How Does Borusan Cat Maintain Sustainable Development?

Today one comes across the concept of sustainable development more and more often. The reason for that lies in the spread of public awareness, through social media especially, and the growing concern about this issue among the new generation. The demands of society have played a significant role in the change attitudes of companies and production undergo.

So which areas should we look at when talking about sustainable projects? Sustainable decision-making has become possible, and even mandatory, in all environmental, economic, and social areas... That is because, as you can see, we are talking about a subject that has a profound and direct impact on all aspects of life. Starting with environmentally friendly, cleaner, and green production, accumulation of qualified personnel, efficient usage of technology, and acceleration of the creation and dissemination of culture are the primary goals of companies; at the same time, change-oriented movements are becoming more and more prevalent. A set of systematic practices is now being created to accelerate this change, and companies are guiding each other according to these practices.

In parallel with its own goals, Borusan Cat also shares common interests with Borusan Holding and the Cat® brand, of which it is a distributor, and is taking progressive steps in this area. This issue is taken seriously at every stage; for example, in the first quarter of 2021 alone, more than 3,000 tonnes of parts avoided being scrapped, and the solar panels produced by Cat were effectively used not only in their workshops but were also made available to other companies upon request.

Borusan Cat, inspired by the 7 goals that Cat plans to achieve by 2030, continually works on new methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ensure water management, provide aftermarket support to customers and create carbon-free models. In addition, attention is being paid to maintaining the social component of sustainable development by increasing the number of female leaders among the qualified personnel, applying talent management and labor protection policies. Extending the life of the machines and making them work efficiently guarantees both after-sales customer support and recyclability. Machines and parts, that otherwise would be considered scrap, undergo maintenance where their working condition is restored. Thus, tons of parts are being saved from ending up in the trash. With the help of applications such as Müneccim, AI & Robotics,

Condition Monitoring, possible malfunctions are predicted and eliminated without additional costs. Work is underway to develop zero-emission decarbonized vehicles and designs that meet European fuel consumption standards. Control over the condition of the sold equipment guarantees the longevity of its operation, which saves its owners from additional expenses because the machines that have been in use and whose life is coming to an end are again operational thanks to their maintenance. There is ongoing research into more effective and efficient methods through which Borusan Cat develops its understanding of advanced technology.

For all of these efforts to bear fruit, departments within the company and other firms in the sector must make joint decisions. The basis for change is a persistent implementation of the decisions made.

Borusan Cat continues to be a partner of global change, following its motto “We create solutions for a better world” and its innovative approach to work!

Aslıhan Selenk

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Aslıhan joined the Borusan Cat team in early 2021 as a Strategy and Development Leader. Aslıhan, a self-identified lark, also has a dog named Zeyna, which she is always happy to include in her travel plans for nature trips and exploring new routes. Plus, a fan of fantasy and science fiction, she always looks forward to your recommendations for books, films, and TV series on this topic. 😊