University of Jordan Sustainability

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270K+ Graduates since 1962
Top 350 QS World University Rankings 2026
16 MW Solar PV — 100% Campus Electricity
Net Zero GHG emissions target by 2050
130+ Countries represented on campus
Vision

A regional model
and global contributor
in sustainability

To be a regional model and global contributor in sustainability, integrating education, research, and campus operations for measurable impact.

Mission

Embedding sustainability
across practice,
culture & community

To embed sustainability across university practices and culture, enabling evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement, and community engagement.

Action Areas

Three interconnected pillars guide the University of Jordan's approach to a sustainable future.

Operations & Environment
Campus Sustainability
Learning & Development
Education
Innovation & Discovery
Research

Global Alignment

Contributing to Global Goals

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No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
The University of Jordan contributes to poverty reduction through access to quality education, research on economic development, and community outreach across Jordan.
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SDG 1 – No Poverty

Sustainability Strategy

A bold 9-goal framework guiding UJ toward Net-Zero by 2050 — spanning carbon neutrality, resource management, education, research, equity, and biodiversity.

Full Strategy & Details
56%
GHG Reduction by 2023
100%
Renewable Electricity
16 MW
Solar Installation
2050
Net-Zero Target
2030 Interim Targets
Key Results Progress Snapshot
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Office of Sustainability Policy

The overarching policy from which all specialised sustainability policies at the University of Jordan emanate — integrating ESG principles across all institutional activities.

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Policy No. 2/3/24/2963/2022
Sustainability Policy at the University of Jordan
Integrates the principles of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) sustainability into all university activities — ensuring responsible use of natural resources, promoting social justice, achieving sustainable development, and upholding integrity and transparency. This policy serves as the general institutional framework from which all specialised sustainability policies emanate.

Issued 5 December 2022 · Approved by the Deans Council · 1 page

Framework

Sustainability Policies

14 specialised policies across three interlocking pillars — environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and institutional governance.

14 Policies GRI Aligned ESG Compliant
Environmental Policies
Campus ecology, resource stewardship & biodiversity
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Policy SO 08
Waste Management Policy
A structured approach to minimising waste through the 3Rs framework, segregated collection, circular economy practices, and GRI-aligned reporting.
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Policy SO 09
Water Management Policy
Reducing the university's water footprint through conservation, smart metering, greywater recycling, and alignment with SDG 6 and GHG Scope 3.
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Policy SO 14
Biodiversity Sustainability Policy
Conserving natural habitats, restoring ecosystems, and integrating biodiversity into campus planning, research, and ESG reporting under SDG 15.

Global Networks & Local Impact

Community & Partnerships

UJ connects with leading international sustainability networks and drives outreach across Environmental, Social, and Governance dimensions.

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Sustainability networks & research partnerships
Community Outreach Projects — 2023–2024
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01 — Environmental
Forest Conservation & Tree Planting Campaigns
UJ students cleaned the Ajloun Forest in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, planted 200+ Aleppo pine and cypress trees on Arbor Day, and restored olive groves at the Shafa Badran Botanical Garden — embedding ecological stewardship into community life across Jordan.
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02 — Social
14th Annual Free Congenital Heart Disease Campaign
UJ's School of Medicine and Jordan University Hospital conducted the 14th annual campaign for free congenital heart disease surgeries in children, with an international cardiac mission and in collaboration with the “Heba Al-Hayat” Jordanian Charity Association.
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03 — Social
SOS Children’s Villages — Sustained Partnership
UJ maintains a year-round partnership with SOS Children's Villages Jordan, encompassing Ramadan Iftar events, open fun days, environmental campaigns, sports activities, and financial literacy training for orphaned children across three villages.
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04 — Governance
National Science Curriculum Reform — Grades 9–12
Dean of Science Dr. Al-Jaghoub led the national curriculum reform committee, authoring textbooks and workbooks for grades 9–12 that shift learning toward critical thinking, practical experiments, and sustainability themes including energy conservation and alternative energy.
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Explore All Partnerships & Projects Full profiles of all 6 partnerships and 40+ outreach projects across ESG dimensions.
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