Representing its manufacturing and engineering capabilities across Turkey and Romania, Ford Otosan will present its role in transforming the European automotive ecosystem and its sustainability practices under the “Future Now” (Gelecek Şimdi) strategy. Developing applications that boost energy and water efficiency in manufacturing, the company works alongside suppliers to cut value chain carbon emissions and contributes to mobility transformation through electric vehicle development and production.
Two Panels at the Koç Group Pavilion on November 16
Ford Otosan will address the transformation of the automotive value chain across two panels held at the Koç Group Pavilion in the Green Zone on November 16:
“Scaling Decarbonization Across the Automotive Value Chain: Leading the Ecosystem”: The first panel will examine reducing carbon emissions across the automotive value chain, supporting supplier sustainability transitions, and fostering collaboration among manufacturers, financial institutions, and stakeholders, highlighting the role of technology, financing, and collective action.
“Beyond the Vehicle: Electrification as an Ecosystem Transformation”: The second panel will evaluate electrification across charging and energy infrastructure, the battery ecosystem, and the future of the European automotive industry, addressing the roles of manufacturers, technology firms, energy providers, and public institutions.
Statement from Güven Özyurt
Güven Özyurt, General Manager of Ford Otosan, stated:
“Turkey’s hosting of COP31 presents an important opportunity to share our industry's manufacturing and engineering strength, along with our climate transition experience, with international stakeholders. We are pleased to participate as Ford Otosan on this platform where Koç Holding serves as a Global Partner.
With our manufacturing and engineering power in Turkey and Romania, we are a vital part of the European automotive industry. This position enables us to take responsibility and develop solutions for our sector's transformation.
Transforming the automotive industry requires the entire value chain to act together. It is crucial for manufacturers, suppliers, technology companies, the energy sector, and public institutions to move toward the same goal. While increasing resource efficiency in our production processes, we support our suppliers' transition and work on solutions enabling wider adoption of electric vehicles in our customers' daily operations.
At COP31, we value sharing these experiences, evaluating our sector's needs with international stakeholders, and highlighting the contribution of Turkey's manufacturing ecosystem integrated with Europe.”
