What is "Affordable and Clean Energy"?
Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy is a cornerstone of global development and a vital component of climate action. Around the world, countries are increasing renewable-energy capacity, expanding electricity access, and improving overall energy efficiency. These gains reflect a growing international commitment to low-carbon transformation and to the creation of resilient energy systems that can support both economic and social wellbeing.
At Yeditepe University, sustainable energy management is a strategic priority embedded in institutional policy. The University implements a comprehensive Energy Management Policy, which mandates compliance with TS 825 Thermal Insulation Standard, the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, and national energy-efficiency regulations for all new buildings and renovation projects. Existing structures are continuously upgraded through LED conversions, advanced HVAC optimisation, building automation, and insulation improvements to reduce overall consumption and enhance operational performance.
Yeditepe University follows a structured carbon-management framework aligned with ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Inventory standards, enabling the institution to measure, monitor and reduce its carbon footprint systematically. Energy consumption is closely tracked across campus facilities, and annual performance assessments guide targeted efficiency actions. As part of its transition to clean energy, the University operates a large-scale rooftop solar power installation that contributes significantly to its low-carbon energy portfolio. In the reporting period, the University used 117,818 GJ of total energy, of which 73,537 GJ was sourced from low-carbon systems—demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to decarbonisation.
In addition to its campus-wide initiatives, Yeditepe University actively contributes to national and local energy-efficiency efforts. Through student organisations and sustainability programmes, the University delivers public awareness events on responsible energy use and clean-energy behaviours. It also engages with industry partners and government bodies to promote sustainable technologies, including expert sessions hosted during the EcoFin Summit and the University’s support for the Inter-University Energy Efficiency Competition (ÜNVER-1) held in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.
Furthermore, Yeditepe University strengthens the clean-energy ecosystem by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. Through partnerships with the Sustainable Business Awards, the University provides visibility, mentorship and institutional support to start-ups working on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon technologies.
Collectively, these policies, projects, and collaborations reflect Yeditepe University’s long-term vision of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and its strong alignment with the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
