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IoT Solution for Energy Management and Efficiency on a Brazilian University Campus--A Case Study
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Yasuoka, Jorge; Cordeiro, Gabrielly Araújo; Brittes, José Luiz Pereira; Cooper Ordóñez, Robert Eduardo; Bajay, Sergio Valdir; Nunes, Eduardo – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2023
Purpose: There is a great interest in developing eco-friendly operations as alternative uses of resources in the university campus, making the employment of technologies more sustainable. Practices such as energy management and efficiency initiatives have been encouraged to meet these sustainability goals. The purpose of this paper is to describe…
Descriptors: Internet, Energy Conservation, Campuses, Universities
The Role of HEIs to Achieve SDG7 Goals from Netzero Campuses: Case Studies and Possibilities in Brazil
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Matana Júnior, Sidnei; Antonio Leite Frandoloso, Marcos; Barbosa Brião, Vandré – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2023
Purpose: Energy consumption and renewable energy sources are included in the goals for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) agenda, and target buildings are the biggest electricity consumers. In turn, Netzero energy buildings (NZEB) contribute to achieve SDG7 goals. This paper aims to identify which Brazilian higher education…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Energy Conservation, Conservation (Environment), Objectives
A Practice-Based Learning Approach toward Sustainable Consumption in the Workplace
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Figueiredo, Marina Dantas de; Castro, Neyliane Maranhão de; Silva, Minelle E. – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2021
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze how changes toward sustainable consumption of electric energy are learned in the workplace, the paper uses a practice-based approach to organizational learning. This paper focuses on the workplace as a rich environment where social learning is not limited to individuals but is also rooted in the…
Descriptors: Work Environment, Workplace Learning, Organizational Learning, Organizational Communication
Smart Practices in HSIs and the Contribution to the SDGs: Implementation in Brazilian University
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Dalla Gasperina, Liane; Mazutti, Janaina; Londero Brandli, Luciana; dos Santos Rabello, Roberto – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2022
Purpose: Smart campuses can be seen as the future of higher education efforts, especially for their contributions to sustainability and to encourage innovation. This paper aims to present the benefits of smart practices in a Higher Education Institutions and highlights its connections to the sustainable development goals (SDGs).…
Descriptors: Universities, Sustainable Development, Educational Innovation, Objectives
Critical Analysis of Engineering Education Focused on Sustainability in Supply Chain Management: An Overview of Brazilian Higher Education Institutions
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Tominaga, Leonardo Keiti de Godoy; Martins, Vitor William Batista; Rampasso, Izabela Simon; Anholon, Rosley; Silva, Dirceu; Pinto, Jefferson Souza; Leal Filho, Walter; Lima Junior, Francisco Rodrigues – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2021
Purpose: This paper aims to critically analyze the engineering education focused on sustainability in supply chain management, in courses offered by Brazilian higher education institutions. Design/methodology/approach: Topics related to sustainable supply chain management were listed from the literature and used as a framework to gather…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Sustainability, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes
Student Energy-Saving in Higher Education Tackling the Challenge of Decarbonisation
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Franco, Dirk; Macke, Janaina; Cotton, Debby; Paço, Arminda; Segers, Jean-Pierre; Franco, Laura – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2022
Purpose: This study aims to explore students' sustainability attitudes and behavioural intentions and their relation to energy use, to promote energy saving and decarbonisation in higher education settings. Design/methodology/approach: The authors used a validated energy literacy survey to assess undergraduate students' attitudes and behavioural…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior