Sabancı Holding assesses risks and opportunities emerging from both global and local developments. We formulate strategies to navigate them through a holistic approach, involving diverse teams. This strategy, centered on doublemateriality analysis, empowers us to coordinate actions that capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks throughout our entire Group. Our risk and opportunity management framework considers not only financial aspects but also, extra-financial factors relevant to our diverse business portfolio, ensuring robust opportunity management and agility.

By incorporating double-materiality analysis into our strategy, we ensure that our decisions not only consider traditional financial metrics but also account for their broader societal and environmental implications. This integrated approach enables us to align our business practices with sustainability goals while simultaneously maximizing long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

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Board of Directors

Skill Matrix

At Sabancı Holding, we believe that a Board of Directors enriched with a broad spectrum of skills, knowledge, and experience enhances its functionality and the quality of its decision-making processes. Studies indicate that companies with diverse boards see a 39% increase in profitability compared to their counterparts.

Our nomination process for the Board of Directors goes beyond merely ensuring gender equality in diversity and inclusion. We meticulously assess candidates' competencies, considering a wide array of factors, including industry expertise, management experience, proficiency in ESG matters, crisis management skills, and a capacity for global and long-term strategic thinking.

We uphold a strict non-discrimination policy, ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against based on gender, age, ethnicity, religion, language, race, or any other characteristic.

The relevant data have been prepared based on the members of the Board of Directors serving during the 2024 fiscal year. Data reflecting the changes in 2025 will be included in the 2025 fiscal year Sustainability Report, to be published in 2026.

Executive Committee

Committees and Policies

Sabancı Holding has established a robust framework of committees dedicated to upholding the principles of good corporate governance and sustainability. These committees serve a vital supervisory function, overseen and audited by the Board of Directors, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the entire Holding.

Regular reviews of the structure, activities, and impact of these committees are conducted to uphold their effectiveness. Furthermore, meticulous documentation and traceability of committee processes are maintained to ensure accountability and transparency.

The Board of Directors has established four key sub committees; namely the Audit Committee, Corporate Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Early Detection of Risk Committee, and Sustainability Committee. Each of these sub-committees reports directly to the Board of Directors, aligning their functions with the overarching goals of the organization.

Additionally, the Holding has formed other committees such as the Board of Ethics, Data Protection Committee, Risk Coordination Committee, Sustainability Leadership Committee, Investment Committee, Communication Committee and more. Sabancı Holding’s Sustainability Director is a member of the Investment Committee, underlining the sustainability integrated governance, decision-making structure, and business model of Sabancı Holding. This strategic inclusion ensures that all investment decisions are aligned with Sabancı Holding’s commitment to sustainable practices, promoting long-term value creation and responsible growth. By embedding sustainability at the core of its governance framework, Sabancı Holding is better positioned to address ESG considerations, ultimately driving the business towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

Additionally, the Sustainability Team is an integral part of the M&A process, ensuring that all potential acquisitions align with Sabancı Holding Responsible Investment Policy. The team conducts thorough ESG due diligence and sustainability business model assessment on prospective companies, evaluating their environmental, social, and governance practices to identify any risks and opportunities. This assessment helps to ensure that new investments contribute positively to Holding’s sustainability objectives and long-term strategy. By incorporating ESG due diligence into the M&A process, Sabancı Holding reinforces its commitment to responsible growth and sustainable value creation. All these committees collectively address various aspects of governance, risk management, and sustainability, reflecting the Holding’s comprehensive approach to responsible business practices.

Sabancı Holding’s unwavering commitment to core values such as trust, integrity, accountability, and transparency underscores its responsibility to all stakeholders. These values not only guide the Holding’s actions but also serve as the cornerstone of its reputable standing in the business community.

For detailed information on the committees please refer to Integration of Sustainability into Strategy section.

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