Social Investments and Sponsorships

Corporate Citizenship Approach

UN Generation Equality Forum Commitments

Global Cooperation with UN Women HeForShe Movement

Sponsorships and Partnerships for Social Development

Social Investments

We aim to channel our industry strength, leadership, and energy to initiatives that promote and support social development. We intend to create sustainable added value with our social investment projects adopting a cooperation model with the business world, public and NGOs and international platforms.

We lead positive change through joint projects, increasing social awareness and creating local solutions to global problems. Acting with a sustainable development approach, we are guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Social Responsibility Approach

We carry out social investment programs to support social development as a responsible corporate citizen in the regions where we operate. In addition to generating economic value, we aim to create better living environments for society through our investment programs.

While running social investment programs in education, gender equality, environmental protection, arts, culture, and sports, we collaborate with NGOs and the public to ensure the sustainability of these programs.

Volunteerism at Tüpraş

Striving to become a responsible manufacturer, we encourage our employees to volunteer support in our social responsibility projects that align with our corporate culture and values.

Tüpraş Volunteer Teams, made up of our employees, their families, and our business partners, contribute to our social investment programs each year with their experience and expertise. In accordance with our Social Investments and Donation Policy, we support Tüpraş Volunteer Teams in participating in and contributing to NGO programs.

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Latest News

Tüpraş Stands As One With All Its Colleagues For Türkiye

Tüpraş immediately responds to the fuel and emergency needs in the earthquake-hit zones and for the search and rescue teams.

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Tüpraş achieved water savings equivalent to annual water consumption of a city with 2.5 million people in the last five years, thanks to its water recovery investments

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Tüpraş And Batman University Organized “16 Days Of Activism Against Gender Based Violence” Conference With The Participation Un Women

Batman University held a conference to raise awareness as a part of “16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence” with the cooperation of Tüpraş and UN Women.

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Tüpraş Was Named To 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Tüpraş was included in Bloomberg’s 2022 Global Equality Index (GEI), thanks to its equality, diversity and inclusion efforts in the energy industry.

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Our Commitments to the UN Generation Equality Forum Action Coalition

With the motto “Our Energy for Equality Never Ends,” we strive to create an exemplary and leading business environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and to raise social awareness on these issues.

Koç Holding, a leader in the UN Women Generation Equality Forum Technology and Innovation Action Coalition, launched a campaign for gender equality in technology and innovation.

As Tüpraş, we developed the “Women in Technology and Innovation” Social Investment Program to support Koç Holding’s commitments as part of its global leadership in the UN Women’s Generation Equality Forum.

Social Investment Program: Women in Technology and Innovation

With the Women in Technology and Innovation Program, we primarily aim to unlock the professional potential of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and make it easier for women and girls to access the technology and innovation ecosystem.

We aim to reach a total of 100,000 female students over five years (2022–2026), including 90,000 in secondary school and 10,000 in university.

As part of the program, we collaborate with universities, NGOs, social enterprises, and public institutions to develop educational content and model practices and support students through scholarship programs.

The Women in Technology and Innovation Program includes the “Innovation in Young Minds and Women - Entrepreneurship Program” and the “Feminist Technologies for Generation Equality Internship Program” for university students. It also features the “Energy to the Future: I Code, I Model, I Produce” and “Our Energy for Students: Science Experiments” programs for primary school students.

Innovation in the Young Minds and Women - Entrepreneurship Program

The program aims to foster an entrepreneurial culture among university students, particularly women, and to facilitate easier access to the technology and innovation ecosystem for young people. Tüpraş launched the “Innovation in Young Minds and Women Entrepreneurship Program” in October 2021 in collaboration with Batman University. The program is set to be rolled out across universities in Kocaeli, Kırıkkale, Istanbul, and Izmir—cities where the Company operates.

Feminist Technologies for Gender Equality - Internship Program

The program aims to raise awareness of inclusion and equity among university students interning at Tüpraş, encouraging them to develop solutions through a gender equality lens. Plans are in place to scale the program in 2025.

Energy to the Future: I Code, I Model, I Produce Program

Implemented in cooperation with the General Directorate of Basic Education at the Ministry of National Education, the program introduces children to digital technologies and supports the development of their problem-solving abilities, understanding of cause-and-effect relationships, psychomotor skills, critical thinking, inquiry, and self-expression. We implemented classes on robotic coding, 3D modeling, and production skills in 46 secondary schools across seven provinces. Our “Technology and Design” workshops, established in the earthquake-stricken areas of Hatay and Kahramanmaraş Umut Kents, are now available for students. Project measurement and assessment are conducted in consultation with the Boğaziçi University Faculty of Education. Since 2018, we have reached out to 118,736 students—including 57,930 girls and 60,806 boys—through the project.

Our Energy for Students: Science Experiments Program

Through the Science Experiments Program, organized in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, we aim to foster a love of science among primary school students and inspire the next generation of scientists. The program teaches students that science is present in every aspect of life and underscores the importance of women and men working together safely—especially in scientific fields. To broaden the project’s reach, we produced 11 science experiment training videos, which reached 422,114 students in 2024 via the Ministry of National Education’s EBA TV channel.

