On December 5, the results of the international ranking system “UI Green Metric” for 2023 were announced. Sumgayit State University was included in this ranking for the first time. “UI Green Metric” is the first rating that created a voluntary standard to improve university infrastructure worldwide, measure the sustainability of universities’ activities and their impact on society. The “Green Metric” rating, which is used to evaluate universities, mainly evaluates 39 indicators and 6 criteria to measure the sustainability and environmental impact of higher education institutions. In this rating, which ranks the impact of ATMs on infrastructure, energy and climate change, education and research, water and transport resources, SSU’s total score is 1425. By participating in the ranking, universities automatically become members of a global network and contribute to increasing their international reputation by bringing the sustainability policy and activities of higher education institutions to the global arena. Azerbaijan is currently represented by 4 universities in this ranking, which includes ATM from 30 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Europe.