Chief Sustainability Officer
Dr. Zeliha ŞAHİN ÇAĞLI
Chief Sustainability Officer- CSO Position for the First Time in a University Organization Nowadays, the search for new management approaches to eliminate environmental and other similar problems caused by the rapid consumption or pollution of resources has become crucial. Sustainability is one of the most important of these management approaches. Therefore, it is important that the concept of sustainability, which is defined as " fulfilling today's needs without compromising future generations' capability to meet their own needs" is put into practice in institutions. As in all institutions, universities must be the ones that try to make this improved process sustainable by minimizing the negative social, economic and environmental impacts in the process of conducting education, research and social contribution activities and administrative services within a certain management system. By setting a vision of being the university of the industry and carrying out education, research, entrepreneurship, and prototype production activities within a strong cooperation model with the business world, industry and society, OSTİM Technical University considers it extremely important to make this improved process sustainable by minimizing the direct and indirect negative impacts on social, economic and environmental aspects in the process of making social contributions. Therefore, we introduced the Chief Sustainability Officer-CSO position for the first time in a university organization in Turkey at OSTİM Technical University. Dr. ZELİHA ŞAHİN ÇAĞLI from the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Architecture and Design of our University has been appointed as CSO to carry out this duty.
Chief Sustainability Officer
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tolga Erkan
Sustainability at OSTIM Technical University: Contributing to a More Sustainable Future
OSTIM Technical University is committed to tackling the world's most complex and urgent issues by enhancing its sustainability performance across all aspects of its work—from pioneering research and education to daily operations.
Sustainability Strategy: Fostering a Global and Local Culture of Sustainability
The OSTIM Technical University Sustainability Strategy serves as a blueprint for advancing the institution's commitment to sustainability and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This strategy outlines ambitious targets and focuses on creating positive impacts through:
- Enriching Lives through Research and Education,
- Enabling Resilient Spaces and a Responsible Footprint,
- Empowering Good Governance and Coordination,
- Caring for the Environment and Embracing Diverse Knowledge Systems.
Our Targets
OSTIM Technical University sets clear commitments and targets aligned with three strategic pillars, focusing on key areas to drive sustainable outcomes. These targets include:
- Achieving Net Zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030,
- Attaining zero waste to landfill by 2030,
- Embedding sustainability as a core focus in faculty research and academic initiatives.
- Promoting innovation and excellence in sustainability education,
- Reporting annually on progress to the university community and the broader public.
Addressing Climate Action
Climate change remains a critical global challenge, and OSTIM Technical University is dedicated to playing its part. The university launched its Climate Action Statement, reaffirming its commitment to urgent climate action and setting ambitious targets to drive systemic change across its core operations.
By pursuing these goals, OSTIM Technical University aims to enhance its sustainability efforts, driving positive change locally and globally alongside the world's leading universities.