University of Technology Ranks Among the World's Most Sustainable Universities (UI Green Metric) in 2024
The University of Technology has achieved a significant milestone by being included in the 2024 UI Green Metric World University Rankings, which featured 1,477 universities from 95 countries worldwide. Notably, 78 Iraqi universities participated in this ranking, highlighting the intense competition among educational institutions in Iraq to meet environmental sustainability standards.
The UI Green Metric ranking is one of the most prominent global rankings that assesses universities' performance in sustainability across six key dimensions:
- Campus Infrastructure (15%)
- Energy and Climate Change (21%)
- Waste Management (18%)
- Water Conservation (10%)
- Education, Research, and Outreach (18%)
- Transportation (18%)
The ranking's primary objective is to encourage universities to adopt environmentally friendly practices, such as improving energy and water consumption, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing the focus on education and research in sustainability fields.
This achievement is a testament to the University of Technology's efforts in enhancing sustainable infrastructure and developing academic and research programs aimed at addressing global environmental challenges.
