01Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC)
Leads data collection, verification, and publication of the Annual Sustainability Report and Executive Summaries.
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Publication of Sustainability Report
Annual publication of a university sustainability report covering SDG-related performance.
Introduction
Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) publishes an Annual Sustainability Report that documents the university’s comprehensive performance in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This report transparently presents quantitative and qualitative results across energy, water, waste, research, education, social inclusion, and governance indicators, ensuring public accountability and continuous improvement.
The report follows the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI Standards 2021) and integrates UN SDG 12 targets (12.2–12.8) with the Jordan National Green Economy Strategy.
Each year, the Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC) collects, verifies, and publishes data from all academic and administrative units, transforming AAU’s sustainability journey into measurable outcomes accessible to all stakeholders.
Centers and Departments
02Finance Department
Provides annual budgets, sustainability investments, and cost- saving statistics for inclusion in the report.
03General Supplies and Services Department
Supplies verified data on energy, water, and waste performance.
04Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research (HCASR)
Contributes research findings and innovation indicators related to sustainable technologies.
05Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Documents innovation projects, start-ups, and applied sustainability initiatives.
06Hourani E-Learning Center (HEC)
Prepares digital formats of the report, ensures accessibility through AAU’s Sustainability Portal.
Activities
01Publication of Sustainability Report 2024–2025
Comprehensive report featuring SDG metrics, verified data, and sustainability progress.
02Publication of Sustainability Report 2023–2024
Report highlighting earlier achievements and baseline indicators for continuous comparison.
03SDG 12 Executive Sustainability Report
Dedicated publication detailing responsible consumption, production, and waste-reduction progress.
04AAU Participation in the First World Public Assembly (Moscow 2025)
Presented the university’s reporting methodology as a model for SDG transparency.
05Eight AAU Researchers Ranked Among World’s Top 2 % – Stanford 2025 List
Findings featured in AAU Sustainability Report as evidence of excellence in research sustainability impact.
Impact Evaluation & Development Plan
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Performance Evaluation
- Full coverage of all 17 SDGs with quantitative
- 100 % alignment with GRI 2021
- Reports downloaded by 5,600+ external
- Improved AI-readability and public data transparency metrics by 78 %.
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Development Actions
- Action 1: Digital Interactive Report, Launch dynamic online format with live data visualization, 2026.
- Action 2: Third-Party Verification System (2025 – 2028Annual independent audit of sustainability data, 2027.
- Action 3: Open Data API Integration (2025 – 2028) Provide public API access for research and government partners, 2027.
- Action 4: Regional Sustainability Benchmarking Platform (2025 – 2028) Publish comparative SDG data for Jordanian universities, 2028.
- Action 5: AI-Driven Analytics Module (2025 – 2028), Use AI models to predict trends in energy, waste & carbon, 2028.
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Benchmarking & Best Practice
AAU benchmarks its reporting framework against top global universities including the University of Melbourne, Cambridge, and KAUST,
which are renowned for integrating data-driven sustainability reporting with open public access.
Adopted best practices include:- Transparent publishing of raw data on SDG
- Alignment with GRI and ISO 14001
- Cross-referencing AAU policies with UN SDG targets and Jordan’s national
Establish the AAU Open Sustainability Knowledge Hub to serve as a regional repository for sustainability reports, datasets, and benchmarking tools.
Institutional Integration Summary
The publication of the AAU Sustainability Report is coordinated by the Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC) in collaboration with all academic faculties and administrative departments.
Each unit submits verified data every quarter, which is reviewed by SIRC, audited by the University Presidency, and published digitally via the AAU Sustainability Portal.
This system ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with global reporting standards.
By publicly disclosing its SDG performance and sustainability progress, AAU advances not only SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) but also SDG 16 (Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
AAU’s consistent annual publication and open access approach position it as a national leader in sustainability reporting and institutional transparency; fully compliant with THE Impact Ranking evaluation criteria.
