Responsible Investment Policy

All environment & campus operations policies

1. Purpose

To align the university's funds with its climate and sustainability commitments.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Policy statement

• The university does not directly fund or invest in activities that conflict with its climate commitments, including carbon-intensive energy such as coal and oil.
• A Sustainability Action Fund (SAF) supports campus sustainability projects.

4. Procedures

1. Investment and funding decisions are screened against the exclusion of carbon-intensive energy.
2. Proposals for the Sustainability Action Fund are assessed and funded on their sustainability merit.

5. Roles and responsibilities

• Finance — screens funding against the exclusions.
• Sustainability Committee — assesses Sustainability Action Fund proposals.

6. Related policies

• Carbon Neutrality Commitment
• Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Policy

7. Legal and cultural alignment

Aligns the university's funds with Egypt's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement and the National Climate Change Strategy 2050.

8. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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