01Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC)
Leads university-wide carbon-management planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring alignment with sustainability policies and international frameworks.
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Carbon Management
Process for managing carbon emissions and reducing overall CO₂ output.
Executive Summary
Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) has adopted a comprehensive, policy-driven carbon-management framework designed to gradually eliminate institutional CO₂ emissions and promote long-term climate responsibility. The University’s carbon-management approach is based on structured policies, clear operational procedures, and continuous monitoring practices that ensure all campus activities from energy use to transportation and building operations align with its sustainability vision and national clean-energy commitments.
Through the integration of renewable-energy systems, energy-efficient buildings, sustainable mobility solutions, and advanced monitoring tools, AAU maintains a proactive strategy that reduces emissions at the source, enhances institutional resilience, and supports SDG7 and SDG13 objectives. This process is fully supported by the Carbon Management and Emissions Reduction Policy and the Carbon Emissions Management Procedure, which provide detailed guidance for measurement, reporting, mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Centers and Departments
02Engineering and Maintenance Department
Implements energy-related upgrades, oversees HVAC and lighting efficiency improvements, and supports the transition to low-carbon infrastructure across campus buildings.
03Transportation and Logistics Unit
Coordinates sustainable mobility initiatives, including EV-ready infrastructure, carpool programs, and policies that limit high-emission vehicle use on campus.
04Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Supports low-carbon startups, green-technology innovations, and student projects focusing on decarbonization and renewable-energy solutions.
05Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research (HCASR)
Conducts research on emissions reduction, clean-energy systems, and carbon-neutrality methods, providing scientific support for mitigation strategies.
Activities
01AAU Electric-Vehicle Partnership with KIA Jordan
A major collaboration promoting clean mobility, supporting EV-ready campus infrastructure, and reducing emissions associated with traditional transportation.
02Campus Tree-Planting and Green-Landscape Initiatives
AAU organizes recurring tree-planting campaigns that enhance carbon absorption capacity, improve air quality, and support ecosystem resilience.
03Smart-Building Implementation Program
Smart-building technologies – including automated lighting, advanced HVAC control, and improved ventilation – reduce energy demand and lower carbon outputs.
04Using Artificial Intelligence Tools to Enter the Job Market” – Training Workshop
The University’s widespread adoption of solar-powered systems, smart-grid controls, and renewable-energy infrastructure significantly decreases reliance on conventional emissions-intensive electricity.
05Carpooling and Sustainable Commuting Program
A structured program encouraging shared transportation among staff and students, reducing fuel consumption, traffic, and campus-related emissions.
Impact Evaluation & Development Plan
Performance Evaluation
- Carbon-management policies and procedures are fully documented, publicly accessible, and operational across all university units.
- Emission-reduction actions are integrated into energy systems, building operations, mobility planning, and campus-wide sustainability practices.
- Renewable-energy integration significantly minimizes emissions at the source.
- Smart-building upgrades enhance ventilation, lighting efficiency, temperature control, and automated energy performance.
- Sustainable mobility initiatives reduce transportation-related emissions.
- Continuous monitoring ensures compliance with environmental standards and supports long-term decarbonization efforts.
Development Actions
- Action 1: Digitize the full carbon-monitoring and reporting process, integrating smart meters and automated dashboards. Action 2: Publish an Annual Carbon-Management Report summarizing mitigation actions, operational improvements, and institutional impact. Action 3: Deliver training workshops on carbon-accounting, climate-leadership skills, low-carbon technologies, and sustainability integration. Action 4: Develop a digital communication platform enabling students and staff to propose carbon-reduction ideas and monitor progress. Action 5: Introduce formal indicators to track building performance, transportation trends, renewable-energy usage, and behavioral change across the campus community.
Benchmarking & Best Practice
- Adopted Global Best Practices
- Alignment with internationally recognized carbon-management models and sustainable-campus frameworks.
- Use of climate-resilient building principles and smart-energy technologies inspired by global best practices in decarbonization.
- Compliance with national environmental regulations and clean-energy strategies.
- Reflection of local climate conditions, regulatory frameworks, and Jordan’s national sustainability agenda.
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