FABMISR Launches Solar-Powered Sustainability Initiative in Cairo Public School

First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR) has launched the “Green Schools for a Sustainable Future” initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education and Ain El Bee’ah Association, introducing an integrated sustainability model within Egypt’s public school system.

The pilot project will be implemented at Asmaa Secondary School for Girls under the Maadi Educational Administration in Cairo Governorate. The initiative combines environmental infrastructure upgrades, sustainability education and community engagement, supporting Egypt’s national objectives on inclusive economic growth and environmental responsibility.

Solar-Powered Greywater and Waste Management Systems

At the core of the project is a solar-powered greywater treatment unit designed to recycle water for irrigation purposes. The school will also feature a newly developed green area with tree planting and an integrated irrigation network. Waste segregation units for organic and solid waste will be installed across the campus to enhance resource efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 3,500 students and 150 teachers through structured environmental awareness programmes. In addition to improving resource management, the green infrastructure is projected to reduce on-site temperatures by four to five degrees Celsius, contributing to climate change mitigation and creating a healthier learning environment.

Supporting Egypt Vision 2030

Ahmed Mamdouh Hassan, Chief Corporate Governance Officer, Board Secretary and Head of Sustainability at FABMISR, stated that the initiative aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals and the national “Go Green” initiative.

He emphasised that the project reflects the bank’s commitment to building scalable and measurable sustainability models that deliver long-term environmental and social value.

Ahmed Moawad, Chairman of Ain El Bee’ah Association, highlighted the role of civil society in driving practical environmental change. He noted that transforming schools into green campuses represents an investment in future generations capable of leading the transition toward a more sustainable society.

Through the Green Schools initiative, FABMISR aims to strengthen its role as a responsible financial institution, leveraging sustainability-focused partnerships to advance national development priorities and foster long-term community impact.