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Greening the Campus: Stakeholders' Insights on Sustainability Practices in a Chinese Higher Education Institution

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  • Chen Ying

    (Central Philippine University, Iloilo City)

  • Mary O' Penetrante

    (Central Philippine University, Iloilo City)

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Universities play a vital role in advancing sustainability by integrating environmental responsibility into teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. This study examined stakeholders' insights on the implementation and effectiveness of green campus initiatives in a private higher education institution in China. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were gathered from 210 faculty members, administrative staff, and students to assess the extent of implementation, awareness, and satisfaction with sustainability practices. Results revealed that while operational initiatives-such as waste management, energy conservation, and environmental education-were highly implemented, governance and policy frameworks remained moderately developed, with limited accountability mechanisms and stakeholder participation. Correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between awareness and satisfaction (r = 0.64, p

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  • Chen Ying & Mary O' Penetrante, 2025. "Greening the Campus: Stakeholders' Insights on Sustainability Practices in a Chinese Higher Education Institution," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(10), pages 38-42, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:10:p:38-42
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