Suppliers

WCM (World Class Manufacturing is a methodology for systematically improving competitiveness in production. It aims to reach “zero” on occupational safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environment.) activities, which account for 45% of the total purchasing expenditures, are carried out to improve production standards at the facilities of 37 suppliers.

Since 2017, 100% of our direct suppliers have been involved in the improvement program as part of our Green Supply strategy. In this program, our suppliers fill in a survey about their environmental management systems and their performance, including their greenhouse gas emissions and other impacts on climate change. Then, we cooperate and support our suppliers in improving their environmental projects (energy efficiency, etc.).

We analyze ESG performance of our direct suppliers. We then select 15 suppliers from different sectors. We organize workshops, site visits, and action plans that include technical and methodical development projects to improve their performance and reduce their risk scores. Action plans are designed as short-medium, and long-term plans. We have 101 projects in total. As a result of short-term projects, 76% of which have now been completed, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions have also increased by approximately 35%.

Customers

At Tofaş, we regularly communicate with customers to provide information on the efficient use of our products and services. For example, the “Fiat Yol Arkadaşım” application provides information about efficient driving styles and fuel economy by analyzing driving habits. This information can help to reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions released into the atmosphere. These devices can reduce fuel consumption by up to 25% in the city driving scene.

Tofaş customers can access features such as manuals, guides, connectivity (Fiat Yol Arkadaşım Connect), and other educational videos. Eco:Drive is another system that our vehicles have which is a software system that is available on selected models and offers personalized tips on driving habits to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Eco:Drive’s regularly updated impact and measures include CO2 avoided by the eco:Drive community.

Our Impact Through Associations

OSD (Automotive Industry Association):

The Turkish Automotive Industry Association, the Turkish partner of ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association), represents the interests of 15 manufacturers of automobiles, trucks, and buses in Turkey.

Today’s most significant challenges include using limited resources responsibly and protecting our environment.

Sharing concerns about global warming, the auto industry actively contributes to finding sustainable solutions. Thanks to the industry’s extraordinary efforts and billions of euros invested in R&D, the industry continues to make progress in reducing CO2 emissions.

Vehicle manufacturers, as technology leaders, drive innovation towards cleaner, “greener” transportation. Every year, lower-emission cars, vans, and trucks get into market that demonstrates this commitment.

However, stating that the target set by the EU is very ambitious, AIA draws attention to issues such as technological breakthroughs, new refueling infrastructure, and rapid renewal of the vehicle fleet on European roads. Fuel, energy sectors, and policymakers need to combine their efforts in this challenging task.

TÜSİAD – Environment and Climate Change Working Group:

This working group was established to support the development of regulations that will ensure economic growth in parallel with environmental policies and the sustainability of natural resources in Turkey. This working group examines climate change regulations for both Turkey and the EU. It also contributes to the work of the Turkish Climate Platform (REC Turkey).

Tofaş is in constant dialogue and cooperation with many public institutions. In 2011, it became a member of the Climate Platform, which was established as an independent non-profit initiative with the collaboration of the Regional Environment Center Turkey (REC) and TÜSİAD (Turkish Industry and Business Association). It aims to support the transition to a low carbon economy and efforts to combat climate change.

With its participation in the associations like in AIA, Tofaş contributes to the development of regulations and standards for the automobile industry.