Beko reaches its seventh consecutive year with the highest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment score in the DHP Household Durables Industry

ISTANBUL, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Beko**, a global leader in home appliances, has secured a score of 86/100 in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), based on the evaluation dated 16 October 2025. The company's highest standing among 79 companies in the DHP Household Durables Industry reflects its continued commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

Long-term commitment to sustainability

Beko's recent recognition is supported by various efforts across its global operations. In 2024, the company implemented 332 energy efficiency projects, delivering approximately 60 thousand GJ of energy savings. Green electricity usage was 60 percent across manufacturing operations, and renewable energy capacity increased to 90 MWp. Circular economy initiatives refurbished more than 114 thousand products. Water efficiency projects generated savings of over 223 thousand m³. With the inclusion of the Ankara Dishwasher Plant in the Global Lighthouse Network, three Beko facilities are now recognised globally as leading manufacturing centers.

These achievements support the company's long-term approach to climate action. Beko remains committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Its near-term targets include a 42 percent reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 42 percent reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the product use phase by 2030 compared to a 2022 baseline. For the long term, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90 percent and its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90 percent by 2050.

Commenting on Beko's sustained performance in global sustainability assessments, CEO Hakan Bulgurlu said, "We are continuously developing advanced technologies to improve the energy efficiency of our products while reducing carbon emissions. This perspective guides the way we shape our long-term roadmap and strengthen the foundations of our sustainability performance."

With its sustainability strategy and consistent progress, the company continues to raise expectations within the household durables industry and contribute to a more sustainable future.

ABOUT BEKO

Beko is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence, operating through subsidiaries in more than 55 countries with a workforce of over 50,000 employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions—including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko became the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 10.6 billion Euros in 2024. Beko's 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than 4,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the seventh consecutive year (based on the results dated 16 October 2025) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.** The company has been recognized as the 17^th most sustainable company on TIME Magazine and Statista's 2025 list of the World's Most Sustainable Companies. Beko's vision is 'Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.'
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**The data presented belongs to Arçelik A.Ş., a parent company of Beko. 

 

 

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Beko reaches its seventh consecutive year with the highest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment score in the DHP Household Durables Industry

Beko reaches its seventh consecutive year with the highest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment score in the DHP Household Durables Industry

Beko reaches its seventh consecutive year with the highest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment score in the DHP Household Durables Industry

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, has registered its 100th hedge fund, reflecting its dominance in the sector and successful journey to becoming a top five global hub for the industry.

The number of hedge fund managers doubled from 50 at the start of 2024.81 are billion-dollar AUM managers.

During 2025, new arrivals include Baron Capital Management, BlueCrest Capital, Naya Capital Management, Nine Masts Capital, North Rock Capital, Oak Hill Advisors, Pearl Diver Capital, Select Equity Group, Strategic Investment Group, Silver Point Capital, Squarepoint Capital and Welwing Capital Group.

They join the region's largest roster of industry stalwarts, such as Balyasny, BlackRock, Blue Owl, Brevan Howard, Dymon Asia, Exodus Point, Hudson Bay, Millennium, Qube Research and Technologies (QRT), and Verition.

Managers continue to join DIFC at record pace because they can trade Asian, European and American markets, tap the region's deepest pools of talent and raise capital from ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices and sovereign wealth funds.

His Excellency Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, said: "Becoming a leading hedge funds centre reflects the maturity of the DIFC platform as well as the confidence of its participants. Our client focus and industry partnerships drive product innovation, which continues to fuel our growth. The breadth and depth of our alternative investments community strengthen our position as the only financial centre operating at scale across all sectors, which allows DIFC and our clients to influence the global financial landscape from Dubai."

An example of DIFC's innovation is the development of the DIFC Funds Centre, a first of its kind asset management co-working space, housing some of the industry's biggest names complemented by mid-sized firms, spinouts and start-ups. More than 85% of DIFC based hedge fund managers have the ability to raise and manage private and sovereign capital from the Centre.

DIFC's recent report on the future of alternative investments, highlighted that technological innovation, regulatory reforms and wider investor access are accelerating flows into alternatives, which are now becoming core components of diversified portfolios.

DIFC's wealth and asset-management sector continues to expand rapidly, now exceeding 470 firms. Managers benefit from access to the Middle East's highest concentration of private wealth, including more than 1,250 family-related business entities based in the Centre.

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DIFC becomes top five global hub for hedge fund managers - over 100 hedge funds now registered in the Centre