IGU has adopted achieving carbon neutrality as a long-term institutional goal as a cornerstone of its sustainability vision. The university has made reducing its environmental impact a strategic priority not only through its education and research activities but also through its own operational processes. Given the critical importance of global efforts to combat climate change, IGU's approach to this issue is based on an environmental management system aligned with international standards.
Throughout 2024, efforts focused on regularly calculating greenhouse gas emissions from the university's activities, detailedly monitoring energy consumption, and identifying areas for improvement. The carbon neutrality goal is not limited to short-term reduction projects; it encompasses the long-term vision of creating a sustainable and low-carbon campus.
13.4.1 Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
IGU comprehensively calculated its 2024 greenhouse gas emissions and analyzed their sources in detail. The total carbon footprint was determined to be 3.095,97 tons CO₂-e, demonstrating the environmental impact of the university's energy use habits. The emissions distribution is as follows:
The high share of electricity consumption reflects the energy intensity of devices used in university buildings and laboratories. Natural gas consumption is primarily driven by heating systems, while diesel and gasoline consumption comes from on-campus transportation and generator use.
Based on these results, IGU supports its carbon neutrality target with a holistic approach encompassing energy efficiency projects, renewable energy investments, low-emission alternatives in transportation, and carbon offsetting practices.