Global Cooperation with UN Women’s HeForShe Movement and Fenerbahçe Sports Club

As a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UN WEPs), we are committed to fostering a truly inclusive workplace. This approach guides us in developing pioneering practices within our organization and in managing social investment programs that aim to raise awareness and drive impact in this area.

Through this program, we contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. These efforts earned us a place in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Fostering Social Development Through Support for Sports

Global Cooperation with UN Women HeForShe Movement and Fenerbahçe Sports Club

Since 2018, we have been working in global cooperation with the UN Women’s HeForShe Movement and Fenerbahçe Sports Club to foster public awareness of gender equality.

This cooperation is the only large-scale commitment in the field of sports on gender equality to date.

Through global collaboration, we aim to raise awareness of gender equality in and through sport, eliminate gender stereotypes in the sport ecosystem, transform harmful social norms and create an inclusive and safe environment for women.

As part of this public awareness campaign—centered around the slogans “We Are Equal Together” and “Our Energy for Equality Never Ends”—Fenerbahçe’s A Team proudly featured the HeForShe logo on the right sleeve of its jersey from 2018 to 2021.

In 2021, a Gender-Sensitive Sports Institution Guide was developed to serve as a model for the sports ecosystem at both national and international levels.

One of the most notable outcomes of these initiatives was the founding of the Fenerbahçe Women’s Football Team in 2021.

Tüpraş became the kit sponsor for five of Fenerbahçe Sports Club’s amateur branches—rowing, boxing, table tennis, swimming, and athletics—for the 2021–2024 seasons. As part of this partnership, Tüpraş supported 22 athletes who competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Additionally, in 2022, 197 amateur athletes from Fenerbahçe Sports Club received training on gender equality.(This information is not sourced from the Annual Report and may be subject to verification.)

#Energy to the Future

Tüpraş has become the title sponsor of Beşiktaş Stadium, home to Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club (BJK)—one of Türkiye’s most established sports institutions. Under this sponsorship, the stadium will carry the name “Tüpraş Stadium” from 2023 through 2026.

Beşiktaş Tüpraş Wheelchair Basketball Team: Tüpraş has taken on the title sponsorship of the Beşiktaş Wheelchair Basketball Team for the 2024–2025 season. The partnership aims to help break down barriers, raise public awareness, and spread the love of sport to broader audiences. Throughout the new season, the team will compete in the Super League under the name “Beşiktaş Tüpraş Wheelchair Basketball Team.

Partnerships and Sponsorships for Social Development

Contribution to a Sustainable Life

While working to reduce our environmental impact in production, we also collaborate with various NGOs and institutions to help preserve natural resources and protect nature.

DenizTemiz Association/TURMEPA Collaboration

Since 2016, we have supported the DTO Fethiye Waste Collection Boat in partnership with Deniz Temiz Association / TURMEPA. Under our sponsorship, this boat operates in the Göcek Bay area, a key destination for yachts and tour boats, offering mobile waste collection services as part of efforts to promote sustainable marine tourism. During the 2024 summer season, the DTO Fethiye Waste Collection Boat collected approximately 290,604 liters of waste from 761 vessels, helping to keep an estimated 2.3 million liters of seawater clean.

Our Culture and Art Sponsorships

In line with our commitment to sustainable development and inclusivity, we continue to support and sponsor various cultural and artistic programs that aim to raise public awareness and promote societal development.

Anatolian Civilizations Book Series

Since 2011, Tüpraş has been preserving and passing on the legacy of ancient civilizations that once thrived on the historic lands of Anatolia through the Anatolian Civilizations book series. The latest volume, published in 2024, explores the Pamphylia region—whose name means “Land of All Peoples” in Classical Greek—and focuses on the cultural heritage of Antalya (Attaleia) and its surroundings. To date, 12 volumes have been published in collaboration with Yapı Kredi Culture and Arts Publishing.

Arter Museum of Contemporary Art

Since 2019, Tüpraş has been the corporate sponsor of Arter, a contemporary art museum where children and young people can freely engage with contemporary art, with the partnership continuing through 2027. With programs spanning all artistic disciplines, Arter serves as an accessible and sustainable cultural and lifestyle platform. Exhibition admission is free for all visitors on Thursdays, and always free for visitors under the age of 24 as well as Arter Beraber members.

Istanbul Theater Festival

The Istanbul Theatre Festival has been organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and supported for the past 20 years by Tüpraş, Aygaz, Opet, and Entek—companies within Koç Holding’s Energy Group. The 28th edition, held from 22 October to 19 November 2024, featured 19 theatrical productions and a total of 44 performances, including dance and interdisciplinary works. The festival also offered five free side events, drawing nearly 30,000 attendees.

Supporting Local Communities

We implement programs and provide sponsorships and support to promote social development—particularly in the regions where we operate.

Batman Disability Sports Club

Since the 2007–2008 season, we have proudly supported the Batman Accessible Sports Club Association. The club currently has 52 licensed athletes, with 18 actively competing, and has provided hundreds of young people with disabilities the opportunity to engage in sports.

Batman Tüpraşspor Soccer Club

In 1995, we founded the Tüpraşspor Soccer Club in Batman to create a platform for talented young people to pursue sports in a healthy and supportive environment. Today, the club is home to 105 licensed players between the ages of 13 and 19.