Objectives of the Sustainability Office According to our legal rules
Article 4 – (1) To raise awareness of environmental, economic, and social sustainability among the university's academic and administrative staff, students, and all segments of society, and to engage in activities that promote the increase, adoption, and implementation of sustainability awareness.
(2) To engage in activities aimed at the development of sustainability as a science and its widespread application, contributing to the strengthening of Turkey's scientific, technological, and cultural infrastructure by utilizing the existing knowledge and experience within the university to produce and develop technology, goods, and services.
(3) In accordance with relevant regulations, to provide education and training on sustainability to public institutions and organizations, private sector stakeholders, and students; to establish and run certification programs, offer consultancy services, and develop R&D projects, ensuring necessary coordination.
(4) To carry out social responsibility projects related to sustainability within the framework of the university's resources, vision, strategies, and objectives.
(5) To participate in national and international sustainability projects, increase collaborations with relevant organizations, and make recommendations to decision-makers on related issues.
(6) To coordinate energy-focused sustainability efforts.
Activity Areas of the Sustainability Office
Article 5 – (1) To organize, conduct, and support short-term and/or long-term national and/or international training activities on sustainability issues with the contribution of experts, support existing educational programs, and establish and maintain certification programs.
(2) To assist in the coordination of sustainability-related activities and organizations, and facilitate the exchange of information and experience among institutions, organizations, communities, and individuals involved in sustainability.
(3) To support the systematization of internal operations through sustainability reports and similar outputs.
(4) To support the development of new projects related to sustainability.
(5) To create and enhance awareness of sustainability both within and outside the university.
(6) To coordinate with the Rectorate units to design a campus environment that minimizes ecological footprints.
(7) To ensure necessary coordination to be a stakeholder in national/international projects related to sustainability, climate change, energy, etc.
(8) To integrate sustainability goals into educational and research activities.
(9) To integrate environmental management into daily operations by reducing energy consumption and associated carbon emissions, minimizing water usage, implementing waste reduction strategies, and achieving high recycling rates, and to coordinate sustainability efforts among relevant units within the university.
(10) To coordinate efforts to protect and enhance the biological diversity of the university's land.
(11) To facilitate collaboration with other university research and application centers to develop joint projects aimed at raising awareness of sustainability issues.