14th TÜRKTAY Featured in-depth Discussions on the Future of the Waste Industry and Green Transformation

The 14th TÜRKTAY “Ecological and Economic Solution; Waste Industry” event, held in Ankara, attracted industrial representatives, academicians, and politicians. With a focus on the theme “Ecological and Economic Solution; Waste Industry” this year, the event featured productive sessions. 

Volkan Bozay, the Chairman of the Executive Board of TÜRKTAY Platform and the CEO of TÜRKÇİMENTO emphasized the significant contributions of the waste industry to environmental sustainability and the economy in his opening speech and stated: “The management of the waste industry and environmental resources is integral to fostering a sustainable future and bolstering economic value. Throughout this pivotal period of transformation, the utilization of waste and industrial by-products as alternative fuels and raw materials, prioritizing energy efficiency, and making technological investments are paramount. At the same time, the strategic utilization of energy and raw materials derived from renewable resources, such as biomass, plays a crucial role in neutralizing carbon emissions”. 

A Sustainable Future with the “Triple Transition” Approach

Bozay emphasized the significance of Zero Waste and Green Transformation, underscoring that low carbon production will serve as a fundamental pillar in the future, and added: “In alignment with Türkiye’s 2053 Net Zero Carbon Emission Target, industries have swiftly embraced the green transformation. We assert that the processes of green and digital transformation should be jointly implemented. It is imperative for the public, academia, civil society organizations, and all private sector stakeholders to collaborate effectively during this period to attain our targets for low carbon production. We embrace a ‘triple transition’ approach that integrates social transformation into the dual transformation process. 

The utilization of biomass, including waste and materials, for energy supply and raw material production is a globally adopted approach for neutralizing carbon emissions. The rapid advancement of ecosystems in this domain within our country is imperative for the successful implementation of this transition”.