Since its establishment, Nef has been committed to creating social, cultural, environmental, and economic value under the philosophy of “giving back to life what we take from it.” In recognition of these efforts, Nef became the only company from Türkiye to receive the Social Responsibility and Environmental Awareness Award at the European Business Awards, the London-based programme widely regarded as the Oscars of the business world.
Since its establishment, Nef has been committed to creating social, cultural, environmental, and economic value under the philosophy of “giving back to life what we take from it.” In recognition of these efforts, Nef became the only company from Türkiye to receive the Social Responsibility and Environmental Awareness Award at the European Business Awards, the London-based programme widely regarded as the Oscars of the business world.
Nef received the Social Responsibility and Environmental Awareness Award at the European Business Awards (EBA), one of Europe’s most prestigious business awards programmes. Supported by leading European business executives, academics, and public figures, the winners were announced ahead of a special awards ceremony held in Warsaw on 23 May. Since its founding, Nef has remained committed to creating lasting positive impact for society and the environment through its philosophy of “giving back to life what we take from it.”
51% of Profits Donated to the Nef Foundation
Commenting on the award, Erden Timur, Chairman of the Board of Nef, highlighted the company’s long-term commitment to social impact.
“If I had to summarise the story of Nef in a single sentence, it would be this: Our effort to give back to life, with passion, what we have received from it. Guided by this philosophy, Nef donates at least 51% of its distributable profits to the Nef Foundation.”
The Nef Foundation develops numerous initiatives aimed at proactively supporting women and children in need.
Explaining the Foundation’s mission, Erden Timur added:
“Through the Nef Foundation, we set out with a simple goal: to touch people’s lives and discover new ways to make them happier. We want to support children, women, and people with disabilities, listen to their needs, share their challenges, and contribute social, cultural, environmental, and economic value to the communities we live in. We are also working on solutions that will both expand green spaces in Istanbul and help address the need for emergency gathering areas in the event of a major earthquake. Beyond Türkiye, we continue to provide water and food assistance, as well as sustainable development support, to communities across Africa.”
Today, the Nef Foundation carries out a wide range of corporate social responsibility initiatives focusing on women’s economic empowerment, equal opportunities in education, family support, environmental protection, and sustainable urban development.
Selected Projects
Hay Workshop
Through the Hay Workshop initiative, hundreds of women create handcrafted products under the umbrella of the Nef Foundation. The Foundation supports the sale of these products through both traditional retail channels and online platforms. Following specialised training, participants are able to produce a wide variety of functional handmade products from home, enabling them to earn an independent income and support themselves financially.
Teachers Academy
Launched in 2018, the Teachers Academy provides professional and personal development programmes for educators. As a result of the initiative, 2,400 teachers have received training, helping improve the educational experience of thousands of children.
