At Yemeksepeti, which considers its social responsibility and sustainability efforts as part of its corporate culture, we carry out work that is focused on benefits and well-being.
It is very important that we clearly recognise the climate and environmental issues that threaten our future and take action in all areas to stop this trend. On this page you can read about our social responsibility and sustainability efforts under the headings Society, Climate and Nutrition.
Within the scope of the project we implemented in cooperation with the Happy Paws Association, we went to the living area near Silivri with 45+45 volunteers on October 10, 2022 and December 22, 2022 and distributed a total of 2 tons of food to our pawed friends. On June 8, 2023, we made our 3rd shelter visit to the “Life Without Barriers” shelter. With a Yemeksepeti team of 25 people, we once again showed that we are with our pawed friends.
On October 4, 2023, Animal Protection Day, we visited our cute friends at Alparslan Natural Habitat with Happy Paws. Together with 60 volunteer teammates, we supported 1 ton of food for the nutritional needs of our friends and played fun games with our little friends.
On September 29, 2023, we collaborated with the Food Rescue Association and contributed to raising awareness.
By preventing the waste of food products in Yemeksepeti Market’s Istanbul warehouses that are close to their expiry date, we deliver the products to the Social Impact Center in the Dilovası region, the first concept food bank established by the Food Rescue Association.
We implemented the project of distributing iftar meals in the tent set up by TOBB to support earthquake survivors in Adıyaman.
During the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, we distributed 35 meals to 1,000 people in need at the TOBB tent. In total, we provided 35,000 meals as part of our collaboration.
In collaboration with the Turkish Restaurateurs and Pastry Makers Federation, which has more than 100,000 members across 104 chambers nationwide, we distributed Ramadan aid packages to earthquake survivors in need.
Operating in 7 different locations, we ensured the delivery of 3,500 Ramadan aid packages to those in need.
During the 2022 Ramadan month, users were able to add the discounted “Birlikten Lezzet Doğar” menus, offering a 50% discount, to their orders on Yemeksepeti while placing their own orders.
This allowed the hot meals from these menus to be delivered to people in need. We financed the discounts provided by participating restaurants as Yemeksepeti.
On September 29th, Global Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day, we delivered products from Yemeksepeti Market in Istanbul Central warehouses that were nearing their expiration dates within a few months to those in need through TİDER Association’s Food Banking Network. The total of 1,024 boxes we sent equates to 14,000 meals.
On July 8th, the day before Eid, in collaboration with TİDER, we set up 8 food tents in Şişli Kuştepe Neighborhood and distributed meals to 5,000 people throughout the day with food donations worth 220,000 TL.
On October 26th, 2022, with the participation of 26 volunteers, we distributed meals to homeless individuals in Taksim Square under the leadership of the “Çorbada Tuzun Olsun” (Let’s Have a Share in the Soup) Association.
We continue to be with our loved ones on every holiday. This holiday, in collaboration with the Turkish Education Foundation, we are by the side of 1,361 students affected by disasters. By giving them Yemeksepeti vouchers worth 100 TL each as a small holiday gift, we are providing our students with a little joy. With our ongoing efforts at Yemeksepeti, we will continue to be there for both the young people affected by disasters and anyone in need.
We started supporting the Gezen Sinema project as of April 23rd, which introduces cinema to children living in disadvantaged areas of Turkey and provides them with art education.
In the earthquake-affected regions, we began distributing free popcorn to 45,000 children for a period of 2 months. This year, the project has focused all its activities on the earthquake-stricken provinces, aiming to teach children various art forms such as theater, music, poetry, and folk dances.
By shaping the lifestyle of the future, we fulfill the requirements of our responsibility for a good and healthy future. We develop technologies and solutions for a better tomorrow; we enrich our social responsibility and sustainability projects by multiplying them.
Mert Baki
CEO of Yemeksepeti
With our environmentally-friendly transformation implemented at Yemeksepeti Park, we have earned the “Green Office Certificate” awarded by WWF-Turkey (World Wildlife Fund).
As a result of these efforts, over 44% of plastic waste and over 163% of paper waste were recycled at Yemeksepeti Park. Through the automation system defined within the program, we consumed 16% less electricity and 26% less natural gas compared to previous years.
With the implementation of the “Zero Waste Management System” at our headquarters, Yemeksepeti Park, we have earned the Zero Waste Certificate from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change.
This accomplishment signifies another step towards our goal of converting waste into the economy and creating a healthy environment.
This year, in addition to Yemeksepeti Forests, we balanced the carbon emissions from our office and warehouse operations by obtaining 14,000 tons of VCS-certified carbon credits. By balancing our carbon footprint for three consecutive years, we have achieved a first in the industry.
Our goal is to promote sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in order to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
We gifted Yemeksepeti Forests to our users through personalized videos prepared exclusively for their birthdays.
In line with our sustainability objectives, Yemeksepeti employees actively participated in the shooting and all processes of the “Good to Have Eaten” videos, which we prepared with personalized names for over 750 users.
As Yemeksepeti, we have joined the members of Leaders for Climate Action, one of the most important action-oriented global climate communities formed by European entrepreneurs and investors. The LFCA, united by the will to confront the climate crisis with its own concrete actions and operating in 43 countries, works with the vision of neutralizing the climate in the digital industry worldwide, setting an example for other industries. We are keen to participate in a very important effort to raise the priority of sustainability in business and investment ecosystems.
