The significance of circular economy approach in determining corporate sustainability strategies and developments in Turkiye

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https://doi.org/10.35208/ert.1588416

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Circular economy , corporate sustainability , sustainable development goals (SDGs) , sustainability reporting

Abstract

Türkiye's EU accession process and its extensive trade relations with EU countries accelerated its transition to a circular economy. In this context, significant legal and administrative regulations related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) are being implemented in Türkiye in compliance with EU legislation. However, for the country to sustain its growth in the long term and reach the 2053 net zero emission target, it is necessary to transition to the circular economy model by establishing policies, strategies, a regulatory framework and an institutional platform.

Therefore, in this study, it is aimed to make a technical and legal evaluation in order to determine the strategies in Türkiye in the light of international developments. In this context, it examines the growing global importance of sustainability and the circular economy in mitigating environmental risks and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Furthermore, the manuscript explores the concept of corporate sustainability requires the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into business decisions and processes and the significance of sustainability reporting. It discusses various international reporting frameworks and analyzes the current state of corporate sustainability reporting in Türkiye by highlighting the importance of meeting international sustainability reporting standards.

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2026-04-14

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Köse, B. M., Özkan, A., & Banar, M. (2026). The significance of circular economy approach in determining corporate sustainability strategies and developments in Turkiye. Environmental Research and Technology, 9(2), 352–363. https://doi.org/10.35208/ert.1588416

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