RÖNESANS HOLDING IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
In September and October, Rönesans Holding successfully executed social responsibility projects, made significant strategic board appointments, and advanced sustainability initiatives. Notably, according to the 2023 ENR list, Rönesans Holding maintained its leadership in Türkiye and retained its top-10 position in Europe in the realm of international contracting.
For a comprehensive overview of Rönesans’ developments in September and October, continue reading our blog post.
Rönesans Holding Ranks 9th in Europe and 38th in the World in the Top International Contractors List!
Since 2015, Rönesans Holding has consistently featured in the list of top 10 international contractors in Europe. According to the annual list of the 'World's Top 250 International Contractors' published by Engineering News Record (ENR), Rönesans Holding secured the 9th position in Europe and the 38th globally for 2023.
Rönesans Holding's continued success in the 'Europe's Top 10 Contractors' list since 2015 reflects its enduring commitment to international collaborations, disciplined work, and the successful execution of projects worldwide. As a longstanding leader in Türkiye's contracting sector, Rönesans takes immense pride in representing its country of origin on this esteemed list.
In 2022, Rönesans and its joint ventures achieved a consolidated turnover of USD 4.3 billion, with over 70% of its revenue derived from international projects. Operating across more than 30 countries in Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Rönesans garnered USD 2 billion from European projects, contributing to a total international turnover of USD 3.1 billion.
Rönesans has remained resilient in the international construction sector, consistently demonstrating strength, and is poised for further growth through the undertaking of exciting new projects.
For a more detailed overview, please refer to our news article titled 'Rönesans Holding Ranks 9th in Europe and 38th in the World in the Top International Contractors List!' 
Bramske van Beijma - Dudok van Heel Appointed as Board Member Responsible for Sustainability
Bramske van Beijma - Dudok van Heel has been appointed to the board of directors with a mandate to focus on Rönesans Holding's sustainability goals. Bramske will spearhead the company's sustainability journey, leading the energy transition as well as meeting the company's net zero commitments.
Bramske van Beijma - Dudok van Heel has over ten years of experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and currently holds the role of CSR and Digital Transformation and Innovation Director at Ballast Nedam, a subsidiary of Rönesans Holding in the Netherlands. Bramske van Beijma - Dudok van Heel expressed her delight in taking on the leadership role at Rönesans Holding in the field of sustainability. Leveraging her experience both in the Netherlands and internationally, Bramske van Beijma is committed to advancing the company's sustainable initiatives.
Rönesans Holding has appointed Bramske van Beijma to lead the company's efforts to achieve net-zero status by 2040 and reduce carbon emissions by 55% by 2030. In her role, which focuses on realizing sustainability goals, Bramske van Beijma will lead the development of projects to reduce emissions and fulfill net-zero targets.
Meanwhile, Bramske van Beijma continues her role at Ballast Nedam, Rönesans Holding's Netherlands-based construction company. In this capacity, she will lead significant initiatives to achieve the company's ambitious goal of ensuring all construction sites are carbon-neutral by 2030. Projects under Bramske's leadership encompass the adoption of biofuels and electric machinery, green energy production, and focused efforts to reduce CO2 emissions.
Rönesans and UNICEF Meet in Malatya Yaşam Kent
In the aftermath of the February 6 earthquakes, Rönesans Holding took swift and decisive action in Malatya, providing living space for 5,500 people with the Malatya Yaşam Kent container city, which was made operational in just 2 months. To create homes instead of just roofs, we addressed the occupants of the container city's urgent requirements within a very short time frame.
Chair of the Board of Rönesans Holding, İpek Ilıcak Kayaalp, who was managing the project, and Paolo Marchi, UNICEF's Country Office Representative for Türkiye, met with children and young people at Malatya Yaşam Kent on September 29.
Every detail, from libraries and playgrounds to women's centers, was meticulously considered to establish a secure and nurturing environment for children, youth, and women. Rönesans Holding's support has enabled UNICEF to establish 7 centers, offering essential psychosocial support services and early learning activities for children and families affected by the earthquakes.
Beyond UNICEF's designated social spaces, Rönesans Holding's Malatya Yaşam Kent boasts 17 additional diverse social areas.
These spaces host critical programs encompassing sensory learning and mind-intelligence games for children and young people. Concurrently, collaborative initiatives with various aid organizations are actively working towards sustainable solutions in sports, culture, and the arts.
Non-governmental organizations and public institutions working in cooperation with AFAD at the Malatya Yaşam Kent Container City:
-TÜRGEV - Türkiye Youth and Education Service Foundation
-Tohum Autism Foundation
-Mor Çatı Women's Shelter Foundation
-Family Health Center / Provincial Health Directorate
-Ministry of Youth and Sports
-Kindergarten, Child Psychosocial Support, and Library
-UNICEF / Children's Area, Mother Support Center, Art and Music Area, Youth Area, Mind and Intelligence Games, Sports Area
Watch the YouTube video titled Rönesans Holding | UNICEF ile Birlikte Malatya Yaşam Kent'teki Çocuk ve Gençlerle Buluştuk!
