The results of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024, which evaluate higher education institutions worldwide in terms of environmental awareness and sustainability, ranking the world's greenest campuses, have been announced. According to the ranking results, Konya Chamber of Commerce (KTO) Karatay University achieved great success by ranking 606th globally, 61st in Turkey, and 12th among foundation universities. KTO Karatay Continues to Rise in Global Rankings KTO Karatay University has secured a significant position in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024 (Green University Index), which evaluated 1,477 campuses from 95 countries based on factors such as campus environment, infrastructure adequacy, energy usage, transportation, education, and research. With its green campus, the university has continued to demonstrate its success in the field of sustainability. Among foundation universities in Turkey, KTO Karatay University ranked 6th in the "Water" category, 8th in the "Infrastructure" category, 14th in the "Waste" category, 15th in the "Energy and Climate Change" and "Public Transportation" categories, and 24th in the "Education and Research" category. "We Sustain Our Education and Research Activities with an Environment-Focused Approach" KTO Karatay University Rector, Prof. Dr. Fevzi Rifat Ortaç, emphasized that they are steadily advancing towards their green campus goals through energy efficiency projects. He stated: "Our university has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability on an international scale, as reflected in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024 report. The results we have achieved show that we are making steady progress towards our green campus goals. This success is a testament to the fact that both our campus infrastructure and our education and research activities are shaped with an environment-focused approach. Through our Solar Energy Plant Project, approximately 10% of the university's annual electricity consumption is supplied by renewable energy sources. With around 780 solar panels installed on campus, we generate 312 kW of electricity annually. Our university continues to lead in this field with environmentally friendly infrastructure investments, energy efficiency projects, innovative waste management practices, and sustainable transportation solutions. I would like to thank all our academics, administrative staff, and students who have contributed to the successful progress of our university."
