Sustainability at Talya

The UN Sustainability Development Goals, aimed to be achieved by the end of 2030 and consisting of 17 sections, focus on the solution of social, cultural and ecological problems. Talya supports these global goals by providing new opportunities to business world and solutions to many social and ecological problems such as gender inequality and climate change, we carry out activities in line with these goals.

 

Gender Equality

Power and success can only be possible with a diverse work environment where different opinions are supported. We in Talya work to ensure gender equality and to eliminate the gender gap in business life through our activities and commitments. We stand against discrimination with our 65% female employment rate. We also support women in business by purchasing the gifts for our employees on special occasions from women entrepreneurs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safe Work Environment

For the purpose of sustainability in production, we closely monitor all processes such as planting, growing and harvesting of the plants we use in our products. We encourage sustainable practices and provide training to our contracted suppliers in order to ensure the manufacturing that protects ecological balance.
It is always a priority for Talya to provide safe and healthy work environment for our employees, be it in the office, on production site or in the field. In line with this we take consultations from experts in this field and provide relevant training to our employees. 

 

Zero Waste 

Our Waste Management Goals:

• reduce the amount of waste;

• ensure that waste disposal is made with minimum impact on environment;

• regain recyclables.

Measures We Apply:

• waste segregation;

• separate waste storage covered with epoxy to prevent waste mixing with soil;
• usage of environmentally friendly masks and biodegradable gloves at production site;

• supply of waste to licensed recycling company;

• supply of pulp waste to contracted farmers to be used as fodder.

 

 

• waste segregation and recycling training for employees in order to raise awareness;
• delivering batteries to licensed company for recycling;
• reduction of paper usage by preferring digital media for communication and document viewing. Recycling in numbers: • preservation of 549.88 grown pine trees and 3286.44 m² of forest area as a result of paper recycling;
• prevention of 100.8 kg carbon dioxide emission as a result of 0.32 tons of glass recycling;
• saving of 14000 kWh as a result of 1 ton of plastic waste recycling;
• 3360 kg of hazardous waste delivered to licensed recycling companies.

Decreased water resources are putting future generations in danger. That is why Talya company takes regular measures in order to raise employee awareness about water conservation. We save water by using sensor taps at our factory, we also prevent the process water at our production site from being wasted by using recirculation system. Following our water management plan we measure our monthly water consumption and amount of water waste per capita, so that we can interfere in case of abnormal water comsumption and keep it under control by ensuring efficiency. We managed to reduce our water comsumption by 85% in 2021 having implemented drip and sprinkler system for garden irrigation.

We Are Among the Companies with the Lowest Carbon Footprint

Talya is carrying out the works in order to minimize the effects of climate change and to maximize energy efficiency. As a result of these measures we have managed to become one of the companies with the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. Every year we perform our duties in order to calculate our carbon footprint, identify the emission sources, take them under control and reduce this rate. In line with this we aim to complete the transitioning to solar energy at our office and production site and switch to hybrid vehicles and electric forklifts by 2030.

  

Responsibility for All Living Beings

Our factory in Antalya, located in the heart of countryland, is home to many creatures.

• We meet the regular care, food and medical needs of the 20 cats and dogs we adopted.

• Every tree our company planted within our regular afforestation works helps eliminating 12 kg of carbon dioxide per year and 4800 kg in total, thus contributing to environment protection.

• Hundreds of birds live in the trees we planted near our factory, many of them finding shelter in the birdhouses made by our employees.

In addition to the animals we take care of at our factory, we regularly donate to the Patilikoy Dog Shelter, thus providing support for their health, shelter and nutrition needs. Talya also donates to LÖSEV (Foundation for Children with Leukemia) on behalf of our employees on their birthdays as a part of the social charity program.

 

  

 

 

 

 

Production Sustainability

For the purpose of sustainability in production, we closely monitor all processes such as planting, growing and harvesting of the plants we use in our products. We encourage sustainable practices and provide training to our contracted suppliers in order to ensure the manufacturing that protects ecological balance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quality Control and R&D Sustainability

Talya constantly works on improving the quality of our products and maintaining customer satisfaction. The steps we take to fulfill these goals:

• our Phytotherapy R&D Laboratory develops new products together with Talya Science Board and in collaboration with universities;

• in addition to international certificates we hold, such as GMP, ISO 9001 and ISO 22000, we aim to enhance our quality management and obtain ISO 14001 certificate in 2022.

• carry out regular internal and external audits implemented by relevant authorities; have Environmental Impact Assessment document approved by Environment and Urbanization Ministry;

• We pay special attention to customer satisfaction and conduct relevant surveys to measure it. As a result of these activities we have reached a product satisfaction rate of 92% in 2021.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Commitments

To reduce work accidents by 10% every year

in 2022:

To reduce our corporate carbon footprint by 10%,

To reduce the amount of hazardous waste by 10%,

to obtain ISO 14001 certificate,

to obtain GSFI approved certificate and documents,

to expand our product range while keeping our quality standards.

By 2030:

to complete transition of our head office and factory to solar energy,

to complete transition to hybrid vehicles and electric forklifts,

To reduce the usage of paper by 30%.