{"id":42322,"date":"2025-12-22T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=42322"},"modified":"2025-12-22T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T08:00:00","slug":"beko-secures-e100-million-sustainability-linked-loan-from-ifc-to-drive-global-innovation-and-net-zero-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=42322","title":{"rendered":"Beko Secures \u20ac100 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan from IFC to Drive Global Innovation and Net-Zero Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Beko has secured its first sustainability-linked loan to expand renewable energy capacity, strengthen earthquake resilience, and promote next-generation eco-efficient appliances and diversity, with sustainability targets tied to emission reduction and increased women’s representation.<\/p>\n

ISTANBUL<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 22, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Beko, the leading global home appliance company, has signed a \u20ac100 million sustainability-linked loan with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. Marking Beko’s first sustainability-linked loan, the agreement reinforces the company’s commitment to integrating sustainability across its value chain and driving innovation in energy-efficient technologies.<\/p>\n

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Bar\u0131\u015f Alparslan, Beko CFO<\/span> <\/div>\n

IFC is the world’s largest development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. The newly secured financing will facilitate the ongoing operation of Beko’s two solar power plants dedicated to renewable energy use and strengthen six production facilities which will improve resilience against potential earthquake damage. The loan will also accelerate Beko’s global research and development (R&D) into digitalization and the creation of smart, resource-efficient, and health-focused appliances, supporting sustainable living worldwide.<\/p>\n

This five-year financing, structured in accordance with the company’s Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, includes the company’s 2030 targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen gender diversity within the workforce; reflecting IFC’s focus on inclusive and climate-resilient growth.<\/p>\n

“The sustainability-linked loan with IFC marks yet another important milestone in our journey toward building a net-zero future,” said Bar\u0131\u015f Alparslan, Chief Financial Officer of Beko. “By investing in renewable energy, earthquake resilience, and R&D for smarter, more efficient products, we’re strengthening our ability to meet global sustainability expectations while continuing to deliver value to our customers and communities worldwide. Beko is proud to deepen its collaboration with IFC as we scale innovation that respects the world and is respected worldwide.”<\/p>\n

“Our investment in Beko underscores the importance of building resilient infrastructure and advancing R&D to ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the region’s manufacturing sector,” said Ashruf Megahed<\/span>, IFC Regional Industry Head for Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services in the Middle East<\/span> and Central Asia<\/span>. “By working with leading companies like Beko, we want to drive economic resilience and create jobs, generating positive effects for the wider economy.”<\/p>\n

ABOUT BEKO<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Beko\u00a0<\/b>is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence,\u00a0operating\u00a0through subsidiaries in\u00a0more than 55<\/b>\u00a0countries with a workforce of\u00a0over 50,000<\/b>\u00a0employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions\u2014including Europe<\/span>, Asia<\/span>, Africa<\/span>, and the Middle East.\u00a0Beko<\/b>\u00a0has\u00a022 brands<\/b>\u00a0owned or used with a limited license (Ar\u00e7elik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy,\u00a0Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*,\u00a0ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht,\u00a0Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar).\u00a0Beko<\/b>\u00a0became the largest white goods company in Europe<\/span> with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a\u00a0consolidated\u00a0turnover of 10.6 billion Euros<\/span> in 2024. Beko’s\u00a028\u00a0R&D and Design Centers & Offices<\/b>\u00a0across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than\u00a04,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the\u00a0S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)<\/b>\u00a0in the DHP Household Durables industry for the seventh consecutive year (based on the results dated 16 October 2025<\/span>) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.**\u00a0The company\u00a0has been recognized as\u00a0the 17th<\/sup><\/b>\u00a0most sustainable company on\u00a0TIME Magazine<\/b>\u00a0and Statista’s 2025 list of the\u00a0World’s Most Sustainable Companies<\/b>.\u00a0Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

www.bekocorporate.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

*Licensee limited to certain jurisdictions.\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0
**The data presented belongs to Ar\u00e7elik A.\u015e., a parent company of Beko.<\/i>\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

lAbout IFC<\/b><\/p>\n

IFC \u2014 a member of the World Bank Group \u2014 is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing economies. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion<\/span> to private companies and financial institutions, leveraging private sector innovation and investment to help create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
www.ifc.org<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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Beko has secured its first sustainability-linked loan to expand renewable energy capacity, strengthen earthquake resilience, and promote next-generation eco-efficient appliances and diversity, with sustainability targets tied to emission reduction and increased women’s representation.<\/p>\n

