{"id":262,"date":"2023-03-20T10:51:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uoa.edu.iq\/sustainability\/?page_id=262"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:31:49","slug":"sdg-12-influence-responsible-consumption-and-production","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-12-influence-responsible-consumption-and-production\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 12: Influence Responsible Consumption and Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ds-page ds-goal-page\"><header class=\"ds-hero\" style=\"--sdg:#BF8B2E\"><div class=\"ds-hero-grid\"><div><nav class=\"ds-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><span>SDG 12<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"ds-badge\"><b>12<\/b>Responsible Consumption and Production<\/div><h1>Responsible Consumption and Production<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives<\/p><div class=\"ds-meta\"><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/list-checks.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 12 Indicators<\/span><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:grid;place-items:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SDG12.png\" alt=\"SDG 12\" style=\"width:min(260px,70%);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45)\"><\/div><\/div><\/header><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-head\"><div><span class=\"ds-eyebrow\">SDG 12<\/span><h2>Indicators<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-inds\" style=\"--sdg:#BF8B2E\"><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg12-12-0\/\"><code>12.0<\/code><span>Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG12<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-responsible-consumption-and-production-list-12-1\/\"><code>12.1<\/code><span>Research on responsible consumption and production [List]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/ethical-sourcing-policy-12-2-1\/\"><code>12.2.1<\/code><span>Ethical Sourcing Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/hazardous-waste-disposal-policy-12-2-3\/\"><code>12.2.3<\/code><span>Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/waste-measurement-recycling-policy-12-2-4\/\"><code>12.2.4<\/code><span>Waste Measurement &amp; Recycling Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/plastic-use-minimization-policy-12-2-5\/\"><code>12.2.5<\/code><span>Plastic Use Minimization Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/disposable-items-reduction-policy-12-2-6\/\"><code>12.2.6<\/code><span>Disposable Items Reduction Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-policy-for-outsourced-services-12-2-7\/\"><code>12.2.7<\/code><span>Sustainability Policy for Outsourced Services<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-policy-for-suppliers-12-2-8\/\"><code>12.2.8<\/code><span>Sustainability Policy for Suppliers<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/waste-measurement-system-12-3-1\/\"><code>12.3.1<\/code><span>Waste Measurement System<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/waste-measurement-statistics-12-3-2\/\"><code>12.3.2<\/code><span>Waste Measurement [Statistics]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/publication-of-sustainability-report-12-4-1\/\"><code>12.4.1<\/code><span>Publication of Sustainability Report<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-prose\"><section class=\"ds-intro\"><p>Al-Maarif University College is committed to promoting responsible consumption and sustainable production practices across its campus and operations. The University works to ensure environmentally responsible procurement, waste management, recycling, and sustainable resource usage.<\/p><p>Through ethical policies and sustainable partnerships, the University contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while encouraging environmental awareness among students, staff, and the local community.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"sustainable-consumption-and-waste-management\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Sustainable Consumption and Waste Management<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Al-Maarif University College works closely with suppliers to ensure the use of locally and ethically sourced food products within university facilities.<\/li><li>The University\u2019s commitment to ethical procurement is outlined within its Ethical and Sustainable Procurement Policy.<\/li><li>Responsible waste disposal practices are implemented across the campus through proper waste collection and recycling systems.<\/li><li>The University manages hazardous and offensive waste carefully while reducing the use of plastic and disposable materials.<\/li><li>Waste generation and recycling activities are monitored in cooperation with waste management contractors.<\/li><li>Al-Maarif University supports the SDG 2030 agenda through partnerships, sustainability initiatives, and community engagement activities.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"related-news-and-activities\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Related News and Activities<\/h2><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/workshop-on-youth-and-electronic-games-causes-and-treatment\/\">Workshop on \u201cYouth and Electronic Games: Causes and Treatment\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/15\/the-one-and-the-only-institute-university-of-al-maarif-nominated-for-the-contribution-to-environmental-leadership-award-for-2025\/\">The One and the Only Institute, University of Al-Maarif Nominated for the Contribution to Environmental Leadership Award for 2025<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2024\/12\/03\/al-maarif-university-organizes-the-engineering-and-technical-entrepreneurship-exhibition\/\">Al-Maarif University Organizes the Engineering and Technical Entrepreneurship Exhibition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\/SDG 12 12Responsible Consumption and Production Responsible Consumption and Production Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives 12 Indicators SDG 12 Indicators 12.0Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG1212.1Research on responsible consumption and production [List]12.2.1Ethical Sourcing Policy12.2.3Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy12.2.4Waste Measurement &amp; 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