Diplomats take an “Azerchay” break: EXCLUSIVE footage from Azerbaijan’s pavilion at COP31

At COP31, being held in Antalya, Türkiye, Azersun Holding is showcasing Azerbaijan’s rich tea culture to international guests at the Azerbaijani pavilion through its Azerchay brand.

In an interview with TodayPress TV, Gunel Yaz, an employee of Azersun Holding, spoke about the company’s participation in COP31, its sustainable development projects and environmental protection initiatives.

She noted that at COP29, Azersun Holding, one of Azerbaijan’s leading companies, participated as one of the event’s main partners. Continuing this tradition, the company is also represented at COP31 through its activities.

According to Gunel Yaz, international guests and conference participants are welcomed at the Azerbaijani pavilion with Azerchay tea. She stressed that visitors have shown great interest in the brand, adding that the initiative helps introduce Azerbaijan’s rich tea culture to an international audience.

The company representative also highlighted Azersun Holding’s strong focus on sustainable development and environmental protection. She recalled the opening last week, attended by President Ilham Aliyev, of the company’s new facility in Karabakh. The facility uses solar energy for its power supply, meeting approximately 60% of its electricity needs through this source. This approach makes an important contribution to environmental protection and the efficient use of natural resources.

Gunel Yaz also emphasised the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility projects. She said Azersun Holding actively participates in tree-planting campaigns and carries out significant work in paper recycling. To this end, the company cooperates with government agencies and universities, collecting used paper from these institutions and sending it for recycling. These efforts help return paper waste to production and prevent tree felling.

The company employee added that work is also underway to expand the use of solar energy at other facilities, including the Baku Food and Oil Factory and the Bilasuvar Canning Plant. According to her, the aim is to meet the Bilasuvar Canning Plant’s entire energy demand through solar power, while relevant efforts are being made to increase solar energy use at the Baku Food and Oil Factory.

Giymat Mahir