Arçelik Maintains Its Position in TIME's Global Sustainability Index
Arçelik, which carries out pioneering sustainability work under the vision of "Respectful to the World, Respected in the World," ranked 89th on the "World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026" list prepared by TIME magazine and Statista. With this result, Arçelik became the most sustainable company in its sector for the third consecutive time, while also maintaining its lead among companies from Turkey included on the list.
Arçelik, advancing sustainability initiatives with the vision of "Respected in the World, Respectable to the World," ranked 89th on TIME magazine and Statista's "World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026" list. With this result, Arçelik secured the sector's most sustainable company position for the third consecutive year while maintaining its leadership among Turkish companies on the list.
Arçelik, a global player in the home appliances sector, continues to receive recognition on international platforms for its sustainability performance. Ranked 89th on the "World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026" list prepared by TIME magazine, one of the world's most respected publications, in collaboration with Statista, a global data and analytics company, Arçelik demonstrated its success in becoming sector leader for the third consecutive year.
In this year's research, which evaluated over 5,800 companies from 43 countries, Arçelik not only ranked first in its sector but also maintained its leadership position among Turkish companies on the list.
Can Dinçer: "We position sustainability at the center of our business model"
Arçelik CEO Can Dinçer, commenting on the matter, emphasized that sustainability is one of the fundamental elements of the company's long-term growth strategy, stating:
"As changing global conditions reshape corporate priorities, we continue to keep sustainability at the center of our entire value chain. From product development to manufacturing, from supply chain to after-sales services, we are building a structure that uses resources more efficiently at every stage, benefits from technology and remains agile. We continue to advance in line with our targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and our net zero roadmap.
Being recognized once again by respected institutions such as TIME and Statista is a great source of pride for us. Ranking as sector leader for the third consecutive year on the World's Most Sustainable Companies list and maintaining our top position among Turkish companies on the list demonstrates that our approach of placing sustainability at the center of our business model resonates on an international scale. This success is the result of the collective effort of our teams working toward the same goal in different parts of the world."
Evaluated on More Than 20 Criteria
The "World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026" list prepared by TIME and Statista was created based on more than 20 performance criteria including carbon emissions, commitment to sustainability targets, occupational health and safety, employee turnover rate, gender pay equality, female representation on boards and compliance with international reporting standards.
Companies also underwent a comprehensive evaluation process based on their alignment with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Dow Jones Sustainability Index, UN Global Compact, MSCI ESG ratings and GRI, SASB, TCFD and ESRS reporting standards.
Arçelik Maintains Strong Position in Global Sustainability Indices
Arçelik demonstrates its achievements in sustainability not only through the TIME list but also through results obtained in international indices and ratings.
The company achieved 86 points in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, reaching the highest score for the seventh consecutive year in the Durable Home Appliances sector.
Entering the "Global 100 – World's Most Sustainable Companies" list prepared by Corporate Knights for the sixth consecutive year, Arçelik ranked 45th globally while securing first place in its sector and in Turkey. The company also entered the Clean200 list for the fourth time and was included in the Europe 50 list. In Real Leaders' "Top Impact Companies 2025" ranking, it was positioned in first place.
In 2026, Arçelik received an "A" rating from CDP for the second consecutive year in both the "Climate Change" and "Water Security" categories. With 82 points in the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, Arçelik earned the Gold Medal by entering the top 3 percent of companies evaluated globally.
Continuing its efforts toward the 2050 net zero emissions target, Arçelik continues to create value on a global scale through its approach focused on technology, innovation and resource efficiency supporting sustainable growth.
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