Aiming to be the best in the world and to comply with the European Union regulations, Ekol Logistics has received a “Green Logistics Certificate” issued by the Directorate General of Transport Services Regulation of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Ekol has become the first company to receive the Green Logistics Certificate in Turkey. The Green Logistics Certificate is issued to those that meet the criteria of green logistics practices outlined in Article 7 of the Combined Transportation Regulation.
Ekol Turkey Country Manager Arzu Akyol Ekiz noted that Ekol has always led the industry with environmentally and nature-friendly, sustainable business models and added:
Furthermore, Ekol Corporate Sustainability and ESG Director Enise Ademoğlu Matbay provided information on Ekol’s sustainability strategy and green logistics efforts:
We are proud to have received “Management” level acknowledgment for two years in a row for our Energy Management System practices and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP ) Reporting, and are delighted to be leading the standards in the industry with the “Green Logistics Certificate.”
CRITERIA FOR THE GREEN LOGISTICS CERTIFICATE
[/mk_fancy_title]The Combined Transportation Regulation, entered into force by publication in the Official Gazette last year, sets forth that for the efforts of a company to be considered “green logistics practices,” the company should operate at least 200 combined freight transportation in a year, and hold the documents and certification that verify that at least 5 percent of corporate energy consumption is provided for by renewable energy sources. The company should also use air conditioning systems operating on gases with Low Global Warming Potential.
The Regulation also requires at least 5 percent green packaging in a year, at least 500 sapling donations a year to the afforestation areas across Turkey as allocated by the General Directorate of Forestry, a zero-waste management system, and other necessary documentation.
GREEN LOGISTICS CERTIFICATE IS AN ADVANTAGE
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The Green Logistics Certificate brings multiple advantages for companies. Article 14 of the Regulation stipulates that the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure will grant additional support, privileges, and exemptions in relevant matters to the holders of the Green Logistics Certificate.
Prepared within the scope of harmonization with the European Union legislation, the Regulation aims to support and encourage an integrated, balanced, and environmentally friendly transportation system by setting forth the principles of combined freight transportation and green logistics activities.