FIVE IMM SUBSIDIARIES RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY AWARD
The British Safety Council (BSC), one of the world’s leading organizations in occupational health, safety, and well-being management, has announced the winners of the 2025 International Safety Awards. Five subsidiaries of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM)—BELBİM AŞ, KÜLTÜR AŞ, İSPARK AŞ, İSBAK AŞ, and İSTTELKOM AŞ—have been recognized with prestigious BSC awards.
IMM’S COMMITMENT TO A “ZERO-ACCIDENT ISTANBUL”
The BSC International Safety Awards are among the most prestigious global honors in occupational health, safety, and well-being management. With the vision of a “Zero-Accident Istanbul”, IMM subsidiaries were awarded for their commitment to ensuring and improving workplace health, safety, and well-being processes. Among thousands of global applicants—including over 350 companies from Turkey—IMM’s subsidiaries stood out for their outstanding efforts in these areas.
According to the award jury’s evaluations:
- BELBİM AŞ and KÜLTÜR AŞ received the highest-level “Distinction” category awards.
- İSPARK AŞ and İSBAK AŞ were awarded in the “Merit” category.
- İSTTELKOM AŞ was recognized in the “Pass” category.
Over the last three years, 13 different IMM subsidiaries have won 16 BSC International Safety Awards, including one Global Health & Safety Sector Award and eight top-tier distinctions. This achievement has reinforced IMM’s leadership in occupational health and safety among local governments in Turkey.
TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN SAFETY MANAGEMENT
IMM subsidiaries continuously improve their health, safety, and well-being processes by exceeding legal requirementsand integrating digital transformation projects. Their strategies include:
- Risk and opportunity assessments
- Safety culture development initiatives
- Awareness programs
- Advanced safety practices for employee well-being
- AI-powered safety culture surveys
- Sustainable, software-supported training programs
IMM Technology Group President Erol Özgüner commented on the achievement:
“Receiving this recognition at the 67th International Safety Awards confirms our high safety standards on a global level. We continuously elevate these standards, prioritizing employee safety. I sincerely thank all our team members for their efforts toward our ‘Zero-Accident Istanbul’ goal.”
İSTTELKOM General Manager Melih Geçek highlighted the company’s safety-first approach:
“At İSTTELKOM, we adopt high occupational safety standards and consistently improve our processes. Being recognized by the British Safety Council proves our commitment to safety at an international level. Successfully completing 2024 with zero workplace accidents is a clear testament to our dedication. Employee safety will always remain our top priority. I extend my gratitude to all our colleagues for their contributions to this success.”
INNOVATIVE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING INITIATIVES
Beyond traditional safety measures, the jury recognized the subsidiaries’ AI-based occupational safety culture surveys as a strong initiative. Additionally, the “Being Well Together” project—focused on prioritizing employees’ well-being—was highlighted as a distinctive and innovative approach.
2025 Awards:
- BELBİM – ISA Distinction
- KÜLTÜR – ISA Distinction
- İSBAK – ISA Merit
- İSPARK – ISA Merit
- İSTTELKOM – ISA Pass
2024 Awards:
6. İSTON – ISA Distinction
7. İSTGÜVEN – ISA Distinction
8. İSTAÇ – ISA Distinction
9. BELBİM – ISA Merit
2023 Awards:
10. İSFALT – ISA Distinction & Global Health & Safety Sector Award
11. ŞEHİR HATLARI – ISA Distinction
12. METRO İSTANBUL – ISA Distinction
13. İSTAÇ – ISA Merit
14. SPOR İSTANBUL – ISA Merit
15. İSTANBUL ENERJİ – ISA Merit
With these awards, IMM continues to lead in workplace safety and well-being, setting an example for local governments in Turkey and beyond.
