The Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) was honored to participate in BETON 2025, where the Turkish Ready Mixed Concrete Association (THBB), CSC’s Regional System Operator in Türkiye since 2017, organized an excellent and highly engaging event that brought together key leaders from the national and international concrete sector.
On 13 November 2025, THBB hosted a special award ceremony to distribute the latest CSC Certificates achieved in Türkiye. The ceremony celebrated significant progress within the country, including the awarding of two new Platinum-level CSC Certificates—one for Limak Cement, one for Akçansa- a remarkable milestone demonstrating the sector’s increasing commitment to responsible sourcing and sustainable production.
Türkiye now counts 28 active CSC Certificates, reflecting the growing adoption of internationally recognized sustainability practices across the country’s cement and concrete industry.
The ceremony brought together prominent representatives of THBB and industry stakeholders, including THBB Chairman Yavuz Işık; the THBB Board of Directors and Supervisory Board; Secretary General Reşat Sönmez; Dr. Aslı Özbora, General Coordinator; Koray Saçlıtüre, Technical and Sustainability Director; and Çağlar Şaşmaz, Director of KGS. The CSC was represented by Cynthia Imesch, Sustainability Manager and Coordinator.
As part of the BETON 2025 Summit, Cynthia spoke in the panel “The Future of the Global Ready Mixed Concrete Industry and Sustainability,” moderated by İlker Koç (Akçansa; THBB Board Member). The discussion featured:
Can Otuzbir – Ready Mixed Concrete Quality and R&D Manager, Çimbeton
Cynthia Imesch – Sustainability Manager & Coordinator, CSC
Nedim Mazilyah – Principal Banker & Development Finance Professional, EBRD
The panel explored global sustainability trends, the accelerating role of responsible sourcing, and the importance of certification systems in driving decarbonization within the concrete sector.
CSC looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with THBB and all partners in Türkiye as we work together to accelerate the transition toward more sustainable and responsible concrete worldwide.