Water Management Policy and Action Plan

As Beykoz University, we aim to be a university where water resources are managed sustainably, water conservation is encouraged, and water is used efficiently. Aware of our environmental responsibilities, we aim to protect water resources, use water efficiently, and contribute to a sustainable future by adopting best practices in water management.

To this end, we prioritize efficient and sustainable water management in our research, innovation, education, social contribution, and management processes, in line with our social and environmental responsibility principles. We aim to reduce unnecessary water consumption, protect local water resources, implement the necessary infrastructure and technological improvements to ensure efficient water use, and implement sustainable landscaping practices.

We are resolutely advancing towards protecting the future of water by implementing the goals and objectives set within our water efficiency policy, in a collaborative effort with our internal and external stakeholders.

At Beykoz University, we embrace a sustainable and efficient management approach in line with the principles we embrace in water management.

• We prioritize awareness-raising efforts. We organize training and seminar programs and conduct awareness campaigns for students, staff, and the community to promote water conservation and efficient use across all our campuses.
• We also reduce water consumption by using water-efficient appliances and equipment, and ensure more efficient water use by preventing waste. To this end, we are expanding environmentally friendly technologies such as low-flow faucets, energy-efficient toilet systems, sensor-operated and pedal-operated faucets, and smart irrigation systems.
• In line with our sustainable landscape management principles, we irrigate the green spaces on our campuses at appropriate times, choosing plants and trees that require less water. We also aim to minimize water consumption by using rainwater and natural spring water.
• We also place special emphasis on wastewater management. We are establishing environmentally friendly infrastructure systems to collect and safely discharge wastewater before it contaminates clean water resources.
• We are strengthening stakeholder collaborations and partnerships to ensure sustainable and efficient water management. We raise public awareness by carrying out joint projects and activities with student communities, academic and administrative staff, local governments, public institutions, non-governmental organizations, and professional chambers.
• Finally, within the framework of our continuous improvement approach, we regularly review our water management policy and goals and develop processes aimed at water conservation and efficiency with a continuous improvement approach.
• In line with these principles, at Beykoz University, we are committed to ensuring the sustainable management of water and leaving a more liveable environment for future generations.

The strategic objectives developed by Beykoz University for effective and efficient water management are as follows:

1. To act in collaboration and develop partnerships with university administration, students, academic and administrative staff, non-governmental organizations, representatives of the business world, and all segments of society in line with international and national policies and objectives related to effective and efficient water management.

2. To increase the number of scientific publications and projects related to water and water efficiency.

3. To use equipment such as low-flow faucets, water-saving toilet systems, and smart irrigation systems in buildings.

4. To encourage awareness and social responsibility activities of student clubs regarding water efficiency and water conservation.

5. To organize in-service training for academic and administrative staff on water conservation.

6. To conduct activities to raise public awareness on issues such as water efficiency, water conservation, and drought.

7. To promote xeriscaping practices and use efficient irrigation techniques.

8. To increase the proportion of green spaces irrigated with natural spring water.

9. To reduce per capita water consumption.

10. To implement environmentally friendly methods for recycling, storing, and preserving oils.

11. Composting to improve the water retention properties of soil in on-campus green spaces.

12. To water the campus green spaces during times when evaporation is least.

13. To identify and quickly fixing leaks in faucets and sinks, minimizing water loss and leaks.

This content was updated on 19/07/2024.