We prioritize our respect for the environment, the value we place on natural resources, and the needs of future generations, and we plan all our activities with this principle. Our main goal is to establish a sustainable business model by minimizing the environmental impacts resulting from our activities. The gradual decrease in natural resources and the devastating effects of climate change pose a serious threat to our world and, therefore, require a sustainable business model. With this awareness, we fulfill our responsibilities and lead this change in our sphere of influence. Effective management of environmental impacts resulting from our activities is our main goal.
We manage our environmental impacts with the most advanced systems, are established in accordance with the requirements of internationally accepted management standards, and are constantly improved in parallel with the development of legal regulations and technological opportunities. The most basic tools we use in the management of our environmental priorities are IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements, local legislation and ISO 14001. We manage the management of environmental issues, such as the performance area, within the Corporate HSE Department organization, within a structure extending from the Board of Directors to project and business teams, we determine our targets and carry out our performance audits. At the same time, within the scope of Supply Chain Management Procedures, we provide necessary information and reminders for companies in the supply chain to carry out their environmental work with care and attention. We created the Environment Sub-Working Group as a supporting structure to strengthen the decision and implementation processes within the scope of environmental management and to develop environmental sustainability projects.
Regarding our environmental priorities, we carry out our activities on issues such as compliance with changing systems and legal regulations, system and process improvement, efficiency-enhancing practices and performance evaluation and reporting. The Environment Sub-Working Group meets at least twice a month and is responsible for the development, execution and finalization of environmental performance and environmental sustainability projects. Contributions were made to biodiversity by carrying out bird observation studies and flora-fauna surveys to protect biodiversity in the projects in accordance with the international environmental management standard. In addition, awareness raising activities and trainings on waste disposal were organized in our offices and project sites.
Our Climate Change Approach Policy, in which we undertake to invest only in renewable energy sources, is an important guide in our environmental activities. In cases falling within the scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, we prepare the required reports and make the necessary applications in accordance with the legislation where our project is located.
The basis of our strategy are the principles of efficiency, innovation and respect for nature and people. We believe that minimizing our impact on the environment is a necessity of doing our job well and correctly. The focus of our projects within the scope of operational excellence, which is a part of our company culture, is to minimize the resources and waste we use. While these studies provide significant progress in our environmental performance, they also positively affect our financial performance.
Our company transforms general strategies and policies into sectoral strategies and policies. It ensures performance increases by achieving the determined targets. We share it with our managers and use it to determine strategic approaches for new periods. INTEC is internationally recognized for its environmental and sustainability standards. It has been created within the framework of performance requirements and local legislation and is constantly monitored. In addition, the UN Global Compact and international standards and initiatives are highlighted. Environmental policy documents have been created in accordance with the ongoing requirements. Educational programs aimed at increasing the knowledge and awareness of large segments of society about environmental protection. Long-term environmental management strategies are defined within the scope of our ESG Department.
