Environmental Sustainability Strategy‎

Vision

To increase awareness of having an environmental sustainability strategy leading to clean environment with minimum pollutants in the air and water

Mission

Using our education, research, resources and influence with our partners to effectively address and solve challenges of sustainability in the local area improving the environment.

SWOT Analysis

‎Strength‎

Availability of good infrastructure thus improving biodiversity in the university (Green ‎lands, 500 kWp PV project). ‎
Top management commitment.
Distinguished level of the academic community. ‎
Availability of sustainability programs in the university.

Weakness ‎

Shortage of financial capabilities.
Lack of international research cooperation in this field.

Opportunities

Possibility of international cooperation. ‎
Opportunity to increase environmental awareness and its effect on our future.

Threats

The presence of many factories close to the university environment. ‎
The presence of untreated sewage lacks nearby. ‎

Strategic Priorities

Enhance environmental culture. ‎
Encourage joint projects with partners to solve environmental issues. ‎
Increase number of programs and research dealing with environmental sustainability.

Strategic Objectives

Improving the physical environment of the university. ‎
Spreading the environment culture to the university community. ‎
Contribute to improving the community environment. ‎
Be part of the global fight to improve the environment and reduce pollution. ‎

Related Programs, Projects, and Initiatives (PPI)

Rationalizing the use of electrical energy [Installation of 500 kWp PV Project]. ‎
Building a research team to address environmental issues [Large number of published papers ‎in this field LINK]. ‎
Holding a series of courses and seminars on the environment [large number of environment ‎courses available LINK].
Developing curricula to address environmental issues [A number of programs dealing with ‎environmental issues available LINK]. ‎
Better of the university cars and staff cars and the encouragement of using public transport ‎or group travel. ‎

Strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

KPI Name	Target (2023)
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions.	10%
Increasing the number of published research on environmental issues.	10%
Number of training courses and seminars on the environment.	20%
Reducing number of cars entering and leaving the university.	20%

Responsibilities and Budget

Strategic Objectives Number	Responsibility	Estimated Budget (JD)
1	Quality Assurance Department	Included in the budget of deanship of Planning, Development and Quality.
2	Deanship of Student Affairs. Deanship of Community Service	Included in the deanships’ budget.
3	Deanship of Scientific Research	Included in the deanship of Scientific Research budget.

References

Code	PTUK 23-S001	Version	01
Published Date:	2023	Reviewed Date:	-
Confidentiality:	Public	Accreditation:	University board