Publications
Introduction
AASHE’s publications library is the leading repository of reports, journal articles, books, and student research on sustainability in higher education. Certain publication types are entered in the annual AASHE Awards Program.
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Electricity saving behavior in student dorms: What message framing works?
- Prince of Songkla University (Songkhla)
Electricity consumption contributes largely to climate change. Inefficiently overused amounts of electricity can be reduced through low-cost feedback and nudges. We chose to frame different messages to alter the electricity …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Exploring the research trends in climate change and sustainable development: A bibliometric study
- University of Delhi (Delhi)
Climate change and sustainable development are interconnected and pressing global challenges requiring urgent attention. Researching the trends in climate change and sustainable development through a bibliometric study is essential for …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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From Pseudo to Genuine Sustainability Education: Ecopedagogy and Degrowth in Business Studies Courses
- Northumbria University (Newcastle Upon Tyne)
This article surveys critical scholarship that links the literature on sustainable business education and education for sustainable development goals (ESDG). It is assumed that ESDG is desirable in the business …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Students’ awareness, expectations, and perceptions about sustainability: A case study in an ordinary university in China
- Zhejiang University
- East China University of Political Science and Law
Students’ concern for sustainability is an important force in promoting green university initiatives. Although most of China’s college students attend ordinary universities, the extant literature regarding China’s green universities is …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Transdisciplinary learning as a key leverage for sustainability transformations
- Leuphana University of Lüneburg
- Stockholm University
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Learning and transdisciplinary research are widely acknowledged as key components for achieving sustainability; however, the links between these concepts remain vague in the sustainability literature. Recently, emphasis has been given …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Enlightening and empowering students to take action: Embedding sustainability into nursing curriculum
- Curtin University
- University of Wollongong (New South Wales)
Graduate nurses are set to face complex global challenges in their future careers. Yet, current pedagogical practices fall short in preparing the future workforce for what lies ahead. There is, …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Teaching under an orange sky: Toward reimagining educational purpose on a damaged planet
- University of Cambridge
I begin with an assumption that there are intersectional relations among education, humans, cyber technologies, and nature, and assert that an expansive understanding of formal educational purpose is needed in …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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A pedagogy for the end of the world: teaching environmental health and justice in a sacrifice zone
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
This article describes pedagogical changes that I have made to my Environmental Justice class at the University of the Pacific in response to increasingly crisis conditions with regard to both …
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Analyzing the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employee Satisfaction Using a Hybrid SEM-ANN Approach
- University of Belgrade
In the conditions of modern market dynamics, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly evolving from a formal ethical principle into a powerful strategic instrument, key to achieving sustainable growth and …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Bibliometric Analysis of Research Hotspots and Frontiers in Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
- Nankai University
- Guizhou University
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, are binding targets for monitoring the sustainable status of all countries in the world. Developing localized SDGs indicator systems, assessing …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Building more epistemically inclusive and environmentally equitable universities
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
Higher educational institutions tend to draw from mainstream approaches to environmentalism that reinforce race, class, and gender hierarchies around who constitutes “an environmentalist” and what activities constitute “environmentalism.” As a …
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Shifting the approach: greening abolitionist teaching for inclusive sustainability
- California State University, San Marcos (CA)
- Goddard College (VT)
In recent years, there has been growing criticism within environmental studies and sciences (ESS) regarding the environmental racism embedded in the institutions that train future environmental professionals and leaders. The …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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College Pulse Sustainable Campuses Survey 2023
- College Pulse (CA)
This survey was designed and conducted by College Pulse. Interviews were conducted in English among a sample of 2164 undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in the U.S. The sample …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Sustainability education in information systems’ curricula: A conceptual research framework
- Murdoch University (Western Australia)
In recent years, “sustainability education” in Higher Education has become an increasingly popular topic among researchers driven by the constant calls for the research community to contribute novel research that …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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The positive impact of university sustainability on academic prestige
- Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI)
Increasingly driven by environmental and social consciousness, students are aligning their values for a greener, fairer future with their educational decision-making. Data collated for the QS World University Rankings 2025 …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Using Social Media Data to Research the Impact of Campus Green Spaces on Students’ Emotions: A Case Study of Nanjing Campuses
- Nanjing Forestry University
Campus green space, as a component of urban green space and the main natural place for college students’ daily contact, has a subliminal effect on their mental health. This study …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Balancing sustainability and profitability
- IBM
Today’s executives walk a tightrope, balancing the long-term imperative to protect the planet with the short-term need to preserve the bottom line. In a landscape defined by chaos and disruption, …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Sustainability and impact reporting in US higher education anchor institutions
- California State University, San Bernardino (CA)
- California State University, Sacramento (CA)
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess how higher education anchor institutions (HEIs) voluntarily report their non-economic impacts. Its goals are to quantify the ease of public access …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Meeting the Sustainability Skills Gap: New Research Reveals What Businesses Need to Succeed
- American University (DC)
As organizations worldwide embrace sustainability, new research from American University's Kogod School of Business uncovers the critical skills and competencies that will define success in an evolving business landscape.
