We are subject to several audits as a member of the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) and the Suppliers Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX).
As a member of BSCI, we are audited in topics such as social management systems, employee engagement, freedom of association and collective bargaining, prevention of discrimination, fair remuneration, OHS, prevention of precarious employment, prevention of forced and child labor, environmental protection, and ethical behavior. We fulfill these requirements in all countries we operate in accordance with the local laws and regulations. It is adhered to contracts signed with employees. Signed contracts comply with legislation in the countries where Arçelik operates and fully comply with local GDPR rules. We strictly follow, pay attention to, and commit to compliance.
Please refer to Arçelik Sustainability Reports for further details information on the external and internal audits findings. The table below includes only the results of external audits.
Plants |
Locations |
Audit Year |
Auditor / Criteria |
Overall Score |
Refrigerator and Compressor |
Eskişehir, Turkey |
2024 |
Intertek / BSCI |
B |
Washing Machine |
Istanbul, Turkey |
2022 |
Intertek / BSCI-SEDEX |
B |
Tumble Dryer & Electric Motor |
Tekirdağ, Turkey |
2024 |
Intertek / BSCI |
B |
Cooking Appliances |
Bolu, Turkey |
2023 |
Intertek / BSCI-SEDEX |
C |
Dishwasher |
Ankara, Turkey |
2024 |
Intertek / BSCI-SEDEX |
C |
Electronics |
Tekirdağ, Turkey |
2023 |
Intertek / BSCI-SEDEX |
A |
Arçelik-LG Air Conditioner |
Istanbul, Turkey |
2023 |
Intertek / BSCI |
C |
Arctic Refrigerating Appliances & Washing Machine |
Gaesti, Romania |
2023 |
SGS / BSCI |
A |
Arctic Washing Machine |
Ulmi, Romania |
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Beko Thai Refrigerator |
Rayong, Thailand |
2023 |
Intertek / BSCI |
A |
Beko L.L.C. Refrigerator and Washing Machine |
Kirzhach, Russia |
2023 |
Sedex |
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Defy Cooking Appliances, Tumble Dryer and Washing Machine |
Jacobs, South Africa |
2022 |
Intertek / BSCI |
A |
Defy Refrigerating Appliances |
Ezakheni, South Africa |
2022 |
Intertek / BSCI |
A |
Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances (Thailand) Ltd. |
Prachin Buri, Thailand |
2024 |
Intertek / BSCI |
B |
JSC IHP Appliances |
Lipetsk, Russia |
2023 |
Sedex |
BSCI, SEDEX Social Accountability Audits