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ISTANBUL, Oct. 11, 2022, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

Arcelik's washing machine plant in Ulmi, Romania ranked among global pioneers

in sustainability.

Arcelik, the global household appliances manufacturer and a subsidiary of Koc

Holding, Turkey's largest industrial conglomerate, today announced its plant in

Ulmi, Romania has been awarded Sustainability Lighthouse status by the World

Economic Forum (WEF), in recognition of its effective on-site sustainability

measures. This follows Arcelik's existing status as a Global Lighthouse granted

by WEF for its Ulmi plant in 2019 and Eskisehir plant in 2021 for the

successful adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to

enhance productivity and performance.

The World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) seeks to promote 4IR

technologies to transform production facilities, value chains and business

models. In 2021, the GLN introduced Sustainability Lighthouse as a new

designation to recognize manufacturers applying innovative 4IR transformations

to drive productivity while safeguarding the environment.

Arcelik's Ulmi washing machine plant is leading the way in efficient and

sustainable manufacturing and uses cutting edge technologies for enhanced

energy and water efficiency. The Ulmi plant is now designated one of the ten

Sustainability Lighthouse sites in the Global Lighthouse Network.

Arcelik CEO Hakan Bulgurlu commented on the honor, saying, "We are proud to be

acknowledged as a pioneer for sustainability by the World Economic Forum. It's

a reflection of our deep commitment to sustainability across the organization."

"We have ambitious environmental goals and believe that innovation is key in

accomplishing them. We aim to hit net-zero emissions in all operations by 2050

through green investments in renewable energy, as well as energy efficiency in

products and production. Our Ulmi factory serves as a laboratory and sets an

example for the entire Arcelik ecosystem. We set out to build not only a

production-efficient Industry 4.0 unit, but also one that reflects our

commitment to contribute to a better future. And this accolade is

well-deserved, thanks to investments in cutting-edge technologies and green

manufacturing applications. I'm proud of all my colleagues who worked hard and

with drive to make this happen."

As a global sustainability leader, the Arcelik Ulmi Washing Machine Plant

stands out with the following achievements:

The factory is Romania's first and only production unit to hold the LEED

Platinum certification.

The plant uses 100% green electricity. It has renewable energy systems for

heating and cooling, such as roof top solar panels (PV) (930 kWp) and

concentrated solar power (700 kWth) and plans to increase PV capacity by 160%

by the first half of 2023.

A "digital twin" model of the plant self-adjusts the lighting and optimizes the

cooling and heating systems. Building Management System uses an algorithm that

employs roughly 15,000 real-time data points from more than 650

energy-measurement devices and sensors.

The lighting system uses 62.9% less electricity than a non-automated system,

and the need for natural gas boilers is reduced by 34.5% for domestic hot water

preparation.

Due to the high-water stress level of the factory location, an advanced

wastewater treatment plant was established, treating 100% of domestic and

industrial wastewater, and recycling and reusing 68% of its water withdrawal.

All efforts resulted in a 17% energy savings per product, a 25% reduction in

water withdrawal per product, and a 22% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG

emissions per product in production in a year, in line with corporate targets.

Since it began operation, the plant has prevented 684 tons of CO2 emissions.

About Arcelik

With 45,000 employees throughout the world, Arcelik's global operations include

subsidiaries in 53 countries, and 30 production facilities in 9 countries and

12 brands (Arcelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure,

Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko). Arcelik, which is among the three

largest white goods companies in Europe with its market share (based on

volumes), reached a consolidated turnover of 6.5 billion Euros in 2021.

Arcelik's 29 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over

2,300 researchers and hold up to 3,000 international registered patent

applications to date. In 2021, Arcelik achieved the highest score in the DHP

Household Durables category for the 3rd year in a row (based on the results

dated November 2021) in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global

Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Through its leadership position in

sustainability and credible decarbonization roadmap for achieving net zero,

Arçelik became the first and only company from its industry to receive the

Terra Carta Seal by His Majesty King Charles III. Arcelik's vision is

'Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.'

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