Sustainability
SDG 2 Zero Hunger · Sustainability evidence 2025
Prioritising purchase of food from local, sustainable sources
Evidence for the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2027 · Indicator 2.5.4 · Reference period: calendar year 2025
Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi gives priority to buying food from local and sustainable sources. The University’s caterers buy from producers in Tashkent city and Tashkent region whenever possible; since 30 August 2024 this is a requirement of the Sustainable Food Policy and the Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Policy, and the share of local food purchases is reported every year.
- Scope
- TUIT main campus in Tashkent. Figures cover the main campus; activities of the regional branches (Fergana, Nukus, Samarkand, Nurafshon, and Urgench, which joined Urgench State University in 2025) are mentioned where TUIT took part. Activities described took place at the main campus unless a branch is named.
- Period
- Calendar year 2025 (1 January – 31 December 2025)
- Responsible unit
- Procurement Department; Department of Housekeeping and Landscaping
The rules
Since 30 August 2024 the Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Policy (TUIT-SP-07, paragraph 8) states that the University prioritises the purchase of food and other products from local and sustainable sources, in particular fruit, vegetables, dairy products and bread from producers in Tashkent region, and paragraph 12 requires the share of food purchases from local suppliers to be reported every year. The Sustainable Food Policy (TUIT-SP-08, paragraphs 4 and 8) adds that caterers give preference to certified or good-practice local farms and seasonal produce, avoid products associated with deforestation or land degradation, and buy from local producers in Tashkent city and region whenever possible.
Local purchasing in 2025
| Product group | Region |
|---|---|
| Vegetables and fruit | Tashkent region |
This page is a public evidence record of Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi for the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2027 (reference period: calendar year 2025). Enquiries: rankings@tuit.uz.