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GreenMetric 2024 has been announced: New success in environment and sustainability from IGU!

The results of the “UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024” has been announced. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), which attracts attention with its environmental sustainability studies, has achieved another significant success by continuing its rise in previous years. IGU, whichfirst entered the GreenMetric ranking in 2022, ranked 677th in the world ranking with a total score of 6070 with an increase of 435 points this year. IGU, which ranks 70th among all universities in Türkiye, was ranked 15th among foundation universities in Türkiye.

GreenMetric: global benchmark in sustainability

Launched in Indonesia in 2010, the GreenMetric World University Ranking measures the sustainability performance of universities around the world. Evaluating universities according to 6 different criteria: campus settlement and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste management, water resources, transportation, education and research, GreenMetric aims to increase environmental awareness and raise awareness in the field of sustainability.

Istanbul Gelisim University, which showed a strong performance in the GreenMetric ranking this year, once again revealed its determined steps in the field of sustainability.

Istanbul Gelisim University, which attracts attention in many different fields in the world with its studies, achieved a significant success in the London-based international higher education rating organization Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Ranking 2025. According to THE results of the, IGU, which was ranked in the 1001-1200 band in the world in the general rankings, ranked 13th among Turkish universities and 8th among foundation universities.

Responsibility awareness with the Zero Waste Certificate

Istanbul Gelisim University carries out studies in the fields of energy efficiency and effective use of natural resources by adopting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. IGU, which isentitled to receive a "Zero Waste Certificate" within the scope of the "Zero Waste Project" carried out by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, minimizes environmental damage by making the waste management system more effective throughout the campus.

With our education and research activities, we aim to transform not only individuals but also society

Following the announcement of the results, the Rector of IGU Prof. Bahri Şahin said, "Our university took an important step in this field by entering the GreenMetric ranking for the first time in 2022. In 2024, we increased our score by 435 to 6070. As Istanbul Gelisim University, we take every step we take in line with the goal of a sustainable world with great responsibility. The projects and practices we have developed in the field of environmental, social and economic sustainability are a reflection of the consciousness we carry to make the future more livable. “With our education and research activities, we aim to transform not only individuals but also society” The success we have achieved in the GreenMetric 2024 results is an indication of our efforts. We are aware of the environmental challenges facing the world and we act with the awareness of our responsibility as a university in this direction. Leaving a more sustainable world for future generations is our common goal and indispensable priority."

Prof.  Bahri Şahin also gave information about the environmental projects carried out on the campus and added:

“We fulfill our environmental responsibility with practices such as rainwater harvesting, sustainable transportation solutions and energy saving on our campus. In addition, with the interactive activities we carry out in the fields of education and research, we create a sustainable model to increase environmental awareness and use resources efficiently.”

Created Date: :   Thursday, December 19, 2024