Promoting conscious water usage
Greenmetric Ranking
Applied Science University in Bahrain is committed to supporting and preserving the environment, and is considered one of the leading institutions in the region in the field of environmental sustainability. The university has taken several innovative initiatives to protect the environment, improve the quality of life, and promote environmental awareness among students, staff, and the local community.
One of the university's initiatives to protect and preserve the environment is the provision of energy-efficient lighting systems in the campus and other buildings. The university also collaborates with the local community in organizing campaigns to clean beaches and green spaces and promote agriculture to improve public health and the environment. In addition, the university collaborates with local government and community organizations to organize environmental awareness campaigns and participate in environmental conservation and development initiatives. The university encourages its staff to contribute to environmental protection and improve the quality of life.
Applied Science University has achieved a high ranking in the 2022 UI Green Metric World University Rankings, ranking first among private universities locally, 35th among Arab universities, and 407th globally. The university's ranking in this prestigious position is due to its commitment to achieving sustainable development in all its economic, social, and environmental aspects, and its focus on green environmental standards. The university's building design considers environmentally friendly considerations, with sustainable building materials used in construction. The university places great importance on protecting the environment, improving the quality of life, and promoting the use of renewable energy such as solar energy. The university is also working to improve its operational processes to reduce natural resource consumption, waste, and harmful emissions.
It is worth noting that the Green Metric ranking classifies universities based on the sustainability of their operations and their commitment to clean environmental standards. The report is based on several criteria related to the environment and sustainability within the campus, including infrastructure, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, implementation of integrated solid and liquid waste management principles, transportation, and the level of educational and research operations.