Certificates

The ISO 9001 Quality Management System is an internationally recognized and widely adopted standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the field of quality management. This system aims to help organizations continuously improve the quality of their products and services, meet customer expectations, and even exceed them.

The ISO 9001 management system:

• Ensures that processes operate in a more controlled and systematic manner, thereby reducing customer complaints.
• Defines, monitors, and improves all business processes, preventing the recurrence of errors.
• Grants the company increased credibility with the ISO 9001 certificate, making it a preferred choice in tenders and international business.
• Ensures that work is based on systems rather than individuals, supporting the development of institutional memory.
• Promotes the efficient use of resources and reduces waste.
• Facilitates compliance with specific regulations and legal requirements.

LEED stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" and is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. In other words, LEED is a certificate of appreciation awarded to buildings that comply with the fundamental sustainability requirements in order to support the natural habitat without disturbing the ecosystem.

Performance Score and Certification Levels are as follows: LEED Certified (40-49), LEED Silver (50-59), LEED Gold (60-79), and LEED Platinum (80+). Özyeğin University has been awarded with the LEED GOLD certificate for its AB1, AB2, and SC buildings.

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Environmental Management System is a management system developed to systematically reduce, and where possible, to eliminate the environmental damages organizations have caused or may cause, and to create a more livable environment in the future.

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System:

• Minimizes waste.
• Reduces energy consumption.
• Makes it easier to obtain permits and licenses.
• Ensures compliance with national and international legal requirements.
• Facilitates accurate use of natural resources and thus reduces expenditures and increases efficiency.
• Analyzes potential threats and thus minimizes accidents and losses.
• Increases trust and commitment as it guarantees stakeholders that all activities are carried out in accordance with environmental obligations.

The ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard was obtained in 2014, and the requirements of this management system are duly fulfilled. The system's functionality is regularly checked through periodic internal and external reviews, and our certificates are renewed every year. To that end, the University published its Environment Policy, which explains the institution's policy toward the environment, as well as the Environmental Management Plan, which explains the institution's practices, the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved, and relevant concepts. The University also published the User Guidelines for Campus Energy and Water Resources, which explains in detail how to use on-campus energy and water resources in the most efficient way possible and key considerations to keep in mind for the protection of the environment. Meanwhile, the University's approach to waste management and environmental responsibility is summarized in the Özyeğin University Waste Management Plan and Environmental Lifecycle documents.

ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System is a management system designed to eliminate or minimize the risks in the institution in the light of relevant legislations in order to create and manage a healthy and safe working/living environment.

ISO 45001 Management System:

• Minimizes occupational accidents and diseases, and prevents labor loss.
• Facilitates a better work environment and thus ensures employee satisfaction.
• Proves the institution's commitment to occupational safety to the legal authorities.
• Offers competitive advantage by increasing the institution's reputation.
• Prevents production delays or downtimes due to accidents or diseases; minimizes compensation, penalty, and indemnity amounts; and reduces operational costs.
• Enables potential reduction in downtime and associated costs.
• Ensures the systematic dissemination of occupational health and safety practices within the institution.
• Helps the institution demonstrate compliance with national and international laws and regulations on occupational health and safety.

The ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard was obtained in 2014, and the requirements of this management system are duly fulfilled. The system's functionality is regularly checked through periodic internal and external reviews, and our certificates are renewed every year. To that end, the University set forth its institutional policies towards occupational health and safety in its Health & Safety and Emergency Response Policies. The Health & Safety and Emergency Response Plans explain the practices, roles and responsibilities, and relevant concepts.

"Zero Waste" is a goal defined as waste management philosophy that entails preventing waste, using resources more efficiently, preventing or minimizing waste generation by reviewing its reasons, and collecting and recycling waste at source separately.

The "Zero Waste Certificate" refers to the certificate issued by the Ministry to local administrations which established zero waste systems, other places defined in ATTACHMENT-1 of the Rules and Regulations for Zero Waste (the OzU campus and dormitories fall into this category), and those who established zero waste management system. The Zero Waste Certificate is awarded by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

Özyeğin University was the first university to receive the "Zero Waste Certificate" in Turkey on February 14, 2020. The document was entitled to be obtained again in June 2025.

The Zero Waste Certificate's benefits for Özyeğin University:

• Having obtained the zero waste certificate within the scope of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System which we are using will serve as a positive reference in HSE Management Systems reviews.
• With the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, the requirements of the Rules and Regulations for Zero Waste had been fulfilled to a large extent. This way, OzU was able to quickly apply for the basic level zero waste certificate. OzU currently has the necessary infrastructure to apply for the silver, gold, and platinum level certificates specified in the rules and regulations.
• The Zero Waste Certificate brought OzU's name to the fore for the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization and relevant public bodies to the extent that OzU submitted a report to serve as a best practice example upon the request of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

The Blue Water Certificate is a national certification granted by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry under the Water Efficiency Regulation to institutions that establish a water efficiency management system and regularly measure, monitor, and report their water consumption. The certificate demonstrates that an institution manages its water resources efficiently, sustainably, and effectively, implements water-saving practices, and adopts a systematic approach to water management.

As a result of the comprehensive efforts carried out within the scope of the Water Efficiency Mobilization initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Özyeğin University became the first university to be awarded the Blue Water Certificate on July 1, 2026.

Prior to receiving the Blue Water Certificate, Özyeğin University had already become the first university to be certified by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) in accordance with ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Systems, demonstrating its pioneering role in water efficiency. Building on this strong foundation, the University successfully completed the Blue Water Certificate process, achieving yet another national first.

Significance of the Blue Water Certificate for Özyeğin University:

• Receiving the Blue Water Certificate within the framework of our ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System confirms that our water efficiency management practices comply with national requirements and officially recognizes our systematic approach to water management.
• Through the implementation of the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System, the University effectively measures and monitors water consumption, evaluates water performance indicators, and continuously improves its water management practices. This robust infrastructure enabled Özyeğin University to successfully meet the requirements of the Blue Water Certificate and achieve the basic level of certification.
• The Blue Water Certificate officially recognizes Özyeğin University's pioneering efforts in water efficiency before the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It also strengthens our environmental sustainability performance and serves as an important reference for national and international sustainability assessments, including UI GreenMetric, Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, and ESG reporting.
• Being the first university to receive both the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System Certificate and the Blue Water Certificate demonstrates Özyeğin University's leadership in water efficiency and its strong commitment to sustainable water management.

ISO 50001 is an international standard aimed at systematically addressing energy management. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this standard assists businesses in managing energy more efficiently, sustainably, and effectively. ISO 50001 supports organizations in achieving the following goals:

• Energy efficiency
• Savings
• Environmental sustainability
• Cost control

The British Safety Council International Safety Award is a prestigious award given to organizations that meet the highest standards in occupational health and safety worldwide. This award recognizes Özyeğin University's excellence in its occupational health and safety management system, its commitment to risk management and ensuring safe working conditions, and its continuous improvement approach. This award is the result of the institution's outstanding efforts to strengthen the safety culture in the workplace and minimize occupational accidents.

ISO 46001 is a water efficiency management standard that enables organizations to measure, monitor, and reduce their water use. Its main objective is to prevent water waste, optimize consumption, and ensure sustainable water management.

With this standard, organizations can save water, reduce costs, minimize environmental impacts, and strengthen their sustainability performance. It is especially valuable for campuses, industrial facilities, and large buildings in terms of both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.