Akbank's cooperation with Daikin

As one of the concrete outcomes of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, a Sustainable Air Conditioning Finance Cooperation agreement was signed between Akbank and Daikin, which will bring together technology and financing solutions. The signing ceremony was held with the participation of Akbank General Manager Kaan Gür and Daikin Türkiye, Middle East and Africa Region President Hasan Önder.

The collaboration within the scope of Akbank's Sustainable Air Conditioning Financing Program will serve to match the transformation needs of businesses with the right technologies, transform investment potential into projects suitable for financing, and convey successful practices to a wider customer network.

Simultaneously, Akbank held the Sustainable Air Conditioning and Financing Day event at its stand in the COP31 Green Zone. At the event opened by Akbank Commercial Banking Marketing Department Head Mert Tüzün, UNDP Cool Up Turkey National Coordinator Zeynep Gökçen Aşan and İSKİD Deputy Chairman Süleyman Kavas discussed the transformation priorities of the sector.

In the Perspectives from the Field panel, representatives of Daikin, Siemens, VAT Enerji and RePG; evaluated energy efficient technologies, sectoral investment needs, obstacles encountered and cooperation opportunities that will accelerate financing processes.

Within the scope of the cooperation, investments in energy efficient heating and cooling systems, equipment modernization and transition to refrigerants with low global warming potential; It will be supported by the SME Eco Transformation, Commercial Green Growth and Transition to Low Carbon Economy packages offered by Akbank under the umbrella of the Sustainable Air Conditioning Financing Program. Daikin will contribute to the transformation with project-specific advantageous technology solutions and energy efficiency consultancy. The aim is to alleviate the investment burden of businesses and accelerate the transformation by evaluating the opportunities for eligible investments to benefit from public support mechanisms.

Sustainable Air Conditioning Financing Program, implemented by Akbank as the first and only financial partner of the UNDP Cool Up Program in Turkey; It facilitates the transition of businesses to energy efficient systems by bringing together financing, technical consultancy and technology solutions in the same structure. Within the scope of the program launched in March 2026, the needs and investment potentials of businesses were determined in the first 6 months. After COP31, it is aimed to finance suitable projects and disseminate successful practices in different sectors.

Turkey's National Cooling Action Plan, announced in 2026 and covering 11 strategic areas and 33 policy measures, prioritizes energy efficiency, low-emission technologies, refrigerant conversion and financing mechanisms.

Increasing cooling demand, energy costs and regulations on refrigerants; It brings to the agenda important transformation investments in tourism, health, food, cold chain, industrial and commercial buildings. With the Akbank Sustainable Air Conditioning Financing Program developed in line with these needs, Akbank aims to assume the role of the implementer of the National Cooling Action Plan.