--- title: "Spotlight on Aegg Partner: GCA's sustainability report" description: Global packaging manufacturer, GCA, talks through its sustainability report with partner Aegg Creative Packaging --- [Aegg Blog ](https://www.aegg.co.uk/blog) # [Spotlight on Aegg Partner: GCA's sustainability report](https://www.aegg.co.uk/blog/spotli1ght-on-aegg-partner-gca-sustainability-report) Written by [Admin](https://www.aegg.co.uk/blog/author/admin) | Feb 27, 2026 12:03:45 PM Aegg is proud to partner with carefully selected, environmentally-friendly suppliers, in line with our collective drive towards enhanced [sustainability](https://www.aegg.co.uk/sustainability).   One of those key suppliers is [GCA](https://gca.com/).  Aegg is the only supplier in the UK and Ireland with access to GCA’s world-renowned high-quality packaging products, including glass jars and bottles.  So naturally, we’re always happy to share updates on their environmental milestones, since their achievements directly impact Aegg's and our customers’ sustainability reporting, as part of the overall supply chain. We talked to GCA's Sustainability Manager, Başak Dik, about the launch of their [major sustainability report](https://gca.com/en/about-us/sustainability/sustainability-reports), highlighting key facts and initiatives... ## Can you tell us about GCA? GCA is part of the [Gurok Group](https://www.gurok.com/en/), founded in 1948 in Turkey, and applies over 30 years of knowledge and expertise in table glassware to the field of glass packaging.  GCA produces over 1 billion glass products a year and exports to over 40 countries. GCA employs over 600 people.   ## What is GCA's sustainability approach? Our sustainability approach is to leverage ‘*the infinite recyclability potential of glass’ , *and we are committed to continuous improvement and responsible production. We established our Sustainability Committee in 2023 with the responsibility for integrating sustainability into the core business strategy. We published our GCA Sustainability Report based on ([GRI](https://www.globalreporting.org/)) Global Reporting Initiative Standards and the [UN Sustainability Development Goals](https://www.bing.com/search?q=un+sustainable+development+goals&form=ANNTH1&refig=69247905041f4187b16383f393d65c6a&pc=LCTS) framework.  The Report reflects GCA’s sustainability efforts, objectives and progress in Environmental, Social and Governance performance in 2024. Sustainability lies at the heart of our company values, which are guided by three principles: ‘Think unlimited for the world’, ‘Act bravely for society’ and ‘Do good for people’. ## Can you Summarise Your  Sustainability Targets? We divide our sustainability targets, initiatives and achievements into three core sustainability themes 1. **Being a friend to Nature – Our Environmental Initiatives: Supporting Local Recycling Systems in the Cities Where We Operate**   **2.  Value creation -  Our sustainable innovation and value chain initiatives** **3. For a Sustainable Future – creating a happy, safe working environment and social value for our community** 1. 1. 1. Gurok Academy emphasises education, environmental awareness and women’s employment opportunities, where we are already achieving 30% female representation in leadership positions, and we aim to double the number of female white collar workers by 2030 2. We prioritise employee satisfaction and professional growth because we believe our most valuable capital is our people. We are improving competency by providing 39.2 hours of training per employee per year in 2024, with the aim of increasing this to 50 hours by 2030. Training expenditure has risen by 132% in 2024.  Our local employment rate is 91%, contributing to the economic development of the region 3. We distributed 10,000 seed balls to support women in Mugla (south west Turkey)  with nature-based employment and afforestation solutions 4. We adopt policies that promote diversity and inclusion, gender equality, and prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or disability. We support health and well-being, including ‘Occupational Health Employee of the Month’ to reward continuous safety efforts and target zero workplace accidents. We have an on-site 24/7 infirmary ensuring immediate response to emergencies 5. The GCA Career Forward programme promotes GCA as a strong employer company that supports flexible working, fosters career growth, and work-life balance. Our Reverse Mentoring Programme connects young colleagues with senior management, and lays the foundation for a company-wide learning culture that embraces change 6. We actively work with NGOs such as FEVE and [CEVKO](https://www.cevko.org.tr/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=100&lang=en) to implement pioneering practices  7. We foster strong relationships with stakeholders,  from customers to employees, to our supply chain. We focus on communication based on mutual trust, transparency and feedback; examples include using the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard to talk to 156 stakeholders, the Annual Net Promoter Score to measure customer satisfaction and a biennial Employee Satisfaction Survey 8. We actively support numerous social responsibility projects, including career mentorship of local Kutahya University students, and work experience through the Interstellar Internship Programme 9. Our investment in the digital transformation of processes improves operational efficiency with a project called "GCA for the Future".  This is supported by employee training programmes, holistic business transformation models, and artificial intelligence integration with the help of voluntary employee focus groups, including ‘Change Ambassadors’, ‘Digital Gurus’ and ‘Vision Pioneers’ For more information about Aegg’s sustainability initiatives and partner updates, please visit our [sustainability web page](https://aegg.co.uk/sustainability).  Together, we can make a measurable difference - one level at a time.  *Join us on our packaging journey! 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