Guidance Across 10 Sectors

In 2025, we continued to promote our Sectoral Sustainability Roadmaps, which were completed and made publicly available on our website in 2022, to a wider audience of industrialists through various meetings. Developed to raise awareness and build capacity among SMEs, these roadmaps aim to facilitate the initial steps towards sustainable manufacturing. We also provided information and guidance on their implementation.

Over 170 Carbon Footprint Consultancy Applications

Through our Corporate Carbon Footprint Consultancy Project, we support our members in calculating and reporting their corporate greenhouse gas inventories, an important step in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Launched in 2021 and expanded in 2025 through activities under the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), the project has received more than 170 applications.

CBAM Implementation Guidelines, Training and Events

In cooperation with the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade and with the support of our relevant Professional Committees, we published the “Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Implementation Guidelines” for the aluminium and iron and steel sectors. The guidelines aim to support companies in meeting CBAM reporting obligations and addressing practical challenges encountered during implementation. In 2025, we continued our efforts to disseminate the guidelines and maintained our sector-specific CBAM Reporting Training programmes, which have been organised since the launch of the project.

18,559 Unique Users

Through the ICI Green Blog, which provides up-to-date news and developments on sustainability, we reached 18,559 unique users, contributing to greater awareness and knowledge among industrial enterprises, particularly SMEs.

ICI Green Transformation Awards

As part of our sustainable manufacturing approach, the 20th ICI Green Transformation Awards were held in 2025 to recognise and showcase the industry's progress in green transformation, which has become an essential consideration at every stage of production. The awards evaluated environmentally friendly and energy-efficient projects and products, as well as sustainability strategies and collaborations. Following an assessment by a jury comprising experts from academia and industry, a total of 17 industrial enterprises received awards across six categories.

TÜBİTAK Green Innovation Technology Mentorship Programme

As one of the solution partners in the TÜBİTAK Green Innovation Technology Mentorship Programme, we support SMEs operating in the manufacturing sector in their green transformation efforts. The programme aims to facilitate SMEs' access to the technologies and innovations they need to advance their transition towards more sustainable manufacturing practices.

ClimaTech4Industry

In partnership with the TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Centre, we organised sectoral committee meetings, training sessions and webinars under the ClimaTech4Industry project, funded by the European Union. The project aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry on climate change adaptation, assess sector-specific vulnerabilities and socio-economic risks, identify adaptation options, and enhance the resilience of climate-sensitive manufacturing sectors in Istanbul, particularly food, textiles, paper and cardboard. As part of the project, a methodology for assessing climate change risks was developed. Climate change risk assessments were conducted at 40 facilities across three sectors, while cleaner production analyses were carried out at 10 facilities. One of the project's key outputs was the “Recommendations for Policymakers on Sectoral Adaptation Needs and Strategies” report.

Establishing Technological Infrastructure for Twin Transformation: Sustainability Reporting Platform

The “Establishing Technological Infrastructure for Twin Transformation: Sustainability Reporting Platform” project was launched on 9 October 2025 with support from the Istanbul Development Agency under its 2025 Twin Transformation Financial Support Programme. Developed to strengthen the sustainability reporting capacity of Istanbul's industrial sector, facilitate compliance with international standards and accelerate the twin transition, the project is being implemented through a partnership between ICI and the Turkish Employers' Association of Metal Industries (MESS) over a 12-month period. The project's opening event was held on 17 December 2025.

ICI Research on Sustainability Trends in Industry 2025

In 2025, we conducted the second edition of the “ICI Research on Sustainability Trends in Industry”, first published in 2024 to assess the current state of sustainability practices and approaches among industrial enterprises in Türkiye. Conducted in cooperation with Ipsos Research and Consultancy Inc., the research covered more than 600 industrial enterprises across Türkiye. Based on the findings, we also calculated the “ICI Sustainability Trends in Industry Scores”. The findings will help to shape our future activities aimed at supporting member companies in advancing their sustainability performance.

ICI Energy Desk

Through the ICI Energy Desk, established to help our members benefit from closely monitoring developments in the rapidly evolving energy market, we continued to provide electricity procurement and solar photovoltaic (PV) system consultancy services through expert advisers. These services aim to support sustainable manufacturing by enabling businesses to manage their energy costs more predictably.

