Responsible Consumption & Production
Spotlight areas
  • Waste & Circularity
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Lab & Office Sustainability
Overview Operational measures Proportion of recycled waste Publication of a sustainability report

Khalifa University advances sustainable consumption through responsible procurement, waste minimization and circularity-oriented research. The university actively reduces single-use materials and promotes material recovery solutions across laboratories and offices. Circular economy principles are integrated into research projects, ensuring graduates understand lifecycle impact and resource efficiency. Collaboration with industry accelerates the commercialization of sustainable materials and recycling technologies.

 

 Operational measures

  • Policy waste disposal – hazardous materials
  • Policy waste disposal – landfill policy
  • Policy for minimization of plastic use and disposable items
  • Disposable policy: extensions to services
  • Minimization policies extended to suppliers

Waste generated across the university: 172,163 kg

Waste recycled: 172,722 kg

Waste sent to landfill: 152,442 kg

172,722 KGs
Amount of waste generated in the whole university

172,722 KGs
Amount of waste recycled

152,442 KGs
Amount of waste sent to landfill