University of Jordan Sustainability

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Top 200 QS Environmental Rankings 2026

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16 MW Solar PV — 100% Campus Electricity

Race to Zero Officially committed to reaching net zero by 2050

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.

Our Framework

Action Areas

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

Innovation & Discovery

Research

Learning & Development

Education & Training

Operations & Environment

Campus Sustainability

Global Alignment

Contributing to Global Goals

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Explore our
17 commitments

Hover over any SDG tile to learn how the University of Jordan contributes to each global goal.

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

2025 – 2050 Roadmap

Sustainability Strategy

A bold 9-goal framework

Sustainability Strategy and Climate Policy ›

−67%

GHG Emissions (Scope 1&2) vs. 2019 Baseline

100%

Renewable Electricity

2030

Interim Target Year

2050

Net-Zero Target

2030 Interim Targets

Key Results Progress Snapshot

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Institutional Framework

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

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.

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

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