Abdullah Gül University, Turkey

For a Greener Tomorrow: AGU's journey to be a carbon-neutral university

Abdullah Gül University (AGU), as a third-generation university, is strongly committed to combating the climate crisis. Through its Greener Tomorrow Project, AGU leads other universities and communities by integrating education, research, and societal impact activities within the framework of Climate Action.

The Climate Action Plan for 2019-2029 not only reflects its current initiatives and progress toward achieving a carbon-neutral university but also charts a new roadmap for a greener tomorrow.

AGU is dedicated to implementing innovative ideas and approaches in its ongoing efforts to combat the climate crisis.

What the Judges Thought

AGU’s maturity in sustainable development issues is a guarantee of the efficiency of its action plan. The figures and explanations provided provide a good understanding of the project and its relationship to AGU’s strategy. The impact on internal and external stakeholders is clear. For these reasons, this initiative is highly commended.

What it Means to Win

"Winning this International Green Gown Award is a tremendous honour for our institution. It validates our unwavering commitment to sustainability and our innovative climate action initiatives. This recognition inspires us to continue setting a standard, fostering a sustainable and carbon-neutral future for our community and beyond."

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Yilmaz, Rector

Top 3 Learnings

1. We can reduce net carbon emissions with renewable energy system installations on our campus.
2. Sustainability-focused strategic objectives should commonly be embraced by all stakeholders.
3. We can be a carbon-neutral university with a strong commitment to objectives.