BOLINGBROOK, Ill., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Beko US, Inc. has received the 2020 ENERGY STAR^® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for its innovative home appliances that prioritize efficiency, wellness, and sustainability. This is the second year in a row Beko has received this highest ENERGY STAR honor, which is presented only to organizations that have been named Partner of the Year for consecutive years. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award today in recognition of Beko's superior leadership and contributions to the ENERGY STAR initiative.

"Beko's focus on energy efficiency and passion for protecting the planet is central to our mission as a company," said Hasan Ali Yardimci, Beko US president. "We don't just manufacture major appliances that meet the most stringent energy efficiency requirements. Along with our parent company Arçelik A.Ş.—which is the only Turkish industrial company listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index—we incorporate the concepts of conservation and sustainability into every aspect of our business." 

2019 Accomplishments

The 2020 ENERGY STAR recognition stems from Beko's most recent achievements:

Innovative products: Beko introduced 16 ENERGY STAR-certified models in 2019, including a series of new refrigerators deemed ENERGY STAR Most Efficient for reducing environmental impact while improving thermodynamic performance. The company's full product line features 22 kitchen and laundry appliances on the 2020 Most Efficient list—a distinction reserved for energy-efficient products that also deliver the latest in technological innovation.

Industry leadership: Beko US worked directly with ENERGY STAR, providing technical comments on proposed ENERGY STAR and ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria changes and presenting on emerging technology at the 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner Meeting. The company also educates and actively engages with industry stakeholder groups, including offering ENERGY STAR training to architects, designers, and appliance retailers.

"We at Beko US, Inc. are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and introducing continuous sustainable products to the marketplace. Not just our products, but our lifestyles are shaped by sustainability—using natural resources as efficiently as possible, being conscious about our own and our customers' health and wellbeing, and making a commitment to the environment," said Salih Zeki (Sazi) Bugay, director of marketing and product management. "Our partnership with ENERGY STAR is key to accomplishing this goal. We are incredibly honored to be recognized for our efforts and ongoing investment in the planet's future." 

"I salute the 2020 ENERGY STAR award winners," said Anne Idsal, EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. "These leaders demonstrate how energy efficiency drives economic competitiveness in tandem with environmental protection."

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