Who We Are
About YTU Impact
Yıldız Technical University's central platform for sustainability reporting, SDG alignment, and campus impact data.
Our Mission
To transparently track, report, and advance Yıldız Technical University's contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — making sustainability data accessible, actionable, and accountable across our campuses and community.
Our Vision
To establish YTU as a leading model of university sustainability — where every research project, campus operation, and educational programme contributes measurably to a more equitable and environmentally responsible future.
YTU at a Glance
1911
Year established
35K+
Students
3K+
Academic & admin staff
1,400+
Sustainability activities
About This Platform
YTU Impact is the university's dedicated sustainability portal, designed to provide transparent access to data on our environmental, social, and governance performance. The platform tracks over 1,400 activities across both Davutpaşa and Beşiktaş campuses, each mapped to one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The portal serves multiple stakeholders: university leadership uses it for strategic decision-making, academics access it for research data, students engage with it to understand and contribute to campus sustainability, and external partners use it for benchmarking and collaboration opportunities.
All data is collected through a systematic process involving departmental reporting, automated monitoring systems, and periodic audits. Information is updated continuously and verified annually through internal review and external assessment processes.
Leadership
The Commission for Sustainable Campus
Our sustainability commission, chaired by the Rector, brings together academics and professionals from across the university to guide YTU's sustainable development strategy.
Prof. Dr. Eyüp DEBİK
Rector & Committee Chair
Your dedicated efforts and contributions towards sustainable development goals are of great importance to our university. In today's world, sustainability has become vital for societies and institutions. We act with the responsibility of leaving a livable world for future generations, and in this process, our university is making significant progress with the efforts and ideas of you, our esteemed commission members.
Under your leadership and with your dedicated work, we are gradually approaching our sustainability goals, ranging from environmentally friendly practices to enhancing the social welfare of the community. Our university is progressing towards being an exemplary institution in areas such as environmental sensitivity, energy efficiency, equal opportunities in education, and encouraging societal participation, among many others.
The work of your commission not only creates positive impacts within our university but also in society and around the world. The effort and success you show in raising awareness among our students, staff, and people in our community are commendable.
I thank each member of the commission for their contribution in this process. This important effort and collaboration under your leadership will advance our university into a pioneering position in sustainability while carrying us into the future.
Your determination and perseverance in achieving our long-term goals while defining our roadmap are admirable. Each success we achieve on this journey together, aiming to leave a more livable world for future generations, will be a source of pride for our university.
I am proud to be a part of this valuable commission working towards sustainable development goals. I have no doubt that together, hand in hand, we will continue our successful work for a better future.
Commission Members
Prof. Dr. Güleda ENGİN
Committee Member
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ümit GÜNEŞ
Committee Member
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Rıfat BOYNUEĞRI
Committee Member
Lecturer Dr. Betül BAY YILMAZ
Committee Member
Lecturer Dr. Kadriye Büşra YILMAZER KAYA
Committee Member
Lecturer Dilek İLHAN FINDIKLIOĞLU
Committee Member
Lecturer Fuat FINDIKLIOĞLU
Committee Member
Lecturer Mehmet Mete YILMAZ
Committee Member
Arch. & Div. Mgr. Tülay TOZAR DÖKTÜ
Committee Member
MEng. Banu ZİLELİ
Committee Member
Our Campuses
Davutpaşa Campus
The main campus spanning 1,000,000 m², housing 10 faculties, research centres, and the YTU Technopark. Home to the majority of sustainability infrastructure including the solar power plant and smart waste systems.
Beşiktaş (Yıldız) Campus
The historic campus in central Istanbul, featuring Ottoman-era heritage buildings alongside modern facilities. Houses the Faculty of Art and Design, Architecture, and several graduate programmes.
Sustainability Governance
Sustainability Committee
University-wide committee chaired by the Vice Rector, with representatives from all faculties and administrative units, setting strategic direction and monitoring progress.
Sustainability Office
Dedicated operational team managing day-to-day sustainability programmes, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and reporting across both campuses.
Student Green Council
Elected student body providing input on sustainability policies, organising awareness campaigns, and ensuring student perspectives shape campus sustainability decisions.
International Frameworks & Rankings
YTU participates in leading international sustainability frameworks and university rankings.
UN SDGs
All 17 goals tracked
UI GreenMetric
Top 200 globally
THE Impact Rankings
SDG performance assessed
Erasmus Charter
ECHE 2021–2027
Want to collaborate?
We welcome partnerships with universities, NGOs, industry partners, and government agencies working toward shared sustainability goals.