The Disclosure of SDG Performance: A Comparative Analysis of the Dutch and Italian Higher Education Systems

Alberto Ezza*, Gianfranco Pischedda, Ben Jongbloed

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Abstract

This chapter examines how, in their annual reports and other official reports, universities disclose information about efforts and successes around addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We look at the character of the SDG disclosure and the actual SDG themes covered in such reports. The results of a comparative study on two sets of universities from the Netherlands and Italy are presented to compare the similarities and differences between and within the two countries. Also the role of national regulatory frameworks and the role of internal and external drivers of SDG reporting is discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainability in Higher Education
Subtitle of host publicationStrategies, Performance and Future Challenges
EditorsFederico Rotondo, Lucia Giovanelli, Rodrigo Lozano
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages183-202
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-54026-4
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-54025-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2024

Publication series

NameStrategies for Sustainability
PublisherSpringer Nature

Keywords

  • 2024 OA procedure
  • Universities
  • Legitimacy
  • Institutional theory
  • Sustainability reporting

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