Sustainable Transport and Commuting Policy

All environment & campus operations policies

1. Purpose

To reduce the environmental impact of commuting to and from the university.

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 operates a shared bus network serving Greater Cairo to reduce private-car use and associated emissions.
• Pedestrian movement is prioritised within the campus.

4. Procedures

1. University buses serve defined routes across Greater Cairo on scheduled times; routes are reviewed for demand.
2. Campus planning prioritises pedestrian access, with parking at the periphery.
3. The contribution of shared transport to reduced emissions is reported in the SDG 11 and SDG 13 reports.

5. Roles and responsibilities

• Transportation Services — operates and reviews the bus network.
• Facilities Management — maintains pedestrian priority on campus.

6. Related policies

• Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Policy
• Carbon Neutrality Commitment

7. Legal and cultural alignment

Supports Egypt's efforts to reduce transport emissions and congestion in Greater Cairo.

8. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2019/2020

• April 2020 — the University applied it through the Annual Environment Day 'Go Green' community tree-planting drive.

Academic year 2020/2021

• 2020 — the University applied it through its role as academic sponsor of the 2030 Green Cities strategic forum.

Academic year 2021/2022

• May 2022 — the University applied it through its Environment Day 'Think Blue' oil-spill containment simulation with the Red Sea Ports Authority.

Academic year 2022/2023

• November 2022 — the University applied it through an international climate symposium with the University of Cincinnati (COP27).

Academic year 2024/2025

• November 2024 — the University applied it through its participation in the World Urban Forum on place-making in heritage areas.

Academic year 2025/2026

• November 2025 — the University applied it through the international 'Child's City' workshop on child-friendly urban environments.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

9. 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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