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Commercialising science-based sustainable innovations: extending the role of university-industry collaboration
- University of Oulu
Technological innovation for sustainability is often complex and entails high costs and uncertainties for companies. Therefore, collaboration with external partners, such as universities, is crucial. However, commercialising innovations originating from …
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Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into the Architecture Curriculum: Experiences and Perspectives
- Ain Shams University
- Helwan University
- Impact Circles
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) play a crucial role in architectural education, as buildings contribute 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions and 40% of extracted materials are used in construction. …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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The Future of Jobs Report 2025
- World Economic Forum
This report forecasts a net gain of 78 million jobs by 2030, driven by technology and green transitions. Based on insights from 1,000+ employers, the report highlights climate-change mitigation as …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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University partnerships for co-designing and co-producing urban sustainability
- University of Tokyo
- Australian National University
- University College London (London)
- Lund University
- University of Manchester (Lancashire)
Universities are playing an increasingly central role in advancing sustainability at the local, regional and national scale through cross-sector collaborations. Accompanying the launch of Future Earth, interest is mounting in …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Sustainability reporting, universities and global reporting initiative applicability: a still open issue
- Università di Verona
Purpose: The porpose of this study is to critically consider the use of global reporting initiative (GRI) guidelines in universities' sustainability reports. In light of the recent literature and Habermas's …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Factors influencing student retention university students: an analysis of institutional reputation, social responsibility and loyalty
- Universidad Peruana Unión
Introduction: This study investigates the impact of institutional reputation (IR), social responsibility (SR) and student loyalty (LY) on student retention (RT) in university students. Methods: Using a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Conceptualizing and comparing world-class universities’ contributions to global sustainability: Pathways, priorities and potential indicators
- Hunan University
- Changsha University
Sustainability is a goal for today, with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) acting as a guiding framework in a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. As research universities …
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Emotions and transformative learning for sustainability: a systematic review
- Freie Universität Berlin
- Technische Universität Braunschweig
As multiple global sustainability crises worsen and become more existential, understanding how individuals undergo deep personal transformations related to sustainability is increasingly important. Transformative learning theories are widely used in …
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Assessing University Students’ Beliefs and Attitudes towards Sustainability and Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review
- Universita degli Studi di Padova
(1) Background: contents and strategies related to sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being introduced in academic curricula, and the organization of the university environment is evolving to adopt …
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Uncovering perspectives on SDG integration for university transformations
- Monash University (VIC)
Purpose: This case study explores different perspectives on integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in universities to achieve university transformations. This study recognises that university actors think differently about the …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Global Green Skills Report
- LinkedIn (CA)
This report illuminates global trends at the intersection of climate action and the workforce. It shows how government policies are already shifting the supply and demand for green skills, and …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Savings from solar energy exceeds University’s expectations
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
Penn State’s solar energy purchasing agreement with Lightsource bp has significantly outperformed expectations, saving the university an estimated $2.5 million in energy costs, over four times the original two-year projection. …
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Global Climate Talent Stocktake: Doubling green talent by 2050 to meet global demand
- LinkedIn (CA)
This report highlights the growing global demand for green talent amid accelerating climate commitments from governments and businesses. Using LinkedIn data, it reveals a widening gap between green job demand …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Life Writing for Sustainability Education
- Bowling Green State University (OH)
This paper argues that in order to address wicked sustainability problems, such as climate change and rapid biodiversity loss, it is necessary to draw from the humanities and use methods …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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$3 Million Gift Boosts Sustainability at CNU
- Christopher Newport University (VA)
The Redekop Family Endowment has donated $3 million to fund projects advancing sustainability at Christopher Newport University. The gift of $1 million for each of three years will support programs …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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University of Zurich Sustainability Report
- University of Zurich
Provides an overview and updates on sustainability at the university.
