Version: 1        Creation date: 12 July 2024        Last review date:12 June 2025

1. Purpose
This policy aims to ensure that Near East University's financial investments and purchasing/supply processes are carried out in accordance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. This document defines the principles that will ensure that the university acts in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

2. Scope
This policy applies to the following items managed by the university:

• All investment funds (endowments, financial reserves, long-term assets)
• Purchasing and supply transactions (purchases of products, services, equipment, and infrastructure)

3. Sustainable Investment Principles

Near East University ensures that its investment strategies align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The university prioritizes investment in renewable energy initiatives, sustainabletechnologies, and socially responsible sectors such as education and healthcare. Investment activities exclude sectors that conflict with its sustainability values, such as fossil fuels or industries with unethical labor practices. This approach reflects the university's commitment to long-term environmental stewardship and global social responsibility.

• Environmental Responsibility: Investments are not made in sectors with high carbon emissions, environmental pollution and unsustainable resource use.
• Social Responsibility: Companies that value human rights, labor rights, gender equality, and social justice are given priority.
• Ethics in Governance: Organizations with transparency, accountability and ethical business practices are supported.
• Investment Exclusions:
• Fossil fuel production
• Tobacco and arms industry
• Companies documented to have violated human rights

• Preferred Investments:
• Renewable energy, green technologies
• Circular economy, sustainable agriculture
• Companies with high ESG scores

4. Sustainable Purchasing Principles

Near East University observes the following sustainability principles in its purchasing processes:

• Environmentally friendly products and packaging are preferred.
• Local and ethical suppliers are prioritised.
• We work with companies that have social responsibility.
• Products with high energy efficiency are purchased.
• Traceability and a transparent supply chain are taken as a basis.

Near East University is committed to sustainable procurement practices that align with its broader environmental and social goals. The university prioritizes purchasing from local suppliers to support the regional economy and minimize transportation-related emissions. In all construction and renovation projects, recycled and environmentally friendly materials are used wherever possible. Procurement decisions are made by considering environmental and social responsibility criteria, including supplier adherence to ethical labor standards and sustainable production practices.

5. Implementation and Monitoring

• The Department of Finance and the Purchasing Unit are responsible for implementing this policy.
• The Sustainability Commission periodically monitors the implementation and provides suggestions for improvement.

6. Review
This policy is reviewed every two years and updated as necessary.