In 1992,
Co-founds Turkish Foundation for Combatting Soil Erosion, Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats (TEMA)
In 1993,
First independent audit of consolidated results
In 1997,
First ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certificate
In 1999,
Tekfen Foundation for Education, Health, Culture, Art and Protection of Natural Resources (Tekfen Foundation) established
In 2002,
First Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate (OHSAS 18001)
In 2003,
Tekfen Construction's Baku Sangachal Terminal project receives BP HELIOS Award.
In 2004,
Tekfen Construction receives its first ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certificate. - Tekfen Construction receives the International Pipeline and Offshore Contractors Association (IPLOCA) Environment Award.
In 2007,
Tekfen Holding's initial public offering. - Tekfen Real Estate Development becomes a founding member of the Environmental Friendly Green Building Association (ÇEDBİK).
In 2010,
Tekfen Holding begins to monitor, measure and analyse its climate change data.
In 2011,
Receives its first Green Building (LEED) Certificate through its Levent Office Project.
In 2016,
First Tekfen Group carbon-neutral meeting held. - Tekfen Ventures established. - Tekfen Holding shares included in BIST Sustainability Index.
In 2017,
Sustainability Coordinator's Office & Sustainability Committee established. - Tekfen Construction receives IPLOCA Social Responsibility Project Award. - First CDP Climate Change Report published. - Tekfen Holding becomes a member of the Business Council for Sustainable Development Turkey (SKD Turkey).
In 2018,
Toros Agriculture becomes the first Turkish company to receive the Protect & Sustain Certificate from the International Fertiliser Association (IFA). - First stakeholder analysis yo identify material sustainability issues. - First CDP Water Security Report published. - Joins the United Nations Global Compact.
In 2019,
Tekfen Holding takes its place among Turkey's Climate and Water Leaders in the CDP's Climate Change and Water Security Programmes. - Toros Agriculture selected the Industry Stewardship Champion by the IFA in occupational health & safety, environmental management, product safety, and energy efficiency. - Working groups established under Tekfen's Sustainability Committee. - Tekfen Holding publishes its first sustainability report in accordance with GRI Standards.
In 2020,
Tekfen Holding became the only company from Türkiye to be included simultaneously in CDP’s Global “A” List for both the Climate Change and Water Security Programs. Within the framework of the Creating Shared Value (CSV) approach, a Group-wide strategy was developed for community investment–focused activities. By joining the Business World Against Domestic Violence initiative, Tekfen Holding published its Policy on Combating Domestic Violence. Tekfen Agriculture was awarded in the Collaboration category at the 7th Sustainable Business Awards for its project titled “Development of National and Local Bread Wheat Varieties through the Use of Heirloom Seeds.”
In 2021,
The Women Farmers Loan Project was implemented through the cooperative efforts of the Tekfen Foundation, Turkish Foundation for Waste Reduction, and Toros Agri. - Tekfen Construction commissioned its LEED Platinum-certified FNN Sustainability Centre in Adana, Ceyhan. - The remote working system, which was made mandatory during the COVID-19 pandemic, became permanent in a hybrid system upon 82% positive feedback from employees.
In 2022,
The Fifth Sustainability Report was prepared entirely in digital environment. - The Women Farmers Loan project was awarded in the “Cooperation: B2NGO Cooperation” category of the Sustainable Business Awards 2022.
In 2023,
Tekfen established Tekfen Renewable Energy Solutions as part of the transition to sustainable business models. - Tekfen updated its Materiality Analysis with the Double Materiality approach considering stakeholder expectations, global trends, and market dynamics. - Toros Agri completed the Toros Farmer Survey by conducting face-to-face interviews with 1,501 farmers across 32 provinces in seven regions. - Toros Agri expanded its product portfolio by introducing its registered, slow-release Microgranule fertiliser to farmers in line with the goal of reducing emissions from fertiliser use with next-generation fertilisers. - Toros Agri updated the Toros Farmer application (Toros Farmer App 2.0). - Toros Agri established the Sustainable Fertiliser Academy in collaboration with the IFA.
In 2024,
The updated “Toros Farmer” app (Toros Farmer App 2.0) reached 33,468 users in 2024.-In 2024, eight field trials were completed as part of greenhouse and field studies on organomineral fertilisers and slow-release products for sustainable agricultural activities. Based on the results, registration applications were submitted for four different products. -One bread wheat and one barley variety developed by the Agripark R&D Centre were registered with the Central Directorate of Seed Registration and Certification. -Toros Agri R&D Centre submitted a total of 16 research articles to international peer-reviewed journals, 10 of which were published during the year. -Women farmers who received training and consultancy from Toros Agri experts as part of the Women Farmers Loan programme expanded their businesses by an average of 40 percent. -Participating in Phase 1 of the Sustainable Fertiliser Academy at Toros Agri, 48 Sustainability Ambassadors, selected from various facilities and functions of the Company, successfully passed all assessments and received certification.