SDU: Shaping a
Sustainable Future, Today
Discover how we are transforming our campus and community for a better future through data-driven sustainable solutions aligned with the UN's SDGs.
Strategic Focus Areas
Our sustainability agenda is structured around five interconnected pillars, each designed to create lasting, systemic change across campus and the wider community.
Governance & Accountability
Building transparent institutional frameworks, ethical decision-making processes, and evidence-based sustainability policies that drive long-term impact.
Strategy & Reporting
Measuring, managing, and publishing our carbon footprint, energy consumption, and biodiversity impact through rigorous annual GRI-aligned reports.
Research
Producing peer-reviewed research, policy briefs, and innovation projects that directly contribute measurable progress to the UN's 17 Global Goals.
Education
Embedding sustainability competencies across all degree programmes, equipping every SDU graduate with the knowledge to lead the green transition.
Community & Social Impact
Advancing equity and belonging through inclusive access programs, disability support, gender equality initiatives, and community outreach partnerships.
More initiatives coming soon
United Nations · 2030 Agenda
SDG Goals in Action
Our 12 active UN Sustainable Development Goals and the concrete contributions SDU is making toward each one.
Over 500 scholarships and financial assistance grants provided annually to low-income students.
Campus food banks and subsidized canteens ensuring no student goes hungry.
Free 24/7 medical check-ups and psychological support services available on campus.
Modernized curricula integrating sustainability across 40+ degree programmes.
Women's representation in STEM programmes raised to 55% through targeted outreach.
50+ smart water dispensers installed, saving 100,000 plastic bottles annually.
30% of campus energy switched to solar via new rooftop panel installations.
Campus incubator supporting 20+ student startups and driving local job creation.
Partnerships with leading tech companies to establish 3 new advanced research labs.
Comprehensive accessibility upgrades across all campus buildings and platforms.
Promoting green transit with free campus buses and bicycle-sharing programmes.
Campus-wide zero-waste initiative targeting an 80% recycling rate by 2028.
Commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions across all facilities by 2040.
Coastal clean-up and conservation projects led by the Marine Biology department.
5,000 trees planted and a protected botanical garden established on campus.
Public forums with global experts on human rights and ethical governance.
Collaboration with 15 international universities for joint sustainability research.
Hover over each goal to learn about our campus initiatives · All 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact Dashboard
Real-time metrics tracking our progress toward carbon neutrality and zero-waste campus operations.
Carbon Offset
Renewable Energy
Water Saved
Waste Recycled
Energy Consumption & Savings
Monthly tracking (2024)
University Initiatives
Discover how we integrate sustainability into every aspect of campus life, from policy to research and student engagement.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Measure the impact of your daily habits on nature and find out how many trees you need to offset it.
Monthly Indicators
This represents your estimated monthly carbon footprint (CO₂).
Trees needed to offset
Upcoming Events
Stay engaged with SDU's greening and sustainable development activities. Every step makes a difference.
Green Campus Day: Mass Tree Planting
Recycling Seminar: The Future is in Our Hands
Alternative Energy Sources Exhibition
Environment and Community
The brightest moments of our sustainability initiatives on campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions about SDU's sustainable development activities.
The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 global goals proposed by the UN aimed at eradicating poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity for all. As SDU, we strongly support these goals with our policies and research.
Contact and Location
Contact us or visit the campus for a more sustainable future.
Information Center
- AddressSumgait city, 43rd block, Sumgait State University Main Building (SDG Center)
- Phone+994 18 642 09 30
- Working HoursMon - Fri : 09:00 - 18:00