Istanbul Aydın University adopts a vision of a sustainable future and implements quality-oriented activities in education and research in line with the UN development goals. With an awareness of acting collectively toward global objectives, all our processes are managed along the axis of value creation.
Our University’s Sustainability Policy is shaped by respect for the environment and all living beings, and by considering our collective future, under the motto “leave the future behind,” in accordance with the following principles:
PRINCIPLES
Promoting a Culture of Sustainability: Incorporating new sustainability-focused programs into Education–Training for students, and organizing periodic trainings and events for academic and administrative staff.
Creating a Research and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Field of Sustainability: Ensuring university–industry collaboration and increasing awareness of sustainability projects within the R&D and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Becoming a University that Educates Individuals Connected to Nature: Organizing activities that enhance global citizenship and environmental awareness among students and fostering nature literacy.
Becoming a University that Brings Stakeholders Together Around Core Sustainability Goals: Establishing collaborations that unite all stakeholders around common sustainability goals.
Implementing Practices Related to Energy, Water, and Waste Management: Conducting initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy sources, and waste management to reduce the institutional carbon footprint in response to climate change.
