As VakıfBank, we value equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace and across all areas of our operations, and we do not allow discrimination based on language, ethnicity, age, gender, political opinion, belief or other differences. This approach applies not only to our employees but also to our customers, suppliers and all stakeholders. In addition, we provide our employees with equal opportunities and rights; we support Initiatives to recruit from diverse talent and grant extensive rights to our female and employees with special needs, provide training and guidance on diversity and support the development of our employees through mentorship programs.

We conduct our corporate practices within the framework of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the principles of the International Labour Organization (ILO). In our business processes, we adopt respect for differences as a fundamental principle, and we aim to facilitate the professional lives of individuals with special needs by providing the necessary infrastructure across all our branches.

Within the scope of our policies supporting gender equality and women’s empowerment, we are a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), becoming the first public institution in Türkiye to sign this agreement. In addition, as an advocate of gender equality in working life, we are also a signatory of the Declaration of Equality at Work. Since 2020, we have been included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (Bloomberg GEI). In line with our corporate strategy to support women’s participation in the workforce, our Bank aims to maintain a female employee ratio above 50%, a target we have been achieving for many years. Accordingly, we pay special attention to ensuring a high proportion of women in new recruitments. Within this scope, in 2024, 51.82% of our employees are women.

In order to enhance our social impact, we prioritize contributing to society through social responsibility projects, as well as initiatives such as VakıfBank Volleyball Schools, where we support educational and sports opportunities for girls. In line with this approach, we aim to foster equal opportunity and inclusiveness among all our stakeholders, while promoting a fair and equitable working environment.