Annual publication of a university sustainability report covering SDG-related performance.
Publication of Sustainability Report (12.4.1)
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:
Activities:
Impact Evaluation & Development Plan
A. 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 %.
B. 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.
C. 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
Future Goal (2028):
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.
