The training is aimed at professional development and the certificate received does not replace the MYK (National Certificate) for trainings that require this certificate.

The BIST Sustainability Index Training Program aims to provide participants with knowledge about sustainability criteria and practices. The program helps participants develop effective strategies within their organizations by exploring ESG criteria, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder management.

Training Program

• 1. Introduction
  • Definition: The BIST Sustainability Index is an index that lists companies evaluated based on sustainability criteria.
  • Objective: To teach participants the operation of the index, sustainability criteria, and their effects on companies.
  • Importance: Sustainability is a critical factor that affects investor decisions and increases the market value of companies.
• 2. Basics of Sustainability
  • What is Sustainability? The balance of economic, environmental, and social dimensions.
  • ESG Criteria: Definition and importance of Environmental (E), Social (S), and Governance (G) criteria.
  • BIST Sustainability Index: The purpose and scope of creating the index.
• 3. BIST Sustainability Index Evaluation Criteria
  • Environmental Criteria: Energy use, waste management, water resource management.
  • Social Criteria: Employee rights, community contributions, customer satisfaction.
  • Governance Criteria: Management structure, transparency, ethical standards.
• 4. Sustainability Reporting
  • Reporting Standards: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
  • Preparing Reports: How companies should prepare sustainability reports.
  • Evaluating Reports: The importance of reports for investors and stakeholders.
• 5. Sectoral Applications
  • Financial Sector: The importance of sustainable investments and examples of applications.
  • Energy Sector: Renewable energy sources and applications.
  • Industry and Manufacturing: Green manufacturing techniques and circular economy.
• 6. Policies and Regulations
  • National and International Regulations: Legal frameworks related to sustainability.
  • Incentives and Support Mechanisms: Existing support programs for sustainability practices.
• 7. Stakeholder Management
  • Stakeholders: Employees, investors, customers, and society.
  • Communication Strategies: Transparency, trust, and accountability.
• 8. Training Methods
  • Interactive Sessions: Group discussions and experience sharing.
  • Practical Studies: Case analyses and real-world scenarios.
  • Evaluation: Measuring participants' knowledge level.
• 9. Success Stories
  • Example Companies: Successful companies listed in the BIST Sustainability Index.
  • Case Study Analyses: Analysis based on real-world applications.
• 10. Resources
  • Reading List: Recommended books, articles, and reports on sustainability and ESG.
  • Research Reports: Up-to-date data and research related to sustainability.

The training is open to institutional collaborations (package for institution/company legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be reorganized according to your institutional participant profile and needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (face-to-face / online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. In case of mutual agreement, the date, time, and location of the training are planned in line with the availability of your institution’s participants and our instructors.