Environmental Management Systems (EMS) implementation processes and practices in European higher education institutions – Top-down versus participatory approaches

Disterheft, Antje; Caeiro, Sandra; Ramos, Maria do Rosário; Azeiteiro, Ulisses Miranda

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.02.034

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“…In contrast, prior studies focus on strong normative pressures for the focal universities (Clarke and Kouri 2009;Disterheft et al, 2012). For example, the latter found social and environmental awareness/ responsibilities to be the most important driver to implement EMS in European universities.…”

Section: New Findings Related To Institutional Pressuresmentioning

confidence: 93%

Institutional complexity and sustainable supply chain management practices

Sayed

Hendry

Bell

2017

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Structured AbstractPurpose: To empirically investigate the impact of: institutional pressures; institutional logics; and institutional complexity; on Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) practices across mixed public and private sector supply chains.Design/methodology/approach: Multi-case study data was collected from three tiers of food and catering supply chains: the customer/consumer tier; focal public sector UK Universities; and private sector suppliers / contractors. Findings:The findings indicate that: normative and mimetic pressures are more prevalent in focal Universities, compared to suppliers; there is typically no single dominant logic across these supply chains; and the multiplicity of institutional logics (e.g., sustainability logic versus financial logic) increases institutional complexity. Therefore, in the atypical case of homogeneity in terms of institutional pressures and logics, e.g. with a dominant sustainability logic throughout the supply chain, radical change in SSCM practices is facilitated. In contrast, in the more typical case when there is heterogeneity, with competing logics at different supply chain tiers, this limits SSCM to more incremental changes in practices. Research limitations/implications:This study is limited to three tiers of the food and catering supply chains of UK Universities. Practical implications:To aid in the successful implementation of SSCM, this study suggests a need for managers to develop an initial understanding of the prevailing institutional logics and pressures at different tiers of the supply chain. Social implications:A number of the SSCM practices studied address social sustainability. Originality/value:No previous studies have empirically investigated the impact of institutional complexity in the context of SSCM practices across supply chains, involving both mixed public and private sector organisations.

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Section: New Findings Related To Institutional Pressuresmentioning

confidence: 93%

Institutional complexity and sustainable supply chain management practices

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Hendry

Bell

2017

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“…In their research, the university community (including students and non-teaching staff) was invited to seek and experiment with new routes towards a culture of participation that would enable the broadening of new ideas about sustainability in higher education. Regarding the implementation of environmental management systems, Disterheft et al (2012) suggest that universities can contribute to sustainable development by implementing wellconceived and planned models of sustainability; significant attention to developing sustainable campus operations is a usual starting place. Eventually by exhibiting long-term commitment towards sustainable development, the university serves as example to other organisations.…”

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Integrative approaches to environmental sustainability at universities: an overview of challenges and priorities

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Shiel

Paço

2015

Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences

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The principles of sustainable development are becoming extremely relevant for organisations. In the case of universities, these institutions can act as agents in promoting these principles within society. The literature contains a wide range of studies which show how universities may play a critical role in disseminating sustainability principles on the one hand, and their translation into practice, on the other. At present, many higher education institutions are becoming more aware of their impact on the environment, and trying to understand the environmental needs and implications of their operations. Going further, some universities are incorporating sustainability principles into their activities. One of the questions that universities are now facing is how education for sustainable development can be translated into practice so that it can be effective in transforming society. This paper will discuss the need for and the usefulness of integrative approaches to implement sustainable development in higher education. In addition to a theoretical review of the state of the art, the paper will use case studies from the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and Bournemouth University (UK) to illustrate the effectiveness of integration of sustainable development principles in university research and teaching activities, and the many benefits integrative approaches may bring about.

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“…This is because universities play a key role in urban sustainability that include: (a) reducing the negative environmental impact of campus operations and collaborate with public and private sectors, organizations and communities to deploy and implement sustainable practices [16]; (b) producing knowledge and innovation technologies required to contribute in finding solutions to global environmental problems [17]; and (c) preparing future leaders, managers of companies and organizations, and entrepreneurs of new businesses, with competencies required to create a more sustainable communities [2,18,19].…”

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The Development of a GIS-Based Model for Campus Environmental Sustainability Assessment

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Sustainability indicators and assessments are vital in promoting campus sustainability. Despite the plethora of indicator frameworks, campus sustainability assessment in developing countries encounters many challenges including lack of, or restricted access to, data and difficulties in measuring indicators. There is also a limited application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in campus environmental sustainability assessment, although campus operations have spatial dimensions. This article proposes a GIS-based model for environmental sustainability assessment of campus operations and demonstrates its usefulness using King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. The model applies spatial analysis techniques, including inverse distance weighted (IDW) interpolation, to statistically assess the various campus operational activities by using land use data to estimate greenhouse gas emissions from energy use, water consumption, solid waste, and transportation. The integration of spatial dimension in the model facilitates the collection and measurement of spatially related indicators, helps identify hotspots of campus operations, and provides better visualization of the existing condition and future scenario of campus environmental sustainability status. This model can assist decision-makers to construct strategies for improving the overall environmental sustainability of university campuses. The paper concludes by highlighting how the model can address some challenges of campus sustainability assessment in developing countries.

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Environmental Management Systems (EMS) implementation processes and practices in European higher education institutions – Top-down versus participatory approaches

Cited by 255 publications

References 38 publications

Institutional complexity and sustainable supply chain management practices

Institutional complexity and sustainable supply chain management practices

Integrative approaches to environmental sustainability at universities: an overview of challenges and priorities

The Development of a GIS-Based Model for Campus Environmental Sustainability Assessment

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