Heliopolis University Launches Extended Minimization Policy for Suppliers
Published: 2021
Updated: 2024

In a proactive step towards sustainability, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development has
unveiled its updated Minimisation Policy, initially published in 2021. This revised policy,
effective from January 1, 2024, focuses on extending minimization practices to outsourced
suppliers and the entire supply chain.

The new policy underscores the university’s commitment to promoting a circular economy and
reducing the environmental footprint associated with procurement and production. It mandates
that all stakeholders, including faculty, students, and operational units, implement minimization
rules in their dealings with suppliers.

Key aspects of the updated policy include:
• Comprehensive Supplier Engagement: Collaboration with all levels of suppliers,
including those providing equipment and materials.
• Supply Chain Mapping: Developing detailed maps of the supply chain to identify
potential waste and inefficiencies.
• Circular Economy Criteria in Contracts: Embedding principles of reusability,
recycling, and waste reduction in supplier contracts.
• Supplier Engagement: Initiating discussions to reinforce the commitment to sustainable
practices and waste reduction.
• Sustainable Guidelines: Establishing comprehensive guidelines for waste reduction and
the use of sustainable materials.
• Supplier Assessment and Selection: Prioritizing suppliers that demonstrate a
commitment to sustainability.
• Collaborative Goal Setting: Working with suppliers to set measurable sustainability
goals aligned with the university’s minimization policies.