University and sustainability: a theoretical approach for implementation
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sustainable campus, implementation, sustainable development, universities
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This paper aims to review the theoretical and instrumental aspects involved in the implementation of sustainability in universities as well as make a proposal for its management. Through the review of scientific literature on the relationship between sustainability and operational and substantive functions of universities, a logical-instrumental mechanism is proposed to put in place the components of sustainable development. The university environmental management system, the engagement of stakeholders as well as the use of teaching and research resources are proposed as stepping stones on the path allowing universities to move to sustainability. The paper provides a contribution in the area of sustainability for universities located in emerging countries by proposing an implementation model called “sustainable campus”.
JEL Classification: M14, Q01.
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Hernán Felipe Trujillo Quintero, Universidad de San Buenaventura
Magíster en ciencias en desarrollo sostenible del Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (México). Director de la especialización en gestión de la responsabilidad social empresarial y docente-investigador de la Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales de la Universidad de San Buenaventura, Bogotá, Colombia.
Ángela María Parrado Castañeda, Universidad de San Buenaventura
Magíster en Economía, Universidad San Buenaventura, Bogotá, Colombia.Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:
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