Khazar University Sustainability Literacy Assessment (2024/25)

This survey is designed to evaluate faculty and staff awareness, understanding, and engagement with key sustainability principles across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Your input will help identify areas for improvement, shape future initiatives, and ensure that sustainability remains a shared responsibility across all campuses.
We kindly invite all staff members to complete the assessment and contribute to building a more sustainable university.

What is your gender

What is your gender Male Female
Your age

Your age 25-45 45-65 65+
How long have you been working at Khazar University?

How long have you been working at Khazar University? Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-10 years More than 10 years
Are you a member of academic staff or non-academic staff?

Are you a member of academic staff or non-academic staff? Full-time academic staff Part-time academic staff Non-academic staff
Section A: General Awareness of Sustainability Policy
Have you read or been introduced to Khazar University's Sustainability Policy?

Have you read or been introduced to Khazar University's Sustainability Policy? Yes, in detail I am aware of it but haven't read it I am somewhat familiar with it No
The three pillars of sustainability in Khazar university’s policy are:

The three pillars of sustainability in Khazar university’s policy are: Environmental, Economic, and Social Environmental, Cultural, and Technological Economic, Political, and Academic Not sure
In your opinion, how important is sustainability to the mission of Khazar University?

In your opinion, how important is sustainability to the mission of Khazar University? Extremely important Important Neutral Not very important Not sure
Section B: Environmental Sustainability (Campus & Behavior)

In your day-to-day role how often do you engage in the following activities?
	Never	Sometimes	About half the time	Most of the time	Always	Not aplicable
Switch off lights when not in use	Switch off lights when not in useNever	Switch off lights when not in useSometimes	Switch off lights when not in useAbout half the time	Switch off lights when not in useMost of the time	Switch off lights when not in useAlways	Switch off lights when not in useNot aplicable
Print only when necessary	Print only when necessaryNever	Print only when necessarySometimes	Print only when necessaryAbout half the time	Print only when necessaryMost of the time	Print only when necessaryAlways	Print only when necessaryNot aplicable
Use the designated boxes at Khazar University to dispose of used paper	Use the designated boxes at Khazar University to dispose of used paperNever	Use the designated boxes at Khazar University to dispose of used paperSometimes	Use the designated boxes at Khazar University to dispose of used paperAbout half the time	Use the designated boxes at Khazar University to dispose of used paperMost of the time	Use the designated boxes at Khazar University to dispose of used paperAlways	Use the designated boxes at Khazar University to dispose of used paperNot aplicable
Use a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, or similar container	Use a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, or similar containerNever	Use a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, or similar containerSometimes	Use a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, or similar containerAbout half the time	Use a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, or similar containerMost of the time	Use a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, or similar containerAlways	Use a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, or similar containerNot aplicable
Use reusable bags when shopping at supermarkets	Use reusable bags when shopping at supermarketsNever	Use reusable bags when shopping at supermarketsSometimes	Use reusable bags when shopping at supermarketsAbout half the time	Use reusable bags when shopping at supermarketsMost of the time	Use reusable bags when shopping at supermarketsAlways	Use reusable bags when shopping at supermarketsNot aplicable
Buy sustainable products (e.g., local, organic)	Buy sustainable products (e.g., local, organic)Never	Buy sustainable products (e.g., local, organic)Sometimes	Buy sustainable products (e.g., local, organic)About half the time	Buy sustainable products (e.g., local, organic)Most of the time	Buy sustainable products (e.g., local, organic)Always	Buy sustainable products (e.g., local, organic)Not aplicable
Participate in events that address social issues	Participate in events that address social issuesNever	Participate in events that address social issuesSometimes	Participate in events that address social issuesAbout half the time	Participate in events that address social issuesMost of the time	Participate in events that address social issuesAlways	Participate in events that address social issuesNot aplicable

Do you think your school/department/center/unit could do more to contribute to the university’s environmental goals?

Do you think your school/department/center/unit could do more to contribute to the university’s environmental goals? Yes No Not sure
Section C: Economic Sustainability (Institutional & Operational Awareness)
Economic sustainability includes efficient use of university resources. How well do you think this is implemented in your school/department/center/unit?

Economic sustainability includes efficient use of university resources. How well do you think this is implemented in your school/department/center/unit? Very well Somewhat well Poorly I am not sure
The term “circular economy” refers to which of the following?

The term “circular economy” refers to which of the following? Reducing the amount of items consumed Producing goods that use less materials Continually re-using resources Sending goods through a linear path of extraction, processing, manufacturing, consumption, and disposal I am not sure
Section D: Engagement, Training & Reporting
Would you be interested in the following sustainability-related activities? (Select all that apply)

Would you be interested in the following sustainability-related activities? (Select all that apply) Participating in campus sustainability committees Attending professional development workshops Leading student awareness initiatives Contributing data or content for the annual report Not interested at this time
What prevents or limits your engagement in sustainability efforts? (Select all that apply)

What prevents or limits your engagement in sustainability efforts? (Select all that apply) Lack of time Lack of institutional incentives Lack of knowledge or training Not relevant to my position Other Other
What additional support or tools would help you contribute more to Khazar University’s sustainability goals?

Khazar University Sustainability Literacy Assessment (2024/25)

Khazar University Sustainability Literacy Assessment (2024/25)

Section A: General Awareness of Sustainability Policy

Section B: Environmental Sustainability (Campus & Behavior)

Section C: Economic Sustainability (Institutional & Operational Awareness)

Section D: Engagement, Training & Reporting