Policy on sustainable energy management

Article - (1) The establishment, operation, and sustainability of an energy management system for the university’s educational, administrative, and operational activities is the primary objective. The energy management process is conducted and continuously improved in compliance with the ISO 50001:2018 standard.

Article - (2) The energy management system, compliant with the ISO 50001:2018 standard, is structured by considering legal requirements, contractual obligations, and technical necessities. It is integrated with all other management systems of the institution.

Article - (3) Procurement processes are carried out with procedures that prioritize energy efficiency to enhance energy conservation.

Article - (4) Energy efficiency targets and action plans are established annually to reduce environmental impacts. Research on renewable energy sources is conducted, and energy efficiency projects are developed within this framework.

Article - (5) Office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, lighting, and climate control devices are kept off when not in use, and power management features are enabled on compatible devices.

Article - (6) During building construction and operation, adherence to international best practices for improving energy efficiency is aimed for wherever possible. The design of new buildings encourages approaches that consider energy performance throughout their lifecycle and support energy monitoring and measuring systems. Lighting elements across the campus are upgraded to energy-efficient technologies, subject to budget and time constraints, with lighting levels set to meet users’ comfort needs.

Article - (7) Where feasible within budget and time constraints, the energy needs of buildings and mechanical systems are supplied through on-campus production. Renewable energy sources such as solar (thermal and photovoltaic), wind, biomass, and methods like cogeneration and energy recovery are utilized.

Article - (8) An energy management team is established to ensure the effective execution of energy management activities. Training programs are organized to raise awareness of energy efficiency.

Article - (9) Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University commits that all sub-unit managers and top administrators of its affiliated units will ensure that the university’s energy management activities are carried out and continuously improved in accordance with this policy framework.

Policy to end the consumption of paper, foam/plastic/aluminum disposable products and plastic bags on campus

Article - (1) Disposable products such as foam / plastic / aluminum plates, forks, spoons, knives that are not environmentally friendly and have a short service life cannot be used and sold in canteens, restaurants and buffets on the Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Campus (except in mandatory cases such as epidemics).

Article - (2) University staff and students are given informative and encouraging training to use containers that are not harmful to the environment and human health.

Article - (3) Each unit encourages its employees and students to use their own reusable thermos cups and storage containers and cloth bags.

Article - (4) Correspondence is conducted through the “Electronic Document Management System” and double-sided printouts are taken for the printouts of unofficial correspondence or documents.

Article - (5) Course documents to be shared with students are shared through the University's Course Management System or other online methods. Courses are taught in such a way that students need minimal printing.

Article - (6) In the meetings to be held within the University, food and beverages are served with reusable and refillable products instead of disposable plastic bottles (except in mandatory cases such as epidemics). 

Policy on reducing water consumption and meeting water needs with renewable resources

Article - (1) Regular maintenance of water installations is carried out to detect and repair leaks.

Article - (2) Necessary efforts are made to save water in on-campus water consumption by utilizing gray water systems.

Article - (3) Necessary efforts shall be made to use and prefer faucets that reduce water consumption.

Policy for ensuring sustainable transportation

Article - (1) Pedestrian priority shall be given to traffic on campus. Necessary improvements are made to make pedestrian roads and sidewalks safe, comfortable and disabled-friendly.

Article - (2) Necessary infrastructure improvements shall be made to expand the use of bicycles and other zero-emission vehicles on campus.

Article - (3) Necessary efforts are made to make physical arrangements to restrict and limit the parking space for private vehicles on campus.

Article - (4) Informative and encouraging activities are organized for university staff and students regarding sustainable transportation.

Article - (5) Effective measures to reduce the use of private vehicles on campus are determined and implemented.

Article - (6) Cooperation is made with stakeholder organizations to improve public transportation on campus and public transportation service quality is increased for the campus.