Value for Sustainability
The “Value for Sustainability (Valuable Futures with Sustainability)” summit, hosted by Denge Değerleme, took place on June 4th at the Mandarin Oriental Istanbul.
The summit focused on innovative methods for valuing real estate with Green Building Certifications in Turkey, examining how sustainable approaches create value within the real estate sector.
The summit, which delved into green buildings and sustainable strategies, was held in seven sessions with numerous speakers from the business world. The event began with opening speeches by Baki Budakoğlu, Chairman of Denge Değerleme’s Board of Directors, and Simla Budakoğlu, Board Member.
Value for Sustainability Summit Session Topics:
- Sustainable Buildings and the New Concept of Value
- ESG Scores in Real Estate Sector Certification
- Green Building Practices, Sustainability in Investment Strategies, and the Results They Create
- The Impact of Sustainability on Real Estate Value
- Financing Sustainability
- Psychological Safety in Corporate Culture
- Decarbonization
1. Sustainable Buildings and the New Concept of Value
Moderator: Birol Bozkurt – Financial Chief at Dünya Gazetesi
- Murat Doğru – ECOBUILD
- Cenk Türker – Founder of ESG Turkey Consulting, EBRD & ESG Expert
2. ESG Score in Real Estate Sector Certification
- Evren Sezer – PWC Partner, Sustainability Leader
- Neşecan Çekici – Chairwoman of GYODER Board of Directors
3. Sustainable Investment Strategies, Corporate Projects, and Goals
Moderator: Av. Nihal Mashaki – Board Member of the Corporate Governance Association of Turkey, Alarko Holding, and Mega Metal; ESG Consultant
- Ali Alper – Deputy General Manager at Rönesans Holding
- Nevzat Yavan – COO at Esas Gayrimenkul
4. The Impact of Sustainability on Real Estate Value
Moderator: Simla Budakoğlu
- Doğa Demirtaş – Denge Değerleme, Real Estate Valuation Expert
- Ezgi Zabun – Denge Değerleme, Assistant Real Estate Development Expert
- Merve Kavi – Denge Değerleme, Assistant Real Estate Development Expert
5. Financing Sustainability
Moderator: Arb. & Av. Pınar Ersin – Chief Legal Advisor at Mesa Holding, Real Estate Law Expert
- Tarık Özer – Financial Affairs Director at Istanbul Finance Center
- Seçil Yıldız – Deputy General Manager at Turkey Development and Investment Bank, Impact and Sustainability Leader
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yener Coşkun – Visiting Professor at Concordia University, Member of RICS ESG Commercial Real Estate Valuation Global Working Group, Senior Specialist at the Capital Markets Board (SPK)
6. Psychological Safety in Corporate Culture
- Prof. Dr. Acar Baltaş – Founder of Baltaş Group, Psychologist
- Avi Alkaş – Chairman of the Board at Alkaş Consulting
7. Environmentally Friendly Investment Practices
Moderator: Başak Nur Gökçam
- Dr. Emre Ilıcalı – Founder of Altensis
- Tolga Öztoprak – General Manager at Türk Ytong
