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"Turkish Machinery Sector Report On Sustainability Action Plan” prepared by Machinery Exporters' Association (Turkish Machinery) and shared with the public on March 16, 2023, so as manufacturers can have a sustainable value chain and quickly adapt to the Twin Transformation.

THE REPORT CONSISTS OF 7 MAIN SECTIONS:

It examines and summarizes the works of important instutations and organizations of (national and international) which were published up to today. And also, it explains our approach to sustainability, our strategy and methodology, clearly defines and conveys key performance and measurement criteria, and comprehensively explains which reports and methods should be complied with.

SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH IN THE WORLD

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision
In order to increase the global competitiveness of the Turkish machinery sector, the MAİB (Turkish Machinery) acts with the vision of being an Association that determines the sustainable development goals (SDGs), sustainability strategies and systems to be implemented in the sector, on the basis of environmental, social and governance dynamics and economic perspective.

Mission
In order to increase the global competitiveness of the Turkish machinery sector, the MAİB (Turkish Machinery) acts with the vision of being an Association that determines the sustainable development goals (SDGs), sustainability strategies and systems to be implemented in the sector, on the basis of environmental, social and governance dynamics and economic perspective.

Under the Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan, MAİB (Turkish Machinery) undertakes following missions,
To increase global competitiveness of all its members and have a sustainable value chain in the sector,
To develop a dynamic, permanent, and value-creating infrastructure,
To identify strategic priorities, focus areas and value chain structure in sustainability,
To adopt a measurable, reportable, and traceable methodologic approach,
To undertake the mission of presenting developments and specialized knowledge in this field for the benefit of its members.

Values
The values to be taken into consideration under the Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan have been determined as, transparency, fairness, accountability, responsibility, reliability, and compliance. Within this strategic framework, the MAİB makes available to the sector necessary information, tools and resources for interpretation, harmonization, measurement, evaluation and reporting to support the sector’s global competitiveness.

Sustainability and Machinery Sector

The machinery sector is central of all change and transformation. Because the sector is responsible for improving existing production methods.So it is the one that will transform the unsustainable methods or develop new sustainable ones.

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FRAME OF THE REPORT CONSISTS OF GOALS SET BY UN. The report deals with sustainability in terms of international norms and standards related to managerial, economic, social and responsibility which was obtained as a result of the examination of 17 SDGs, 169 sub-headings and 241 indicators set by the United Nations. WE HAVE DETERMINED 7 OF THE UN's 17 SDGs AS DIRECT AND PRIORITY AND 4 OF THEM AS INDIRECT RELATED TO OUR SECTOR.

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Sustainability Perspectives for Turkish Machinery Sector

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When the sustainability perspective for the Turkish machinery sector is evaluated from the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) dimensions and economic framework;

Greenhouse gas emissions,
Efficiency in energy usage,
Health and safety,
Fossil fuel savings and emission reductions during machine operation,
Material procurement, supply risks,
Diversity in the use of raw materials and others,
Reuse design and services, issues come to the fore.

Turkish Machinery sector has evaluated these topics with a new approach and developed a sustainability strategy by taking the ESG dimensions and economic framework into account. In addition, due to the need for reports that measure the different stages of sustainability, the sectoral sustainability strategy, action plan and reporting are considered as frameworks that should be compatible and complement each other.

Sustainability in the machinery sector is evaluated in terms of the ESG dimensions, responsibilities and international norms and standards in this field. Businesses operating in machinery sector in Türkiye bear responsibilities both on an individual- organizational basis and as part of the global network of businesses.

Today, in order to guarantee their raison d’être, purpose and future, businesses have to internalize the sustainability perspective, take green transformation steps that support zero-emission, resource-efficient and competitive economy; and develop these steps. Machinery manufacturers in Türkiye act with this awareness.

Turkish Machinery Industry Value Chain

Preparing for sustainability goals is an important step for Turkish machinery manufacturers which export a significant portion of its exports to the EU. While preparing the sustainability strategy and action plan, the value chain of the sector was considered as a new methodology. It is aimed to achieve measurable improvements in the sector in terms of social, environmental, governance dimensions and economic framework. Seven action areas of the sector’s value chain were analyzed and a model sustainability strategy and action plans were prepared with a strategic approach.

Seven (7) action areas of the sector’s value chain
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Machinery Sector, Sustainability Compliance Map

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Sustainability and Twin Transformation in Machinery Sector

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Directly or Indirectly Relevant to the Turkish Machinery Sector

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Digitalization and technological developments require rapid change in goods and services sectors, value and supply chains. Industries fulfill the requirements of digital transformation while finding solutions to global problems and adapting to sustainability processes. Machinery manufacturers in Türkiye make effective use of many applications while integrating technique with technology. Due to this feature, the sector has a high level of engagement with technology and digitalization.

In the machinery sector, customers, investors, etc. expect the production of machines that have adopted a sustainable business model and are based on sustainability. In addition, national and international regulations force machinery manufacturers to produce machines that are user and environmentally friendly, functional, long-lasting and support circularity. Briefly, businesses in the sector are working effectively to achieve a welldesigned “twin transformation” process.

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Sustainability and Circularity

Circularity is an important feature and a valid approach for all dimensions of sustainability. The classical linear economic system defined as “produce-consume-dispose” is being replaced by a circular system that envisages less and smarter consumption. Because resources are not unlimited, the transition from a linear to a circular system accelerates in the economy.

Circularity is at the centre of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The circular economic system has a special place in sustainability approaches due to the direct relationship between production and product life cycle. Less consumption and more efficient use of each resource, material and energy are the main elements of the system. Briefly, the circular economic system is built on basic objectives such as “reuse, re-evaluate, clean energy, clean environment, decent life, long lasting product and zero waste”. It is possible to achieve sustainability goals, if these objectives are truly met.

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Within the framework of the SDGs, the responsibility of each enterprise increases due to its production processes. Each manufacturer must monitor every stage in the product’s life cycle, stay informed about developments, use resources effectively and bear responsibility. In this system, product-based life cycle (cradle to cradle) analysis is an important step. The participation of all suppliers and stakeholders in the value chain is essential for a successful circular system. Machinery manufacturers in Türkiye continue their preparations to take the necessary steps for circularity in sustainability dimensions.