Istanbul Gelisim University Sustainability Report: 2023

Abstract

Table of Contents About Istanbul Gelisim University 2 1. Administration 4 1.1. Cosmopolitan Perception 8 1.2. Fair Management and Governance Perception 8 2. Our Perception of Sustainability 9 2.1. Purpose of Report 9 2.2. Activities, value chain, partnerships and other business relationships 10 3. Basic Documents 12 4. Preparation for the Future 14 4.1. Accreditation 15 4.2. Sectoral Knowledge and Skills 15 4.3. Innovative and Specialized Courses 16 4.4. Alumni Platform 17 4.5. Talent Development Programs 17 4.6. New Graduate Development Program 18 5. Student Welfare 19 5.1. Respect for Diversity 20 5.2. Gender Equality 20 5.3. Equal Educational Opportunity and Scholarships 21 5.4. Preference Scholarship 21 6. Community Service 23 6.1. Social Responsibilities in Development 24 6.2. Activities 24 7. Research Impact 25 7.1. University World- Impact Rankings 25 7.2. Scientific Studies 32 8. Human Resources 33 8.1. About Employees 33 8.1.1. Human Resources Management among Global Goals within the Scope of Sustainability 36 8.1.2. Human Resource Management in the Framework of Sustainability 36 8.1.3. Employee Rights and Employee Satisfaction 37 8.1.4. Employee Training and Development 38 8.2. Occupational Health and Safety 40 9. Reducing Environmental Impact 41 9.1. Environmental Management 42 9.2. Water Management 43 9.3. Energy Pollution and Climate Change 47 9.4. Waste Management 61 9.5. Eco-Friendly Materials, Equipment and Green Buildings 65 9.6. Green Building Activities 65 9.7. Biodiversity 67 10. GRI Reporting 69 10.1. GRI 3: Priority Issues 69 10.2. GRI Content Index 70