Halk GYO does not view sustainability as limited to enviromental responsibility; it also adopts it as an integrated strategy with the aim of creating long-term value in economic, social and governance areas. In all of its activities, the Company acts with an ethical and transparent management approach that is sensitive to society and the environment, while prioritizing resource efficiency.
2024 Sustainability Efforts
Halk GYO became a corporate member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which manages the LEED certification process. Out of 6 completed projects, 3 have been awarded LEED certification. For one ongoing project, the certification process is still underway.
Completed Projects with LEED Certification
Eskişehir Panorama Plus (LEED Silver)
Levent Hotel (LEED Gold)
Şekerpınar Banking Center (LEED Gold)
Ongoing Projects under LEED Certification
Halk Office Towers at Istanbul Financial Center (Planned LEED Platinum)
Project-Based Sustainability Achievements
Within the scope of Eskişehir Panorama Plus Housing Project (LEED Certification):
37% savings in water consumption and 34% savings in electricity consumption.54% reduction in wastewater through low-water-consuming sanitary fixtures.77% recycling of construction waste during the building phase.33% of materials used contained recycled content.
Within the scope of Levent Hotel Project (LEED Certification):
31% savings in water consumption and 24% savings in electricity consumption.All landscaping irrigation supplied via grey water usage. 44% water use reduction by applying high-efficiency fixtures and using treated water in reservoirs and urinals. In areas with high density use, indoor air quality measured with CO2 sensors and the necessary fresh air is provided through the automation system.
Within the scpoe of Şekerpınar Banking Center Project (LEED Certification):
49% savings in water consumption and 46% savings in electricity consumption.
Within the scope of the LEED certification of the “Halk Office Towers” in the Istanbul Financial Center:
For the Istanbul Financial Center Project, in line with the design handbook and master guideline published by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, it has been made mandatory for all stakeholders to obtain LEED Gold certification. However, due to the competitive environment arising from the multi-stakeholder structure of the project, the highest level of LEED certification, LEED Platinum, has been targeted in this project, and works are being carried out accordingly. For the Halk Office Towers, the LEED certification application has been made under LEED BD+C (Building Design + Construction), in other words, in line with the Shell & Core principle. In addition, throughout the IFC, an application for the LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) certification is aimed by Emlak Konut and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and necessary works are being carried out with consultants in this regard.
It is foreseen that water consumption will be reduced by 40% and electricity consumption by 30%. In addition, within the scope of efficient energy use, an innovative ice storage system has been developed and work is underway to put it into operation. During the planning stage, a 50% recycling rate for construction waste was targeted; however, during the process this target was increased to 75%, aiming for additional points. Indoor air quality will be monitored with CO₂ sensors.
Within the scope of the Dilovası Modern Industrial Site Project:
It has been planned that a large part of the common-area energy consumption will be supplied by photovoltaic solar panels placed on the roof area.
It has been targeted to use rainwater and water obtained from wells to be drilled for landscape irrigation, and to reduce water consumption with an automatic irrigation system.
Importance has been given to the use of low-water-consumption plants for landscape areas, and bicycle parking areas have been created.
In order to benefit from daylight in workshops and ensure energy savings, wide-span window frames have been designed in the buildings. Low-energy-consumption LED bulbs are used for lighting.
The establishment of vehicle charging stations is planned.
Within the framework of compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) in force under the sustainability activities carried out by Türkiye Halk Bankası A.Ş. (Halkbank), the Company is conducting studies to obtain ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications.
