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European Green Deal

European Green Deal and Üçgen Alüminyum’s Strategy

What is the European Green Deal?

The European Green Deal is the European Union’s (EU) comprehensive policy framework designed to transform Europe into a carbon-neutral continent by 2050. It is not only a roadmap for environmental sustainability but also a plan to reshape economic growth in a way that promotes resource efficiency and social equity. The Deal encompasses a wide range of reforms across production, consumption, energy, transport, and agriculture within the EU.

The key objectives of the Green Deal include:

  1. Carbon Neutral Economy: Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
  2. Circular Economy: Minimizing waste and establishing an economy based on resource reuse.
  3. Clean Energy Transition: Increasing the use of renewable energy and reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
  4. Biodiversity Protection: Supporting environmental sustainability by preserving natural ecosystems.
  5. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Imposing additional taxes on carbon-intensive imports to reduce the EU’s carbon footprint.

How Does the European Green Deal Affect Turkish Exporters?

As a country with a Customs Union agreement and substantial trade volume with the EU, Turkey will closely feel the impacts of the Green Deal. With the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Turkish exporters will face increasing pressure to lower their carbon footprints in their production processes. Energy consumption, waste management, and the technologies used in production will directly influence the costs and competitiveness of exports to the EU.

Key impacts for Turkish manufacturers and exporters include:

  1. Additional Costs: CBAM will result in extra costs for products with high carbon emissions when exporting to the EU.
  2. Sustainability Demands: Green transformation investments will become mandatory to meet EU standards.
  3. Market Competition: Companies without sustainable production processes will risk losing their competitive edge in the EU market.

What Are We Doing at Üçgen Alüminyum?

At Üçgen Alüminyum, we see the transformation brought by the European Green Deal not only as a challenge but also as an opportunity. We have aligned our sustainability strategies accordingly and are committed to leading this change with our current efforts and future plans.

  1. Corporate Carbon Footprint Calculations: Partnering with Quick Carbon consulting firm, we have started calculating our carbon footprint. This helps us transparently monitor emissions and develop reduction strategies.
  2. Energy Efficiency Projects: We are modernizing our production processes to improve energy efficiency. We are replacing old machines with more energy-efficient models and digitizing our production processes with CNC machines and optimization software. Our new projects aim for 20–50% energy savings.
  3. Waste Management and Recycling: We collect aluminum shavings and other waste from our production processes and send them for recycling. Our waste reduction strategies aim to minimize non-recyclable waste.
  4. Sustainable Supply Chain: We collaborate with suppliers that have environmental sustainability certifications. By embedding green transformation targets throughout our supply chain, we align with EU standards.
  5. Employee Awareness and Training: We provide regular training for our employees on sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon management. This fosters environmental consciousness as a core part of our company culture.

What Are Our Future Plans?

  1. Investing in Greener Production Technologies: We plan to increase the use of renewable energy sources and work toward achieving zero carbon emissions in our production processes.
  2. International Certifications: We will pursue certifications that validate our sustainable production processes, reinforcing our compliance with international standards.
  3. Digitization and Automation: By expanding our digitalization investments, we aim to optimize all processes from production to marketing and further reduce our carbon footprint.
  4. Circular Economy Practices: We will integrate circular economy principles into our business model by increasing the reuse of waste and enhancing recycling rates.

Conclusion: Taking Bold Steps Toward Sustainability

The European Green Deal is not just an environmental regulation—it offers an opportunity to transform the way we conduct business. At Üçgen Alüminyum, we are taking decisive steps to achieve our sustainability goals. By making our production processes and business strategies environmentally friendly, we aim to enhance our competitiveness in the EU market while leaving a more livable world for future generations.

Throughout this journey, we strive not only to meet the requirements of the Green Deal but also to set an example for the industry. By contributing to a sustainable future, we will continue to manage not just the economic but also the environmental and social impacts of our business.