Abstract
Historically, limitations such as the lack of commitment and regulation of the green business compliance from the government, have restricted the implementation of green initiatives at South African Universities (SAU), despite an environment awareness-hungry South African (SA) market. This study identifies the impacting factors to effectively analyze their effect on the implementation of green initiatives at SAU, thereby developing a model for them to enable and manage the implementation of their green initiatives, resulting in the successful implementation thereof. The primary objective of this study is to develop a theoretical model to identify and analyze the factors impacting the implementation of green initiatives at SAU. The methodology followed involved a theoretical study of the factors relating to Implementation of green initiatives. Paradoxically, SAU can be considered academic leaders in this industry, but have had difficulties in implementing these initiatives internally. This study might be the first one to shed some light into understanding the process of adopting green initiatives while taking into consideration the multifaceted views of research, teaching, outreach and management. The journal of cleaner production has published more than 150 articles on progress in academic efforts regarding sustainability in higher education, which highlighted research, education, outreach and the greening of operations in university campuses from many regions across the world. However, most of the studies were carried out in the context of developed states, with no particular focus on Green University Initiatives in the emerging and developing states.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Human Impacts and Responsibility
KEYWORDS
SOUTH AFRICA, UNIVERSITIES, GREEN INITIATIVES, ROLE PLAYERS, ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES, IMPLEMENTATION