ICI Sustainability Maturity Self-Assessment Platform

In cooperation with MAP360, we developed the “ICI Sustainability Maturity Self-Assessment Platform” and made it available free of charge to ICI member companies. The platform enables industrial enterprises to assess their sustainability maturity as a first step towards understanding their environmental and social impacts and improving their performance in these areas.

Over 2,800 Meetings

Throughout 2025, we organised sectoral trade delegations and international business meetings to help our members capitalise on potential business opportunities in overseas markets. We also organised numerous seminars, training programmes and project activities to support their internationalisation efforts.

Target Market Research Consultancy

Through our Target Market Research Consultancy service, we analyse market share losses experienced by competing countries, enabling our exporters to position themselves strategically in potential markets at the right time. In 2025, we provided 19 Target Market Reports and 27 Target Customer Intelligence consultancy services to a total of 27 companies.

803 Bilateral Business Meetings

In 2025, we continued to support our members through the Istanbul Centre of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), an initiative established by the European Commission to provide businesses with integrated support on EU legislation, international trade and technology. ICI has been an active member of the network since 2008. During the year, 82 companies participated in 803 bilateral business meetings across eight events organised by Enterprise Europe Network centres in various European countries. We also visited 37 companies to provide guidance on internationalisation, digital transformation, innovation and carbon footprint management. In addition, we reached 1,585 participants through eight training programmes.

European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs)

European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) are service centres supported under the EU Digital Europe Programme, providing guidance to companies and public organisations in their digital transformation processes. In 2024, ICI qualified to join the EDIH network through the AI EDIH Türkiye consortium, established under the coordination of the MESS Technology Centre (MEXT). As one of the first five EDIHs established in Türkiye, AI EDIH Türkiye began its activities in 2025 and plays a pioneering role in the country's digital and green transformation, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence.

ICI AI Transformation Programme for Industry (ICI DIGITAL AI)

Through the ICI AI Transformation Programme for Industry (ICI DIGITAL AI), which was awarded funding under the Istanbul Development Agency's 2025 Artificial Intelligence Technologies Financial Support Programme, we aim to accelerate digital transformation by promoting the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in industry and enhancing the productivity and international competitiveness of industrial enterprises.

Istanbul Project Academy

We continued the activities of the Istanbul Project Academy, which promotes collaboration by bringing together industrial enterprises, technology transfer offices and universities.

Istanbul StarHub

The “Istanbul StarHub: A Meeting Point for Entrepreneurs and Industrialists in Istanbul” project is being implemented in partnership with YTU Yildiz Technopark and ICI, with support from the Istanbul Development Agency under its Financial Support Programme for Strengthening Collaboration Between Corporations and Startups. Launched in October 2025 and scheduled to run for 18 months, the project aims to foster systematic, sustainable and results-oriented collaborations between established companies and innovative startups.

ICI Young Researchers Programme

Through the ICI Young Researchers Programme, implemented as part of our university–industry collaboration initiatives, we support university theses and research projects that can contribute to the business operations and production processes of industrial enterprises. In 2025, we collected requests for thesis and research projects from 10 industrial companies under the programme.

Over 50,000 Participants

In 2025, we continued to provide training programmes and services that help shape working life under the umbrella of ICI Academy. During the year, we delivered a total of 380 training activities, comprising 66 online training courses, 83 webinars, 29 classroom-based training courses and 202 Mini MBA sessions. These activities amounted to 1,195 hours of training and reached 50,578 participants.

Corporate Training Research

The data collection, analysis and reporting phases of the “Corporate Training Research”, conducted in cooperation with the Turkish Education and Development Platform Association (TEGEP) and with contributions from other Chambers of Industry, were completed in 2024. The findings were presented and discussed with stakeholders and the public at a workshop held at Odakule in April 2025. Conducted with the participation of 395 companies, the research provides a comprehensive overview of the training and development needs of industrial enterprises.

Board Membership Development Programme

In cooperation with the Corporate Governance Association of Türkiye (TKYD), we organised the ninth edition of the “Board Membership Development Programme” under ICI Academy between 5 November and 26 December 2025.

