INSTITUTIONAL

DERE INVEST is a project development and structuring platform specializing in healthcare infrastructure and system transformation. We operate with an institutional architecture designed to build sustainable partnerships with public authorities, multilateral development banks, and long-term institutional investors.

Our mission is to deliver healthcare projects that are fully aligned with international financing standards, generate measurable social impact, and create long-term structural value. Our operational independence and project-level accountability form the foundation of trust with all our stakeholders.

The core principles guiding our work:

  • Disciplined Corporate Governance

  • Integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) at the Project Core

  • Full Compliance with the EU Acquis and International Financial Regulations

  • Transparency and Accountability

  • Long-Term Sustainability and Systemic Impact

GOVERNANCE

Our governance framework is structured in full alignment with international best practices, European Union regulations, and the corporate governance principles of institutions such as the World Bank and the EBRD. This framework serves as the primary assurance for risk management and disciplined project delivery.

Our key components:

  • Board of Directors and Independent Audit: Our Board includes independent members with extensive sector experience. Company accounts and internal control systems are regularly audited by internationally recognized independent audit firms.

  • Internal Control and Risk Management: Risks (financial, operational, reputational, compliance) at both project and company levels are continuously monitored and managed through early warning systems.

  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policies: We operate with a zero-tolerance policy.

    • Code of Ethics: Binding for all employees and business partners.

    • Conflict of Interest Policy: Potential conflicts of interest are transparently declared and managed.

    • Whistleblowing Mechanism: Employees and third parties can report ethical violations anonymously and with protection.

  • Compliance: A dedicated compliance officer oversees the adherence of all activities to national and international regulations (procurement legislation, sanctions, anti-money laundering).

ESG & IMPACT

We embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the core design of our projects from the feasibility stage onwards. Our aim is not short-term capital deployment, but the creation of measurable and lasting systemic value. This approach is fully aligned with the EU Taxonomy, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Assessment and Integration Process

  • Environmental Sustainability: A comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is conducted for each project. Carbon footprint reduction targets are set, renewable energy use and green building certification (LEED, BREEAM) are promoted. Resilience to climate risks is an integral part of project design, with due regard for alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

  • Social Impact and Community Benefit: We model in detail how projects will improve local communities’ access to healthcare, create employment, and contribute to social development (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth).

  • Governance Integrity: Transparency, accountability, and participation are fundamental to our project management approach.

Measurement and Reporting

We integrate the impact metrics we develop into our financial models. Through our annually published Integrated Annual and Impact Report, we transparently share our projects’ ESG performance, their contribution to selected SDGs, and their degree of alignment with the EU Taxonomy.

SOCIAL POLICIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS

At DERE INVEST, we commit to unconditional respect for international human rights norms and labor standards in all geographies where we operate and across all projects we undertake. Our approach is fully aligned with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This commitment applies throughout the entire project lifecycle (planning, construction, operation).

Our Core Policies

  • Respect for Human Rights: We conduct comprehensive Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIA) to prevent, mitigate, and manage potential adverse impacts of our projects on the human rights of local communities and individuals (e.g., right to health, right to an adequate standard of living, right to non-discrimination). Where adverse impacts are identified, we commit to taking necessary remedial actions.

  • Employee Rights and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS):

    • We ensure that all our employees (including subcontractors) have access to fair wages, reasonable working hours, and safe working conditions.

    • We implement a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System (aligned with ISO 45001 standard) , working towards a “zero accidents” target on all projects. Regular risk assessments, training, and emergency drills are conducted.

    • We recognize and respect our employees’ rights to form and join trade unions and to engage in collective bargaining.

  • Equal Opportunity and Diversity: We strictly prohibit discrimination in all human resources processes, including recruitment, promotion, compensation, and training. No discrimination is tolerated based on gender, race, color, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, or sexual orientation. We implement proactive policies to encourage the participation of women and disadvantaged groups in the workforce. We apply international accessibility standards (e.g., ISO 21542) in our workplaces and all healthcare facilities we develop, facilitating access for individuals with disabilities.

  • Commitment Against Forced and Child Labor: We tolerate no form of forced or compulsory labor. The employment of child labor below the minimum working age specified in national legislation is strictly prohibited. We incorporate these commitments into our contracts with all suppliers and subcontractors and monitor compliance through regular audits.

