Responsible from mine to mill — we align our operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and work toward a lower-carbon refractory value chain.
For a vertically integrated company, sustainability cannot be limited to one stage of the value chain. At KONREF, the environmental and social footprint runs from how we extract magnesite from our reserves in Konya, through energy consumption on the rotary kiln, to packaging, shipment and the eventual end-of-life of our refractory linings in customer plants.
We are at an early stage in formalising our sustainability reporting. What we describe here is the current reality of how we operate — not aspirational language. Our goal is steady, measurable improvement across all areas.
How we think about sustainability and the SDGs we are aligned to. Our direction of travel and what we are committing to.
Energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, dust and water management across mining, kiln and brick production.
The systems and culture that keep our people safe in an industrial environment that involves heavy machinery, high temperatures and mineral dust.
ISO 9001 since 1996 — and the management approach that makes our quality commitment operational across the full production chain.
A skilled workforce in Konya, Turkey — and our responsibility to the region as a major employer within the Özkaymak Holding group.
Downloadable sustainability reports, quality policies and statutory documents — for procurement qualification and due diligence.
Contact us for our current ISO certificate, quality policy, or supplier questionnaire responses.
