Şişecam Named Turkey's Best in World Finance 2026 Corporate Governance Awards

Şişecam, a global player in the glass and chemicals sector, has achieved another international success with its corporate governance practices. The company has been recognized as "Turkey's Company with the Best Corporate Governance Practices" under the Corporate Governance 2026 Awards organized by London-based World Finance magazine.

The Corporate Governance Awards presented by World Finance recognize companies that develop strong governance models, adopt ethical management principles, and place sustainable value creation at the centre of their corporate culture.

Corporate governance as a foundation for sustainable growth
Şişecam positions corporate governance as one of the core components of its sustainable growth and long-term value creation strategy. The company integrates principles of transparency, accountability, and responsible management across all operations through a governance model aligned with international standards.

Şişecam's integrated business model, which brings together its glass and chemicals divisions, supports knowledge sharing and innovation, contributing to the development of sustainable and value-added solutions.

"Corporate governance forms the foundation of how we conduct business"
In his assessment of the award, Şişecam Chief Executive Officer Can Yücel underlined that corporate governance is an integral part of the company's culture and made the following statement:

"At Şişecam, corporate governance is not merely a set of principles, but a way of conducting business that forms the foundation of all our activities. We view transparency and accountability as the most important elements of the trust relationship we build with our stakeholders. We believe that creating lasting value for all our stakeholders—from our customers to our employees, from our business partners to our shareholders—is possible only through a fair and responsible management approach in which rights and interests are balanced. Through our governance model, aligned with international standards and equipped with digitalisation, we continue to strengthen our position as a trusted global player."

Operating at global scale with 90 years of heritage
Founded in 1935, Şişecam is today among the world's leading producers in the glass and chemicals sectors. The company operates in flat glass, glass packaging, glassware, glass fibre, chemicals, automotive glass, energy, mining, and recycling, reaching its products to more than 150 countries through production facilities in 13 countries across four continents.

In line with its CareForNext sustainability strategy, Şişecam continues its work in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas, while developing corporate governance practices as one of the core elements of its long-term value creation approach.