Akçansa has achieved a significant success in the International Women-Friendly Brands 2025 Awareness Awards. Competing among 51 projects that passed the preliminary evaluation in six different categories, the company was honored in the “Women’s Employment and Equal Opportunities in the Workplace” category.
A joint venture of Sabancı Holding and Heidelberg Materials, Akçansa received this prestigious award with its GençİZ Long-Term Internship Program for Women, which supports female students in gaining experience in the building materials industry. During the evaluation process, which included a detailed analysis of the projects’ impact on social transformation, Akçansa’s efforts toward gender equality were highly praised.
“We Are Increasing the Representation of Young Women in Business Life”
Commenting on the award, Ülgen Eryürek Aslan, Akçansa’s Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Communications, stated:
“Ensuring equal opportunities for women in the workplace is not just a goal but a necessity for a sustainable future. At Akçansa, we are committed to strengthening the role of women in business and actively participating in both local and global initiatives to eliminate gender-based discrimination in all business processes. We take great pride in supporting young women through our GençİZ Long-Term Internship Program, helping them gain experience in the building materials sector. This esteemed award is a reflection of our ongoing efforts toward gender equality. I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone involved in this achievement. On this occasion, I also celebrate International Women’s Day with all women.”
