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AUC Releases Third Sustainability Report Highlighting Its Green Efforts And Achievements

 July 31, 2024, Cairo, Egypt – The American University in Cairo (AUC) has published its biennial sustainability report and brochure. Compiled by the Office of Sustainability, this report provides an in-depth look at the University's sustainability initiatives, progress and impact. Released every two years, this report showcases AUC's commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. "This report positions AUC as a role model for similar institutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and beyond," said Yasmine Mansour, AUC's sustainability director. Mansour added that the report highlights AUC's engagement with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "Each chapter of the report is aligned with at least one of the SDGs to showcase AUC's global sustainability efforts and the critical role of higher education in achieving and implementing the SDGs. Additionally, the report highlights the University's significant progress in embracing global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles."

Following AUC's inaugural report in 2020 and the second report in 2022, the third edition is organized around the University's different forms of engagement with sustainability, including education, research, campus operations, campus engagement, global focus and governance. "This is one of the first comprehensive studies of its kind in the region, providing valuable insights and setting a model for future research and development efforts," Mansour noted.

The report acknowledges AUC's commitment to sustainable practices and identifies areas in which the University can improve to become an international leader in sustainability and continue to guide other higher education institutions within the region.

 

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Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a leading English-language, American- accredited institution of higher education and center of the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the Arab world. It is a vital bridge between East and West, linking Egypt and the region to the world through scholarly research, partnerships with academic and research institutions and study abroad programs. 

The University offers 39 undergraduate, 52 master’s and two PhD programs rooted in a liberal arts education that encourages students to think critically and find creative solutions to conflicts and challenges facing both the region and the world. 

An independent, nonprofit, politically non-partisan, non-sectarian and equal opportunity institution, AUC is fully accredited in Egypt and the United States.