Environmental Policy
Deterioration of the environmental resources, and the resulting climate change, are 2 of the most important issues of the 21th century affecting all members of the global society. Doğuş Group, as a member of this society, is aware of its responsibilities and has been working to integrate environmental measures in its business practices.
Environmentally Friendly Approach at the Work Place
Since the early 2000s, Doğuş Group has maintained recycling practices and waste management activities at its office premises.
Recycling and Waste Management
Within the sector of tourism, Doğuş Group pays special attention to the issues of waste management and environmental protection. Waste management is strictly followed in all tourism-related facilities operating under the Group. D-Marin Turgutreis Marina is especially important in this respect and several precautions have been taken to minimize the environmental degredation in the surrounding region. Companies of the Doğuş Tourism Group and D-Marin Turgutreis Marina have also placed paper collection bins at the work place and facility areas and have been working in close cooperation with the related municipalities for the recycling of the collected material.
The marina has been awarded with the "Blue Flag" since 2004. This is an international environment award given to beaches and marinas that possess the requirements concerning environmental protection and sustainability measures. D-Marin Turgutreis Marina has also been maintaining activities in this area in cooperation with DenizTemiz Foundation, one of the leading environmental organizations in Turkey.
Other waste management practices applied at the marina, under waste management systems, include the following: The establishment of water circulation systems inside the harbour, collection and refinement of household water, solid waste collection points, bilge water collection services and waste motorine collection points. The waste collection points are licensed by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and managed by the marina. Further, sea barriers were built into the marina for the prevention of petroleum spills, and other fuel oil outflow, in case of an accident at the marina.
The marina management has also taken precautions to minimize the effects of pesticide treatments around the facility and has contracted with a licensed company which uses environmentally friendly pesticide material. Furthermore, the swimming pools, available for the use of marina guests, are also cleaned through ionization for the minimization of chemical materials that are used for purification.
Another marina investment of Doğuş Group, D-Marin Didim Marina, is due to open in April 2009. This marina has been built with the same environmentally friendly technology as the D-Marin Turgutreis Marina, and incorporates the same environmental protection measures.
Energy and Water Consumption
Doğuş Group has been working on the minimization of water and energy consumption at the office premises through energy saver lighting systems as well as photocelled water and electricity systems. Furthermore, the green areas in the tourism and services facilities are irrigated through automotic control systems and drip irrigation systems for maximum water saving. D-Marin Turgutreis Marina has also been using processed and purified sea water for household consumption and irrigation at the marina facilities. The water is periodically tested before and after the purification process.
D-Marin Turgutreis Marina has also been organizing environment-related events in cooperation with DenizTemiz Foundation/TURMEPA with the aim of raising awareness among its employees, the local residents of Bodrum, Turgutreis and the guests of the marina. One of the most remarkable events, of this kind, is The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Campaign is one of the most remarkable events of this kind and it takes place annually, on the International Coastal Cleanup Day, with the participation of D-Marin employees and guests.