Value for Our Stakeholders: Sustainable Stakeholder Engagement
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility Approach and Priorities
Ziraat Bank's corporate social responsibility approach is shaped by its long-standing understanding of public responsibility and aims to generate social benefits in the areas of culture and arts, education, sports, agriculture, and social development.
Governance and Project Selection Approach
Social responsibility projects are determined based on criteria such as social benefit, feasibility, corporate reputation, and public impact. They are prioritized in line with public satisfaction and awareness surveys.
Social Responsibility Activities
Contribution to Culture and Arts
In line with its goal of supporting the convergence of culture and arts with society, Ziraat Bank continues its cultural and artistic activities through the Ankara Banking Museum, Izmir Art Museum, IFC Art Gallery, and Kuğulu Art Gallery. As part of its vision to add new art venues to its existing ones, the Bank continued its efforts to convert the historic Karaköy Building in Istanbul's Karaköy district into a museum in 2025.
Development and Continuity of the Art Collection
The art collection within the bank is constantly updated through temporary exhibitions held at the Kuğulu Art Gallery. Works acquired through these exhibitions are included in the Ziraat Bank Art Collection, ensuring that the collection remains dynamic and alive.
Support for Educational Infrastructure and Social Investments
The “Children on Holiday, Schools Under Renovation” project, implemented with the support of Ziraat Bank, continued in 2025. Within the scope of the project, efforts to improve the physical infrastructure of schools in priority development regions and school construction projects were continued, contributing to equal opportunities in education.
Sponsorships and Support for Sports
Ziraat Bank continued its contributions to Turkish sports in 2025, as it has done throughout its 162-year history. Under sponsorship agreements, the TVF Başkent Volleyball Hall continued its activities under the name Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Hall. The Bank contributed to the development of volleyball at both club and national team levels through the Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Team.
In 2025, the Ziraat Bankkart Men's Volleyball Team achieved a significant success by winning its fourth Efeler League Championship after its CEV Cup victory. With this victory, our Efeler achieved a first by winning both the CEV Cup and the Efeler League championship in the same season. In addition, Ziraat Bank continued its contributions to Turkish football through its sponsorship of the Ziraat Türkiye Cup naming rights; this sponsorship reached its 17th year in the 2025/2026 season.
Social Responsibility Activities for the Agricultural Ecosystem
The 4th Agricultural Ecosystem Meeting organized by Ziraat Bank was held on June 28, 2025, at the Istanbul Haliç Congress Center. The event, attended by our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was also attended by the Minister of Treasury and Finance, the Bank's senior management, and all stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem.
Held under the theme “Our Business is Ziraat, Our Strength is Ziraat” the meeting addressed critical issues such as cooperatives in agriculture, rural development, the effects of climate change on agricultural production, food supply security, and the sustainability of agricultural production.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Platforms
The Agricultural Ecosystem Meetings serve as an important platform for strengthening information sharing and cooperation among stakeholders operating in the agricultural sector. Panels organized as part of the event provided a multidimensional assessment of topics such as the place of farmers in the economy, the continuity of agricultural production across generations, and the sustainability of rural life.
Supporting Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation
Ziraat Bank continued to support activities in the fields of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation in 2025. By supporting the 7th Efficiency and Technology Fair held at Ankara ATO Congresium between April 24-27, 2025, the Bank contributed to bringing efficiency-focused technological solutions to a wider audience.
In addition, the Bank sponsored important national and international organizations such as Türkiye Innovation Week and Türkiye Entrepreneur Meeting, supporting knowledge sharing and interaction among entrepreneurs in the fields of value-added production, technology, entrepreneurship, and finance.
Energy efficiency plays a central role in solving critical global issues such as climate change, supply security, and sustainable development. Therefore, the Bank participated in the 11th Energy Efficiency Forum and Fair held at the Istanbul Congress Center.
