Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Our people
• Our students
• Community
• Sport health & wellness

Environmental Achievements

• Planted over 700 trees on campus

Social Achievements

• Diverse workforce comprising of more than 1,000 team members from over 60 countries
• Positive and transparent work environment promoting academic excellence, career progression, professional development, and gender equality
• Strong emphasis on work ethics to contribute to students' career success
• Encouragement of athletic activities to raise well-being among campus members

Governance Achievements

• Board of Directors waived their remuneration for FY 2019
• General Assembly voted against distributing dividends for FY 2019
• Issued CSR report in September 2020

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the academic calendar and impacting revenue recognition
• Closure of training businesses in Kuwait, UAE, and Qatar

Mitigation Strategies

• AUM and ACM quickly adopted online learning
• Cost realignment and efficiencies
• Repayment of debt to reduce finance costs

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• CSR
• Climate Action

Environmental Achievements

• AUM ranked #1 Green & Sustainable University in Kuwait (UI GreenMetric Rankings); over 700 trees planted on campus; participation in Green Kuwait: the First Kuwait Electric Road Show; Sample Graduation Project: Small Solar Cars; PC-based Paperless Exams on Campus

Social Achievements

• Over 130 community engagement initiatives since 2014; over 100 academic competitions since 2014; over 20 sports achievements since 2018; AUM students won the First Gold Prize in Hackathon 2021; Series of AUM Career Days; Fiesta by the Lake; Trivia Champ 2021; Sports activities on World Diabetes Day; Heart-warming homecoming events for Alumni; Workshops and events for Alumni; AUM Podcasts hosting Alumni; AUM Outdoor Gathering for Alumni; Workshop “Thriving Personally”; Workshop “Emotional Intelligence”; over 60% female students; over 70 different staff nationalities

Governance Achievements

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Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

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Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Sustainable Products & Innovation

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Awards & Recognition

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Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Ranked #1 most sustainable and green university in Kuwait by UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for the third consecutive year.
• Implementation of GHG emission reduction programs focusing on scopes 2 and 3, including energy-efficient appliances, cloud computing, waste management, and promoting zero-emission vehicles.

Social Achievements

• Hosted the MENA Universities Summit 2022, focusing on transforming learning for a sustainable future.
• Organized various events promoting health, wellness, and safety in the workplace, including workshops on emotional intelligence, breast cancer awareness, and diabetes.
• AUM's strong female student population (over 60%).
• Empowering students through entrepreneurship initiatives and career fairs.

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened risk management procedures, enhanced internal control systems, and promoted transparency and accountability.
• Elected a new Board of Directors in 2022, including one independent board member and a female chairperson, promoting diversity and gender equality.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

AUM's research and activities address various SDGs, with a particular focus on SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• UI GreenMetric World University Rankings

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance
• Education Transformation for a Sustainable Future

Environmental Achievements

• Designed the campus to be largely car-free, with 75% open space for walking and running. Provided emission-free electric transportation and e-bikes.
• Implemented comprehensive recycling programs and digital transformation initiatives to reduce paper usage and promote responsible consumption.
• Campus-wide tree planting initiatives to enhance biodiversity and environmental health.

Social Achievements

• American University of the Middle East (AUM) ranked 401-600 globally and #1 in Kuwait in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2023 for its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• AUM hosted the Times Higher Education (THE) summit for universities in the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on education transformation for a sustainable future.
• Various initiatives to promote wellbeing, including sports activities, mental and physical health support, and awareness campaigns (e.g., October Pink campaign for breast cancer awareness).

Governance Achievements

• Established a strong governance framework ensuring transparency and ethical conduct in all operations.
• Board of Directors includes five non-executive members, including one independent member, aligning with UN SDG 5 (Gender Equality) with a female Chairperson.
• Regular assessments to monitor compliance with national and international regulations related to sustainability.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN SDGs, ESG

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4 (Quality Education)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives are designed to align with and contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed