Category: Events

SDG Impact Standards Training Completed!

On 14–15 October, hosted by Bahçeşehir University, with the partnership of Etkiyap and the valuable contribution of Etkiyap Chief Impact Officer Ceyda Özgün, our members embarked on an impact-focused learning journey.

The training is designed to enhance the skills of our members, representing various sectors, in measuring and managing environmental and social impacts; and to support the integration of the SDG Impact Standards into their organizational processes, making their business models more sustainable.

We extend our thanks to Ceyda Özgün for her contribution, to Etkiyap for the collaboration, and to Bahçeşehir University for hosting us!



We Took Part in the Panel “The Transformative Power of Sports: Tennis, Local Development and Social Impact”

As part of the Zonguldak–France Cooperation Workshop, an important panel was held highlighting the role of sports in social and economic transformation. Sport was addressed not only as a physical activity but also as a powerful impact tool that enhances social inclusion, supports youth employment, empowers women, and accelerates local development.

On 14 October, the panel titled “The Transformative Power of Sports: Tennis, Local Development and Social Impact”, was moderated by Tuğçe Söğüt, Secretary General of EYDK. During the session, Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of EYDK and President of the Turkish Tennis Federation, underlined that tennis is not only a sport but also a catalyst for social inclusion and regional development through an impact investing perspective.

The session also discussed the planned Tennis Village and Academy in Zonguldak, envisioned not merely as a sports facility but as part of the region’s broader transformation. It was emphasized that by fostering public–private cooperation, impact-oriented models can be developed and sports can play a key role in strengthening social cohesion and generating lasting social impact.



We Held the Impact Investing Introductory Session with İşbank!

To contribute to the advancement of impact investing in Türkiye’s banking sector, we organized an exclusive “Impact Investing Introductory Session” in collaboration with İşbank.

Tailored specifically for the bank’s executives, the program explored the conceptual foundations of impact investing, innovative financial models,  global trends, and the strategic role of the banking industry in channeling capital towards social and environmental value creation.

In their opening remarks, Hakan Aran, CEO of İşbank, Özgür Temel, CEO of Maxis, and Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of EYDK and Trustee of GSG Impact, shared key insights on the transformative role of finance in driving positive change.

This was followed by a comprehensive presentation from Tuğçe Söğüt, Secretary General of EYDK, and Ceyda Özgün, Chief Impact Officer of Etkiyap, who discussed the evolution of the impact investing ecosystem globally and nationally — highlighting the transformation of the concept of “value” and examining in depth how institutions can measure, manage, and integrate impact into their decision-making processes.

One of the highlights of the program was the “Global Perspective: A New Era in Impact Investing” fireside chat, featuring Şafak Müderrisgil, EYDK Chair & GSG Impact Trustee, and Rt Hon Nick Hurd, Chair of GSG Impact and ITF.

We extend our gratitude to İşbank for hosting this session, to our distinguished speakers for their contributions, and to all executives for their active participation.



🌿 Summer Highlights with Our Members!

Building on the outcomes of our summer initiatives in the impact investing ecosystem and the insights gained from international gatherings, we came together with our members for the fourth meeting of the year. In this session, we both reflected on the past months and discussed our strategic steps for the upcoming period.

📌 Highlights from the Meeting:


🔹 The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4),
🔹 The 2025 Sustainability Standards Conference,
🔹 Key insights from the Social Outcomes Conference 2025.

➡️ We also introduced a new initiative to our members: the EYDK Network Analysis. Through this work, we aim to make the connections within our ecosystem more visible and strengthen areas of collaboration.

🌍 EYDK continues to lead the development of impact investing in Türkiye while contributing to the transformation of the global financial system.

Türkiye and the United Kingdom Convened in London on Impact Investing!

At our Embassy in London, the members of the GSG Impact Board of Trustees and Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of EYDK, convened with Ersoy Erkazancı and Enes Güzel, United Kingdom advisors of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment and Finance Office, under the auspices of Türkiye’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Osman Koray Ertaş.

