- determine the underlying principles on the above-mentioned topics for companies within the Holding’s investment portfolio based on the national and international standards and best practices, and
- support the better management of risks related to these issues.
At the same time, the Policy demonstrates the Holding’s commitment on realizing its goals to
- make positive contribution to Sustainable Development Goals,
- improve ESG performance across the entire value chain,
- conduct its activities by taking into consideration the positive impact on the environment and society.
1 It contains all environmental aspects including climate emergency, adaptation, biodiversity, and protection of water resources.