Sustainability

ERAK: a leader in sustainability and innovation

ERAK is a factory that develops sustainable solutions in response to the fast-changing and increasingly environmentally conscious demands of the fashion industry. Thanks to the modern wastewater treatment systems in use at our factory, pre-treatment, chemical and biological treatment processes are carried out meticulously and without harming the environment. In addition, a cogeneration system that improves energy efficiency captures the heat produced during electricity generation to provide steam and hot water, meeting the facility's internal energy needs.

ERAK attaches great importance not only to the environment but also to the wellbeing of its employees. Beyond providing healthy and safe working conditions, we support our people's physical and mental health with the sports areas and extensive green spaces at our factory. Participation in social responsibility projects is also encouraged, strengthening our ties with the wider community.

Through investment in innovative technology and environmentally responsible practices, ERAK places sustainability at the heart of its business processes and continues to work towards a more liveable future.

Erak Giyim at a Glance

53%

Share of women employees at the production facility

14.6

Million TRY; total spend on digitalisation

95.2%

Share of local suppliers

300 kg

Pet food donated every month

35,184.43

Tonnes CO₂e total greenhouse gas emissions, 2025

32%

Reduction in water treatment sludge per product, 2020-2025 comparison

15,712

Total training hours delivered

Employees under the Women's Employment Project run with İŞKUR

100%

Share of purchased electricity, excluding solar, met from I-REC certified renewable sources

52%

Share of women among managers and senior managers

Erak in Numbers

Our Corporate Film

Our Brand Identity Kit

Our Sustainability Report

Our Sustainability Policy

Milestones

1985

Erak Giyim begins operations as a denim production and development centre.

1995

The Çerkezköy factory becomes operational.

2009

GOTS certification obtained.

2010

Erak Giyim accelerates denim fabric and product development through its in-house research and development centre.

2016

• First BSCI audit completed.
• OCS certification obtained.

2017

ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications obtained.

2018

First wastewater management carried out under ZDHC.

2019

• First verification service obtained for Higg FEM.
• First chemical management started under BVE^3.
• RCS certification obtained.

2020

• New water- and energy-saving technologies and processes introduced at the factory.
• First SEDEX audit completed.
• ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 certifications obtained.

2021

Higg FSLM module verification obtained.

2022

• 85% water recovery begun with a reverse osmosis system.
• First carbon footprint calculation completed.
• First Life Cycle Assessment study completed.

2023

• Work begins on integrating sustainability into company structure and strategy.
• Projects evaluated against the Sustainable Development Goals.

2024

Regenagri certification obtained.

2025

• Work begins on setting greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative.
• First Sustainability Report published.
• First ZDHC InCheck verification completed. (Score recorded as 96.67%.)

2026

UN Global Compact signatory