On our journey spanning from 1972 to today, as one of Türkiye’s and Europe’s leading decorative surface manufacturers exporting to 67 countries, we have always acted with the awareness that our success is measured not only by our production capacity, but also by our responsibility to the environment and society.
The year 2024 marked a turning point in Gentaş’ sustainability journey: by publishing our first comprehensive sustainability report in compliance with TSRS, we enhanced our transparency; through our solar power plant investments, we began supplying a significant portion of our electricity consumption from renewable energy, and we are progressing with determination toward our goal of reaching 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
Guided by a circular economy approach, we continue to increase the use of FSC/PEFC-certified sustainable raw materials, improve our waste management practices, and invest in the development and safety of our employees—our most valuable asset.
Every step we take today represents a small yet determined contribution to a sustainable world for future generations, and we are proud to carry this responsibility.
ORHAN KAHRAMAN
Chairman of the Board
Our Planet,
Our Responsibility
At GENTAŞ, we embrace sustainability as a core priority across all our business processes. While delivering the highest quality products to our customers, we regard the protection of natural resources and the creation of a sustainable world as our shared responsibility.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
-Gender Equality
-Responsible Production and Consumption
-Decent Work and Economic Growth
-Ensuring Environmental Sustainability
-Climate Action
-Contribution to Climate Protection
-Innovation and Infrastructure in Production
Our Social Responsibility Approach
– The initiatives we undertake to enhance the education and learning standards of future generations
– The support we provide for the development of local communities
– Our contributions to the forestry sector, and the many steps we take toward creating a more livable world.
Our Sustainability Journey
1972
Establishment
2021
Our First Sustainability Report
2022
CDP Voluntary Reporting
2023
GRI-Compliant Sustainability Report
2024
Our TSRS- and GRI-Compliant Report Has Been Published
2025
Our Sustainability Strategy
In defining our sustainability strategy at Gentaş, we have prioritized minimizing our environmental impact across the entire value chain and building a business model that is resilient to the climate crisis
MONITOR
– Corporate values and heritage
– Responsible resource use
– Environment and natural resources
IMPROVE
– Research and development and innovation
– Combating climate change
– Operational excellence
STRENGTHEN
– Diversity and inclusive organizational culture
– Occupational safety and worker health
– Contribution to local development and social progress
Our Strategic Priorities
2025 - 2030
– Net-Zero Target: Achieve carbon neutrality across our value chain by 2050
– Water Efficiency: Reduce water consumption in our production processes by 30% (base year 2024)
– Circular Raw Materials: Continuously increase the proportion of recycled content without compromising product quality
– Diversity: Increase the proportion of female employees
– Our 2024 report is not only an accountability tool, but also a concrete demonstration of our commitment to leaving a more livable world for future generations. We thank all our stakeholders who are with us on this journey.
Gentaş uses recycled materials in laminate production and prioritizes sustainably sourced wood from FSC-certified sustainable forests, ensuring responsible forest management practices.
Reduced emissions
As Gentaş, we actively reduce our carbon footprint and promote responsible environmental practices; with our solar power plant, we have reduced our carbon emissions by 3,168 tons and achieved a 35% savings in electricity consumption.
Waste Reduction
At Gentaş, we actively implement waste reduction initiatives and recycling programs. In 2023, we successfully managed our waste by reducing our packaging waste from 48.8 tons to 33.6 tons.
Innovation
Our R&D team ensures that our products benefit the environment and public health by guiding the product development processes. We are proud to serve our customers in 50 countries across six continents.
2024 has been a significant turning point for Gentaş. We completed our first comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory, reaped the rewards of our solar power plant investments, and set science-based climate targets. This report is not only a performance assessment but also a transparent demonstration of the decisive steps we have taken towards a low-carbon future. Our reporting approach is based on three core principles: monitor, improve, and strengthen.