Business Continuity Policy

SOCAR Turkey carries out its activities within the framework of the Business Continuity Management System in order to recover its critical processes and assets within predetermined periods in case of any interruption. In order to achieve the goal of "sustainable growth", it aims to evaluate the effects of events that endanger the continuity of products and services and to effectively identify, measure and manage risks. First response and rescue strategies in line with the risk appetite and corporate strategies declared in the Risk Management Policy, without compromising the reputation of the institution, its social responsibility awareness, the priorities and values ​​it gives to human life, and its environmental awareness;

To accept business continuity as the basic practice of the company in order to achieve the aim of providing safe and continuous products and services to all customers of Socar Turkey, especially the protection of life safety and health of employees, business partners, customers and the public,

To provide the necessary management support for the planning, establishment, implementation, operation, monitoring, review, maintenance and continuous improvement of the business continuity management system necessary to meet the company's requirements specified by national and international legal and regulatory organizations,

To determine, monitor and continuously improve business continuity targets to support legal and regulatory requirements and company strategies,

Ensuring the correct internal and external communication flow by carrying out an effective decision-making process in cases where business processes are interrupted,

To ensure efficient and effective continuity of predetermined critical activities in the event of a significant business interruption,

To realize the return to normal working order in the most effective way by creating plans and procedures for the resumption of work after an interruption,

Minimizing downtime for the company, customers, suppliers and other critical stakeholders,

Taking the necessary actions to manage risks that may cause interruption,

To reduce the financial, legal, reputational and operational effects of business interruptions on the institution,

The business continuity management system will be disseminated within the company for implementation and awareness,

It undertakes that the interests of all stakeholders will be taken into account in the formation of every plan and activity to be carried out within the system, that the damage that may occur to them will be minimized, and that the system will be continuously improved with the feedback obtained.