Doç. Dr. Tolga ERKAN

tolga.erkan@ostimteknik.edu.tr / +90 (312) 386 19 77

Sustainability at OSTİM Technical University: Contributing to a More Sustainable Future

OSTİM Technical University is committed to finding solutions to the world's most complex and urgent problems by improving its sustainability performance in all its activities, from pioneering research and education to its daily operations.

Sustainability Strategy: Creating a Global and Local Sustainability Culture

OSTİM Technical University Sustainability Strategy provides a roadmap to advance the university’s commitment to sustainability and its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This strategy defines ambitious goals and focuses on creating positive impacts:

• Enriching Lives through Research and Education,

• Creating Resilient Spaces and Making a Responsible Impact,

• Strengthening Good Governance and Coordination,

• Demonstrating Environmental Awareness and Adopting Various Information Systems.

Our Goals

OSTİM Technical University sets clear commitments and goals in line with three strategic pillars to achieve sustainable results. These goals focus on specific areas and include:

• Achieving Net Zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030,

• Achieving the zero waste target by 2030,

• Making sustainability a core focus in faculty research and academic initiatives,

• To promote innovation and excellence in sustainability education,

• To present annual progress reports to the university community and the wider public.

Contributing to Climate Action.

Climate change continues to be a critical global issue, and OSTİM Technical University is committed to doing its part. By publishing the Climate Action Declaration, the University has reaffirmed its commitment to urgent climate action and set ambitious goals to drive systemic change across its core operations.

By pursuing these goals, OSTİM Technical University aims to increase its sustainability efforts and achieve positive change on a local and global scale together with the world's leading universities.