FEM certification awarded to Aydem Energy, which advocates for ‘Equal Life’ in the energy sector.
Aydem Energy, one of Türkiye's leading energy companies, which continues its social equality initiatives through the ‘Aydem Equal Life’ initiative, has been awarded KAGİDER's Equal Opportunities Model (FEM) certification. With this certification, Aydem Energy has confirmed its commitment to opportunity equality practices and female employment.
Aydem Energy, which operates in the fields of electricity generation, distribution and sales, has reached another milestone in its work on social equality together with its group companies. Prioritizing inclusivity, diversity and equal opportunities through its ‘Aydem Equal Life’ initiative, Aydem Energy has been entitled to the Equal Opportunities Model (FEM) certification from the Turkish Women Entrepreneurs Association (KAGİDER). Aydem Energy has achieved the FEM certification through its concrete efforts in the field of equality of opportunity, as assessed by Deloitte, in its journey towards greater fairness for women.
“We are working to empower women in all areas through an inclusive approach.”
"The FEM certificate is highly valuable in demonstrating our commitment to social equality in opportunity. In the energy sector, where female representation is low, we are working with an inclusive approach, aiming to increase the number of our female colleagues at every level. As a signatory to the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), we are taking significant steps to empower women in all areas. With our Aydem Equal Life initiative, we are shaping all our processes, from our recruitment processes to our diversity and inclusion training, with a focus on social equality of opportunity. With the “Aydem Energy Domestic Violence Prevention Procedure” published under the guidance of Sabancı University, we ensure that all Aydem Energy teams are aware of domestic violence. We are determined to continue our efforts to ensure social equality of opportunity and empower women in employment.
Neşecan Çekici, Member of the KAGİDER Board of Directors and Head of the Private Sector Relations Committee, has stated that Aydem Energy sets an important example for an inclusive business world, saying: “We are very pleased and warmly welcome Aydem Energy’s commitment to gender and opportunity equality, demonstrated by its acquisition of the Equal Opportunities Model Certificate. This step towards increasing women's participation in the workforce sets an important example for an inclusive business world. By providing a fair and equal working environment for its employees, it creates an ecosystem where talent is evaluated regardless of gender."
KAGİDER Board Member and Head of the Private Sector Relations Committee Özlem Demirci Duyarlar has shared her views, stating that the FEM certification represents a commitment to making equal opportunities a corporate culture in the business world: “By obtaining the Equal Opportunities Model Certificate, Aydem Energy has demonstrated its determination to support gender equality and diversity. This certificate is not just a document, but also a commitment to making equal opportunities a corporate culture in the business world. Gender equality is not only a social responsibility but also one of the cornerstones of economic growth and sustainable development."
Awareness against injustice
KAGİDER has introduced and announced the Equal Opportunities Model FEM certification in 2011. Within the scope of the project, human resources procedures of corporations are assessed by independent audit bodies and addressed in terms of equal opportunities criteria. The project aims to identify inequalities in processes such as recruitment, training, promotion, career planning and development, and external communication, to raise awareness on this issue, and to support the elimination of gender-based discrimination in business life.
