Ağırbaş: We can create an exemplary model for sectoral transformation with THY

AĞIRBAŞ: WITH THY, WE CAN CREATE AN EXAMPLE MODEL FOR SECTORAL TRANSFORMATION

Zero Waste Foundation President Samed Ağırbaş stated that THY was the first company with which they signed a cooperation agreement and expressed his excitement about this partnership.

Stating that they brought Türkiye's environment and climate vision together with a strong brand on a global scale, Ağırbaş said that the Zero Waste Movement, which was initiated by Emine Erdoğan in 2017, has today turned into a global movement that finds response in 81 provinces of Türkiye and 193 countries of the world.

Ağırbaş stated that the "World is Our Common Home" vision put forward by First Lady Erdoğan is important in terms of protecting resources, reducing waste and leaving a more livable world to future generations.

Noting that COP31 will not only be a meeting where negotiations are held, but also planned as an organization where the facts and actions on the field will come to the fore, Ağırbaş stated that the cooperation with THY is valuable in this respect.

Making evaluations about the scope of cooperation, Ağırbaş said the following:

"We believe that when the Zero Waste Foundation's experience in sustainability and circular economy comes together with THY's global reach and experience in the aviation industry, not only a corporate collaboration but also a model that can set an example for sectoral transformation can emerge. In this context, we will carry out joint studies in a wide range of areas, from reducing waste and bringing it back into the economy, preventing food waste, resource efficiency, reducing carbon footprint, passenger awareness, and sustainable aviation practices."

Ağırbaş evaluated the signed protocol as the meeting of Türkiye's zero waste vision with THY's global flight network. He stated that he believes that the partnership will contribute to Türkiye's vision in the field of environment and climate and to Turkish brands creating value on a global scale.