... in the context of institutions that are seeking to balance financial sustainability with climate commitments. Design/methodology/approach Using data from the entire population of 160 British higher education institutions from 2015 to 2021, a two-stage empirical methodology is implemented. Institutional eco...

...Sandeep Kumar Gupta Purpose This study aims to investigate the key factors driving the sustainability quotient ( SQ ) of higher education institutions (HEIs), while focusing on how curriculum, governance, technological interventions and community engagement contribute to embedding sustainability...

...Indre Siksnelyte-Butkiene; Dalia Streimikiene; Tomas Balezentis Purpose This study aims to systematically review circular and resource-efficient environmental management innovations in higher education institutions and to develop an integrated framework explaining how such innovations can...

...Jin Chen; Duantao Qu; Danxue Luo; Wei Zhou Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly recognized as pivotal actors in the global transition toward sustainability. However, food waste management within campus canteens remains a persistent challenge often addressed through...

...Yanni Yu; Xin Meng Purpose From the perspective of environmental governance and sustainable development, this study aims to systematically evaluate the impact of green space in higher education institutions (HEIs), as an environmental governance tool, on their technological innovation efficiency...

...Lan Gao; Wenliang Zhang; Bohan Liu; Xianfeng Hu Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the antecedents of smart technology adoption by higher education institutions (HEIs) and the impact of smart technology adoption on the environmental performance of HEIs. Design/methodology/approach...

...), as well as the high costs, risks and complexity of low-carbon R&D, recent studies have shifted from corporate-level innovation towards collaborative innovation across enterprises and regions. Higher education institutions Environmental policy Sustainability strategy Sustainable innovation...

...Iman Abdel Shahid Ibrahim; Bushra Hussein Al Jaberi; Ihsani Ashabiyya Kurniawan Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System ( STARS ) as a tool to implement university social responsibility ( USR ) in higher education institutions...

...Sagar S. Tanna Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore how University Social Responsibility ( USR ) research has evolved to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthen higher education institutions’ (HEIs) societal role. This study examines how universities move beyond...

... Sustainable development Reporting Higher education institutions Strategic management Krakow University of Economics 024/GAZ/2024/POT. The article present the result of the Project no 024/GAZ/2024/POT financed from the subsidy granted to the Krakow University of Economics...

...Małgorzata Rymarzak Purpose This study aims to examine the types of initiatives planned and undertaken by higher education institutions (HEIs) in campus operations, in progressing from “campus greening” to regenerative sustainability. Design/methodology/approach This study used a mix...

... emissions and shows there are different attitudes towards travel within an academic community that impact preferences for different travel modes. Higher education institutions Business travel Climate action Climate action Green academics Higher education institutes (HEIs) can be seen...

...Lola Joly; Muriel Davies; Genane Youness; Stéphanie Buisine Purpose In the face of climate change, higher education institutions can play a role in fostering a sustainable future. This study aims to examine how their green organizational culture, including values, social norms and practices...

... towards CE in the construction sector is impeded by a lack of workforce competencies aligned with sustainability and circularity. Higher education institutions (HEIs) play a pivotal role in bridging this gap, but current training and educational models remain largely rooted in traditional construction...

... approach, combining literature review, document analysis and collaborative activities conducted with 14 higher education institutions over three years. It explored the implementation of environmental management systems, education for sustainable development and carbon footprint reduction, identifying...

... a strong theoretical basis for the development of green campuses in higher education institutions. In the context of climate change, universities hold a key position in the quest for sustainable development, as new teaching programs, research and innovation play an important role in achieving the United...

...Jorrit Holst; Hilke Fritz; Benjamin Nölting; Daniel J. Lang; Vanessa-Luisa Löde; Susanne Ober; Oliver Parodi; Thomas Potthast; Christian Thomas Scheiding; Maike Weynand; Mandy Singer-Brodowski Purpose Higher education institutions’ (HEIs) responsibility to contribute to safe and just societies...

...Emma Ransome Purpose Over the past two decades there has been an increased focus on sustainability within higher education institutions (HEIs), a trend which continues to gain increasing momentum, yet integration remains inconsistent. To drive meaningful change, HEIs require a transformative shift...

...Sara Shokouh; Seyed Mohammad Mousavi; Fatemeh Nafisseh Akrami; Seyed Alireza Afshani Purpose While many higher education institutions have taken steps to integrate sustainable development into their systems, existing assessment tools, such as the UI GreenMetric, tend to emphasize physical...

...Di Chen; Thoriq Tri Prabowo; Pakkapong Poungsuk Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of demographic factors on Education for Sustainable Development ( ESD ), and the diverse perspectives held by students at different higher education institutions (HEIs) in China. This study...