Petrol Ofisi Receives Equal Woman at Work Certificate

Petrol Ofisi Earns Equal Opportunities for Women at Work Certificate The Equal Opportunities for Women at Work Certificate continues to grow across all sectors. Petrol Ofisi, Turkey's energy infrastructure group, has become the first company in the fuel and mineral oil sector to earn the Equal Opportunities for Women at Work Certificate. Petrol Ofisi, Turkey's energy infrastructure group, has become the first company in its sector to earn the Equal Opportunities for Women at Work Certificate following independent audits covering its headquarters, regional offices, mineral oil factory, fuel and LPG terminals. Institutions that provide women with equal rights and opportunities in business life obtain this certification by documenting their approach following independent audits conducted in cooperation with the Sustainability Academy and British audit firm Intertek, positioning themselves as pioneers of transformation in the business world. Burcu Yüksel Kocagöz, Director of Human Resources at Petrol Ofisi, commented on the certificate the company received: "Equal rights and opportunities for women in business are among our most important priorities. Every step we take toward equality in our sector serves as a critical catalyst not only for our own institution but also for the entire ecosystem in which we operate. In this direction, we are proud to be the first brand in the fuel and mineral oil sectors, where we are traditional leaders, to receive the Equal Opportunities for Women at Work Certificate. This certificate, which we have earned thanks to our careful work at every stage of the employee lifecycle—from competency-based equal pay policies to physical experience design—will undoubtedly contribute to the long-term steps we will take toward strengthening and expanding a culture of equal opportunity and rights," he said.

One of the important examples of work undertaken for gender equality

Institutions that receive the Equal Opportunities for Women at Work Certificate contribute to the process of achieving the "17 Sustainable Development Goals" accepted by all UN member countries in 2015. Each effort made to ensure gender equality provides significant benefits to the institution while serving a holistic purpose at national and global levels. The Equal Opportunities for Women at Work Certificate, which contributes to institutions in many areas such as corporate reputation, employee loyalty, and the creation of sustainable management systems, represents one of the important examples of work undertaken for gender equality. Institutions that have converted their commitment to and statements about equal opportunity into action are audited against criteria under the main headings of management system, recruitment and employment, occupational health and safety, supply chain, and social impact.