Doğanlar Furniture Group Releases Its First Sustainability Report
Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu (IS:DGNMO), one of the pioneers in the furniture sector, has published its first sustainability report. This comprehensive report transparently presents the company’s environmental, social, and governance performance to its stakeholders. By increasing awareness in the industry on sustainability, the report serves as a roadmap for other companies while demonstrating Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu's sensitivity towards both the environment and society, contributing to the sector's evolution towards a more sustainable future.
With a sustainability strategy aimed at managing its environmental and social impacts in line with long-term growth objectives, Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu is making a difference in the industry by investing in renewable energy, using recycled materials, and adopting sustainable forestry practices. The company also draws attention to its emphasis on employee development and gender equality.
Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu adopts a sensitive approach to both the environment and society. The company places great importance on R&D, developing innovative products to create sustainable living spaces. By combining aesthetics and functionality in its designs, it maximizes consumer satisfaction while setting new trends in the industry.
In the sustainability journey, the vision and determination of company executives are crucial. İsmail Doğan, Chairman of the Board of Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu, stated, "As Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu, we are taking decisive steps for a sustainable future. In addition to our investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, we also value the development of our employees and social responsibility projects. We are progressing with the vision of being a company that is sensitive to both the environment and society by integrating sustainability principles into all of our business processes."
The Sustainability Report, shaped by a comprehensive prioritization analysis that takes into account stakeholder opinions and expectations, outlines the significant steps taken by Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu in its sustainability journey and its future goals. In this direction, the sustainability approach throughout the value chain is addressed in four consecutive stages: Responsible Supply Processes, Nature-Compatible Operations, Sustainable Living Areas, and Shared Value with Stakeholders.
Responsible Supply Processes
Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu continues to strengthen the culture of sustainability in collaboration with its suppliers. The company aims to subject 50% of its entire supplier portfolio and 30% of critical suppliers to ESG audits by 2027. Additionally, it aims to create awareness in the sector by organizing sustainability training for suppliers. Efforts will be systematized with the establishment of a Supplier Academy by 2028. The company, which values biodiversity projects, will implement at least one biodiversity project each year.
Nature-Compatible Operations
Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu conducts extensive studies aimed at minimizing environmental impacts in its production processes. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To reach this goal, it will renew half of its logistics fleet with zero-emission vehicles by 2030 and use 100% renewable energy in operations. By investing USD 4 million in renewable energy projects, the company has taken a significant step in this area and has also set important goals regarding waste management.
Sustainable Living Areas
Doğanlar Mobilya adopts innovative approaches in product design and production processes to create sustainable living spaces. The company targets to use 30% sustainable raw materials across its entire mattress product range by 2027. Embracing the principle of circular design, the company will prepare a Circular Design Guide by 2025 and use this guide in all design processes. Furthermore, it will contribute to the circular economy by designing 5% of new products each year using recycled materials.
Shared Value with Stakeholders
Doğanlar Mobilya is engaged in various initiatives to increase employee satisfaction and strengthen the role of women in the workforce. The company focuses on goals such as reducing employee turnover, enhancing employee satisfaction, and increasing the ratio of female executives. Prioritizing customer satisfaction, the company will dedicate 25% of its marketing campaigns to sustainability-focused campaigns.
At the heart of the sustainability strategy, employee and stakeholder participation is emphasized. Mustafa Karamemiş, CEO of Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu, assessed the efforts to achieve sustainability goals with the following words: "As Doğanlar Mobilya Grubu, we approach with a focus on innovation and sustainability. As a demonstration of our respect for nature and humanity, we embrace environmental sensitivity in all our production processes. Through our renewable energy investments with a capacity of 9,524 kWp in 2023, we not only reduced our carbon footprint but also contributed to the circular economy by using fabric produced from 3,500 meters of PET bottles and 12 tons of recycled fiber. By investing 68.6 million TL in our R&D efforts, we are developing innovative products that will make a difference in the industry with our expert team of 61. The ratio of female employees in our company has reached 47%, and the proportion of women on the board has risen to 43%. These figures demonstrate our commitment to achieving our sustainability goals."