Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Green Education Ranking
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About Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile was founded on June 21, 1888 by Monsignor Mariano Casanova, Archbishop of Santiago. His goal was to create an institution capable of blending academic excellence and training based on the Christian doctrine. The local and universal historical context that the Church faced when the University was founded inspired the institution to train professionals who led Christian lives and who could renew energies for the coming generations. The first Rector was Monsignor Joaquín Larraín Gandarillas and the first two faculties were Law, Physical Sciences and Math. In spite of the changes, the University has always aimed to achieve a solid education, founded in the sciences, arts, humanities and Catholic morals. Thus, the University aims for its students to be not only technically and scientifically prepared, but also to be open to different human realities and to the social and personal responsibilities involved in the complete development of a society. Throughout the history of the university, this first aim has been continuously fulfilled.
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.
The methodology employed in our Green Education Ranking is designed relying 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. Within each pillar, various standards are carefully assessed, with weights ranging between 1 and 2, emphasizing the varying importance of each criterion. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
| # | Six Pillars of Green Education Framework (6Gs). | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Educational Leadership | 14% |
| 2 | Green Curriculum | 17% |
| 3 | Green Innovation and Research | 19% |
| 4 | Green Facilities | 15% |
| 5 | Green Human Capital | 19% |
| 6 | Green Communities | 16% |
| Total | 100% |