Arçelik is taking part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP31, held in Antalya between 9-20 November, with a comprehensive program.
The company puts sustainability at the center of all its activities, from product development to production, from supply chain to collaborations, and considers COP31 as an important platform for transforming climate targets into concrete practices, sharing experiences and strengthening international collaborations.
Arçelik shared the sustainable energy sponsorship model it developed with the Turkish Volleyball Federation (TVF) with international participants on the first day of COP31.
Arçelik CEO Can Dinçer, Turkish Volleyball Federation President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ and National Women's Volleyball Team players Derya Cebecioğlu and Dilay Özdemir attended the session titled "Energy to the Game, Change to the World" held at the Green Zone Science and Technology Hub Main Stage on November 9.
The panel moderated by Arçelik Global Communications Director Selin Güler discussed how to create permanent value in the field of sustainability with the unifying power of sports.
Arçelik's four-year collaboration with the Turkish Volleyball Federation aims to go beyond the traditional sponsorship concept and transform renewable energy into a model that contributes to the future of sports.
Within the scope of the cooperation, it is aimed to support the production of electricity from renewable sources in the 4 MW (4,004 kW) solar power plant, which is planned to be established on approximately 50 decares of land in Gümüşhane, and to make a long-term economic contribution to Turkish volleyball.
The solar power plant, which will produce approximately 5.5 million kWh of renewable electricity annually, is aimed to cover 100 percent of TVF's annual electricity expenses.
It is envisaged that the income to be obtained from excess production after the electricity needs are met will constitute a long-term and sustainable financial resource for TVF. The electricity to be produced will be equivalent to the annual electricity needs of more than 1,500 households.
The panel emphasized that companies can not only provide financial support to sports but also create environmental, economic and social value by taking advantage of their own technology and expertise. It was evaluated that the model developed by Arçelik and TVF offered an approach that could inspire different sports branches and institutions.
THE ROLE OF WHITE GOODS IN ENERGY CONVERSION
On the second day of COP31, Arçelik evaluated energy efficiency, one of the most important topics of energy transformation, with international participants.
In the session titled "From Efficiency to Durability: The Role of the White Goods Sector in Energy Transformation" held at the Green Zone Koç Pavilion on November 10, Arçelik CEO Can Dinçer evaluated the contributions that the sector can make to the energy transformation.
In the session attended by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and international energy and sector representatives, it was emphasized that energy transformation is not limited to increasing renewable energy production, but also that using existing energy more efficiently is of critical importance.
While the role of energy-efficient home technologies in reducing the energy costs of households and the burden on electricity networks was evaluated, the contributions of smart and connected devices to more effective management of energy consumption were discussed.
The panel also discussed the importance of common standards, supportive public policies, consumer incentives and appropriate financing models in order to bring energy efficient technologies to wider audiences.
It was emphasized that Türkiye's strong production infrastructure and white goods industry integrated with Europe have a significant potential in disseminating energy efficient solutions.
"WE WILL CONTINUE OUR INVESTMENTS"
Evaluating the company's participation in COP31 and its work in the field of sustainability, Arçelik CEO Can Dinçer said, "Energy efficiency is one of the most concrete and effective tools that can accelerate the global energy transformation. As Arçelik, we directly contribute to this transformation with our products used in millions of homes. With the energy and water efficient technologies we develop, we reduce the resource consumption of households and help alleviate the burden on energy systems. Our priority at COP31 is to develop policies, financing models and collaborations that will support the spread of these technologies." "We will continue our investments in this field with our global production power and technology development capacity," he said.
Arçelik also demonstrates the relevance of its sustainability approach in daily life with the products and technologies it exhibited at the Koç Pavilion within the scope of COP31.
Home technologies, artificial intelligence-supported solutions and connected devices that help reduce energy and water consumption support more conscious and efficient use of resources.
