Brigham Young University
Green Education Ranking
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About Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University (BYU) believes that in a world yearning for hope and joy, its graduates play a vital role. Motivated by love for God and His children as disciples of Jesus Christ, BYU graduates are guided by living prophets, equipped to serve, uplift, and lead others. This distinct preparation is facilitated by a unique university model, where belief enriches inquiry, study strengthens faith, and revelation deepens understanding. Central to BYU's mission is the development of students' full divine potential through both teaching and scholarship. As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU aspires to radiate a unique light for the world's benefit—a light that positions BYU among the world's foremost universities and serves as a guiding example for others to follow.
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% |