The Role of HEIs to Achieve SDG7 Goals from Netzero Campuses: Case Studies and Possibilities in Brazil

Autor/inn/en	Matana Júnior, Sidnei; Antonio Leite Frandoloso, Marcos; Barbosa Brião, Vandré
Titel	The Role of HEIs to Achieve SDG7 Goals from Netzero Campuses: Case Studies and Possibilities in Brazil
Quelle	In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 24 (2023) 2, S.462-480 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1467-6370
DOI	10.1108/IJSHE-07-2021-0282
Schlagwörter	Higher Education; Energy Conservation; Conservation (Environment); Objectives; Foreign Countries; Sustainable Development; School Buildings; Case Studies; Institutional Evaluation; School Community Relationship; Climate Control; Efficiency; Lighting; Building Design; Strategic Planning; Universities; International Organizations; Brazil + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Energieerhaltung; Energiespeicherung; Conservation; Environment; Konservierung; Bewahung; Umwelt; Goal definition; Zielsetzung; Ausland; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; School building; Schulgebäude; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Klimaschutz; Effectiveness; Effektivität; Wirkungsgrad; Beleuchtung; Baugestaltung; Strategy; Planning; Strategie; Planung; University; Universität; International organisation; International organisations; International organization; Internationale Organisation; Brasilien
Abstract	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 institutions (HEIs) practices contribute to developing the NZEB concept. Design/methodology/approach: Case studies were selected to identify which implanted practices applied by HEIs in Brazil, listed in the UI GreenMetric 2020 Ranking, are related to the NZEB concept. The implemented sustainable practices were also analyzed to evaluate the connections and impact between universities and the local community. Findings: Results show the lighting and air conditioning retrofit were among the most common practices related to energy efficiency to reduce consumption. For renewable energy generation, photovoltaic solar energy is the most common practice used by HEIs. Research limitations/implications: Only Brazilian HEIs listed in the UI Green Metric Ranking were analyzed. No standard regulation or formal reports support the wide dissemination of the strategies adopted by HEIs in Brazil. Practical implications The strategies adopted by HEIs related to Netzero buildings can reduce emissions, optimize operating costs and improve building comfort conditions, which connect all SDGs. Social implications: HEIs can promote awareness related to energy use and clean energy generation within the local community. Originality/valu: This paper presents the most common strategies adopted by Brazilian HEIs. However, limitations related to lack of strategies, data transparency and specific Netzero energy regulation were also found. These issues can hinder other HEIs to adopt similar strategies and contribute to the promotion of SDG7 in Brazil. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01