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Compliance with Corporate Governance Principles |
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13. Disclosures to Stakeholders Disclosures to stakeholders and investors are made in accordance with the Capital Markets Law and the Regulations and Principles of the CMB, using tools that are determined in advance. Management is encouraged to join NGOs formed by stakeholders. Participation in such endeavors together with advertisers helps the Company understand their needs and ensures sustainable growth and financial strength. 14. Participation of Stakeholders in Management Hürriyet is in constant contact with the stakeholders mentioned above. Feedback received from stakeholders is evaluated and submitted to senior management, to assist the development of solutions and policies. back to top
15. Human Resources Policy 15.1. The human resources policy of the Company has been defined in writing. According to this policy, the Company recruits individuals with superior knowledge and skills, easily adaptable to the corporate culture, possessing a highly developed sense of business ethics, honesty, coherence and openness, knowing how to unite the Company's future with their own. 15.2. The human resources policy requires the Company to provide equal recruitment and career planning opportunities to individuals with similar backgrounds. 15.2.1. All recruitment criteria have been specified in writing and are efficiently implemented. 15.2.2. All employees are treated equally with regard to education and promotion. Training is designed to enhance the knowledge and skill of each employee. 15.3. Decisions or developments within the Company that may affect employees are shared through the internal website set up to promote communication. 15.4. Efforts regarding job descriptions, performance and reward criteria are nearing completion. 15.5. Working conditions at the Company are designed to meet the highest safety standards and maximize efficiency. 15.6. Employee relations are managed by the Human Resources Coordinator. There are no trade union members at the Company. 15.7. The Company does not discriminate against any employee group and all employees are treated equally. No complaints have been made to the Board of Directors and/or the Management Committees in this regard. back to top
16. Customer and Supplier Relations Hürriyet, a pioneer in the field of print media, believes that customer (readers and advertisers) satisfaction is of vital importance. For this reason, editorial quality and social responsibilities are taken very seriously. With this objective in mind, Doğan Yayın Holding's Editorial Principles are clearly stated on the website and enforced at the highest level. The Company's most important raw material is newsprint. Newsprint is supplied by Doğan Dış Ticaret ve Mümessillik A.Ş., a subsidiary of Doğan Holding and Işıl İthalat İhracat Mümessillik A.Ş. The newspapers and their supplements are printed at company-owned Doğan Printing Centers in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Antalya and Trabzon. The printing of supplements on offset paper is subcontracted to Doğan Ofset A.Ş., another subsidiary of the group. The newspapers are distributed by Doğan Dağıtım A.Ş. nationwide. A substantial portion of revenue consists of advertisement. The Company makes its best efforts to ensure the satisfaction of advertisers. Advertisements that are not published in accordance with the customer's requests are compensated for in the shortest possible time. back to top
17. Social Responsibility Playing a major role in Turkey's modernization, Hürriyet has always adopted the principle of addressing social problems at all periods. After the 1983 explosion at the Kozlu, Zonguldak mine, a campaign was initiated for the families of the 96 miners who died in this accident. A campaign called "Contribute a Brick" launched to heal the wounds of the victims of the August 17, 1999 earthquake proved to be the most comprehensive aid campaign ever undertaken in Turkey up to that time. As part of the "No to Domestic Violence!" campaign Hürriyet has been running jointly with the Çağdaş Eğitim Vakfı (Contemporary Education Foundation) and the Istanbul Governorship for over three years, "Emergency Assistance Hotline" was established in Turkey and Germany. The goal of the "No to Domestic Violence!" campaign is to demonstrate the destructive and permanent impacts of domestic violence on all family members (especially women and children who are more subject to it) and to create awareness among all cross-sections of the society on this subject. In 2007, no lawsuits were brought against the Company in relation to harming the environment. Environmental Protection at the Printing Facilities Paper consumption: Recycled paper accounts for 21% of the paper consumed at Hürriyet facilities. Approximately 40,000 tons of recycled paper is used in newspaper printing. Chemical treatment: Liquid chemical wastes of the production facilities are collected at the wastewater plant and sent to the chemical treatment plant. Chemically-treated wastewater is then sent to biological treatment. Biological treatment: Household wastewater produced by the facilities and chemically-treated wastewater are biologically treated and sent to wastewater collection channels, whose standards are determined by the relevant public bodies. The operation of the Company's treatment plants is under the supervision of specialized companies that analyze water samples taken from the facilities every day. In addition, every month, the treatment plants are inspected by the relevant official authorities. Waste paper: Paper waste is collected in special areas and sent to recycling. Aluminum mold waste: The aluminum molds used in printing are collected in special areas after production and sent to recycling. Plastic bins and metal barrels: Bins and barrels used to store tank water, solvents, oils and chemicals are collected in special areas and sent to recycling. Lubricant waste: Used lubricants are not spilled into plumbing installations but collected in barrels to be sent away later as waste. Gas emissions: Hürriyet's newspaper printers run on electricity and therefore no gas is released into the atmosphere. Plant cleaning: All plants are regularly cleaned by a cleaning company. Care of green areas and trees: All green areas of the facilities have undergone landscaping. Gardens are cared for regularly by professional firms. Environmental health and protection: Industrial wastewater produced at the Company's headquarters (Hürriyet Media Towers) is regularly sent to a professional firm for treatment. Cooling equipment at the Company's headquarters was renewed four years ago. New-generation cooling equipment that are currently in use run on an environment-friendly gas known as R 134a. All newly-acquired coolers and equipment using coolers have been specifically chosen in view of their environment-friendly gas contents. The halon fire-extinguishers previously used in the buildings were removed and replaced by environment- and health-friendly systems containing FM 200 gas in compliance with EU standards. back to top
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