Lila Kağıt Earns Right to Use Responsible® Brand

The Ministry of Commerce announced the companies authorized to use the Responsible® brand under the "Green Accord Compliance Project Support" initiative. Lila Kağıt, which stands out for its work in sustainability, became the first company in the tissue paper sector to obtain the right to use the Responsible® brand.

Lila Kağıt, one of Turkey's leading hygenic tissue paper manufacturers, earned the right to receive the Responsible® brand granted under the "Green Accord Compliance Project Support" initiative implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce. The company once again demonstrated its position among Turkey's strong representatives in international markets through its sustainability-focused investments and environmental transformation efforts.

At a ceremony held at the Ministry of Commerce in Ankara within the scope of Responsible® and the International Competition Summit, plaques were presented to companies that successfully completed the process. Doruk Sazer, Investor Relations Leader on behalf of Lila Kağıt, received the "Responsible® Brand Usage Right" award from Commerce Minister Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat.

The Responsible® program, which aims to support companies' transformation in environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas, seeks to increase firms' competitive strength in international markets. The program implemented by the Ministry of Commerce ranks among important initiatives contributing to Turkey's sustainable development goals.

Alp Öğücü, General Manager of Lila Kağıt, noted that the Responsible® brand is granted only to companies that completed Phase-1 and advanced to Phase-2 and Phase-3 stages, and made the following statement in his assessment:

"As Lila Kağıt, we place sustainability at the center of our business practices. In all our processes from production to sales, we focus on reducing our environmental impact, using our resources efficiently and leaving a more livable world for future generations. We also view contributing to our sector's sustainability transformation as an important responsibility.

We are extremely pleased to have earned the right to receive the Responsible® brand, which has been granted to only 44 companies nationwide. This success is a concrete indicator of the work we have carried out in the field of sustainability. The recognition of our green transformation journey at both national and international levels is highly valuable for us.

In recent months, we set out our global growth targets by having our export brand Nua included in the TURQUALITY® Program. Together with the Responsible® brand, we have also certified our commitment in the field of sustainability. As Lila Kağıt, we will continue to move forward with confident steps on our path to becoming a company that strengthens its brands, grows in new markets and successfully represents Turkey on the international stage."

About Lila Kağıt
Lila Kağıt was established in 2006 with 100 percent Turkish capital to meet Turkey's and the world's hygenic tissue paper needs. Operating with an annual paper production capacity of 271,000 tonnes and a production area of 300,000 square meters, the company is among the largest players in Europe and the Middle East among fully integrated facilities producing on the same campus.

With the brands Sofia, Maylo, UltraBerrak, Nua and Nua Professional, Lila Kağıt brings its products such as toilet paper, paper towels, tissues and napkins to consumers, and is present in more than 80,000 sales points throughout Turkey. The company also generates added value to the country's economy by exporting semi-finished and finished products to 81 countries across 5 continents.