With its "For the World, For All" approach that it carried to COP31, Akbank focuses on a future where economic growth, social welfare and the future of nature meet on a common ground.
According to the statement made by the bank, the Bank is preparing to share its strategy, practices and collaborations in the field of green transformation of the industry, sustainable supply chains, electrification and sustainable air conditioning and blue finance.
In the events that will bring together a wide range of stakeholders, from public institutions to international financial institutions, from the real sector to technology companies, from SMEs to civil society, with common goals, how Akbank's sustainable financing target of 2.5 trillion TL set for 2030 will be implemented in different sectors will be discussed; Issues such as access to finance, technical capacity, risk sharing and impact measurement will be evaluated. The aim will be to bring international resources together with Turkey's transformation priorities and to develop new cooperation models.
“WE ARE READY TO TRANSFORM THIS IMPORTANT MEETING INTO CONCRETE STEPS”
In his statement on the subject, Akbank General Manager Kaan Gür shared the following: "The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP31 is a critical meeting for the world's climate agenda. Turkey's hosting of such a meeting also has a special meaning for all of us. Our sector has important responsibilities both during and after this conference. It is critical that the relations to be established in Antalya do not end with the end of the conference, but turn into new investments, partnerships and permanent financing models. As Akbank, we celebrate this important meeting concretely." We are ready to turn it into steps.”
Akbank's COP31 agenda:
November 9 – Sustainable agriculture
Akbank, Migros, TARİŞ and KGF provide access to finance for farmers and agricultural enterprises; will address it with an approach to efficiency, resilience and value chain in agriculture.
November 10 – Electrification and air conditioning
The link between energy, industry and green finance will be discussed. Akbank will also share Turkey's National Cooling Action Plan, sustainable air conditioning practices and experiences gained from the field with UNDP and sector representatives. The education and upcycling aspect of the "There is a Future in Transformation" program, carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education, will also be brought to the COP31 agenda.
November 13 – Climate finance
The focus of the day will be on bringing international resources together with Turkey's investment priorities. Sustainable borrowing, transformation of supply chains, decarbonization of industry, carbon pricing, green insurance solutions and SMEs' access to finance; It will be evaluated with the participation of EBRD, IFC, ADB and sector representatives. Inclusive and pioneering financing models and collaborations will be announced.
14 November – Young people, competencies and the built environment
Young people's participation in climate policies and financing decisions will be discussed in an open dialogue. In the workshop to be organized in cooperation with GYODER, the transformation needs of the real estate sector will be evaluated.
November 15 – Regional transformation
Akbank and GEFF Türkiye will bring together businesses from different regions and discuss the needs and financing solutions for green investments.
16 November – Circular economy and inclusion in industry
Transforming waste into economic value, women's access to industrial transformation investments and financing, and the green transformation of Denizli industry will be on the agenda.
November 17 – Blue economy
Models that combine the protection of marine and aquatic ecosystems with the production of economic value; It will be discussed at meetings with the participation of finance, tourism, science, technology and international organizations.
18 November – Just and inclusive transition
The focus will be on insurance against climate risks, the participation of employees and suppliers in the transformation process, the empowerment of women entrepreneurs, impact-oriented businesses and sustainable purchasing models.
November 19 – Scaling the application
In the last part of the COP31 program, combining zero waste policies with business models and financing will be discussed. The transformation of ideas into commercial applications will be supported with a matching workshop that will bring together institutions that need solutions and startups that develop solutions.
Akbank will support the implementation of measurable and concrete applications of climate finance with the panels, workshops and experience areas it will organize on different stages, as well as the meetings it will hold at its stand in the Green Zone during COP31.
