Carbon & Climate Action
Climate Action Policy — PS_01_SDG13_1
Al-Ahliyya Amman University is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving resources, and integrating sustainability across all operations. Using the GHG Protocol as its primary accounting framework and validated by AQACHEI, GRI, UN DESA, and LRQA, AAU tracks and reports emissions across all three scopes — targeting net-zero by 2028, well ahead of the global 2050 benchmark.
Net-Zero Target: 2028
100% Renewable Energy: 2025 ✓
Revision: V05, Oct 2025
-58.3%
Total CO₂ Reduction
2021–2025
2021–2025
2,285kW
Solar Installed
Capacity (2025)
Capacity (2025)
2.58MkWh
Annual Solar
Generation
Generation
0.0t
Scope 2 CO₂
in 2025
in 2025
835.8t
Total CO₂ Saved
2021–2025
2021–2025
Total CO₂ Emissions (Tonnes) — GHG Protocol
Scope
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Scope 1 — Direct
27.1
25.2
22.3
20.2
18.5
Scope 2 — Electricity
241.3
193.1
144.8
40.6
0.0 ✓
Scope 3 — Transport
1,165.9
1,036.4
906.8
662.0
580.0
Total CO₂ (tonnes)
1,434.3
1,254.7
1,073.9
722.8
598.5
2025 Scope 2 = 0.0 based on zero purchased electricity from the grid, per approved energy records. Prepared by the Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC), 2025–2026.
Solar Energy — Phased Expansion
2014
Phase 1 — 280 kW
Initial grid-connected setup
2017
Phase 2 — 1,235.6 kW
Major expansion (+955.6 kW)
2023
Phase 3 — 1,835.6 kW
Further expansion (+600 kW)
2025
Phase 4 — 2,285.6 kW
+450 kW in progress — net energy producer
Net balance: -449,620 kWh — AAU generates more than it consumes
Scope 1 — Direct Emissions Detail
Activity
2021
2023
2025
Stationary combustion
13.6
11.1
9.1
Mobile combustion
11.5
9.7
8.3
Fugitive / HVAC
2.0
1.4
1.1
Fleet electrification: all vehicles replaced with EVs + on-campus charging stations installed
Refrigerant management program for HVAC systems to prevent leaks
Policy Objectives
1
Carbon Neutrality
Reduce and offset carbon emissions — Net-Zero target by 2028.
2
Energy Efficiency & Renewables
Optimize energy and prioritize renewables — 100% achieved in 2025.
3
Sustainable Transportation
Low-carbon transport options — Scope 3 down 50.3% since 2021.
4
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Programs to minimize waste generation and enhance recycling.
5
Water Conservation
Reduce consumption through sustainable management and infrastructure upgrades.
6
Sustainable Procurement
Prioritize environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced products.
7
Community & Education
Integrate sustainability into curricula and engage students through clubs.
8
Research & Innovation
Foster sustainable research — PhD in Sustainability Management & Technology in progress.
9
Sustainability Partnerships
Collaborate with local, national, and global entities on sustainability initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators
% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from baseline
% of energy sourced from renewable sources
% reduction in campus-wide waste generation
Water consumption per capita on campus
Number of sustainability initiatives conducted annually
Research funding allocated to sustainability projects
Related Procedures
Carbon Footprint Assessment Procedure
Sustainable Procurement Procedure
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy
Waste and Water Management Procedure
Latest Review Recommendations
Develop a comprehensive carbon offset program for unavoidable emissions.
Expand sustainability education and training for faculty, staff, and students.
Strengthen collaborations with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Sustainability Policy 2022–2026
Six long-term goals, 30 priority actions across six categories
Student Experience
Education for Sustainability
Research for Sustainability
Partnership & Engagement
Operations for Sustainability
Governance & Quality Assurance
Sustainable Investment — ESG
PS_01_SDG17_1 — Investments aligned with environmental, social, and governance factors
Align investments with sustainability and social responsibility goals
Investments in renewable energy, healthcare, and sustainable sectors
Regular ESG monitoring and transparent annual reporting
Expand green and social impact funds for sustainable financial returns
Responsibilities, Scope & Validation Bodies
Follow-up & Development
Strategies and Policies Committee, Sustainability and Ranking Office
Accreditation
Human Resources and Institutional Development Unit
Validation Bodies
AQACHEI · GRI · UN DESA · LRQA Jordan
Application Scope
Deanships, academic colleges, administrative centers, all departments
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