ISTANBUL<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 22, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Beko, the leading global home appliance company, has signed a \u20ac100 million sustainability-linked loan with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. Marking Beko’s first sustainability-linked loan, the agreement reinforces the company’s commitment to integrating sustainability across its value chain and driving innovation in energy-efficient technologies.<\/p>\n

\"Bar\u0131\u015f<\/a>
Bar\u0131\u015f Alparslan, Beko CFO<\/span> <\/div>\n

IFC is the world’s largest development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. The newly secured financing will facilitate the ongoing operation of Beko’s two solar power plants dedicated to renewable energy use and strengthen six production facilities which will improve resilience against potential earthquake damage. The loan will also accelerate Beko’s global research and development (R&D) into digitalization and the creation of smart, resource-efficient, and health-focused appliances, supporting sustainable living worldwide.<\/p>\n

This five-year financing, structured in accordance with the company’s Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, includes the company’s 2030 targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen gender diversity within the workforce; reflecting IFC’s focus on inclusive and climate-resilient growth.<\/p>\n

“The sustainability-linked loan with IFC marks yet another important milestone in our journey toward building a net-zero future,” said Bar\u0131\u015f Alparslan, Chief Financial Officer of Beko. “By investing in renewable energy, earthquake resilience, and R&D for smarter, more efficient products, we’re strengthening our ability to meet global sustainability expectations while continuing to deliver value to our customers and communities worldwide. Beko is proud to deepen its collaboration with IFC as we scale innovation that respects the world and is respected worldwide.”<\/p>\n

“Our investment in Beko underscores the importance of building resilient infrastructure and advancing R&D to ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the region’s manufacturing sector,” said Ashruf Megahed<\/span>, IFC Regional Industry Head for Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services in the Middle East<\/span> and Central Asia<\/span>. “By working with leading companies like Beko, we want to drive economic resilience and create jobs, generating positive effects for the wider economy.”<\/p>\n

ABOUT BEKO<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Beko\u00a0<\/b>is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence,\u00a0operating\u00a0through subsidiaries in\u00a0more than 55<\/b>\u00a0countries with a workforce of\u00a0over 50,000<\/b>\u00a0employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions\u2014including Europe<\/span>, Asia<\/span>, Africa<\/span>, and the Middle East.\u00a0Beko<\/b>\u00a0has\u00a022 brands<\/b>\u00a0owned or used with a limited license (Ar\u00e7elik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy,\u00a0Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*,\u00a0ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht,\u00a0Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar).\u00a0Beko<\/b>\u00a0became the largest white goods company in Europe<\/span> with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a\u00a0consolidated\u00a0turnover of 10.6 billion Euros<\/span> in 2024. Beko’s\u00a028\u00a0R&D and Design Centers & Offices<\/b>\u00a0across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than\u00a04,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the\u00a0S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)<\/b>\u00a0in the DHP Household Durables industry for the seventh consecutive year (based on the results dated 16 October 2025<\/span>) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.**\u00a0The company\u00a0has been recognized as\u00a0the 17th<\/sup><\/b>\u00a0most sustainable company on\u00a0TIME Magazine<\/b>\u00a0and Statista’s 2025 list of the\u00a0World’s Most Sustainable Companies<\/b>.\u00a0Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

www.bekocorporate.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

*Licensee limited to certain jurisdictions.\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0
**The data presented belongs to Ar\u00e7elik A.\u015e., a parent company of Beko.<\/i>\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

lAbout IFC<\/b><\/p>\n

IFC \u2014 a member of the World Bank Group \u2014 is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing economies. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion<\/span> to private companies and financial institutions, leveraging private sector innovation and investment to help create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
www.ifc.org<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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