Young People Met for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship at the “It Will Be Good With You” Event

The “Good Future with You” event was held on May 16 by TÜSÜAD with the support of Sabancı Holding Companies Brisa, Kordsa and Temsa. Young people who attended the event had the opportunity to meet with business leaders and develop innovative and sustainable ideas.

Aiming to raise the awareness of young people between the ages of 18-30 in the field of sustainability. “It Will Be Good With You†The event was held on May 16 by TÜSSİAD with the support of Sabancı Holding Companies Brisa, Kordsa and Temsa. Young people, who have the opportunity to meet business leaders through awareness sessions, networking meetings and interaction sessions, will also be able to create innovative and sustainable solutions through an idea marathon. They developed new ideas.

Opening speeches of the event TÜSÄ°AD Chairman of the Board of Directors Orhan Turan ve Sabancı Holding CEO Cenk Alper made it happen.

Orhan Turan: “We position young people as one of the most important stakeholders in the fight against climate change.”

In his speech, he stated that TÜSÜAD sees young people as one of the most important stakeholders in the fight against climate change. TÜSÄ°AD Chairman of the Board of Directors Orhan Turan, He continued: “Young people’s innovative ideas, social awareness, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to changes are the most powerful forces in the fight against climate change.” One of our three sides.

It works to increase the awareness of the business world, institutions and young people about sustainability and entrepreneurship uz. In this direction, we organize entrepreneurship programs and include young people in our projects and reports.

We believe that the topics discussed, questions asked and ideas put forward at the event we held today will strengthen our work on sustainability and entrepreneurship. I believe. Young people are both our hope and the present and future of the world.â€

Cenk Alper: “It is not possible to achieve sustainability targets with current technologies and business models. That’s why we need the ideas, determination and passion of young people.â€

Sending a video message for the event Sabancı Holding CEO Cenk AlperWhile expressing that the youth enlightenment in the world is one of humanity’s greatest chances, he said, “Our only option is to use this chance well.” We are now in a period where the right and bright ideas are much more important than money and financing. Today, many companies set sustainability targets for 2030, 2040, 2050. But it is not possible to achieve sustainability targets with current technologies and business models. “That’s why we need the ideas, determination and passion of young people,” he said. Addressing the entrepreneurs in the last part of his speech, Cenk Alper continued as follows: “Entrepreneurship will perhaps be your biggest test of resilience in your life. You see ahead; There is an oasis. But the road to that oasis passes through thorns and swamps. You will make many mistakes along the way. Don’t be afraid. Making mistakes is not wrong. What is wrong is choosing not to return from the mistake. Return from your mistake, get up, continue. We are with you. We will always continue to be.â€

Meeting after the opening “4 Leaders 40 minutesâ€It continued with the panel session titled Â. TÜSÄ°AD Board Member and Entrepreneurship and Youth Round Table Chairman Dr. Private Levi Coşkun, TÜSÄ°AD Board Member and Energy, Environment and Climate Change Round Table Chairman Cevdet Alemdar, IFC Senior Country Manager ¼ Selma Rasavac ve Sabancı Holding Strategy and Business Development Group President Gökhan Eyigün He took part in the panel as a speaker.

Dr. Private Levi Coşkun: “Companies and institutions should implement the sustainability perspective in all business conduct and decision-making processes.â€

A reminder that unlimited growth is not possible in a limited world. TÜSÄ°AD Board Member and Entrepreneurship and Youth Round Table President Dr. Beautiful Levi CoÅŸkun In the continuation of his speech, “In an environment where we are faced with a climate crisis in the world, I do not think we have any alternative other than sustainability. Companies and institutions should implement the sustainability perspective in all business conduct and decision-making processes. We are talking about women’s greater participation in business life, but currently the CEOs of the 20 largest companies in the world are still men. Unless these are solved, we cannot solve problems related to the climate crisis such as biodiversity, soil loss, and acidification of the oceans. We need to cooperate and not pretend. “We must get out of our comfort zone and change our consumption habits individually, and we must build our corporate management strategies based on sustainability,” he said.

Cevdet Alemdar: “My biggest advice to young people is; Build sustainable connections and don’t miss opportunities.â€

Underlining that they prioritize the environment, sustainability and climate emergency issues within both TÜSÄ°AD and Sabancı Group. TÜSÄ°AD Board Member and Energy, Environment and Climate Change Round Table Chairman Cevdet Alemdar According to the analysis carried out by the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar energy resources will be needed on a global scale by 2050 in order to achieve net zero targets. We need to increase wind energy resources by 20 times and wind energy resources by 11 times. It is predicted that in 2050, 90% of energy consumption will come from renewable sources. Such a big transformation is not easy at all. And this process requires faith and hard work from each of us. My biggest advice to young people on this journey is; First of all, do not lose hope. Work hard; Get training, do research, experiment and constantly improve yourself. And finally, build sustainable connections and don’t miss opportunities. This event is an opportunity for all of these. We are one and together with you. “We are here,” he said.

Inspiring Initiatives for a Sustainable FutureThe speakers of the session titled  are: BüŸra Köksal, Founder of Plastic Move, Selen Şenal, Founder of Algbio, Wastespresso Founding Partner Cavid Bayramlı ve Blueit Founder Hülya Tomak happened.

Dr. Environmental Scientist and Ashoka Senior Fellow and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Manufacturing Economics Association and Founder and Instigator of Good4Trust.org. Uygar Özesmiof “Climate Crisis Nowâ€After the presentation titled Ÿ the event “Sustainable Future Idea Marathon† continued with.