Gaziantep City Hospital is now open and ready to serve!
Gaziantep City Hospital, a collaborative effort involving Rönesans Sağlık Yatırım, Meridiam, Samsung C&T, and Istanbul Asset Management, has officially opened its doors, ready to offer comprehensive healthcare services to the entire region.
Gaziantep City Hospital is a flagship Public-Private Partnership project, boasting an impressive capacity of 1875 beds and claiming the title of the largest city hospital in the region. Located on a 330,090 m² plot in Şahinbey district, the hospital spans an extensive construction area of 638,088 m². With a daily influx of 45,000 visitors, Gaziantep City Hospital is conveniently accessible via tram and public buses.
Gaziantep City Hospital, functioning as an integrated health campus, encompasses various specialized departments within the Main Hospital, including a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, a High-Security Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, a Cardiovascular Surgery and Oncology Hospital, a General Hospital, a General and Psychiatric Hospital, as well as a Women's and Children's Hospital.
Furthermore, the project is meticulously crafted with an environmentally friendly engineering approach and incorporates energy-saving solutions, exemplifying Gaziantep City Hospital's commitment to sustainability.
Watch the YouTube video titled 'Rönesans Holding | Gaziantep Şehir Hastanesi Projemizde Hasta Kabulü Başladı!'
'Where Did We Leave Off in Education in Villages' The Collaboration Between Rönesans Holding and KODA.
The project 'Where Did We Leave Off in Education in Villages?' by the Rural Schools Transformation Network (KODA), realized in Adıyaman with the generous support of Rönesans Holding, has been successfully completed. During the Adıyaman phase of the project, initiated in June with the backing of Rönesans Holding, the primary objective was to deliver academic and psychosocial assistance to children residing in villages and rural communities severely impacted by the February 6 earthquakes. Additionally, family training sessions were organized to support the parents of these children.
Teachers, volunteers, and parents actively engaged in the project, collaborating seamlessly to ensure an enhanced educational experience for the children in Adıyaman.
Following the earthquake, the project managers at KODA recognized that the initiative could yield more significant benefits in villages with limited facilities compared to urban centers. Rönesans Holding, emphasizing the importance of reaching villages within the earthquake zone, where it is actively pursuing sustainable solutions, made the decision to concentrate on providing beneficial activities, particularly in the realms of children's welfare and psychological support.
The collaboration between Rönesans Holding and KODA, combined with KODA's expertise in village education, shaped the project's scope and implementation. Throughout September, the project, in tandem with KODA and volunteers, concentrated on children's social-emotional learning and post-disaster school readiness, positively impacting approximately 500 children and their families. 
Watch the YouTube video titled Rönesans Holding | KODA | Köyde Eğitimde Nerede Kalmıştık?
Rönesans Holding Visits The Mausoleum of Atatürk at Anıtkabir on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye
On the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, Rönesans Holding Gayrimenkul Yatırım Group President Kamil Yanıkömeroğlu paid a respectful visit to Atatürk's Mausoleum at Anıtkabir. He took a moment to write a thoughtful entry in the Anıtkabir book, commemorating this significant milestone in Turkish history.
Watch the YouTube video titled Rönesans Holding | Cumhuriyetimizin 100. Yılında Atamızı Ziyaret Ettik!
Winners of the Design the Sustainable Future Competition were hosted at Ballast Nedam
The Design the Sustainable Future Competition aims to place sustainability at the forefront by uniting university students and tomorrow's professionals.
The competition's primary objectives include inspiring future generations to inhabit healthy and environmentally conscious buildings, fostering projects centered around zero waste, promoting collaboration among students with diverse perspectives, endorsing innovation and sustainable technologies, and generating alternative solutions to address global challenges such as the climate crisis.
Click here for more information about the Design the Sustainable Future Competition.
Winners of the Design the Sustainable Future 2022 and the Esmiyor team embarked on a visit to explore our company Ballast Nedam’s sustainable architecture projects in the Netherlands.
During their visit, participants engaged in insightful conversations with our team, delving into the intricacies of Ballast Nedam's carbon emission reduction goals. These discussions gave them a profound understanding of the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and how innovation drives a sustainable future. The students were able to witness firsthand the improvements in sustainability during the tours and the resulting dialogue, which emphasized the significance of modular construction in contributing to a circular economy.
Explore the Esmiyor team's post about their visit to Ballast Nedam [here].