The meeting focused on opportunities to strengthen collaboration between Türkiye and the United Kingdom in the fields of impact investing and the impact economy. This dialogue laid an important foundation for joint projects and new partnership opportunities.



GSG Impact Board of Trustees Meeting Held at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye in London!

London, 17 September 2025 – GSG Impact Board of Trustees Meeting, which brings together the leading representatives of the global impact investment ecosystem, was hosted by Ambassador Osman Koray Ertaş of the Republic of Türkiye at the historic Residence of the Turkish Embassy in London.

The meeting featured Sir Ronald Cohen, Chair of GSG Impact, Rt Hon Nick Hurd, Chair of the Board, and Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen, CEO, as well as Trustee members representing the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Spain, South Korea, the United States, Zambia, Brazil, Türkiye, Belgium, and India.

In this important gathering, Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of EYDK and Trustee of GSG Impact, also participated, proudly representing Türkiye.

Click Here to Access the Press Release.

Our impact journey continues with EYDK x AON Türkiye!

Following the very first SDG Impact Standards Training we designed exclusively for a single institution, this time we came together at the “Impact Stories” webinar.


 In this session, we explored:

  • Examples of impact and impact investing,
  • The roadmap offered by the SDG Impact Standards for institutions,
  • New opportunities arising from the Sevilla Commitment and the Global Financing Playbook.

We extend our gratitude to the AON Türkiye team for their pioneering approach to integrating impact into corporate culture.



EYDK at SOC25: Driving Systemic Change through Outcomes-Based Partnerships

We were honored to join the Social Outcomes Conference 2025 (SOC25), hosted by Oxford’s Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab). The conference brought together global policymakers, academics, and practitioners to advance outcomes-driven approaches for social change.

Why SOC25 Matters
This year’s theme, “Institutionalising outcomes and impact: partnerships for systemic change,” stressed the need to embed mission-led, outcomes-based approaches into institutions. Leaders from across sectors explored how collaboration can build resilient frameworks that prioritize accountability, prevention, and long-term value. 

EYDK’s Contribution
Ahead of SOC25, we joined the roundtable “Learning from each other: Mapping the evolution and challenges of social outcomes contracts in Europe.” It was an invaluable opportunity to exchange lessons and bring Türkiye’s perspective to this evolving field. 

Our Commitment
At EYDK, we aim to position Türkiye as a regional hub for impact investing. SOC25 deepened our engagement with the global ecosystem and reinforced our resolve to advance outcome-based financing models that create lasting social value.



Cleantech Days 2025: Impact Investing in Inclusive Clean Technology Finance

EYDK Chair and GSG Impact Trustee Şafak Müderrisgil shared her insights at the “Financing the Future: Mobilizing Capital for Inclusive Cleantech Innovation” session held on 1 September 2025, in Istanbul.

The session addressed financing for clean technologies and mobilizing capital for a just transition. The role of impact investing in building a more inclusive financial system for women, youth, and underrepresented communities was at the center of the discussion.



Sustainability Standards Conference 2025

On July 21, our Chair and GSG Impact Trustee Şafak Müderrisgil, together with our Secretary General Tuğçe Söğüt, participated in the 2025 Sustainability Standards Conference held in Frankfurt by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to follow the latest developments in the field of sustainability.

Representing Türkiye — one of the first countries to integrate ISSB Sustainability Standards into national legislation — Gülşah Günay, Head of the Sustainability Standards Department at the POA, contributed as a panelist. Following the remarks of ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber, ISSB board members and representatives from institutions such as Deutsche Bank, BAFIN, EIOPA, and IESBA discussed the impact of sustainability reporting on global finance.

The conference was structured around regulation, research, and implementation, with the aim of supporting global alignment in sustainability reporting.

The insights gained from this gathering continue to inform our efforts to build a comprehensive infrastructure for sustainability reporting.