Supported SDGs Sub-Goals Description

References

1.1 Eradicate extreme poverty

1.4 Equal rights to ownership, basic services,

technology and economic resources

2.4 Sustainable food production and resilient

agricultural practices

Thanks to the value chain it creates and the socio-economic connection it provides between flight destinations, Turkish Airlines generates direct and

indirect economic value in the geographies in which it operates and creates employment for over 60,000 people together with its subsidiaries. Each

employment created in the aviation sector is 175% more productive compared to other sectors and creates a greater added value.

Turkish Airlines operated flights to 25 of the 46 countries in the United Nations' least developed countries category in 2021. In this context, Turkish

Airlines carries the production of underdeveloped or developing countries to target markets, making a positive contribution to their economic

development, thus employment and income, while also enabling these countries to improve their social relations with the world.

• Flight Network, Turkish Airlines Annual Report 2021(Page:

52)

• Sustainability Principles Information Form, Turkish Airlines

Annual Report 2021(Page: 156, 163)

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/yillik-

3.B Support research, development and universal

access to affordable vaccines and medicines

clearest way under pandemic conditions, and Turkish Airlines undertook an important task with these practices that it continued in 2021.

Turkish Airlines' role in the transportation of vaccines and medical supplies is not limited to the pandemic conditions. In several geographies, the

transportation of vaccines and medical supplies is also of critical importance during non-pandemic periods. Through flights to several destinations in

various geographies, primarily in Africa, Turkish Airlines provides these populations with access to vaccines and medicines by transporting vaccines and

medical supplies to these regions.

(Page:58).

• Occupational Health and Safety, Turkish Airlines Annual

Report 2021 (Page: 106,107)

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/yillik-

raporlar/thy_annual-report_2021.pdf

4.3 Equal access to affordable technical, vocational

and higher education

4.4 Increase the number of people with relevant

It is prerequisite for operating in the aviation sector to have a human resource with the highest level of training and professional capacity. With its

international competencies, experience and technical infrastructure, Turkish Airlines plays an important role in both the training of its own employees

and bringing new professionals to the sector. In this context, Turkish Airlines' support for undergraduate and graduate programs of universities and

• Training policy

(https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/press-room/about-

us/our-policy/index.html)

responsibility-projects/index.html

As part of its sustainability program, Turkish Airlines supports the Sustainable Development Goals announced in 2016 by United Nations member countries with the aim of reaching them by the end of 2030. Sustainable Development Goals, which consist of 17 global goals, were discussed within the scope of Turkish

Airlines' materiality study, and SDG5, SDG7, SDG8, SDG9, SDG12, SDG13, SDG16, SDG17 were identified as working areas to be targeted in the future. In addition, considering Turkish Airlines' sphere of influence and the scope of its value chain, it is obvious that the work carried out also contributes to many other

SDGs.

Support of Turkish Airlines to the Sustainable Development Goals

5.1 End discrimination against women and girls

5.5 Ensure full participation in leadership and

decision-making

5.C Adopt and strengthen policies and enforceable

equality

10.A Special and differential treatment for

developing countries

Diversity and equality are amongst Turkish Airlines' most fundamental corporate values. Equal treatment of all employees in all areas is of primary

importance in terms of both human rights and corporate policies. Studies are carried out to ensure that female employees take a balanced place in

technical and managerial roles where there is insufficient representation and to improve their career opportunities, and within this scope, partnerships

with national and international initiatives are developed. While the participation of disadvantaged individuals in the workforce is supported by fair

• Sustainability Approach and the Incorporation’s

Sustainability Management, Turkish Airlines Annual Report

2021 (Page:145).

• Provides equal opportunity in recruitment processes, Turkish

Airlines Annual Report 2021 (Page: 166).

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/yillik-

raporlar/thy_annual-report_2021.pdf

• CODE OF ETHICS

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/sustainability/

etik_degerler_en.pdf

• Sustainability policy / Human rights and employee rights

policy

7.A Supporting access to clean energy research,

technology and investments

12.2 Achieve the sustainable management and

efficient use of natural resources

12.4 Responsible chemical and waste management

12.5 Substantially reduce waste generation

through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

12.6 Encouraging companies for sustainability

practices and sustainability reporting

12.8 Promoting a universal sustainable lifestyle

climate change

Turkish Airlines carries out its activities to reduce the negative and irreversible effects of the global climate crisis and to minimize climate-related risks.

Being fully aware of the impact of the aviation industry on climate change and acting with the awareness of the importance of efforts to reduce its

carbon footprint, Turkish Airlines optimizes its flight operations to increase fuel efficiency, invests in new technologies, gives priority to aircraft and

engines with high efficiency while including new generation aircrafts to its fleet. At the same time, it carries out sustainable bio-fuel research and

development studies in cooperation with universities in order to reduce the amount of fossil-based aviation fuel use.

