IK-PL.01-00-12.04.2026
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
At Kayalar Kimya, we are committed to conducting our business responsibly, ethically, andsustainably. While delivering high-quality products and creating sustainable economic value remainfundamental objectives of our business, we recognize that long-term success can only be achievedthrough responsible corporate citizenship and a steadfast commitment to Environmental, Social, andGovernance (ESG) principles.
With more than five decades of industry experience, we acknowledge our responsibility to create valuenot only for our company but also for our employees, customers, suppliers, business partners, localcommunities, and society at large. We integrate sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and ESG considerations into our governance, decision-making processes, business strategies, and operationalactivities to support long-term resilience, responsible growth, and shared prosperity.
This Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Policy establishes the principles, commitments, and expectations that guide our conduct throughout our operations and value chain. It applies to allemployees, contractors, suppliers, business partners, and other stakeholders associated with Kayalar Kimya.
Our Core Principles
1. Respect for Human Rights and Employee Well-Being
Kayalar Kimya is committed to respecting and promoting internationally recognized human rightsthroughout its operations and business relationships. We recognize our employees as our most valuableasset and strive to provide a workplace founded on dignity, fairness, mutual respect, inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment that enables ouremployees to perform effectively and achieve their full potential. Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) is a core element of our management systems, and we continuously identify, assess, andmitigate workplace risks through preventive measures and continuous improvement.
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach toward discrimination, harassment, bullying, forced labor, childlabor, human trafficking, and any practice that violates human rights or human dignity. We respect theprinciples of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International LabourOrganization (ILO) Core Conventions.
Furthermore, we actively promote employee engagement, continuous learning, competencydevelopment, leadership development, and lifelong professional growth through training anddevelopment programs.
2. Ethical Governance and Responsible Business Conduct
Integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct form the foundation of our businessoperations. We conduct all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, andinternationally recognized ethical standards in every country where we operate.
Kayalar Kimya maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward bribery, corruption, fraud, moneylaundering, conflicts of interest, anti-competitive practices, and all forms of unethical business conduct.
We expect our employees, suppliers, contractors, business partners, and third parties acting on ourbehalf to uphold the same high standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
We foster a corporate culture that encourages ethical decision-making, transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership. Any concerns regarding potential violations of our ethical principles maybe reported confidentially through our designated ethics and grievance channels.
Ethics and Grievance Communication Channels
3. Environmental Stewardship
We recognize environmental protection and the responsible use of natural resources as fundamentalcomponents of sustainable development. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed tominimizing the environmental impacts of our operations while continuously improving ourenvironmental performance.
Environmental considerations are integrated into our business planning, investment decisions, operational processes, and product development activities to support sustainable growth and long-termvalue creation.
To achieve these objectives, we strive to:
4. Community Engagement and Social Contribution
We believe that businesses play an important role in contributing to the social and economicdevelopment of the communities in which they operate. Accordingly, we support initiatives that createlasting social value and contribute to the well-being of society.
Our community engagement activities focus particularly on education, environmental awareness, professional development, youth empowerment, social welfare, and other initiatives that promotesustainable societal progress.
We also encourage employee participation in volunteer programs and corporate social responsibilityinitiatives.
Through meaningful collaboration with local communities, educational institutions, non-governmentalorganizations, and other stakeholders, we seek to create long-term positive impacts and contribute to a more sustainable future.
5. Responsible Supply Chain Management
We recognize that responsible business conduct extends beyond our own operations and encompassesour entire value chain. Sustainable success requires collaboration with suppliers and business partnerswho share our commitment to ethical, social, environmental, and governance principles.
Accordingly, we expect our suppliers and business partners to:
We seek to establish long-term partnerships built on mutual trust, transparency, accountability, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility.
6. Stakeholder Engagement and Transparency
We are committed to maintaining open, constructive, and transparent relationships with ourstakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, business partners, regulatory authorities, localcommunities, and other interested parties.
We value stakeholder expectations and feedback as important drivers of continuous improvement andsustainable business development. Through regular dialogue and collaboration, we aim to strengthentrust, foster long-term partnerships, and create shared value.
7. Innovation and Sustainable Value Creation
Innovation is a key driver of our long-term competitiveness and sustainability journey. Leveraging ourexpertise in the chemical industry, we continuously invest in research, development, and technologicaladvancement to deliver products and solutions that create value for our customers while supportingenvironmental and social sustainability.
We encourage innovation that enhances product performance, improves resource efficiency, reducesenvironmental impacts, and supports sustainable development throughout the entire product life cycle.
8. Continuous Improvement and ESG Commitment
Kayalar Kimya is committed to continuously enhancing its social responsibility and sustainabilityperformance. We regularly review our policies, objectives, programs, and management practices toensure alignment with evolving stakeholder expectations, regulatory requirements, internationallyrecognized standards, and emerging sustainability trends.
Through our ongoing commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, westrive to strengthen responsible business practices, enhance organizational resilience, and contribute tosustainable economic, environmental, and social development.
Progress against these commitments will be monitored, measured, and reviewed periodically to supportcontinuous improvement and ensure the long-term effectiveness of this policy.