Atatürk University applies its environmental and waste‐management requirements beyond internal operations to cover suppliers of equipment and stationery and building/works contractors through procurement policy, contract clauses, and coordinated oversight with licensed partners. This ensures that upstream purchases and outsourced project deliveries comply with the University’s Zero Waste implementation and green procurement principles.
1) Policy & Procurement Basis (applies to all suppliers)
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The University has a publicly available Green Supply Chain policy text that embeds environmental considerations into purchasing and supplier selection (resource efficiency, packaging minimization, recyclability, life-cycle thinking). This document provides the overarching rationale for preferring environmentally responsible suppliers and materials. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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The University’s Zero Waste Integration Process operationalizes these expectations campus-wide (standard color-coded bins, centralized collection and reporting), and procurement is used to source compliant containers, bags, and service providers—i.e., suppliers are expected to meet these standards when delivering goods/services on campus. Atatürk Üniversitesi
2) Stationery, Office & Lab Equipment Suppliers (goods contracts)
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Under Zero Waste implementation, packaging and material recyclability requirements are communicated and enforced; recyclable packaging/inputs and proper take-back/disposal are expected as part of supplier performance. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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For electronic and electrical equipment, the University’s E-waste Management system (with defined intake windows, transfer forms, and a central depot) requires that supplier-linked waste (obsolete/failed devices, replaced parts) enters the licensed e-waste stream managed by the University—repair, reuse, or recycling before disposal. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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The Environmental Research Center publicly highlights the University’s recognized standing in sustainable e-waste management, reflecting integration of external repair/recycling partners into institutional processes. Atatürk Üniversitesi
3) Building & Works Contractors (construction supply chain)
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Building and infrastructure projects are run through the Construction & Technical Affairs Directorate, which prepares tender/contract documentation and oversees contractor compliance with University requirements—this includes environmental provisions tied to campus standards and national regulation. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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Public procurement records for works and consultancy/control services (e.g., Atatürk Culture Center build & landscaping supervision) demonstrate that the University executes formal contracts and oversight for construction supply chains, enabling enforcement of site practices (waste segregation, lawful disposal via licensed carriers) and material specifications. EKAP
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Where University projects are delivered with external partners (e.g., protocol arrangements on construction scope/changes), documents stipulate that the University’s view/approval is required—supporting adherence to institutional standards during execution and material selection. Atatürk Üniversitesi
4) Licensed Recycling Partnerships & Contractual Clauses
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The University maintains an official contract with a licensed packaging-waste collector/separator (example agreement text available), formalizing separate collection “from source” and return of recyclables to the economy—these agreements bind outside handlers and vendors operating on campus to the same rules. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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The Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Coordination Unit explicitly lists the waste streams covered (packaging, e-waste, batteries/accumulators, oils, medical/chemical, etc.), indicating scope that includes outsourced activities and vendor locations on campus. Atatürk Üniversitesi
5) Monitoring, Measurement, and Compliance Mechanisms
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The Coordination Unit prescribes standard procedures and forms (e.g., E-waste Transfer/Delivery Form; scheduled intake) and communicates acceptance conditions. These tools capture volumes from all sources, including supplier/contractor activities, into University measurement and reporting. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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Campus sustainability communications document ongoing Zero Waste roll-out and performance recognition, reinforcing that external actors engaged on campus are included within the operational model (separation, licensed transport, documented handover). ataunibulten.atauni.edu.tr
