Implementing and performing sustainability strategies at campus operations: the case of Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
ISSN: 1467-6370
Article publication date: 9 June 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to analyze the alignment between sustainable performance and sustainability planning in higher education, proposing a strategic map that integrates planning with the implementation of performance actions and sustainable performance on campuses.
Design/methodology/approach
The literature review development addresses sustainability in higher education institutions (HEIs). Data collection took place in two ways, documentary, through the analysis of documents and through an open interview, guided by a script with 13 questions. For data interpretation, the content analysis technique was applied.
Findings
To achieve the objective of this work, this study proposed a sustainable performance strategic map for better management of the university’s green strategies, based on three dimensions: internal processes, educational and sustainable performance.
Originality/value
This study’s main contribution was to propose a sustainable performance strategic map as a strategic management system aimed at HEIs to accelerate the promotion of sustainability in these organizations.
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Acknowledgements
The authors gratefully acknowledge the contributions of several institutions in the successful completion of this study. The research was carried out by the Centre for Sustainable Development (Greens) in collaboration with the Graduate Program in Administration at the University of Southern Santa Catarina (Unisul) as part of the Greens 10 x 10 project. They also extend their appreciation to the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Estado de Santa Catarina (FAPESC), Ânima Institute (AI), Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) for their invaluable support and assistance throughout the research process.
Citation
Reisch, O.C., Lima, J., Soares, T.C., Tutida, A.Y., Mazon, G., Andrade de Lima, M., Montenegro de Lima, C.R., Dutra, A.R.A. and Guerra, J.B.S.O.d.A. (2023), "Implementing and performing sustainability strategies at campus operations: the case of Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina", International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-08-2021-0332
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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