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Sustainability entails the balanced use of resources and preservation of natural equilibrium, taking into account the needs of future generations. As EEN-Istanbul, we embrace the concept of sustainable production, supporting businesses in generating high added value within the global value chain and enhancing their competitive sustainability capabilities.
Our Goal: EEN-Istanbul aims to increase the competitiveness of industrial firms by promoting environmental and societal benefits through sustainability initiatives, leading the way in mainstreaming sustainability within the business community.
Our Focus Areas: We work around focus areas such as Climate Change and Sustainable Industry, Circular Economy, Future of Work, Safe Working Environment, Sustainable Finance and Resilience of Industry to create value for environmental, energy and natural resource sustainability. Additionally, our services encompass Sustainability-Focused Innovation and Digital Transformation, vital for contemporary business models, and the development of low carbon development strategies to combat climate change.
The EENergy project has been funded by the EU’s Single Market Program (SMP), to support SMEs to define an action plan to improve their energy efficiency performance, and to carry out this action plan. The goal of EENergy is to support at least 1800 SMEs to identify their energy efficiency needs and define a corresponding action plan for solving these needs. A maximum of €9 Million will be provided to at least 900 SMEs across countries participating in the SMP, allowing them to increase their resilience to energy price fluctuations and energy supply chain disruptions, while also increasing their sustainability and reducing their environmental impact. This direct financial support, realised through investments in technological solutions and access to dedicated consultancy and upskilling expertise, aims to lead to an efficiency performance improvement of at least 5% for the participating SMEs.
Sabancı University EEN advisors provide EENenergy Assesment Tool to SMEs to develop and carry out an energy efficiency action plan. Through this direct support, EENergy aspires to provide valuable sustainability advice for every SME that participates in the EENergy process. SMEs participating in the assessment can apply for funding of 10,000€ EENenergy grant in announced cut-off dates. The SMEs granted for funding will be selected randomly from the EENenergy project representatives.
Companies are matched with competent consulting firms in the field of corporate carbon footprint calculation and reporting, a crucial step in transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
EEN Sustainability Assessment Tool
The Sustainability Assessment Tool is designed by FFG Austria EEN team for a comprehensive evaluation of a company's sustainability practices. Completed within 2-2.5 hours, the tool consists of 23 questions, facilitating quick but insightful analysis. Presented in an Excel format, its adaptability across various sectors ensures a nuanced understanding of sustainability. The assessment delves into economic, ecological, social, and governance dimensions, mapping the client's current status and future aspirations. A key feature is the identification of Fields of Action, pinpointing areas for improvement and prioritizing strategic steps. The tool operates along Maturity Levels, allowing for a nuanced analysis of the company's sustainability journey. Moreover, it facilitates the joint development of a draft concept for initial measures, ensuring a tailored and professionalized approach. Additionally, the tool provides information on relevant funding and support services, empowering companies to implement sustainable practices effectively.
Efforts are being made to meet the continuous, high quality and cost-effective energy needs of the industry. Projects and legislative efforts are being conducted in collaboration with public and private organisations to increase the share of domestic and renewable energy sources and to support the production of energy-generating equipment with local labour and resources.
The Energy Efficiency Consultancy and Reporting services are provided by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry for companies consuming less than 1000 TOE annually, aiming to help reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
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