At Sabancı Holding, we believe that the purpose of business is to generate value by addressing the challenges faced by people and the planet. Companies should grow by offering meaningful solutions, not by contributing to the problems themselves. Our Social Agenda is built on this belief and reflects our long-term commitment to both business success and social wellbeing.

With over 60 thousand employees and millions of people touched across our value chain, we are committed to driving positive change from within. We promote inclusive and sustainable practices through SDG-linked products and services, responsible employment, and volunteering programs that engage not only our employees but also our society.

Beyond the boundaries of our businesses, we work closely with Sabancı Foundation and Sabancı University to amplify our impact. Through joint initiatives, we address critical societal needs in education, equality, cultural access, and inclusion. These partnerships allow us to extend our reach and deliver programs that create long-term social value.

Sabancı Group harnesses the power of its industrial and business activities to support a wide range of social and cultural efforts through Sabancı Foundation.

Since its establishment, the Foundation has supported thousands of impactful projects across Türkiye, with a strong emphasis on empowering women, youth, and individuals with disabilities. By working with non-governmental organizations, public institutions, and universities, the Foundation addresses pressing societal challenges and helps build stronger, more inclusive communities.

The Sabancı Foundation has awarded over 51 thousand scholarships, supported more than 900 civil society projects, and made significant contributions to education, culture, and the arts. Through long-standing grant programs, capacity-building efforts, and nationwide awareness campaigns, the Foundation continues to be a catalyst for sustainable social transformation.

Sabancı University also plays a key role in strengthening the Group’s efforts to generate positive social impact with its mission to educate competent and self-confident individuals at both national and international levels. The University contributes to the production and development of knowledge in the fields of natural sciences and engineering, as well as social sciences, humanities, and management sciences through innovative and interdisciplinary research.

The University has contributed to society by producing a new generation of professionals who are committed to lifelong learning and positive change. Thousands of its graduates now lead impactful careers across various sectors in Türkiye and around the world.

In addition to academic excellence, the university emphasizes community engagement through volunteering, entrepreneurship, and research projects that tackle key societal issues such as climate change, digital inclusion, and social inequality. This ecosystem of learning and contribution reinforces Sabancı Holding’s vision of building a more equitable and forward-looking society.

In collaboration with our Group companies, the Sabancı Foundation, Sabancı University, and through initiatives like the Sabancı Youth Mobilization, Sabancı Holding is dedicated to building a future where everyone can ensure prosperity.

Community Investments

Our community investment efforts are anchored in two strategic pillars: empowering youth through the Sabancı Youth Mobilization and activating employees Through the Sabancı Volunteers Program. Together, they embody our commitment to inclusive and lasting social value creation.

Empowering Youth Through The Sabancı Youth Mobilization
In line with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s vision – “All my hope is in the youth” – we launched the Sabancı Youth Mobilization in 2024, establishing a new social enterprise model across Türkiye. At the heart of our 2024 efforts lies the Sabancı Technology and Impact Centers Network, a nationwide initiative to equip young people aged 18–34 with future-focused skills aligned with our four strategic domains: energy and climate technologies, material technologies, mobility solutions, and digital technologies.

The Sabancı Technology and Impact Centers Network includes seven physical centers and a digital hub, each designed to offer targeted education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship opportunities:

İzmir (IYTE, İzmir Institute of Technology – Enerjisa Üretim)
Two centers that promote hands-on learning in the Remote Monitoring Room and AI powered energy analytics. Students connect with real-world data from over 25+ renewable energy plants (~3,940 MW capacity).

Eskişehir (ESTU, Eskişehir Technical University – Çimsa)
Türkiye’s first 3D-printed tech center. A six-week materials innovation program introduces sustainable cement applications and next-gen design.

Aksaray (ASU, Aksaray University – Brisa)
Features digital manufacturing labs and an entrepreneurship program tailored to the automotive and mobility sectors.

Kocaeli (KOÜ, Kocaeli University – Kordsa & Carrefoursa)
Separate centers from both companies which integrate sustainable materials workshops with career development and coaching for young innovators.

Ankara (Söğütözü MHM - Enerjisa Enerji)
Offers startup support tools and deep dives into energy transition strategy, grid tech, and sustainable innovation.

The digital hub, hosted at sabancigenclikseferberligi.com, featured 61 free training modules spanning AI, cloud technologies, sustainability, leadership, personal development, and crisis response simulations. From over 10 thousand applicants, 4,450 active learners engaged in immersive, practical content with measurable outcomes.

Group companies played an integral role in enabling this impact:

• Enerjisa Üretim led AI-based energy education using its plant infrastructure.
• Çimsa pioneered additive manufacturing for sustainable construction.
• Brisa provided digital production training and mobility-themed innovation modules.
• Kordsa supported future material sciences programming.
• Carrefoursa contributed to life skills and personal development sessions.

Looking forward, we aim to reach 30 thousand young people by 2026, scaling our presence to 34 provinces, 35 universities, and two international centers.

Activating Employees Through the Sabancı Volunteers Program

Our Sabancı Volunteers Program channels the energy and expertise of our employees toward social impact.

In 2024:

• 1,000 volunteers ran in the 46th Istanbul Marathon as part of our “Running for Good” initiative, supporting educational equality.
• Employees delivered mentoring sessions, led workshops, and contributed to center programming.

Through these united efforts, we foster a culture of purpose and action—mobilizing talent, inspiring the next generation, and building resilient communities throughout Türkiye and beyond.

Financial Inclusion

According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2021 Türkiye Country Brief, 74% of adults in Türkiye have an account at a financial institution. However, the data reveals a persistent gender gap in account ownership: 63% of women compared to 85% of men. Moreover, over one-third of account holders opened accounts primarily to receive government or wage payments, indicating that access to accounts is often functional but not always fully empowering. Around 68% use their accounts for digital payments, pointing to both the opportunity and necessity to drive deeper engagement and literacy. Financial services today are more than mere tools for economic transactions, but an instrument of social empowerment. Equitable access to financial tools enables individuals and communities facing systematic barriers to stabilize their income, build resilience, and unlock opportunities. Without such access, social and economic disparities worsen, slowing the progress towards achieving the UN SDGs.

As digital innovation reshapes the global financial landscape, emerging technologies are unlocking possibilities for expanding financial inclusion. However, sustainable financial inclusion does not only flourish with access but requires efforts to promote financial literacy, strengthen trust and encourage active use of financial services; being integral to any strategy aimed at building sustainable and equitable communities.

At Sabancı Group, financial inclusion enables us to serve a broader customer base, enhance income diversification, promote social equity, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

We recognize the importance of building a financial system that is not only digitally accessible and innovative but also inclusive; capable of empowering every segment of society, including women, youth, entrepreneurs, and underserved customer groups.

Through the integrated strength of our banking, insurance, and pension companies, we aim to make financial services more equitable, barrier-free, and effective in improving the financial health of individuals and businesses across Türkiye.

For detailed information on our Community Investments, Sabancı Foundation, Sabancı University, Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum and our Financial Inclusion practices, please download Our Social Agenda Section.

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