  • Relations with Local Communities and Stakeholder Engagement: We involve local communities affected by our projects from the earliest stage of the project cycle. Through regular consultation meetings, surveys, and an open-door policy, we strive to understand communities’ views, concerns, and suggestions.

  • Grievance Mechanism: We operate a fair, transparent, and cost-free grievance mechanism accessible to all our stakeholders (employees, community members, suppliers) to submit any concerns or complaints related to our projects. Anonymous submissions are also accepted via our whistleblowing hotline at [complaints@dereinvest.com] .

These policies and practices are seen not merely as a legal obligation, but as a fundamental element of developing sustainable projects that contribute to social peace. Our performance in this area is transparently shared in our annual Integrated Report.

INSTITUTIONAL ALIGNMENT

We structure our projects to meet the stringent due diligence, transparency, and compliance expectations of international financing institutions (World Bank, EIB, EBRD). This is our core competency, enabling our projects to achieve “financially ready” status.

Elements of this alignment:

  • Regulatory Readiness: Projects are prepared in compliance with applicable national legislation as well as all relevant international regulations, including EU public procurement, state aid, and environmental impact assessment directives.

  • Standardized Documentation: Feasibility studies, financial models, legal structuring documents, and draft contracts are prepared in internationally recognized formats and standards (e.g., FIDIC contracts).

  • Multi-Stakeholder Alignment: During the project structuring process, the requirements of potential financiers, public partners, and regulatory bodies are considered simultaneously.

INVESTOR RELATIONS

We build our relationships with potential and existing investment partners on the principles of maximum transparency, openness, and regular information flow. Our goal is to provide our investors with clear, reliable, and timely information about our projects’ performance and risk profile.

Key elements offered in this context:

  • Regular Reporting: We provide our investors with quarterly and annual reports detailing the financial and operational status, ESG performance, and compliance status of the projects.

  • Access to Management: Our senior management maintains direct communication with our investors through regular meetings and conference calls.

  • Transparent Information: Comprehensive information about our company’s strategic goals, financial health (audited financial statements), and governance structure (board members) is always available for disclosure.

  • Data Governance and Privacy: The processing of investor information is carried out in accordance with the highest data protection standards (as detailed in the “Data Protection” section below).

FUNDING & ALIGNMENT

Our financial structuring expertise ensures that our projects are designed to be suitable for blended finance mechanisms, public-private partnership (PPP) models, and development-oriented capital participation. Our priority is long-term sustainability, transparent risk allocation, and clear contractual terms, rather than speculative return-oriented approaches.

Our core principles:

  • Risk Allocation Discipline: Project risks (construction, demand, operational, regulatory) are allocated fairly and transparently among the parties best able to manage them, in accordance with international standards.

  • Covenant Clarity: Commitments (covenants) in financial contracts are defined with sufficient clarity to be easily understood and monitored by all parties.

  • Structured Reporting: The financial and operational performance of projects is reported regularly in a format that meets the monitoring requirements of development banks, institutional lenders, and public financing counterparts.

  • Compliance Readiness: Project structuring is carried out in a manner ready to meet the compliance checks (environmental and social due diligence, anti-corruption) of potential financiers.

DATA PROTECTION

At DERE INVEST, we commit to protecting the security and privacy of personal data at the highest level. Our data governance framework is fully compliant with all applicable international data protection principles and national legislation, foremost among them the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Turkish KVKK.

Our data protection approach is a structural compliance component of our project execution and stakeholder engagement processes:

  • Lawful Processing and Transparency: Personal data is processed only based on a clear and lawful purpose and with the knowledge of the data subjects concerned.

  • Purpose Limitation and Data Minimization: Data is used only for the purpose for which it was collected and processed only to the extent necessary for that purpose.

  • Security and Certification: The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data are protected by the latest technological and organizational security measures. In this context, the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System standard is being implemented, and the necessary certification processes are ongoing.

  • Data Controller Contact: For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding data protection, our Data Controller can be reached at [dataprotection@dereinvest.com] .

INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING STATEMENT

The structural architecture outlined above positions DERE INVEST as a structured project developer and capital alignment partner operating at the intersection of public mandate, institutional finance, and long-term healthcare system transformation.

Our aim is not merely to build infrastructure, but to pioneer the creation of more resilient, accessible, and sustainable healthcare ecosystems. In fulfilling this mission, we are guided by the highest standards of international development finance and consider accountability and transparency towards all our stakeholders as our fundamental responsibility.