Center for Sustainable Development Goals Integration
The Center coordinates IITU's work across the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals: embedding sustainability and ESG principles into education, research, and campus life, engaging students and staff in environmental initiatives, and developing partnerships.
The Center has developed the University's Climate Action Plan for 2026–2030 and the Strategy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and is responsible for monitoring their implementation and reporting.
IITU aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
What Has Been Done in the 2025–2026 Academic Year
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September 2025
SuliTest Assessment
Students completed an adapted SuliTest to assess awareness of global challenges and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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January 2026
Faculty Professional Development
A session on integrating SDGs into the educational process and international practices of education for sustainable development.
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February — May 2026
ReStart Project
Separate plastic collection was introduced on campus: 133 kg of plastic waste was collected and sent for recycling.
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April 2026
EcoHack Almaty Eco-Hackathon
Jointly with the EcoCode student organization: 51 participants from 13 university teams developed technological solutions for urban environmental challenges.
Additionally, a reverse vending machine for bottles and cans and a drinking fountain have been installed on campus. Events such as the "Second Life of Things" drive (over 60 participants), EcoQuest, and EcoNight were held, with environmental activities reaching over 200 students and staff. Students launched the SaveTuba and EcoScan startups. Two cooperation memorandums were signed; the Center's partners include the Almaty City Development Center, EcoNetwork, the Coalition for Green Economy and G-Global, the Chamber of Commerce of Kazakhstan, and others.
Goals Up to 2030
| Indicator | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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| Position in QS Sustainability Ranking | — | 1500+ | 1450+ | 1400+ | 1350+ |
| Position in THE Impact Ranking | — | 1500+ | 1450+ | 1400+ | 1350+ |
| ESG Publications in Web of Science and Scopus | 10 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| Administrative Staff Trained in ESG and Digital Competencies | 30% | 40% | 45% | 50% | 55% |
| Faculty Who Completed Professional Development in ESG, AI, and Inclusion | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
By 2027, at least 40% of disciplines will be revised to incorporate ESG principles.
Documents
- PDF IITU Climate Action Plan for 2026–2030IITU Climate Action Plan 2026–2030 · current state, emission reduction, six goals EN
- PDF Strategy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for 2026–2030Strategy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion · goals, KPIs, and roadmap EN
- PDF Climate Action Policy (R-49)Climate Action Policy · approved by the Management Board resolution on 27.03.2025 EN
- PDF Sustainable Investment Policy (R-50)Sustainable Investment Policy · approved by the Management Board resolution on 27.03.2025 EN
- PDF Sustainable Procurement Policy (R-51)Sustainable Procurement Policy · approved by the Management Board resolution on 17.04.2025 EN