As a multinational company, we place the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion at the heart of our corporate culture and social policies.
At Arkas Line, diversity, equality, and inclusion are core to our values. We prioritize treating all employees with dignity and preventing discrimination. Leading in female employment and gender equality, we support women’s participation in the workforce, offer inclusive leadership training, and pioneer female employment on our ships. We facilitate the return of female employees after maternity leave and maintain balanced gender ratios in management. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications and performance, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Decisions related to recruitment, salaries, career progression, and training are based on equality, without discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, or religion. We continually promote diversity within our workforce.
Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
We strive to have the highest female employment rate in our sector and are dedicated to supporting women in the workplace. Arkas Line has been a leader in gender equality, proudly being one of the first 45 organizations in Türkiye to sign the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in 2015, an initiative established in 2010 in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact and UN Women. Our commitment to gender equality extends to our ships as well, where our female officer policy has made us a pioneer in women’s employment in the maritime sector. While the global rate of women working at sea stands at just 1.2%, according to BIMCO data, 10% of our female officers hold various ranks such as long-distance master, second mate, third mate, fourth mate, and chief engineer.
Yanındayız
Arkas Holding proudly supported the YANINDAYIZ Association, an organization dedicated to advancing gender equality in Türkiye based on universal human rights. Founded by prominent leaders, including Arkas Holding Vice President Bernard Arkas, YANINDAYIZ is one of Türkiye’s largest non-governmental organizations focused on gender equality.
In 2023, Arkas was the main sponsor of the fourth conference of “Women and Men Are Equal, Period,” which aimed to promote gender equality, particularly in business life and broader society. Marking the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, the conference carried the slogan Long Live the Republic, Long Live Equality! and brought together representatives from civil society, the private sector, and the public sector to discuss gender equality’s past, present, and future.
