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Yuksel seeds as a global company has the aim to create a sustainable business model for people, plants and animals around the world. 3 pillars that keep sustainability alive; people, nature and the profitability of the business.

As a company, we recognize our responsibility in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the Agenda 2030. These 17 goals range from eradicating poverty and hunger to promoting gender equality, climate action, and technological innovation for human and planetary well-being.

Our commitment to the Agenda 2030 is deep and meaningful. It is not merely about compliance with regulations or a public relations strategy, but about embracing transformative change in how we do business and how we impact the world around us.

First and foremost, we commit to integrating sustainability principles into all our operations. From the supply chain to production and distribution, we strive to minimize our environmental footprint, foster fair labor practices, and promote social inclusion at every stage of our business activity.

In summary, our commitment to the UN's Agenda 2030 is not just a duty, but also an opportunity to lead change and leave a positive legacy. We pledge to work tirelessly towards a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable world for all. This is our commitment; this is our legacy.

Importants Figures

• We produce electricity from the sun with the 5,500 kW solar panels installed in our research station.
• We collect the 100% pure and clean rainwater to be used in our plants and seed productions.
• We implement a zero waste policy. We separate recyclable waste and deliver it to the authorized recycling facilities.
• We turn the plant parts from our greenhouses and the fruits, which we obtain seeds into fertilizer in our organic worm compost production facility.
• Approximately 80% of our employees are female, and the rate of female employees in managerial positions are over 50%.
• Over 25% of our employees are 50 years or older.

Learn more about our Social Responsibility program.

Corporate Social Responsibility