Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 70.78
Liaison Julia Carlow
Submission Date July 25, 2024

STARS v2.2

American University of Sharjah
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Julia Carlow
Acting Head of Sustainability
Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field

Part 1. Measurable sustainability objectives 

Academics

Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:

AUS Strategic Plan 2020 to 2025 (https://www.aus.edu/about/strategic-plan)

Goal II.1.  Deliver responsive and relevant academic and extracurricular programs that prepare students who contribute to the development and betterment of society.

Strategy II.1.1.  Provide curricular content and extracurricular experiences that enable students to recognize and address societal needs.

 


Engagement 

Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:

AUS Strategic Plan 2020 to 2025 (https://www.aus.edu/about/strategic-plan)

Strategy I.1.1.  Offer diverse and vibrant opportunities to students to support their development and enrich their lives, through international experiences, community service, leadership programs, and athletic and recreational activities.

Strategy V.3.1.  Implement initiatives and programs that engage the community in addressing the critical environmental challenges we face today.


Operations

Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:

AUS Strategic Plan 2020 to 2025 (https://www.aus.edu/about/strategic-plan)

Strategy IV.2.2.  Implement energy saving and waste reduction initiatives.

 

AUS Climate Action Plan (https://www.aus.edu/sites/default/files/aus_climate_action_plan-_final_copy.pdf)

AUS commits to reach net-zero emissions by 2050


Administration

Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainable investment/finance; or wellbeing?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:

AUS Strategic Plan 2020 to 2025 (https://www.aus.edu/about/strategic-plan)

Strategy I.3.1.  Continue to refine on-campus facilities and services to meet the needs of the AUS community, leading to improved health, vitality and well-being.

Strategy IV.1.2.  Develop alternative revenue streams including expanding our endowment to support university initiatives.


Part 2. Sustainability in institution’s highest guiding document

Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
Yes

The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
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Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
https://www.aus.edu/about/aus-strategic-plan-2020-2025

Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
Major theme

Optional Fields

The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
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Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
https://www.aus.edu/sustainability/plans-and-reports

Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
No

The formal statement in support of sustainability:
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The institution’s definition of sustainability:
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Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
Yes or No
The Earth Charter ---
The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) ---
ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter ---
Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability ---
SDG Accord ---
Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment ---
The Talloires Declaration (TD) ---
UN Global Compact Yes
Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) ---

A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:

AUS sits on the board of UN Global Compact UAE Local Network, which is a network of 130+ UAE companies (including AUS SBA) signed up to the Global Compact. As part of being a leader of the UNGC UAE Local Network group AUS students have been leaders in building out the “UNGC UAE Youth Program” as Youth Ambassadors. AUS materially supports by giving resources and representation from senior AUS faculty.


Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
https://globalcompact.ae/about/

Additional documentation to support the submission:
EMS Revision 07.Final.pdf

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Please see Pages 32-38 in the attached AUS Environmental Management System Manual (R7) to reference Environmental Aspects, Objectives and Targets.


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