In the report, Divan Group states that it has adopted the principle of protecting, producing and sharing the best in every field, which forms the basis of its corporate culture; He shared his sustainability activities and goals under four main headings for the planet, stakeholders, guests and employees. The Sustainability Report also mentions the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Divan Group CEO Murat Tomruk, “The report we prepared this year was a journey into the roots of our brand and the value system we created. In the report, we had the opportunity to explain in depth what the Council means. Today, as Divan, we add value to our society with qualified social development and economic growth, while respecting human health and dignity. “Within the scope of our sustainability vision, we prioritize the fight against the climate crisis and aim to increase social awareness.”
Divan Group, which sets out with the principle of "Only the Best" and adopts the principle of always providing perfect service to its guests, maintains sustainability with the vision of leaving a more livable world to future generations; It aims to create value for the environment, society and economy by placing it at the center of its strategy, values and business models. Within the scope of this vision, Divan Group published its 2023 Sustainability Report, in which it shares its work in the field of sustainability and its future goals, with the theme "We Respect Every Stakeholder, We Are Ready for the Future". Divan Group in the Sustainability Report; It adopts as a principle to protect, produce and share the best in every field; He shared his sustainability activities and goals under four main headings for the planet, stakeholders, guests and employees.
Divan Group CEO Murat Tomruk said in his statement about the Sustainability Report: “As Divan Group, we are excited to share with you our Sustainability Report, which includes the activities we carried out in 2023. In the report, we aim to present our Group's impacts and opportunities in the field of sustainability to our stakeholders in accordance with GRI Standards and with transparency. In this report, we included our progress in line with the United Nations Global Compact and Women's Empowerment Principles, as well as our developments in line with the World Economic Forum's Stakeholder Capitalism Indicators. During the preparation process of the report, relevant data was collected and analyzed under the leadership of the Council Sustainability Committee and with the contributions of relevant departments. We received support from SUCSR Corporate Sustainability Consultancy throughout this process.
Our work carried out with the principle of “Respect for Every Stakeholder” has formed the basis of the significant successes we have achieved.”
Murat Tomruk: “Today, as Divan, we present the diversity-based food and accommodation culture of Turkey and the world with a production approach that protects environmental assets; By respecting human health and dignity, we add value to our society with qualified social development and economic growth. Our determined attitude to implement our Sustainability Strategy in every field not only contributes to our goal of leaving a more livable world to future generations, but also strengthens our relations with our stakeholders. In our first sustainability report published last year, we discussed in detail the history of Divan, how we reached today and the meaning it has for people. "In this report, we made a journey into the roots of our brand and the value system we created, and we had the opportunity to explain in depth what Divan means," he said.
Pointing out that they have achieved sustainable growth by making major investments in 2023, Tomruk continued his words as follows: “The Koç Group, of which we are a part, “To the Future”. By adopting the motto "Together" and saying "We are at the Council for the Future", we proudly carry our responsibility to lead the construction of a sustainable future. Our work carried out with the principle of “Respect for Every Stakeholder” formed the basis of the remarkable successes we have achieved. This principle has had a tremendous impact on empowering our people, enriching our culture, providing positive impacts to our communities and creating more sustainable business units. At every step, we shape our journey of sustainable success together with the support and importance given to us by our stakeholders. “As Divan, we believe that growth is intrinsically linked to doing the right thing.”
These Awards We Won Make Us Great Pride
We are making significant progress through our efforts to increase gender balance in our leadership, support underrepresented groups, promote inclusion, and respect human rights. As a proof of these advancements, we were selected as "Turkey's Best Workplace" in its sector within the scope of the "Best Employers 2023" program organized by Kincentric. In addition, as a result of the "Happy Place to Work - Turkey's Happiest Workplaces Research" conducted in cooperation with Happy Place To Work Consultancy Company, we were awarded the title of "Turkey's Happiest Workplace" in the accommodation sector. These awards we won in the evaluations make us very proud.
“Our Position in the Industry is a Reflection of the Progress We Have Made in Achieving Our Goals”
Stating that the total number of guests reached 8 people with an increase of 4.772.403 percent, Murat Tomruk said, “7 percent in the food-beverage-retail sector, 13 percent in our catering services, 8,3 percent in our hotels, 11,3 percent in our hotel food and beverage (F&I) units, 6,2, by recording a 10,6 percent increase in non-community special day organizations and a 18 percent increase in our online services, we proved that we successfully respond to the needs and expectations of a wide range of guests and our sustainable growth trend. This shows that our services have been adopted by a wide audience and our position in the sector has strengthened, and stands out as a reflection of the progress we have made in achieving our strategic goals. "During our reporting period, we experienced an XNUMX percent increase in the number of corporate customers at our Divan Taşdelen Production facility compared to the previous year, and we observed with pleasure that our services and products are increasingly preferred in the corporate field," he said.
The Goal is to Be Carbon Neutral by 2050
Stating that carbon neutrality and carbon neutral accommodation strategies are at the center of their sustainability vision, Murat Tomruk pointed out that they are aware of their responsibilities in the fight against global climate change. Tomruk continued: “In particular, we are excited to share the steps we are taking towards achieving our net zero emissions target by 2050. As Divan Group, our carbon footprint reduction efforts and the information services we provide to our guests in this field are a concrete reflection of our sustainability commitments. Based on the motto 'We are at Divan for the Future', Divan Group will offer carbon neutral accommodation to its guests and its new project; It was launched in Divan Istanbul, Divan Bodrum, Divan Çukurhan, Divan Ankara, Divan Istanbul City and Divan Bursa hotels.
Carbon-neutral accommodation and carbon-neutral event organization options are two of the important steps we take towards contributing to a sustainable future. This method allows our guests to neutralize carbon emissions resulting from their accommodation and activities. Our guests will play an active role in the fight against climate change thanks to the offset project they will support. It is of great importance to us that our sustainability efforts are compatible with international standards, beyond sectoral boundaries. This harmony promotes alignment and integration in the internal and external structures of our company.
To access Divan Group's 2023 Sustainability Report: https://www.divan.com.tr/divan-grup-surdurebilirlik-raporu-2023
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