Annual sustainability report documenting YTU's progress across all 17 SDGs, featuring campus energy transformation and community engagement projects.
Executive Summary
The 2023 report documents YTU's progress in establishing systematic sustainability tracking across the university. With 980 activities tracked and mapped to the SDG framework, this report demonstrates the growing integration of sustainability into campus operations, research, and education.
Key Achievements
- 980 activities tracked across both campuses
- 500 kWp solar capacity installed at Davutpaşa
- 320 Erasmus+ students in international exchange
- ISO 14001 & ISO 50001 certifications obtained
- GreenMetric ranking entered Top 200 globally
Highlights
2023 was the year YTU established its formal environmental management and energy management systems, receiving ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications. The initial solar power installation at Davutpaşa Campus demonstrated the university's commitment to renewable energy, while the launch of the campus biodiversity mapping project revealed unexpected ecological richness on our grounds.
Looking Ahead
The report outlined ambitious targets for 2024 including solar capacity expansion, smart waste system deployment, and the launch of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Centre expansion.