Sustainability
About
Strategy and Charter
The Sustainable Development Policy sets TUIT’s direction to 2033. These are its priorities, its targets and the way it is approved and reviewed.
Our framework document
The Sustainable Development Policy for the period up to 2033 (TUIT-SP-01) is the University’s framework document on sustainability. It was approved by decision of the University Council on 30 August 2024, together with seventeen thematic policies (TUIT-SP-02 to TUIT-SP-18), and replaced the Sustainable Development Policy to 2033 and Beyond adopted in 2023. The policy covers the main campus in Tashkent and all six branches, and it binds every employee and student as well as contractors working on University premises.
The policy describes sustainable development in practical terms: decisions on teaching, research, campus operations, procurement, employment and partnerships take their environmental, social and economic consequences into account, and the University reports openly on the results. Read the full text of the policy.
Four priorities
Teaching. Every student learns about sustainable development and the SDGs. The compulsory course in ecology and environmental protection is the foundation. Life Safety, Alternative Energy Sources and sustainability topics in specialised courses and final projects build on it.
Research and innovation. TUIT supports research on climate, energy, water, the circular economy and the use of information technology for the SDGs, and uses its own campuses as a living laboratory where students can test practical solutions.
Campus operations. The University cuts its greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, measures its water and waste, reduces plastic and single-use items, and buys ethically and locally where it can.
People and partnerships. TUIT treats equality, inclusion and decent work as part of sustainability, engages with neighbouring mahallas and local government, and contributes its expertise to national SDG policy.
Targets we measure ourselves against
| Area | Target | Baseline | Deadline | Set in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions | Cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 15% by 2030 and by at least 50% by 2040 | 2022–2023 | 2030 and 2040 | TUIT-SP-01 paragraph 7 |
| Carbon neutrality | Net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions; net zero for the Scope 3 categories business travel, waste generated in operations and water supply | 2022–2023 | 2050 or earlier (Scope 1 and 2); 2050 (Scope 3 categories) | TUIT-SP-01 paragraph 7 |
| Energy | Cut energy use per square metre of floor area by 10% | 2025 | 2030 | TUIT-SP-02 paragraph 7 |
| Water | Cut water use per person by 10% | 2025 | 2030 | TUIT-SP-04 paragraph 15 |
| Waste | Recycle at least 25% of waste generated | — | 2030 | TUIT-SP-05 paragraph 11 |
| Single-use items | Cut disposable items bought by the University and its catering contractors by 30% | 2025 | 2030 | TUIT-SP-06 paragraph 11 |
| Plastic | End single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cutlery at University outlets | — | 1 September 2027 | TUIT-SP-06 paragraph 5 |
| Commuting | Increase the share of sustainable commuting by at least 5 percentage points | 2025 | 2030 | TUIT-SP-18 paragraphs 5 and 11 |
| Education | Sustainability literacy of students surveyed every year, summary of results published | — | Annually | TUIT-SP-01 paragraph 13 |
Progress against each target is reported every year in the Sustainability and SDG Report and on the Data pages.
Approval and review
The policy was approved by decision of the University Council on 30 August 2024 and enters into force on the date of its approval. It is reviewed at least once every two years, and earlier if there are significant changes in legislation or in the activities of the University. Amendments are approved by the University Council.
Approval details
- Document
- Sustainable Development Policy for the period up to 2033 (TUIT-SP-01)
- Approved by
- Council of the University, 30 August 2024
- In force
- From the date of approval
- Replaces
- Sustainable Development Policy to 2033 and Beyond, adopted in 2023
- Review
- At least once every two years
- Responsible
- Rector (overall responsibility); Sustainability Committee (coordination)
Sustainability Committee Charter
The Sustainability Committee works under its own regulation, which sets out its composition, terms of reference and meeting schedule. The regulation is summarised on the Governance page.