Policy Number: AUS-090400.011.001

Sponsor: Office of Sustainability

Effective Date: September 3, 2021

1. The American University of Science (AUS) contributes to developing and propagating policies and practices that protect the natural environment and foster sustainable use of our material, environmental, and energy resources through its administration, faculty, staff, students, academic programs, and scholarships. It is appropriate for AUS to lead by example by conducting its operations when feasible in this spirit and in recognition of its responsibility to protect human health and the environment.

2. AUS is committed to proactive activities that prevent pollution, comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations, and improve environmental performance.

3. AUS believes proactive environmental management and fostering sustainability are fundamental to educating our students and future leaders. It is further committed to integrating environmental stewardship into its academic programs.

4. AUS values its relationships with the local, regional, and global communities and is committed to developing opportunities that share and expand the environmental expertise of its faculty, staff, and students.