In May 2024, Türkiye introduced a comprehensive national savings and resource-efficiency regulation through the Presidential Circular published in the Official Gazette (17.05.2024 – Aset: 2024/5). This policy establishes strict measures across public institutions to ensure responsible aset management, reduce unnecessary consumption, and promote long-term sustainability in public spending. Key policy components include:
-
Restrictions on non-essential public expenditures
-
Optimization and increased oversight of procurement processes
-
Suspension of new vehicle purchases, new building rentals, and non-priority investments
-
Digitalization requirements to reduce paper use and administrative waste
-
Waste-prevention and efficient-resource-management practices
-
Monitoring and accountability mechanisms to ensure compliance
This national framework reflects Türkiye’s commitment to sustainable public administration and aligns with SDG 12 goals on responsible consumption, waste reduction, and institutional efficiency.
Yıldız Technical University Implementation & Alignment with SDG 12
In line with the national circular and global sustainability goals, YTU has adopted institution-wide practices to enhance resource efficiency, reduce operational footprint, and strengthen aset sustainability.
Key actions implemented at YTU include:
-
Transport optimization: Reduced the number of shuttle buses and adjusted ring schedules to real demand, lowering fuel use, emissions, and operating costs.
-
Transition to essential-use vehicle policy: Discontinued rental vehicles and adopted a lean mobility model focused on operational necessity.
-
Responsible procurement practices: Limited non-essential computer and equipment purchases, promoting resource prioritization and extended aset life cycles.
-
Digital transformation: Expanded digital workflows and information systems to reduce paper consumption and administrative waste.
-
Shared infrastructure utilization: Encouraged cooperative use of digital platforms and technical equipment across units to prevent duplication and optimize institutional resources.