Occupational Health and Safety

We continued our cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf, one of the world's leading trade fair organisers, which began in 2022. As part of this cooperation, we participated in the A+A Trade Fair, one of the world's largest occupational health and safety exhibitions, held in Düsseldorf, Germany. At the fair, we explored global developments in digital technologies and innovations in occupational health and safety (OHS) and gained insights into pioneering practices through various symposiums. We also carried out planning activities for TOSH-Expo, scheduled to take place in Türkiye in 2026.

Disaster-Resilient Industry

We continued to organise training programmes to strengthen disaster management capabilities and resilience in industry, providing participants with valuable knowledge and practical experience. In 2025, we conducted guidance visits to 17 industrial facilities and delivered certification programmes attended by hundreds of professionals, helping to raise disaster awareness and readiness across the industrial sector. In addition, our Disaster Support Desk responded to 25 applications with appropriate recommendations and solutions.

37 Hours

At ICI, we also organise training programmes to support the professional and personal development of our employees. In 2025, the average training hours per employee reached 36.95 hours, with female employees receiving an average of 35.04 hours and male employees receiving an average of 38.41 hours of training.

43.4% Female Employees

We recognise the importance of women's participation in working life and promote gender equality at every stage of our human resources processes, from recruitment to career development. In 2025, women accounted for 43.4% of our total workforce and 37.5% of our employees in managerial positions at director level and above.

Over 25 Person-Hours of Sustainability Training

At our Odakule building, which was awarded a Zero Waste Certificate by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change in 2022, we continue to implement waste management practices in line with the Zero Waste Regulation and circular economy principles, covering both ICI and tenant organisations. Through these practices, we aim to minimise waste generation, ensure the separate collection of unavoidable waste at source, and promote recycling to recover valuable resources and reintegrate them into the economy. In addition, we delivered 25 person-hours of internal sustainability training in 2025.

ICI Corporate Carbon Footprint

Recognising that the growing impacts of climate change require organisations of all sectors and sizes to take action on both mitigation and adaptation, we continued to calculate our corporate carbon footprint in 2025. The assessment covered Odakule, our representative offices and service units and was conducted in accordance with the TS EN ISO 14064-1:2019 standard.

Vocational Education Cooperation Project (ICI MEIP)

Through the Vocational Education Cooperation Project (ICI MEIP), implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education since 2019, we aim to make vocational education a source of pride and prestige. The project seeks to design educational programmes at vocational and technical high schools in Istanbul in collaboration with industry, improve the qualifications of graduates and prepare them for working life. Throughout 2025, we organised 12 career days attended by 2,744 students and delivered 142 training sessions reaching 13,686 students.

Regional Employment Meetings

As part of ICI MEIP, we also organise Regional Employment Meetings that bring vocational high school students and industrial enterprises together to support students' transition from education to employment. These events enable students to engage directly with potential employers while helping companies gain access to a qualified workforce. In 2025, our meetings in Tuzla and Esenyurt brought together 67 companies and 380 students. More than 2,000 job interviews were conducted, resulting in numerous positive matches between students and employers.

Istanbul Chamber of Industry 100. Yıl Cumhuriyet Kindergarten

In support of the Ministry of National Education's early childhood education initiative, we constructed the 12-classroom Istanbul Chamber of Industry 100. Yıl Cumhuriyet Kindergarten in Sancaktepe, which opened on 30 October 2023, on the occasion of the Centenary of the Republic. The kindergarten successfully continued its educational activities throughout 2025. Equipped with 12 classrooms, a conference hall, a dining hall and playgrounds, the facility aims to provide children with a strong foundation in early childhood education and prepare them for primary school.

Istanbul Chamber of Industry Foundation (ISOV)

In 2025, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Foundation (ISOV) reached the highest number of scholarship recipients in its history, supporting 850 engineering students and 600 students receiving scholarships under special eligibility criteria. Over 31 years, the Foundation has provided scholarships to approximately 16,000 students, making a significant contribution to society and the development of Türkiye's skilled workforce.

ICI Art Gallery

As part of our social responsibility initiatives, we continue to support culture and the arts through the ICI Art Gallery. Established in 2004, the gallery showcases original and contemporary works across a wide range of artistic disciplines, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, industrial design, graphic design, textiles and digital art.