An exploratory study of environmental practices in two Brazilian higher education institutions

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

卷:187

Article

Ogasawara Vieira, Karina Rabelo¹  Gomes Battistelle, Rosane Aparecida¹  Bezerra, Barbara Stolte¹  de Castro, Rosani¹  Jabbour, Charbel Jose Chiappetta²  Deus, Rafael Mattos¹ 

[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Engn Sch Bauru FEB, UNESP, Bauru Campus, BR-17033360 Sao Paulo, Brazil

[2] Montpellier Res Management, 2300 Ave Moulins, F-34185 Montpellier 4, France

关键词: Higher education;    Sustalnability;    Environment;    Environmental management systems;    University;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.03.260

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

This study aimed to identify the barriers and motivations that influence the adoption of sustainable practices in higher education institutions (HEIs). A multiple case study approach was used to analyze the influence of the barriers and motivations identified in the literature on two Brazilian HEls. Five propositions were identified and discussed: Government Directives coercively boost the adoption of EMS practices in HEls; stakeholders boost the adoption of EMS practices in HEls; the combination of top down and participatory approaches is essential for maintaining EMS practices in HEls; the adoption of EMS practices in HEls tends to face the challenges of several barriers; the adoption of EMS practices in HEIs tends to be motivated by a variety of factors. This study has certain limitations common to qualitative research: case studies do not provide generalizations, and research results are valid only within limited contexts. It was suggested further in-depth research into the role of bureaucracy in pursuing sustainability in HEIs. Additionally, bureaucracy should also be considered a significant barrier. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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