YTU's submission and ranking profile for the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, covering setting & infrastructure, energy, waste, water, transportation, and education.
Overview
This report presents YTU's submission to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, one of the most widely recognised international assessments of campus sustainability. YTU achieved a Top 200 global ranking, demonstrating strong performance across all six assessment categories.
Assessment Categories
- Setting & Infrastructure — Campus area, green spaces, smart building coverage
- Energy & Climate Change — Renewable energy, efficiency measures, GHG reduction
- Waste Management — Recycling rates, waste reduction programmes, organic treatment
- Water — Conservation measures, harvesting, monitoring systems
- Transportation — Low-carbon mobility, EV infrastructure, cycling facilities
- Education & Research — Sustainability courses, research output, community engagement
Performance Highlights
YTU scored particularly strongly in Energy & Climate Change (driven by the solar expansion) and Education & Research (reflecting the broad curriculum integration of sustainability themes). The report identifies specific improvement opportunities in Transportation and Water categories for future submissions.