After graduating, I embarked on an exciting professional journey by joining Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Istanbul as an Associate Consultant, specializing in ESG strategies for emerging markets. This role allows me to combine my passion for sustainability with practical business solutions. It enables me to help organizations adopt sustainable practices and integrate them into their strategies in impactful ways.
Shaping the Future: My First Project
One of my first and most rewarding challenges was working with a major utility company to redefine their sustainability governance framework.
What We Did?
Integrated Sustainability into Operations:
We embedded environmental teams into each business unit, ensuring that sustainability wasn’t siloed but became part of everyday decisions.
Built Global Connections:
Designed processes to meet third-party sustainability requirements, unlocking green finance opportunities from global institutions like the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Transparent Reporting:
Created a comprehensive framework for their annual integrated report, seamlessly merging financial performance with sustainability milestones.
Transformative Results
This project redefined sustainability as a strategic driver for the company, empowering them to move beyond compliance and embrace proactive environmental stewardship. By embedding sustainability into their operations, it became a catalyst for innovation and leadership across the organization.
Navigating ESG in Emerging Markets
As part of BCG's ESG in Emerging Markets Team, I now work with diverse clients across dynamic regions.
Key Focus Areas
Turning regulatory challenges into opportunities for innovation.
Crafting tailored strategies that balance growth with sustainability goals.
Exploring the intricate links between business, policy, and the environment, shaping solutions that drive tangible results.
A Holistic Perspective
From understanding policy shifts to addressing resource constraints, this role has given me invaluable insights into the interplay of global trends and local realities. It's exciting to know that the work we do doesn’t just impact companies—it also influences how sustainability evolves in regions with untapped potential.