Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
This Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is about ensuring access to clean and affordable energy, which is key to the development of agriculture, business, communications, education, healthcare and transportation. Ensuring universal access to affordable electricity by 2030 means investing in clean energy sources such as solar, wind and thermal. Expanding infrastructure and upgrading technology to provide clean energy in all developing countries is a crucial goal that can both encourage growth and help the environment. In other words, access to energy is an important pillar for the wellbeing of the people as well as for economic development and poverty alleviation.
In the process of following building codes, Baku Eurasian University (BAAU) adhere to country's national construction norms and regulations. Appropriate to regulations of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, while construction process, building standards that aimed increasing energy efficiency have been prioritizing in order to provide safety and quality requirements. Baku Eurasian University has a policy in place for ensuring all renovations / new builds are following energy efficiency standards.
Baku Eurasian University (BAAU) is committed to implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) calling for “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030. Whis this aim, BAAU is dealing with making a contribution to SDG7 by implementing activities such as conducting subjects and conferences that aims at enhancing knowledge about sustainable development goals. The university tries to make a contribution to the target of the country in achieving net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Policy on Divesting from Carbon-Intensive Energy Industries
Through prudent investing practices, Baku Eurasian University (BAAU) is dedicated to combating climate change and advancing sustainability. Diversifying from carbon-intensive energy sectors, especially coal and oil, is one way the institution acknowledges the significance of coordinating its financial operations with its environmental principles.
