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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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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Earth Day 2023: How Does Sustainability Impact Marketing in Higher Ed?
- Carnegie (MA)
This article reports on a survey of 700+ students in grades nine through 12. When asked, “How important is it to you that the college or university you attend is …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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University Social Responsibility and Teachers’ Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Reputation and Image
- University of Kent
- Hanoi National University of Education
- University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City
- Universitas Padjadjaran
Understanding teachers' expectations of university social responsibility (USR) is imperative for formulating effective human resources strategies within higher education institutions (HEIs). This study delves into teacher perceptions of USR within …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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An evaluation of a computational technique for measuring the embeddedness of sustainability in the curriculum aligned to AASHE-STARS and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Technological University Dublin (Dublin)
Introduction: SDG 4.7 mandates university contributions to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their education provisions. Hence, universities increasingly assess their curricular alignment to the SDGs. A …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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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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Net-Zero Heroes? Climate Change Mitigation Efforts and Strategies across Australian Group-of-Eight Universities
- University of Melbourne (Victoria)
Businesses are increasingly declaring their operations to be “carbon neutral” or “net-zero”. But how real are these claims? We investigated the climate mitigation efforts of the eight leading universities in …
- 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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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 …
- 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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Designing transformative interventions for a world in crisis: How the ‘Worldview Journey’ invites for personal, cultural, and systems transformation
- Utrecht University
Our world is arguably in existential crisis, with crises manifesting in nearly every facet of our existence, from education, mental health, and culture, to democracy, environment, and institutions. As our …
- 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 …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Problem-Based Learning Approach Facilitating Sustainable Waste Management
- Aalborg Universitet
This work provides inspiration to foster Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in teaching practices related to waste management. Problem-Based Learning is about providing a learning environment where students can work practically and …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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Agents of (un)sustainability: democratising universities for the planetary crisis
- Queen's University Belfast
As producers and gatekeepers of knowledge, and as providers of education and training, our universities play a key role in the reproduction of unsustainability. This article finds that they are, …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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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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Development and validation of a sustainable education scale
- Sinop Üniversitesi
This study introduces the Sustainable Education Scale (SES), a novel instrument designed to elicit teachers' perspectives on sustainable education. Grounded in human rights education, sustainable development, social justice, and psychometrics, …
- 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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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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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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How universities' social responsibility activities influence students’ perceptions of reputation
- Technische Universität Dresden (Dresden)
Based on signaling theory, this study investigates how universities' social responsibility activities influence students' perceptions of their reputation. Using a structural equation modeling approach, we explore the determinants of reputation …
- 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 …
- 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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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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Co-Creating the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education: A Value Creation Inclusive Learning
- Woxsen University
Abstract The United Nations initiative to "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all" aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals by advocating for a transformative …
- Posted Sept. 10, 2024
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The State of Environmental and Sustainability Education in Canada: A Review of Past, Current, and Future Directions
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
ABSTRACT This chapter reports results from a study by the Sustainability and Education Policy Network in Canada, as well as other published reports and studies, to provide a partial overview …
- Posted Sept. 3, 2024
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Teaching Sustainability Competencies across the Disciplines - A Guide for Instructors
- AASHE (MA)
Members of AASHE’s Scaling Up Sustainability Across the Curriculum Community of Practice produced this guide for instructors in our curriculum development workshops and for others who seek to integrate sustainability …
- Posted Aug. 29, 2024
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How to enhance education for sustainable development
- League of European Research Universities
Education for sustainable development (ESD) is an important strategic agenda for universities. This paper displays the rapidly increasing expertise about and experience with the strategic, programmatic and operational take-up of …
- Posted July 30, 2024
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Interdisciplinary perspectives on sustainability in higher education: a sustainability competence support model
- Umeå University
After several decades of work toward elevating sustainability education, many have called for a transformation of the education system to create timely action. Teachers, students, organizational leaders, and many other …
- Posted July 16, 2024
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Sustainable Heat: Options for Decarbonizing Cold-Region Higher Education Campus Heating Systems
- Bates College (ME)
- Boston University (MA)
- Connecticut College (CT)
- Denison University (OH)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
- The Ohio State University (OH)
- University of Iowa (IA)
- University of Maine (ME)
American higher education campuses in cold-weather areas have traditionally used oil- and coal-fired boilers to generate steam for heating. But many institutions, including some that have already shifted to natural …
- Posted June 17, 2024
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ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY AY 2022–2023
- City University of New York, Brooklyn College (NY)
Brooklyn College is committed to building a culture of sustainability across campus. We aim to reduce our environmental impact through engagement, education, and research initiatives. Our efforts continue guided by …
- Posted June 17, 2024
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Partnering for Progress 2023 Sustainability Report
- University of Melbourne (Victoria)
Partnering for Progress is the second report against the ambitious targets outlined in the Sustainability Plan 2030 (SP2030). This plan underpins the aspirations outlined in Advancing Melbourne, guiding sustainable delivery …
- Posted June 17, 2024
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Global indicators of progress on climate change education: Non-state actor data collaboration for SDG 4
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- University of Melbourne (Victoria)
Despite their limitations as proxy measures, indicators can serve as leverage points in encouraging policy change. Facing the global urgency of climate change and increasingly recognizing the role of education …
- Posted May 22, 2024
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KAUST SDG Highlight Report 2023
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Makkah)
KAUST proudly presents its latest SDG Highlight Report, offering a snapshot of the institution's targeted efforts and successes over 2023 in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Posted May 6, 2024
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A Comparison of Single-Use and Reusable Drinkware A Life Cycle Assessment
- Michigan Technological University (MI)
Sponsored by Sussex Injection Molding from Sussex, WI, the OneTumbler Sustainability team in the Consumer Product Manufacturing Enterprise aims to encourage sustainability on Michigan Technological University’s campus through promoting a …
- Posted April 16, 2024
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Sustainability: Learning and Teaching in the Business Education Context
- Mahidol University (Bangkok)
Business schools worldwide are integrating sustainability into their curricula, yet a gap persists in understanding students' perspectives on these courses' effectiveness in preparing for sustainability challenges. This study investigates undergraduate …
- Posted April 10, 2024
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