Within the scope of the "Midday Seminars" organized by the Pamukkale University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS), Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehtap SARIKAYA from the Department of Business Administration delivered her presentation titled "Sustainability: Conceptual Foundations and Reflections in the Business World" on December 11, 2025, at the Şehit Piyade Teğmen Bekir Can Kerek Conference Hall.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehtap SARIKAYA first detailed the historical development and theoretical foundations of the concept of sustainability. It was emphasized how sustainability, extending beyond mere environmental sensitivity, reshapes contemporary business models. In this context, the decisive role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria which are gaining increasing importance among investors and stakeholders and becoming the new standard of modern management in the long-term strategies of companies was highlighted.
In the seminar, where legal regulations and transformation processes awaiting the business world were scrutinized, the potential effects of critical mechanisms such as the Climate Law and the National Emissions Trading System, for which preparatory works are ongoing, on various sectors were discussed. Additionally, the implementation principles of the Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards, which serve as a guide for companies in transparency and accountability processes, were addressed. The seminar concluded with a Q&A session with the participants.