Table 2.

Content analysis scheme based on RUS–GBS standard

CategoriesIndicators
1. Organisation profile and
governance for sustainable
development
 
1.a Mission and value orientation for sustainable development
1.b Governance system and organisational structure for sustainable development
1.c Strategies and policies on sustainability matters
University missions 
2. Teaching and training2.a Educational offer on sustainable development
2.b Tutoring and study support activities
2.c Guidance activities
2.d Transdisciplinary training pathways
3. Scientific research3.a Main research results (e.g. information on research projects, research centres, scientific publications, awards) or projects on sustainability themes
3.b Results of the research evaluation process (e.g. funds on research projects, national research performance)
4. Third mission4.a Technology transfer, academic entrepreneurship and research commercialisation on sustainability issues
4.b Public engagement on sustainability issues (e.g. partnership, external training courses, external communications)
4.c Job placement, continuing professional education and lifelong learning on sustainability topics (e.g. continuing education and training courses on sustainability, post-graduate internships)
4.d Enhancement of cultural heritage (e.g. accessibility of university cultural assets, musealisation of scientific artifacts, Temporary exhibitions on themes of the 2030 Agenda)
4.e Production of public goods of a social, educational and inclusive nature (e.g. Academic and technical staff involved in the construction of standards)
4.f Clinical trials and health protection initiatives
Performances 
5. Social performance5.a Human resources (e.g. employees on sustainability initiatives, employee training on sustainability themes)
5.b Inclusion and social justice (e.g. spread the culture of inclusion and justice; policies for gender parity)
5.c Support for the right to study and a quality university life, even in the presence of disabilities, learning difficulties and other forms of vulnerability
6. Environmental performance6.a Energy and sustainable buildings
6.b Promoting the sustainable use of water resources (e.g. presence of drinking water dispensing points)
6.c Fighting climate change
6.d Resource valorisation and waste prevention
6.e Sustainable mobility
6.f Green spaces and biodiversity
6.g Food (e.g. spaces for consuming food, canteens)

Source(s): Table by authors

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