Turkish Airlines is constantly working to transition to more sustainable (in-flight) products in its operations. It supports sustainable production and

resource efficiency by preferring recyclable products in the products and materials it uses, and carries out internal communication activities with the

aim of increasing the awareness of employees on sustainable living.

reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 2021 Annual Report

(Pages: 161-162)

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/yillik-

raporlar/thy_annual-report_2021.pdf

• CDP Climate Change Report 2022

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/surdurulebilirl

ik/cdp-climate-change-report-2022.pdf

• OUR POLICIES

environmental-impacts-and-aspects-list_2021.pdf

8.1 Sustainable economic growth

8.3 Promote policies to support job creation and

growing enterprises

8.5 Full employment and decent work with equal

operator, Turkish Airlines offers its employees a safe and fair work life that is open for development. Turkish Airlines, which accepts flight safety and

security as a fundamental working standard that cannot be compromised under any circumstances, always aims for the highest standards in its

operations.

• Compliance Management and Qualiteam/ IATA Operational

Safety Audit (IOSA) , 2021 Annual Report (Pages: 109, 113,

114)

https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/press-room/about-

us/our-policy/index.html

9.4 Upgrade all industries and infrastructures for

sustainability

9.5 Enhance research and upgrade industrial

technologies

Turkish Airlines, the official flag carrier of the Republic of Türkiye and the airline that flies to most countries and international destinations in the world,

has been constantly renewing its fleet since its foundation. With investments in new generation aircrafts, Turkish Airlines aims to expand its flight

network while developing its young fleet with an average age of 8.5 years.

• Investment in emissions reduction activities, CDP Climate

Change Report 2022 (Page: 17).

• CDP Climate Change Report 2022 (Page: 13).

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/yillik-

raporlar/thy_annual-report_2021.pdf

• CSR Projects

https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/press-room/our-social-

responsibility-projects/index.html

11.2 Affordable and sustainable transport systems

11.5 Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters

11.6 Reduce the environmental impacts of cities

The aviation industry connects cities in various parts of the world, bringing together cultures as well as economic activities. On the other hand, the

aviation industry also has impacts on sustainable urban life, especially emissions and noise. In order to minimize these effects, Turkish Airlines

continuously improves its operational capability with low emission and noise levels by making fleet modernization investments and contributes to

reducing the negative environmental impacts of cities per capita through waste management practices.

After the disaster, it organizes emergency aid operations by developing cooperation with NGOs and Public Institutions in order to meet the needs of the

• Environmental Management Systems/ Management of

Annual Report (Pages: 110,112).

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/yillik-

responsibility-projects/index.html

15.3 End desertification and restore degraded land

15.7 Eliminate poaching and trafficking of

protected species

Turkish Airlines signed the “United for Wildlife Buckingham Palace Declaration” (UFW), supported by IATA, which aims to prevent the illegal trade of

wild animals and to raise sectoral awareness on this issue. Thus, it helps to prevent the illegal trade of wild animal parts such as ivory, rhino horns and

tortoise shells. On the other hand, while environmentally friendly materials are preferred in the headset and blanket sets we offer to our passengers,

the toys offered to our child passengers are produced with “Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)” certified products.

• Sustainability Approach and the Incorporation’s

Sustainability Management, Turkish Airlines Annual Report

2021,(Page:145).

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/yillik-

raporlar/thy_annual-report_2021.pdf

16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and

transparent institutions

16.10 Ensure public access to information and

Turkish Airlines carries out its activities in line with the principles of transparency and accountability, in line with the inclusive, internationally accepted

corporate governance and ethical rules that are responsible to its stakeholders.

• Statement of Compliance with Corporate Governance

Principles, Turkish Airlines Annual Report 2021 (Pages: 130-

141).

https://investor.turkishairlines.com/documents/yillik-

• Incorporation's Policies (https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-

tr/press-room/about-us/our-policy/index.html)

17.6 Knowledge sharing and cooperation for access

to science, technology and innovation

17.11 Increase the exports of developing countries

17.17 Encourage effective partnerships

17.18 Enhance availability of reliable data

Turkish Airlines develops partnerships with various institutions and organizations in line with the 2030 Global Goals and common goals of sustainable

development. By taking part in the sustainability initiatives created by international organizations that shape aviation practices, the practices of the

Incorporation are developed and contribute to the formation of the international sustainability agenda.

• Sustainability Approach and the Incorporation’s

Sustainability Management, Turkish Airlines Annual Report

2021 (Pages: 143-145).

raporlar/thy_annual-report_2021.pdf

• CSR Projects