Boğaziçi University supports its commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy not only within the campus boundaries but also outside the university and takes various initiatives in this regard. By expanding its efforts in the field of energy management and sustainability, the University aims to raise local and national awareness and encourage the public towards this goal.

100% Renewable Energy Commitment and Public Support

Boğaziçi University holds ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System and ISO 50001-2018 Energy Management System certificates and promotes energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy through these certificates. These certificates register the university's commitment to sustainable energy use at national and international level.

In line with its 100% renewable energy target, the University continues its efforts to achieve this goal by seeking public funding from global and Turkish banks. These funds are used to accelerate Boğaziçi University's transition to renewable energy and support environmental sustainability.

Use of Renewable Energy Certified Electricity

Boğaziçi University has signed agreements to purchase electricity from Renewable Energy Certified energy supply companies at the South, North and Kandilli campuses. Through 2024, the university will provide approximately 12 million kWh of energy under these agreements and this energy will be sourced entirely from Green Certified sources. This important step aims to reduce Turkey's carbon footprint and increase environmental sustainability.

According to calculations, this green energy use will prevent approximately 5904 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2024. This will create an impact on nature equivalent to planting 14,365 trees annually. These efforts demonstrate Boğaziçi University's commitment to fulfil its environmental responsibility and expand the use of renewable energy.

Energy Policy and Research Activities

Boğaziçi University Energy Policy Implementation Centre (EPAM) carries out studies to provide scientific support for the development of Turkey's energy policies and to strengthen the information and data capacity for energy markets. The Centre creates the information resources Turkey needs in the field of energy and closely monitors developments in renewable energy and prepares reference reports for the country. EPAM's work contributes to focusing Turkey's energy policies on renewable energy and raising public awareness in this field.

More information about these programmes and initiatives of Boğaziçi University can be found in the links below:

• UN SDSN - Boğaziçi University
• Boğaziçi University Renewable Energy Technologies Research Laboratory (BURET) Projects
• Green Energy Agreement
• EPAM - Energy Policy Application Centre

Boğaziçi University resolutely supports the commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy and takes an active role at local and national level to realise this goal.

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-7 (Related Section)

100% Renewable Energy Commitment

Boğaziçi University promotes energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy by holding ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System and ISO 50001-2018 Energy Management System certificates. These certificates recognise the University's commitment to sustainable energy use at national and international level. In line with the 100% renewable energy target, the University continues its efforts to achieve this goal by seeking public funding from global and Turkish banks. These funds are used to accelerate Boğaziçi University's transition to renewable energy and support environmental sustainability.

Boğaziçi University maintains its commitment to 100% renewable energy as the first university campus in the world to meet all of its electricity needs from its own wind power plant at the Kilyos Sarıtepe Campus. In addition, agreements have been signed to purchase electricity from Renewable Energy Certified energy supply companies at the South, North and Kandilli Campuses. With these initiatives, Boğaziçi University fulfils its environmental responsibility by using renewable energy within the university and encourages.

The widespread use of renewable energy outside the university. The University also raises local and national awareness on the transition to renewable energy through energy and sustainability summits that bring together leading figures from the energy sector and local communities.

The First University Campus in the World to Meet All of Its Electricity Needs from Its Own Wind Power Plant

With its pioneering steps in the field of renewable energy, Boğaziçi University has made its Kilyos Sarıtepe Campus the first university campus in the world to meet all its electricity needs from its own wind power plant. The 1 MW wind turbine installed as part of theBoğaziçi University Wind Power Plant (BÜRES) project has been generating electricity since 27 December 2014, providing more than 40% of the campus' annual electricity consumption. In this way, Kilyos Sarıtepe Campus saves approximately 1 million kWh of energy and prevents 900 tonnes of carbon emissions every year.

This innovative initiative of the university supports the goal of creating a sustainable living space that respects nature by meeting the energy needs of the campus entirely from renewable sources. It is estimated that the new 5 MW wind turbine, which is planned to be installed on the campus, will meet 50% of the total electricity consumption of the university, generate 8.8 million kWh of energy annually and prevent 4310 tonnes of carbon emissions.

Click here for detailed information:

https://yapiisleri.bogazici.edu.tr/bogazici-universitesi-ruzgar-enerji-santrali

https://yapiisleri.bogazici.edu.tr/elektrik-ihtiyacinin-tamamini-kendi-ruzgar-santralinden-karsilayan-dunyadaki-ilk-universite-kampusu

Green Energy Agreement

An agreement has been signed to purchase electricity from Renewable Energy Certified energy supply companies at Boğaziçi University, South, North and Kandilli campuses. Under this agreement, approximately 12 million kWh of energy will be supplied from Green Certified sources annually through 2024. This important step aims to increase environmental sustainability by reducing Turkey's carbon footprint. According to calculations, the use of green energy in 2024 will prevent approximately 5904 tonnes of carbon emissions and will have an impact on nature as if 14,365 trees were planted annually. While Boğaziçi University fulfils its environmental responsibility through sustainable energy use, it also aims to raise environmental awareness nationally.

Click here for the relevant web page of the Department of Construction and Technical Affairs:

https://yapiisleri.bogazici.edu.tr/yesil-enerji-anlasmasi

Boğaziçi Energy Summit

Organised annually by Boğaziçi University Electrotechnology Club (BUEC-IEEE), Bosphorus Energy Summit is an important event where current developments in energy efficiency, electric vehicles, renewable energies and sustainability are shared. The summit brings together leading names in the industry, students and local communities, encouraging knowledge sharing and solution-oriented discussions in the field of energy. Held on 18 November 2023 at the Garanti Cultural Centre, this year's summit gave participants the opportunity to meet with companies in the energy sector and find career opportunities.

For more information, please click here:

https://buec.com.tr/bogazici-enerji-zirvesi/

Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Summit

The 5th Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Summit, organised by Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Centre (BÜYEM) with the contributions of United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) Turkey, convened on 14 December 2023 with the theme of ‘Triple Transformation’, and online sessions were held with the participation of many experts working in the field of sustainability in the world and in Turkey. The projects and studies of institutions and individuals for ‘Triple Transformation’ in solving the ecological, economic and social problems we are experiencing, the road map of triple transformation from the perspective of sustainability were discussed with academia, business world, public and NGO representatives.

Click here for more information:

http://ksszirvesibogazici.com/

Click here to watch the summit online:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKVoV0e_nPY