Thanks to the “Save the Green” option available in Yemeksepeti orders, the percentage of those who opted out of plastic cutlery and napkins during delivery reached up to 94%. This prevented hundreds of tons of plastic from entering the environment.
As Yemeksepeti, we collected batteries and e-waste from our central office and field locations to donate on Sharing Day.
With the podcast series “Aklımdaki Yarın” (Tomorrow on My Mind) we want to raise awareness about climate change and food waste, the effects of which are felt day after day around the world. In this publication, we have covered many important topics such as recycling, e-mobility and food waste, as well as the concept of sustainability. “Aklımdaki Yarın”, which can be heard on all major podcast platforms, has reached a wide audience in a short period of time.
In collaboration with the Yuvam Dünya Association, created with the aim of fighting the climate crisis, we have carried out a training program for our employees and member restaurants. In these trainings, which we organized to inform Yemeksepeti employees about food and climate issues and create comprehensive awareness, important topics such as the causes of the climate and food crisis, the related sectoral change, the impact on the supply chain and menu, and the fight against food waste were covered under the title “Awareness Training”. Yemeksepeti is associated with
We documented that the entire electricity demand at Yemeksepeti Park is sourced from sustainable, environmentally friendly, and renewable geothermal energy, certified by our Green Energy (IREC) Certificate.
Additionally, during Energy Saving Week, we declared January 13th as “Sweater Day” and lowered the office temperature for a day, keeping ourselves warm with our sweaters.
We understand the importance of water for our future. By applying aerators that reduce water usage by 35% on taps at Yemeksepeti Park, we prevent water waste.
As part of our green office initiatives, we installed water-saving aerators on all taps at Yemeksepeti Park. With this project, we anticipate a 10-20% energy saving.
We value waste and prioritize recycling. At Yemeksepeti Park, we ensure the proper handling of waste and contribute to a better future.
With our “Zero Waste” goal, we removed regular trash bins at Yemeksepeti Park and replaced them with recycling bins for metal, paper, plastic, and glass waste.
In collaboration with our coffee brand, Everyday Roastery, we offered a coffee discount to our employees who brought their own cups on March 18th, World Recycling Day. We also provided coffee treats to those who brought batteries and e-waste.
We organized a Do It Yourself recycling workshop with Everyday Roastery cups. Additionally, we started using Wastespresso straws made from recycled coffee waste.
The second season of the “Tomorrow on My Mind” podcast series, launched with the support of Yemeksepeti, has been received by listeners. The new season, which discussed topics such as lifestyle, food habits and recycling under the umbrella of sustainability, featured colorful guests from various fields discussing what kind of future awaits the world.
In the second season: chef Ferhat Bora with the concept “Feed with Life,” nutrition and diet specialist Dilara Koçak with the concept “Live Long, Live Well!”, Ferhan Talib, called “Iconjane,” with the concept “Make Your Day,” and Cemre Sıla Atılgan with the title “How Far Can We Sustain?”.
As Yemeksepeti, we donated nearly 5,000 books to the libraries of TEGV’s Ateşböceği Learning Units in the earthquake-affected region. With these donations, we aimed to reach approximately 1,000 students in a total of 18 Ateşböceği centers and enhance their educational and learning opportunities.
Following the earthquake disaster centered in Kahramanmaraş, Ateşböceği Centers have been operating in 16 activity points where TEGV continues its efforts in the region.
In the aftermath of the earthquake disaster on February 6th, we provided three meals a day to approximately 100,000 people by supporting the field kitchens of the Emergency Food Collective. We implemented the “Yardım Mutfağı” (Aid Kitchen) project under the coordination of the Turkish Red Crescent. We also facilitated the distribution of 30,000 pizzas in collaboration with Domino’s.
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce, we activated the Aid Market service. We participated in Galatasaray Sports Club’s “500 Container Support Campaign.” Along with numerous other relief efforts, we created a total fund of 34 million TL for the earthquake-affected region.
Through Yemeksepeti platform, we have facilitated more than 150 thousand donations from our more than 60 thousand users to our business partners such as Alzheimer’s Association, KAÇUV, Kızılay, TEV, TOG, UNICEF.
As Yemeksepeti, we donated 100,000 TL to the Education Volunteers Foundation of Turkey on the occasion of Republic Day on October 29 and in return distributed specially designed bookmarks to 50,000 users of Yemeksepeti Market.
As Yemeksepeti, we donated 50,000 TL to TEV
on June 19, 2022 on the occasion of Father’s Day.
On May 14, 2022, we donated 50 thousand TL to AÇEV on the occasion of Mother’s Day.
For every pack of sanitary pads ordered from Yemeksepeti Market, we donated one pack of pads. Through this initiative, we were able to provide free sanitary pads to tens of thousands of people from 58 different provinces nationwide.
As part of the Women’s Day on March 8th, we made a donation of 100,000 TL to the Koruncuk Foundation and supported girls in meeting their annual personal care needs. Our campaign, consisting of 9 different videos, was viewed approximately 100 million times.