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Water consumption (m ) Istanbul University’s Technocity. Once zero, we implemented the Zero Waste
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the research and development, and Management System in all terminal
field work phases of the project were directorates and filling facilities in 2021.
91,231 completed, we patented the product. By
88,823
82,939 launching the internationally registered With our water management approach,
GreenOdor product onto the market, we aim to maximize recovery by
we aim to prevent 40 tons of sulfur ensuring that water is used as efficiently
emissions every year while improving as possible. The total quantity of water
the reputation of Aygaz. recycled, recovered and reused amounted
to 188,095 cubic meters in 2021.
More information can be found in the
2019 2020 2021 New and Innovative Products and Biodiversity
Applications section of this report. Biodiversity plays a critical role in
sustaining the ecosystem and creating
Waste and Water Management a healthy environment. We identify our
In compliance with our waste priorities in this area and monitor the
We implemented the management approach, we monitor impact and risks of our operations on
biodiversity, managing these in line with
our impact across the value chain and
Zero Waste Management reduce waste starting at the source the Biodiversity Policy, developed in
System in all terminal and either recycle the waste materials cooperation with Koç Holding and the
directorates and filling or ensure their safe disposal when Nature Conservation Center.
facilities and also recycling or recovery is not an option.
received Basic Zero Waste As part of the Zero Waste Project, We adopt a protective approach to
ecosystems and all their different
Certification for the Head launched in 2018 to reduce the components, habitats, ecosystem
Office in 2021. quantity of waste sent to landfills to services and all species.