Erciyas Holding, whose foundations were laid by Ahmet Kamil Erciyas in 1987, started its journey with Kalibre Boru A.Ş. In 1989, it took the name Erciyas Holding and achieved its current success with the companies under its umbrella. Today, the Holding has achieved significant success in the steel pipe, railway and logistics, energy and mobility sectors, where it operates in more than 90 countries, with its innovative approaches, sustainability and passion for excellence, and continues to grow rapidly with its 25 group companies and more than 1000 employees. As the flagship company of the group, Erciyas Steel Pipe, the company plans to establish a pipe production facility abroad and increase its wagon production capacity in 2024. It produces half of the annual 5 million tons of steel pipe production in Turkey with spiral welded pipes. 2024 investments include developing international collaborations by establishing Erciyas Hyperloop Technology Inc. and thus continuing the growth in the railway sector and increasing efficiency with new production facilities.
Target Net Zero for a Sustainable Future
Operating in line with the sustainability principles that it has focused on since its establishment, Erciyas Holding creates value for our country and our people on this basis. Continuing to improve people’s lives with both its products and the national and international projects it implements, the Holding touches lives in some countries with water and in others with energy. While working towards a better world, the company also attaches importance to tomorrow’s initiatives and technologies by contributing to the ecosystem, and does not compromise on the quality and production values it carries out together with its employees, business partners and stakeholders.
Erciyas Holding follows the latest developments in technology in terms of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, investing in renewable energies, using water effectively and efficiently and reducing the amount of waste, and continues to engage in value-creating work in this direction. The Holding, which is at a very important point today thanks to the green transformation moves initiated years ago, contributes to both the sector and the green transformation of our country, especially with regard to zero carbon emissions, and as a company that makes a difference with its investments in this field, it produces green certified products by balancing CO2 emissions. The company, which produces in the industrial sector, provides all of the energy it uses in production from the renewable energy it produces. Therefore, they stand out as one of Turkey’s exemplary groups that are close to reaching the zero carbon target in the field of sustainability quickly and confidently. “We believe that we must take responsibility first and foremost to realize our vision of enriching people’s lives and offering environmentally friendly, innovative products and services by being among the leading groups that shape the future.” Kamil Emre Erciyas, CEO of Erciyas Holding, stated that they aim to reduce the natural resources and energy they consume by 1 percent every year, save 50 percent of energy by 2030 and reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent.
Erciyas Steel Pipe attaches importance to carbon emissions measurement and reporting processes within the scope of the European Union’s carbon regulations. The company, which has been monitoring emission values since 2021, is investing in new technologies to reduce electricity consumption. These studies aim to reduce the carbon footprint and achieve zero carbon targets.
Additionally, Erciyas Holding, rated by EcoVadis, aims to minimize environmental impacts in its supply chain to strengthen sustainability. They reduce consumption by using innovative systems for water management, recycle coffee waste, and plan to switch to electric vehicles by converting their vehicles into hybrid models.
Adds Value to Society
Erciyas Holding’s social benefit agenda is shaped around projects that will contribute to the environment and society. The main projects planned for this year and next year are as follows:
Sustainability and Environmental Projects: Targets to reduce carbon emissions, save water and increase renewable energy investments.
Waste Management and Recycling: Focus on recycling projects by optimizing waste management in offices and factories.
Community Supported Programs: Continuing cooperation with organizations such as We Are With You, Red Children Association.
Expanding the Use of Electric Vehicles: Reducing carbon emissions by promoting electric vehicles.
Training and Development Programs: Supporting individual development by organizing training for employees and ensuring equality with a welding mastery program for women.