World Green University Ranking 2024 announces Top Universities in Green Educational Leadership
London, United Kingdom – A groundbreaking development in the world of higher education has been uncovered. Green Education Organization released the highly anticipated World Green University Ranking 2024 representing and applauding educational institutions standing at the forefront of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and leading the Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
This first-of-its-kind ranking takes a holistic approach to assessing universities’ commitment to incorporate the highest green education standards across leadership governance, curriculum, innovation, facilities, human capital, and community partnerships.
The Holistic Green Education Framework: A Spotlight on Green Educational Leadership
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 Educational Leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping the overall evaluation, constituting 14% of the total ranking weight. This pillar is carefully assessed through 11 standards.
| Green Education Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Existence of a designated leadership position focused on Greening Education. | 1% |
| 2 | Existence of a dedicated ESG team trained in Green Education Transformation | 1% |
| 3 | Leadership’s active involvement in Education for Sustainable Development and Green Education Transformation initiatives. | 1% |
| 4 | Students and staff representation in Green Education Transformation planning and execution. | 1% |
| 5 | Clear documentation and communication of the university’s Green Transformation Strategy. | 1% |
| 6 | Clear documentation and communication of the institution’s Green Education Plan. | 2% |
| 7 | Stakeholder engagement with the Green Transformation Strategy and the Green Education Plan. | 1% |
| 8 | Documentation and communication of policies promoting privacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion. | 1% |
| 9 | Existence of gender equality initiatives and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. | 1% |
| 10 | Regular Green Education Auditing and measuring of implementation goals. | 2% |
| 11 | Continuous evaluation of sustainability practices based on audit findings and feedback. | 2% |
| Total | 14% |
Universities that demonstrated excellence in Green Educational Leadership have proven their commitment to transformative leadership including, the existence of a dedicated leadership position responsible for spearheading and managing the Green Transformation within the institution, and the establishment of ESG team trained in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, with specific knowledge of Green Education.
World Green University Ranking also highlights leadership’s active involvement in sustainability initiatives and programs, participation and representation of students and staff in planning and implementing sustainability and Green Education initiatives, stakeholders’ engagement in Green Transformation strategies and initiatives, and commitment to policies promoting privacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Top world Green Universities have also demonstrated exceptional commitment to regular Green Education Auditing and Evaluation to assess the effectiveness of their sustainability practices and initiatives and ensure a continuous commitment to the improvement and advancement of Green Education initiatives.
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.
