The University recognises that in pursuing its strategic objectives, not least in relation to research and teaching, it has a responsibility towards, and should aim to protect and
nurture the environment. By exercising proper control over all its activities, the University will aim to ensure sustainable use of resources and prevent wasteful or damaging practices.

The British University in Egypt will aim to manage its operations in ways that are environmentally sustainable, economically feasible and socially responsible. Therefore, this
policy represents an important component of the University’s broader sustainability strategy.

This document sets out the University’s aims and objectives for safeguarding the environment, and details the organisation and arrangements for implementing and monitoring them. It applies to all land, premises and activities within the control of the University.

Aims and Objectives
Environmental Management
• To promote sound environmental management policies and practices throughout the
University.
• As a minimum, to comply with the requirements of relevant legislation.
• To reduce and, where practicable, prevent pollution.
• To adopt targets for improving environmental performance.
• To ensure a sound understanding of current environmental performance.
Carbon Management
• To implement a carbon management strategy, including the efficient use of energy.
• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with university targets.
• To ensure the uptake of low carbon technologies in buildings and equipment.
Water
• To make efficient and environmentally responsible use of water, including identifying
opportunities for water reuse.
Procurement
• To promote life cycle thinking in the procurement of goods and services.
• To work with suppliers to promote sustainable resource management practices.
Waste Reduction and Recycling
• To set and achieve targets for reducing resource use.
• To minimise the adverse environmental impacts of the decommissioning and disposal of
University assets.
• To increase the rate of recycling of all appropriate materials, based on life-cycle
principles.
• To implement sustainable resource management practices, based on reduce, reuse and
recycle principles.
Transport
• To implement sustainable transport practices across all activities with the aim of achieving
the University’s carbon reduction targets.
University Estate
• To develop and implement a university estate strategy based on sound environmental and

sustainability principles.
• To manage the University estate with a view to enhancement of biodiversity wherever
possible.
• To require a sustainable construction plan for any new University development and
refurbishment project.
Awareness and Training
• To communicate internally and externally the University’s environmental objectives and
Performance.
. • To raise awareness of staff and students of the University’s environmental impact,
activities and performance and good practice.
. • To provide appropriate environmental educational programmes for staff and students.
• To encourage and facilitate feedback and suggestions on ensuring good practice.
• To undertake a regular review of environmental management procedures and activities
to ensure suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.
Evaluation of Environmental Policy
• To undertake a regular review of environmental management procedures and activities to
ensure suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.