Istanbul Okan University Sustainability Literacy Test
Istanbul Okan University conducts itseducation, research, and social contribution activities in alignment with global sustainability goals by adopting a sustainability-oriented approach. Our university aims to develop effective and lasting policies both on campus and insociety by prioritizing the principles of environmental responsibility, socialequality, and economic sustainability. The purpose of this test is to measure the level of sustainability literacy among students and staff and to evaluate their knowledge, awareness, and implementation levels regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results obtained are expected tocontribute to analyzing the university’s current status in sustainability and to support the development of awareness‑raising training programs, communication activities, and institutional policies. Istanbul Okan University Learning, Application and Research Center International Accreditations and Rankings Unit
Demographic Information
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Name and Surname
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Name
Surname
E-mail Address
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ornek@ornek.com
Participant Type
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Associate/ Undergraduate Student
Graduate Student
Academic Staff
Administrative (Non‑Academic) Staff
Age Range
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18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
>65
Gender
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Female
Male
Prefer not to say
Education Level
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High School
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
PhD
Conceptual Knowledge and SDG Awareness
This section aims to evaluate participants’knowledge of the basic concepts of sustainability and the United NationsSustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
How well do you understand the concept ofsustainability?
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I do not understand it at all
I understand it a little
I understand it moderately
I understand it well
I understand it very well
Would you like to receive training on sustainability?
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Yes
No
Undecided
How often do you include sustainability practices in your daily life?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation: This goal aims to ensure access to safe, accessible, and affordable drinking water and sanitation services for everyone. Which of the following is one of the most effective practices to achieve this goal?
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Limiting groundwater resources
Privatizing water resources
Treating and reusing waste water
Increasing water prices
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy This goal aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for everyone. Which of the following contributes to achieving this goal?
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Increasing fossil fuel subsidies
Encouraging investments in solar and wind energy
Increasing energy consumption
Increasing the number of thermal power plants
SDG 3 – Good Health and well‑being: This goal aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for everyone at all ages. Which of the following practices is directly related to this goal?
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Increasing access to green spaces
Increasing emissions from factory chimneys
Intensifying urban traffic
Increasing noise pollution
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and production: This goal promotes sustainable production and consumption patterns through the efficient use of natural resources and the reduction of waste. Which of the following contributes to achieving this goal?
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Promoting single‑use products
Expanding practices that reduce food waste
Increasing the import of out‑of‑season products
Using more packaging
SDG 13 – Climate Action: This goal aims to combat climate change and strengthen the capacity to adapt to its impacts. In line with this goal, which of the following actions should a university take?
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Develop policies to increase energy efficiency
Reduce building insulation
Heat the entire campus with fossil fuels
Ignore waste management
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: This goal aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Which of the following contributes to achieving this goal?
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Increasing urban green spaces
Supporting urban sprawl
Encouraging individual transportation
Promoting high‑energy‑consuming housing projects
The ozone layer protects us from:
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Acid rain
Climate change
Sudden temperature changes
Harmful UV radiation
Which of the following is considered themost environmentally sustainable lifestyle?
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Recycling all recyclable packaging
Reducing the consumption of all products
Purchasing “eco” or “green” labeled products
Buying the newest products
Which of the following is the most widely accepted definition of sustainable development?
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Ensuring universal access to education, health, and social services
Allocating resources only for protection and never using them
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Building a socio‑demographically and economically diverse neighborhood
SDG Practices and Critical Interpretation
In this section, participants’ ability to interpret and evaluate real-life scenarios related to the SDGs is assessed. The questions include situational examples that examine how the SDGs can be implemented in the context of university campus practices and individual behaviors.
Solar panels are installed on campus andenergy‑efficient systems are implemented in buildings. Which SDG does thiscontribute to the least directly?
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SDG13 Climate Action
SDG7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG5 Gender Equality
An ecological garden is created on campusto protect native plant species and support research. Which SDG does thiscontribute to the least directly?
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SDG15 Life on Land
SDG4 Quality Education
SDG3 Good Health and Well‑being
SDG10 Reduced Inequalities
The university provides scholarships,dormitories, and free meals for low‑income students. Which SDG does this support most?
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SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG7 Clean Energy
SDG14 Life Below Water
SDG9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The university adopts a hybrid (partly remote) working policy, reducing how often staff come to campus. The main aim of this practice is to decrease carbon emissions.Which of the following SDGs is most directly related to this practice?
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SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 1 – No Poverty
Electric scooter stations are installed on the university campus to reduce the use of fossil fuel–powered vehicles.Which of the following SDG targets is this practice expected to contribute to the least?
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SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
The university is discussing the following four steps to reduce the total carbon footprint on campus: Improving building insulation Implementing flexible working practices Replacing face-to-face conferences with hybrid meetings Increasing the visibility of recycling bins Which of the following contributes the least directly to reducing the carbon footprint?
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Hybrid meetings
Increasing recycling bins
Insulation improvements
Remote working systems
Students plan to take individual measures to reduce their personal carbon footprints.Which of the following would reduce the carbon footprint most effectively?
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Not consuming meat one day per week
Reducing single-use plastics
Replacing air travel with bus travel
Buying second-hand clothing
The university purchases fresh products from local producers and uses seasonal vegetables in the cafeteria.Which of the following SDGs does this practice directly contribute to?
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SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
In the calculation of an institutional carbon footprint, which of the following is included in “Scope 3” emissions?
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Natural gas used in institutional buildings
The university’s own electricity consumption
Staff commuting and purchased goods
Lighting systems in the building
The university makes physical and digital arrangements to ensure that individuals with different types of disabilities can access campus facilities equally.This approach is most closely related to which SDG?
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SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
The university carries out sustainability projects in collaboration with local governments, NGOs, and other universities.Which SDG goal does this situation support?
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SDG 15 – Life on Land
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 4 – Quality Education
Attıtudes and Behaviors Toward SDGs
For each statement, indicate your level of agreement. 1- Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neutral 4 - Agree 5 - Strongly Agree
How accurate do you find the following statements?
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Rows
Strongly
Disagree 1
Disagree 2
Neutral 3
Agree 4
Strongly
Agree 5
Sürdürülebilirlik, sadece çevreyi korumakla ilgilidir.
I prefer environmentally friendly
transportation such as public transport or bicycles.
Geri dönüşüm yapmak sürdürülebilirliğe katkı sağlar.
I believe individual actions are important in combating climate change.
Enerji tasarrufu sürdürülebilirlik için önemlidir.
If I encounter an environmental issue on campus, I believe it is important to report
it.
I act consciously to save water.
Social
equality and justice are important aspects of sustainability.
I feel responsible for sustainability for
future generations.
I believe regular sustainability education
is necessary to increase awareness.
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