Higher Education Institutions as Pivotal Change Agents for Environmental Sustainability: A Case Study of FAZON

Abstract

Universities serve as hubs for the creation and dissemination of knowledge – through educating future leaders, fostering scientific research and encouraging development – they pose perfect vessels for sustainable change. These institutions frequently participate in outreach activities, environmental projects, and partnerships to actively interact with their local communities, all the while arranging events, workshops, and campaigns with the aim of increasing awareness about environmental concerns and advocating for sustainable lifestyles. Universities can set an example by adopting sustainable practices on their premises. A “perfect” sustainable university is an educational institution that trains students to become global citizens equipped to address pressing societal concerns and contribute to sustainable development. Precisely for these reasons, the aim of this paper was to investigate implementation of sustainable practices at the University of Belgrade–Faculty of Organizational Sciences. For the purpose of the paper, the authors conducted a survey among faculty and staff members during the academic 2022/2023 year. The results of the survey were analysed using SPSS 24 software package.