Environmental Health and Protection at the Printing Facilities

Paper Consumption

Recycled paper accounts for 34% of the paper consumed at the Hürriyet facilities. Approximately 64,000 tons of recycled paper was used in newspaper printing in 2009.

Biological Treatment

Production at the DYH facilities creates industrial waste water, which is sent to special wastewater collection channels. After physical treatment (oil filters) the industrial waste water is gradually mixed with household waste water produced at the same facilities and later it is treated biologically.

After biological treatment, the treated water is discharged into appropriate environments from discharge points approved by official bodies.

The treatment facilities are managed by the Company; the relevant official bodies take water samples and make the necessary controls.

The waste generated at the treatment facilities is kept in dangerous waste depositories constructed in line with the standards set by the Ministry of Environment; it is later sent to licensed firms for disposal.

Waste paper

Waste paper generated during production is stacked at collection points and disposed as scrap for recycling.

Waste aluminum plates

Aluminum plates used in printing are stacked at collection points and disposed as scrap for recycling.

Waste Chemicals

The reservoir water and solvents used in printing are not sent to treatment facilities, but put in drums and kept in dangerous waste depositories constructed in line with the standards set by the Ministry of Environment and later sent to licensed firms for disposal.

Waste plastic drums and metal barrels

Drums and barrels of chemicals used in production, such as reservoir water, solvents and oils are stored in waste collection points and later sent to licensed firms for disposal.

Used mineral oil

Mineral oils to be replaced are not discharged to the sewage system but are sent for analysis at laboratories licensed by the Ministry of Environment and are given or sold to license firms, according to report results.

Used Electronic Equipment

Used PC and monitors, printer cartridges etc. are given or sold to recycling firms licensed by the Ministry of Environment.

Used Fluorescent Bulbs

Used fluorescent bulbs are kept in dangerous waste depositories constructed in line with the standards set by the Ministry of Environment; and later they are sent to licensed recycling firms for disposal.

Gas Emissions

The newspaper printing machines run on electricity; there is no gas emission to the atmosphere during production.

Environmental Cleanup

The cleanup of the environment surrounding the facilities is undertaken by cleaning firms every day, in a regular manner.

Maintenance of Green Space and Plantation of Trees

The greening of the area reserved as green space in all facilities is undertaken by specialist firms in a regular manner.

Environmental Health and Protection of the Environment in Administrative Buildings

The industrial waste water generated at the Company headquarters (Hürriyet Medya Towers) is regularly sent to a waste water treatment firm.

The cooling facilities at the Company headquarters were renewed four years ago and supplied with a new generation environment-friendly cooling gas; R 134. Special attention is paid to make sure that all newly purchased cooling devices utilize environment-friendly cooling gases.

The Halon fire-extinguishers on the premises’ fire fighting system were removed and replaced by a system involving the FM 200 gas that is more environment-friendly and is in compliance with EU standards.

No law suits have been filed against the Company due to environmental damage claims.

Disclosures to the Shareholders
Donations and Aids

The composition of the TL 727,777 (2008: TL 985,315) of donations made by the Company to various foundations and associations working for the public good are as follows (TL):