Our Environmental Policy

Our Environmental Policy

As DeFacto Perakende Ticaret A.Ş. (“DeFacto” or the “Company”), we commit to conducting our activities in compliance with environmental laws and standards. With this policy, within the areas in which we operate, we aim to protect nature and the environment, with the contribution of both our internal teams and our stakeholders, and to move forward by using resources effectively with the goal of preserving ecological balance.

Core Principles

At DeFacto, in line with the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System approach, we aim to:

  • Fulfill our legal and other compliance obligations,
  • Prevent, reduce and keep under control at the source any environmental pollution that our activities may cause,
  • Use resources efficiently and responsibly while safeguarding natural resources, ecological balance and biodiversity,
  • Reduce waste generation first and foremost at the source, and develop reuse, recycling and recovery practices,
  • Develop practices that extend product lifespans and support reuse and recovery opportunities in line with circular economy principles.
  • To increase the use of sustainable cotton, recycled polyester and alternative raw materials with a lower environmental impact, and to work with our suppliers on this transformation,
  • To improve water efficiency in production, reduce water pollution, and develop products and production practices that help ease the pressure on water resources,
  • To continuously improve energy efficiency, water saving and waste management practices across our stores, warehouses, offices and other operational locations,
  • To measure and monitor our greenhouse gas emissions and, in line with our science-based targets, reduce them at the source first,
  • To identify and assess the risks and opportunities arising from climate change and nature loss, and to integrate them into our strategic decision-making processes,
  • To make use of digitalization, innovation, emerging technologies and data analytics in reducing our environmental impact,
  • To regularly monitor our environmental performance indicators, report them transparently and share them with our relevant stakeholders,
  • To carry out training and awareness activities aimed at raising environmental awareness among our employees and relevant stakeholders,
  • To develop collaborations with public institutions, local governments, non-governmental organizations, academia and other stakeholders that support the protection of natural ecosystems and biodiversity,
  • We commit to effectively implementing our ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System in a way that supports the continuous improvement of our environmental performance.

Scope;

DeFacto Perakende A.Ş.; Atatürk Mah. Bahariye Cad. No. 31 Küçükçekmece/Istanbul

For the Supply and Sale of Retail Products (Ready-to-Wear Products, Accessories, Shoes, Bags, Towels and Perfumes); Customs, Foreign Trade, Logistics, Management and Administrative Organization Activities

Çerkezköy Warehouse; Karaağaç Mah. Uğur Mumcu Cad. No.134/1 Kapaklı/Tekirdağ

Istanbul Warehouse; Yassıören Mah. Dolunay Sk. No. 28 Inner Door No: 1 Arnavutköy/Istanbul

For the Supply and Sale of Retail Products (Ready-to-Wear Products, Accessories, Shoes, Bags, Towels and Perfumes); Warehousing Activities