FORD_SRDE_2018

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018 13 TRY 33.3 billion by an increase of 31%. We have been the export leader in the Turkish automotive sector since 2011 and achieved to become the top company in exportation in the last four years. With the goal to become a company that does not only manufacture vehicles, but also offer more extensive transportation solutions, we have included new approaches to our business model which we are focused on transformation together with our partner Ford Motor Company. In line with our vision to become the most valuable and most preferred industrial company in Turkey, this year, we carried out digital transformation and innovation works along with the introduction of Lean Transformation processes. Thanks to Lean Transformation, we have the goal to reorganise our resources to produce higher quality products in less time, with higher qualified labour and by consuming less energy. We are trying to create and adopt a new common culture throughout the company that serves our vision through an intended change of style. We continued to contribute to Sustainable Development Goals in all areas, from digitalisation to gender equality, strengthening our value chain, operational perfection. With the faith we have in our country, we will increase our competition power and continue our investments by creating a difference and contributing to Turkish economy through a well- planned and long-term perspective. Yours faithfully, Ali Y. Koç Chairman