YAAZ
beauty. nature. soul.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
At YAAZ, the essence of our design journey is not only to craft aesthetic and comfortable outdoor furniture, but also to add tangible value to human life, nature, and the community we coexist with. Inspired by the triad of "Beauty, Nature, and Soul," we carry our corporate responsibility beyond the boundaries of our manufacturing campus, building an ethical, inclusive, and sustainable future across a broad sphere of influence—from our employees to local communities, young designers, and the global design ecosystem.
1. Human-Centric Development & Yaaz Academy
The first and strongest link in our community relations consists of our employees and their families, who dedicate their craftsmanship to every stage of production:
• Culture of Continuous Learning: Through the YAAZ Academy established within our company, we aim to enhance the professional competencies of our employees, support their personal development, and nurture the talented artisans of the future.
• Empowerment of Women in Production: We place immense value on the sectoral success and active role of women, who constitute 30% of our production workforce. To ensure women have a stronger voice in both production and management, we organize specialized professional training programs and consider equal opportunity a core pillar of our corporate culture.
• 5S Management Methodology: To ensure a safe, orderly, and efficient working environment, we implement 5S (Seiri, Seiton, Seisou, Seiketsu, Shitsuke) principles across all our facilities, upholding employee health and workplace safety to the highest standards.
2. Respect For Nature & The Future (Sustainability & Ecofriendly Production)
We believe that general societal well-being is only possible on a healthy planet. As part of our sustainability strategies, we take concrete steps to protect nature while minimizing our environmental footprint:
• Green Energy & Low Emissions: In our ISO 14001:2015 certified production facility, we meet the entire energy demand of our 45,000 m² enclosed space through our Solar Power Plant (GES) setup.
By utilizing fully electric forklifts and vehicles for internal factory logistics, we keep our carbon emissions at a minimum level.
• Circular Economy & BiBO®: In line with our Zero Waste program, fabric and upholstery scraps generated during production are not discarded; instead, they are repurposed and brought back to life under the BiBO® brand.
• Afforestation & Carbon Neutrality Goals: Through regular tree-planting projects conducted on our 30,000 m² allocated land, we continuously balance our carbon footprint and contribute to the local ecosystem.
3. Global Design Culture & Local Production Power
YAAZ serves as an international bridge, combining Turkey’s deep-rooted manufacturing strength with leading designers from around the world, particularly Italy, France, and the United States:
• Education and Academic Collaborations: We support young designers, architects, and students by sharing the intersections of industrial production and aesthetic design with academia through workshops and factory visits.
• Social Dialogue and Art: On international platforms such as Salone del Mobile (Milan), Maison&Objet (Paris), BDNY, and HD Expo (USA), as well as in our local events, we do not merely exhibit products; we share a lifestyle culture that emphasizes our philosophy of "Quiet Luxury" and "Less is More" (less, but better).
4. Ethical Standards & Transparency
Ethical values, transparency, and integrity form the cornerstone of all our interactions with stakeholders, suppliers, and local authorities. Reaching over 150 countries through our global supply chain, we guarantee the safety, human health compatibility, and environmental compliance of our products through international certifications and test reports, such as NFPA 260 Class I.
