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Strategic Perspective
Developments in the World and Sectoral Expectations
Global Economic Developments and Expectations
Global Trends, Risks, and Opportunities
Developments and Expectations in Türkiye’s Economy
Sectoral Conditions and Expectations
Strategy of the Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye
Strategic Sustainability Approach

Strategic Sustainability Approach

Organizational Structure

Developing a sustainability-oriented organizational structure and demonstrating a commitment to corporate and ethical values, the Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye received a high score of 9.32 out of 10 in the first corporate governance rating study, certifying that activities are carried out in compliance with the Capital Markets Board’s Corporate Governance Principles.

The Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye supports the sustainable development of our country through financing and advisory services and, at the same time, considers sustainability as a corporate responsibility and goal within the framework of a responsible banking approach. Within this framework, the Bank has incorporated its sustainability strategy into all its banking operations.

The Bank has established a Sustainability Committee to develop its sustainability strategy and policies and to incorporate these strategies into the Bank’s overall operations. The committee continues its work in line with a directive updated in October 2022.

The Sustainability Committee of the Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye operates under the leadership of the CEO. The members of this committee include an independent Board Member, the Executive Vice President in charge of the Sustainability and Environmental Social Impact Management Unit, the Executive Vice President in charge of the Development Finance Institutions Unit, the Executive Vice President in charge of Finance and Strategy, and the Sustainability and Environmental Social Impact Management Department Manager. In addition, other auxiliary members determined by the committee also serve on this committee. The committee decides on an independent member of the Board of Directors and who the associate members will be.

Apart from the Sustainability Committee, the Bank started to carry out its activities in sustainability, environmental and social risk management through the Sustainability and Environmental Social Impact Management Unit, a unique unit established in July 2021 within the framework of a business model that is in line with the vision of development Banking and increases efficiency. Thanks to this new organizational structure, environmental, social, and governance elements have a more dynamic and productive role within the Bank.