- Posted Aug. 6, 2025
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UBC Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
UBC’s pathway to a net-zero, climate resilient community for the campus neighborhoods.
- Posted Aug. 6, 2025
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UBC Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan Progress Update
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
This report provides a 2025 progress update on NCAP implementation by scope area. The report tracks progress towards building climate resilience and reducing GHG emissions since NCAP was approved in …
- Posted Aug. 6, 2025
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Climate Action Barometer Global Wave 2024
- International Education Sustainability Group
The Climate Action Barometer (CAB) Global Wave 2024 report highlights how institutions are engaging with climate action, where progress is being made and where further steps are needed.
Universities have …
- Posted June 6, 2025
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KAUST SDG Highlight Report 2024
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Makkah)
KAUST is proud to release the third edition of its SDG Highlight Report, reaffirming the University’s commitment to sustainable development through science, education, and real-world solutions. The report captures institutional …
- Posted June 3, 2025
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Climate Risks and Resilience at Dickinson College: Strategies for Health and Wellbeing
- Dickinson College (PA)
Prepared for Building Climate Resilience at Dickinson and in Central Pennsylvania, an initiative of Dickinson College, the Borough of Carlisle, and Cumberland County, PA, as part of Dickinson’s Baird Sustainability …
- Posted April 3, 2025
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Climate Risks and Resilience at Dickinson College: Strategies for Infrastructure, Utilities, and Grounds
- Dickinson College (PA)
Prepared for Building Climate Resilience at Dickinson and in Central Pennsylvania, an initiative of Dickinson College, the Borough of Carlisle, and Cumberland County, PA, as part of Dickinson’s Baird Sustainability …
- Posted April 3, 2025
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Climate Risks and Resilience at Dickinson College: Strategies for Continuity of Operations
- Dickinson College (PA)
Prepared for Building Climate Resilience at Dickinson and in Central Pennsylvania, an initiative of Dickinson College, the Borough of Carlisle, and Cumberland County, PA, as part of Dickinson’s Baird Sustainability …
- Posted April 3, 2025
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Climate Risks and Resilience at Dickinson College: Strategies for College Finances
- Bard College (NY)
- Dickinson College (PA)
Prepared for Building Climate Resilience at Dickinson and in Central Pennsylvania, an initiative of Dickinson College, the Borough of Carlisle, and Cumberland County, PA, as part of Dickinson’s Baird Sustainability …
- Posted April 3, 2025
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University Leadership that Enables Sustainability Education and Scholarship
- University of Calgary
This chapter is part of a new open access handbook from Taylor and Francis (https://www.taylorfrancis.com/reader/download/13f32394-c078-4201-8b83-0bce63352914/book/pdf?context=ubx). It explores and articulates different levers and areas of responsibility for sustainability in academic programs …
- Posted Feb. 20, 2025
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York University Endowment Fund: Sustainable Investing 2023-2024 Progress Report
- York University (ON)
The 2023-24 Sustainable Investing report highlights how York University's endowment fund continues to support the institution's commitment of contributing to a more sustainable future on local and global levels. The …
- Posted Jan. 14, 2025
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Assessing sustainability curriculum: from transmissive to transformative approaches
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WI)
Assessing sustainability curriculum: from transmissive to transformative approaches
- Posted Jan. 7, 2025
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2024 Sustainable Campus Index
- AASHE (MA)
The 2024 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities by country, institution type, and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating …
- Posted Nov. 14, 2024
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Environmental Institute 2023-2024 Annual Report
- University of Virginia (VA)
The 2023-2024 academic year was a remarkable one for UVA's Environmental Institute. The EI funded 42 faculty during the year and, since its inception, has engaged 160 faculty from 11 …
- Posted Oct. 22, 2024
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UVA Sustainability Annual Report
- University of Virginia (VA)
This report covers 2023-2024.
- Posted Sept. 18, 2024
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Research Overview on Plant-Based Nudges
- Better Food Foundation (DC)
This research, produced by Better Food Foundation and based on their DefaultVeg strategy, summarizes dozens of academic studies and explains how to apply their findings in food services.
- Posted Sept. 18, 2024
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