Over the past few years, interest in global warming and climate change has grown exponentially & people now realize that it is time to act. Heliopolis University aims to expand and incorporate the concepts and principles of sustainable development in the educational, research and service fields, thus establishing the Carbon Footprint Center-CFC, to meet environmental challenges and to help mitigate climate change.
Out of commitment to fulfilling Egypt’s Vision for 2030, SEKEM Vision & UN Sustainable Development goals, CFC provides 360 environmental services for organizations eager to take part in environmental actions.
CFC is the only accredited organization in Egypt according to ISO 14064-1:2018 at the organization level as well as ISO 14064-2:2019 at the project level.
These certifications validate our expertise in the quantification, monitoring, and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reduction or removal enhancement standards. This recognition ensures that the data and offsets we provide are accurate, reliable, and globally recognized.
To be at the forefront of innovative methodologies, research, and sustainable practices that contribute to a measurable reduction in carbon impact, fostering a global commitment to a healthier and more sustainable future.
To combat climate change by pioneering innovative solutions and fostering a sustainable future.
To develop & enhance our Economy of Love carbon credits scheme to serve as a powerful tool, thus enabling businesses to offset their emissions while also supporting impactful projects that enhance environmental & societal sustainability.
ESDC created several programs to empower development of both the students & academic staff as follows:
1.Education for Sustainable Development Program
Aimed at HU’s Academic Staff, the program offers a lifelong learning journey in the form of elective & mandatory courses as well as lectures & seminars aimed at providing resources to advance their knowledge & teaching skills.
The program is delivered within the staff’s day-to-day schedule & is designed in various formats; from workshops, courses & seminars, to community based learning & on-ground field visits.
2.Graduates Leadership Program
Aimed at junior HU academic staff members as well as HU graduates who joined SEKEM Group, the program equips its participants with the necessary skills, knowledge, and mindset to excel in their careers & take on leadership roles.
Some of the program’s goals include: Developing self awareness, enhancing communication & interpersonal skills, leading teams effectively, embracing ethical leadership, cultivating research collaborations, and cultivating leadership & mentoring relationships.
3.Community Based Learning – CBL
Aimed at Heliopolis University students, the program creates room for the students to apply the curricula taught in their faculties during diverse on-ground activities & initiatives that help advance the community.
ESDC started the program in collaboration with the Rural Development Center’s 13 Villages initiative, which surrounds the SEKEM community in Sharkia, and extended its impact to the Oasis Community as well; with the objective of finding solutions for the community’s needs & providing space to merge the academic knowledge with practical hands-on experience for the students.
CBL happens in collaboration with HU faculties of engineering, physical therapy, business & economics, and pharmacy.
4.Leadership for Sustainability Program
Aimed at HU students, the center’s newest program creates a unique experience that happens during the educational journey of the students over the years to prepare them for leadership roles in life.
The chosen students are committed to the program’s element & get the chance to live together in the SEKEM Community.
The program is based on developing the professional, spiritual, emotional, physical & rational skills of the students, while being supervised & coached by a team of experts through this journey to become future leaders and change agents in their local communities and all over Egypt.