DeFacto invited to the UN Private Sector Forum became the first Turkish retail brand
DeFacto, Turkey's global fashion brand, took part in the United Nations General Assembly Private Sector Forum, which can only be attended by special invitation. DeFacto, the first retail brand invited from Turkey, shared its work in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the world's leading private sector representatives, government spokespersons and civil society organizations.
DeFacto became the first Turkish retail brand to be invited to the Private Sector Forum, which will take place as part of the 78th United Nations General Assembly week. The forum, where important global issues such as climate change, sustainable development and human rights are discussed, was held in the United States under the chairmanship of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. DeFacto Online General Manager Önder Şenol was among the invited participants at the forum, where the world's leading private sector representatives, government spokespersons and non-governmental organizations participated.
Önder Şenol, General Manager of DeFacto Online, who participated in the UN Private Sector Forum on behalf of DeFacto, said, "It is a great source of pride for us to represent our country in the international arena by taking part in the UN Private Sector Forum, to which only 90 people from all over the world were invited. As DeFacto, our founding philosophy is based on ecosystem-friendly production, protecting the world and natural resources, adding value to people, being sensitive to social issues and adopting a transparent stance. In line with this philosophy, we have made a commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) since 2014, becoming one of the first two Turkish brands to sign the UN Global Compact in the ready-to-wear and fashion industry. In line with our commitment to be one of the pioneering organizations in our industry in terms of sustainability; to date
We have worked on many important global issues ranging from climate change to the water crisis, from human rights to gender equality."
Stating that DeFacto's participation in the Private Sector Forum is also an important step for Turkey, Şenol said, "As DeFacto, we carry out many activities especially for global and local sustainable development in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set with the goal of completion by 2030. At the Private Sector Forum, we explained how we reflect the Sustainable Development Goals to our company, our employees, our production facilities, our stores and our society, and shared with the participants how we will follow our path and our goals in the coming years. Our participation in this forum was also an important opportunity to promote the Turkish apparel and fashion industry internationally and to emphasize the commitment of the Turkish business world to sustainability. As DeFacto, with our participation in the event, we have shown the extent of Turkey's efforts in the field of sustainability as well as its development in this field at the international level. We also believe that our participation will contribute to strengthening Turkey's international economic relations by further increasing the visibility of the Turkish business world in the global arena. As a leading brand present in 93 countries, we will continue to represent our country in international arenas."
At the UN Private Sector Forum, participants explained their work in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact), the world's largest sustainability platform. Önder Şenol, General Manager of Defacto Online, shared DeFacto's sustainability efforts to date within the scope of the SDGs and its plans to become a 'climate positive' brand after 2050.
