Strategic Framework Based on GreenMetric Categories

UI GreenMetric evaluates universities across six core categories. Our strategy aligns directly with these dimensions:

Setting & Infrastructure (SI)

Objective: Develop a sustainable campus environment that promotes ecological balance and resource efficiency.

Strategic Actions:

  • Increase green open spaces and tree-planting initiatives

  • Integrate sustainability principles into campus master planning

  • Develop smart, energy-efficient buildings

  • Promote green building standards in future expansions

Targets by 2030:

  • Increase green area ratio annually

  • Establish campus biodiversity program

  • Implement sustainable infrastructure guidelines

 Energy & Climate Change (EC)

Objective: Reduce carbon emissions and transition toward renewable energy.

Strategic Actions:

  • Install solar energy systems across campus facilities

  • Upgrade lighting systems to energy-efficient technologies

  • Conduct annual carbon footprint assessments

  • Implement climate adaptation and mitigation policies

Targets by 2030:

  • Measurable reduction in electricity consumption

  • Increase renewable energy contribution

  • Annual carbon reduction reporting

 Waste Management (WS)

Objective: Establish a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling system.

Strategic Actions:

  • Implement waste segregation at source

  • Develop campus recycling stations

  • Reduce paper use through digital transformation

  • Launch awareness campaigns on waste reduction

Targets by 2030:

  • Significant reduction in landfill waste

  • Increase recycling rate annually

  • Promote zero-single-use-plastic initiatives

 Water Management (WR)

Objective: Improve water conservation and management efficiency.

Strategic Actions:

  • Install water-efficient fixtures

  • Implement rainwater harvesting systems

  • Monitor water usage regularly

  • Promote water conservation awareness

Targets by 2030:

  • Reduce per capita water consumption

  • Establish sustainable water management policy

 Transportation (TR)

Objective: Promote sustainable and low-carbon transportation.

Strategic Actions:

  • Encourage carpooling and public transport use

  • Provide bicycle parking and pedestrian-friendly pathways

  • Gradually introduce electric or low-emission vehicles for university operations

  • Limit on-campus vehicle congestion

Targets by 2030:

  • Reduce private vehicle dependency

  • Increase sustainable transport participation

 Education & Research (ED)

Objective: Integrate sustainability into academic and research excellence.

Strategic Actions:

  • Embed sustainability and SDG concepts across curricula

  • Support research focused on climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable development

  • Organize sustainability conferences and workshops

  • Encourage student sustainability initiatives

Targets by 2030:

  • 100% of academic programs include sustainability elements

  • Increase sustainability-focused research publications

  • Annual sustainability awareness events

 Governance & Monitoring

To ensure alignment with UI GreenMetric performance indicators:

  • Establish a Sustainability and GreenMetric Committee

  • Publish an Annual Sustainability Report

  • Monitor KPIs aligned with GreenMetric scoring criteria

  • Benchmark performance against regional and global institutions

 Expected Impact by 2030

  • Improved GreenMetric ranking performance

  • Reduced environmental footprint

  • Stronger sustainability culture among students and staff

  • Enhanced national and international recognition

  • Measurable contribution to the SDGs