World Green University Ranking 2024: Unveiling Top Universities
Empowering Green Human Capital.
London, United Kingdom – Green Education Organization has recently introduced the highly anticipated World Green University Ranking 2024, celebrating universities leading in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Green Educational Transformation (Education 6.0) through Greening Human Capital.
This pioneering ranking is based on the Holistic Green Education Framework, focusing on six key pillars: leadership governance, curriculum, innovation, facilities, Green human capital, and community partnerships.
The Holistic Green Education Framework: Empowering a Sustainable Future through Greening Human Capital
World Green University Ranking is carefully designed based on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework. Each pillar contributes to the institution’s overall score, with a carefully assigned weight reflecting its significance in fostering sustainability. The total weight of the six pillars collectively amounts to 100%, signifying a balanced evaluation across critical dimensions of Green Education. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0). Green Human Capital, holds a significant 19% of the total ranking weight. This pillar consists of 16 standards.
| Green Human Capital | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of undergraduate students at the university. | 1% |
| 2 | Number of graduate students at the university. | 1% |
| 3 | Number of international students at the university. | 1% |
| 4 | Number of students with disabilities | 1% |
| 5 | Implementation of eco-literacy assessment and tracking of the average ecological footprint of students and staff. | 1% |
| 6 | Student engagement and participation in student union activities, events, and elections. | 1% |
| 7 | Existence of student-led green societies and initiatives. | 1% |
| 8 | Students and staff’ participation in green initiatives and eco-friendly projects. | 1% |
| 9 | Existence of a dedicated position for Alumni Affairs to enhance alumni engagement and support. | 1% |
| 10 | Active alumni engagement in university events, mentorship, and support initiatives. | 1% |
| 11 | Assessment of the Career Center’s proactive role in identifying high-demand future jobs and contributing to job placements for graduates. | 1% |
| 12 | Graduate Employment Rate: The percentage of graduates securing employment within one year of graduation in positions related to their field of study. | 2% |
| 13 | Percentage of graduates securing employment in green jobs within three years of graduation. | 2% |
| 14 | Entrepreneurial Graduates: The percentage of university graduates who have successfully established their own Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or startups within five years of graduation. | 2% |
| 15 | Implementation of initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles, such as fitness challenges, nutrition campaigns, and overall well-being. | 1% |
| 16 | Implementation of Mental Health Support programs, such as counseling services, mental health workshops, stress management sessions, peer support groups, and mental awareness campaigns. | 1% |
| Total | 19% |
Green Human Capital evaluates students’ demographics including undergraduate, graduate, international students, and those with disabilities. Higher education institutions, committed to empower Green Human Capital, implement eco-literacy assessment to measure the average ecological footprint of students and staff; emphasize student engagement and participation in student union activities; support student-led green societies and initiatives; and encourage student and staff participation in green initiatives and eco-friendly projects.
Top Green Universities has showcased dedication to Alumni Engagement and Career Preparedness through oppointing
position for Alumni Affairs; actively engaging alumni in university events, mentorship programs, and support initiatives; promoting the Career Center’s role in identifying high-demand future jobs related to green industries and contributing to successful job placements for graduates.
World Green University Ranking also acknowledges Green Universities scoring the highest graduate employment Rate, particularly in securing employment in green jobs, or successfully establishing their own Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or startups.
Furthermore, World Green University Ranking champions higher education institutions prioritizing well-being and inclusivity. This includes: implementation of initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles, and comprehensive Mental Health Support programs.
About World Green University Ranking
World Green University Ranking 2024 is a scholarly acknowledgment of educational institutions standing at the forefront of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and leading the Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
World Green University Ranking classifies universities based on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework, including leadership governance, curriculum, innovation, facilities, human capital, and community partnerships.
World Green University Ranking 2024 encompasses over 1,000 universities across 70 countries, and employs rigorous auditing and comprehensive data analysis for Higher Education Institutions around the globe.
About Green Education Organization
Green Education Organization is a UK award-winning organization that empowers educational institutions to drive Green Transformation at the educational and institutional level through the Holistic Green Education Framework, measuring and accrediting institutions’ commitment to green transformation, and fostering cooperation for sustainable development.
