YES-TR Green Certification Consultancy

National Sustainability Standards with Green Certificate (YeS-TR)

Green Certificate (YeS-TR) is a national certification system launched by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change to minimize the environmental impact of new and existing buildings and settlements in Türkiye. By measuring building performance in various areas—from energy efficiency to water management—this system rewards eco-friendly practices within the framework of national standards.

Encouraging buildings to reduce their environmental footprint by optimizing energy and resource use, YeS-TR is designed to be fully compatible with Türkiye’s climatic conditions and local building regulations. The system’s modules meticulously evaluate critical criteria such as sustainability of building materials, indoor air quality, and optimization of energy and water usage.

YeS-TR Evaluation Modules and Criteria

The Green Certificate process focuses on the following core areas to ensure a structure remains sustainable throughout its lifecycle:

Process Management: Coordinating project design and construction phases according to sustainability principles.
Site Management: Protection of the ecosystem and efficient use of natural resources.
Water Management: Strategies for fixture efficiency and wastewater recovery.
Energy Efficiency: Achieving low carbon emissions through passive design solutions and renewable energy integration.
Materials and Resources: Promoting local and recycled materials with Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).

Why Should You Obtain a Green Certificate?

Buildings with a Green Certificate do more than just protect the environment; they also provide significant savings in operational costs, increase property value, and offer opportunities to benefit from various tax and fee advantages provided by local governments. At GreeniX, we support you with our expert consultancy through all technical analyses and application steps of the YeS-TR process.

Sude Sinem Figen

Junior Sustainability Specialist

sude.figen@greenix.com.tr

YeS-TR Certification Process

The YeS-TR certification process begins at the project planning stage and encompasses the construction and operational phases. At GreeniX, we provide tailored solutions throughout this journey. By adopting an integrated approach at every stage of project delivery, we ensure that sustainable building standards are fully met. As certification requires continuous monitoring and improvement of a building's environmental performance, GreeniX remains your dedicated partner at every phase.

Obtaining a Green Certificate is an effective tool for enhancing both the environmental and economic performance of buildings. With this certification, buildings achieve significant milestones in environmental sustainability while gaining advantages such as reduced resource consumption and lower operational costs. At GreeniX, our goal is to lead your projects to sustainable success by providing comprehensive support throughout your Green Certificate journey.

Advantages of the Green Certificate (YeS-TR)

Energy Efficiency: Energy-saving technologies and systems are implemented as part of the certification process.
Environmental Responsibility: Compliance with green building standards significantly reduces the carbon footprint of buildings.
Value Appreciation: Certified buildings see an increase in market value and become more attractive to investors.
Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates seamless alignment with both local and international sustainability standards.
Occupant Comfort: Creates living spaces that provide healthier indoor air quality and enhanced overall comfort.

Steps Required for the Green Certificate (YeS-TR)

Application Process: Submit the YeS-TR application for your project and prepare all required technical documentation.
Assessment: Your building’s environmental performance is meticulously analyzed by authorized experts against national criteria.
Implementation and Improvement: Necessary technical and operational enhancements are made to ensure full compliance with the certification standards.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the evaluation and audit process, the official YeS-TR certificate is awarded.
Monitoring and Updating: Following certification, the building’s performance is regularly monitored and reported to ensure continued sustainability.

Differences Between Green Certificate (YeS-TR) and LEED

While Green Certificate (YeS-TR) defines sustainable building standards specific to Türkiye, LEED is an internationally recognized certification system. Although both systems focus on energy efficiency and environmental performance, YeS-TR is uniquely customized to address local needs and national regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which buildings are eligible for YeS-TR certification?: Both newly constructed and existing buildings are eligible to undergo the certification process.
2. How does a Green Certificate reduce operational costs?: The optimization of energy and water consumption ensures significant savings in operational expenditures over the long term.
3. How long does the certification process take?: The duration varies depending on the project's scope; however, it is typically completed within 6 to 12 months.

The GreeniX Advantage

At GreeniX, we leverage our expert team and extensive industry experience to lead your projects toward their sustainability goals. By standing by your side at every stage of the Green Certificate process, we provide services powered by the latest technologies. To learn more and benefit from our consultancy services, please contact us.

What Did They Say

TÜMOSAN

While structuring our TSRS (Turkey Sustainability Reporting Standards) compliance process in full integration with our production dynamics, we received end-to-end support from Greenix, including infrastructure setup, strategy, training, and reporting. This professional process, which transforms extensive data inventories into an auditable reporting discipline, continues to strengthen in its second year. Greenix has become not just a service provider, but a reliable strategic partner in our sustainability journey.

Sabah Bedding

The EcoVadis process we conducted with Greenix enabled our sustainability performance to transform into a systematic and measurable structure. While our current practices were analyzed clearly, our strengths and areas for improvement were addressed with concrete actions. Thanks to the guiding approach of the Greenix team, we completed the EcoVadis assessment process in a transparent, controlled, and efficient manner.

Platform Turizm

We have successfully structured our TSRS compliance process from end-to-end with Greenix’s professional methodology. This comprehensive support, ranging from strategy formulation, infrastructure setup, and training to emission calculations, enabled us to integrate our sustainability data into our operational decisions. Thanks to their confidence-inspiring expertise, we continue our collaboration into the second reporting year.

Eva Gayrimenkul Değerleme

The corporate carbon footprint study we conducted with Greenix was not just a reporting process; it provided a transformation into a digital infrastructure where we can actively manage our data. While our carbon software made our emissions regular, comparable, and traceable, the reports prepared provided a clear framework for our decision-making processes. Addressing our specific needs in the real estate sector correctly was one of the strongest aspects of the study.

Katmerciler

During our TSRS compliance process, Greenix established a reporting discipline fully aligned with our product diversity and project processes. This expert support, which brought our data into a transparent, consistent, and audit-ready structure, enabled us to manage our sustainability performance with strategic data. We are pleased to sustain this trust-based partnership into our second reporting period.

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