1. Executive Summary & Sustainability Strategy
Atatürk University is deeply committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). As part of our “Green Campus” strategy, the university manages its energy procurement with a strict focus on reducing carbon emissions and prioritizing renewable energy sources.
For the 2024 fiscal year, the university’s total energy consumption and the proportion of low-carbon energy have been verified through official invoices and the specific procurement agreement with our regional provider.
2. Energy Procurement & Low-Carbon Certification
The university receives its electricity supply from the ARAS Electricity Distribution Company. Unlike standard grid consumers, Atatürk University has entered into a specific corporate purchasing protocol that prioritizes environmental sustainability.
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Contractual Guarantee: Under the terms of the active procurement agreement between Atatürk University and ARAS Electricity, the provider is contractually obligated to ensure that a minimum of 70% of the electricity supplied to the university grid is generated from low-carbon and renewable sources.
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Source Definition: These sources are defined in the agreement to include Hydroelectric Power Plants (HPP), Solar Power Plants (SPP), and Wind Power Plants (WPP), which are abundant in the Eastern Anatolia region where the university is located.
3. 2024 Data Analysis and Calculation
The figures submitted to the ranking body are derived from official meter readings and the verified renewable energy mix ratio provided by the supplier.
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Total Electricity Consumption (A): According to the cumulative billing records for 2024, the university consumed a total of 53,475 GJ.
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Low-Carbon Energy Calculation (B): Based on the verified grid mix and the minimum 70% renewable guarantee clause in our contract, the amount of energy derived from low-carbon sources is calculated as 37,865 GJ.
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Resulting Ratio: This volume represents approximately 70.8% of the total energy usage, satisfying and slightly exceeding the contractual minimum.
4. Summary Table of Energy Indicators
| Indicator | Value (2024) | Unit | Methodology / Source |
| Total Energy Used | 53,475 | GJ | Aggregated data from official 2024 electricity invoices and meter readings. |
| Energy from Low-Carbon Sources | 37,865 | GJ | Calculated based on the “Green Energy Procurement Protocol” with ARAS Electricity, guaranteeing >70% renewable mix. |
| Low-Carbon Ratio | 70.8% | % | Percentage of total energy derived from renewable sources (Hydro, Wind, Solar). |
| Primary Provider | ARAS Electricity | – | Official Regional Distribution Company. |
5. Conclusion
The data presented confirms that Atatürk University has successfully implemented its low-carbon transition plan for 2024. The high percentage of renewable energy usage is not incidental but is the result of a deliberate administrative decision to procure energy under specific environmental terms.
