Halkbank Sustainability Strategy and Projects

Since its establishment in 1938, Halkbank has embraced a mission that goes beyond financial services, actively promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility as a core element of its corporate strategy. Recognizing urgency of the climate crisis, the Bank has taken significant steps to minimize its environmental footprint while contributing to a low-carbon economy.

Since 2013, Halkbank has been calculating its corporate carbon footprint, developing targeted emission reduction strategies across all operations. Its sustainability approach is built on four pillars: reducing energy consumption, managing waste responsibly, increasing energy efficiency, and financing renewable energy. Halkbank integrates these pillars through certified environmental systems.

Halkbank is the first Turkish bank to implement the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, in addition to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certifications across all its branches. To further reduce environmental impact, the Bank launched its Integrated Management System to align operations with international environmental and energy standards.

Sustainability at Halkbank is not limited to internal operations. The Bank plays a leading role in Türkiye’s green transition by supporting environmental projects, particularly renewable energy and energy efficiency investments. Halkbank considers climate-related risks in all strategic decisions and integrates ESG principles into its lending and operational frameworks to support long-term environmental resilience.