CCC Publishes First Sustainability Report
Continental Confectionery Company (CCC), which reaches a broad consumer base with its strong brands in the chewing gum, confectionery and dietary supplement categories, has shared its first Sustainability Report, prepared in line with its "This World Is Ours" vision. Thanks to packaging improvements, the company reduced its plastic use by 180 tons in 2024, while recycling 95% of the waste generated in its production processes under its "Zero Waste" approach. CCC increased its R&D investments fourfold between 2022 and 2024, taking them above TRY 35 million.
Continental Confectionery Company (CCC), a major player in gum, confectionery and dietary supplement categories, has released its inaugural Sustainability Report aligned with its "This World Is Ours" vision. Through packaging improvements, the company reduced plastic consumption by 180 tonnes in 2024, while its "Zero Waste" approach enabled it to recycle 95 percent of production waste. Between 2022–2024, CCC increased R&D investments fourfold to exceed TRY 35 million.
Established through a partnership between Yıldız Holding and Gumlink A/S and housing brands including Yupo, Oneo, Kremini, Bonbon, Yıldız, Everwell and Ülker Pastil, CCC has for the first time comprehensively disclosed its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance through the report. The report also includes a 2050 Net Zero emissions roadmap approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
CCC Board Member Yahya Ülker emphasized that the report marks a significant milestone in the company's sustainability journey, stating:
"Our inaugural sustainability report is a testament not only to the achievements we have made to date, but also to our strong commitments for the future. It shines a light on our vision of creating a more resilient and environmentally responsible food ecosystem. In the coming period, we will continue our sustainable transformation with the same determination, focusing on innovation, collaboration and science-based targets alongside all our stakeholders."
Net Zero Journey with Science-Based Targets
The company is committed to taking concrete steps in combating the climate crisis. Accordingly, CCC Food:
By 2030
-Absolute reduction of 42 percent in Scope 1 and 2 emissions,
-51.6 percent reduction in Scope 3 emission intensity.
By 2050, it plans to achieve Net Zero emissions across its entire value chain.
CCC's key sustainability achievements for 2024 are as follows:
-Through packaging improvements, 180 tonnes less plastic was used.
-With the "Zero Waste" approach, 95 percent of production waste was recycled and the company obtained Zero Waste to Landfill certification.
-14 percent of energy consumption was sourced from I-REC renewable sources; this rate will be increased to 30 percent in 2025.
-Water management performance was certified with ISO 14046 Water Footprint Verification.
Inclusive and Fair Work Culture
With 1,150 employees, CCC Food supports its human-centered approach with concrete data:
-Women comprise 38 percent of the workforce; the company was honored in 2021 as the firm employing the most women in Tekirdağ.
-In 2024, employees received 33,422 hours of training.
-Supply chain social compliance performance was certified with an "A" rating in BSCI assessment.
Strategic Investment in Innovation and Digitalization
Placing innovation at the center of sustainable growth, CCC Food:
-Increased R&D expenditure fourfold between 2022–2024 to exceed TRY 35 million.
-As a result of these investments, revenue generated from R&D activities increased tenfold.
-Operational efficiency was enhanced and resource utilization optimized through artificial intelligence-supported production planning and demand forecasting projects.
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