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The state of sustainability reporting in universities

The state of sustainability reporting in universities Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review and assess the state of sustainability reporting in universities. Design/methodology/approach – Analysis of the performance level of 12 universities sustainability reports using the Graphical Assessment of Sustainability in Universities tool. Findings – The results show that sustainability reporting in universities is still in its early stages (both in numbers of institutions reporting and in level of reporting) when compared to sustainability reporting in corporations. Research limitations/implications – The research is limited by the limited number of universities that publish sustainability reports. However, the results show that universities could learn from the experiences of corporate sustainability reporting efforts, and incorporate them into their efforts as learning organisations to better align their systems with sustainability. Practical implications – University leaders and champions need to consider publishing more information on the social and educational dimensions. Originality/value – The paper provides an analysis of sustainability reporting in universities, which has the potential to better incorporate and institutionalise sustainability. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1467-6370
DOI
10.1108/14676371111098311
Publisher site
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review and assess the state of sustainability reporting in universities. Design/methodology/approach – Analysis of the performance level of 12 universities sustainability reports using the Graphical Assessment of Sustainability in Universities tool. Findings – The results show that sustainability reporting in universities is still in its early stages (both in numbers of institutions reporting and in level of reporting) when compared to sustainability reporting in corporations. Research limitations/implications – The research is limited by the limited number of universities that publish sustainability reports. However, the results show that universities could learn from the experiences of corporate sustainability reporting efforts, and incorporate them into their efforts as learning organisations to better align their systems with sustainability. Practical implications – University leaders and champions need to consider publishing more information on the social and educational dimensions. Originality/value – The paper provides an analysis of sustainability reporting in universities, which has the potential to better incorporate and institutionalise sustainability.

Journal

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher EducationEmerald Publishing

Published: Jan 11, 2011

Keywords: Sustainable development; Universities

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