Practices of Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions: Case Study of Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

Bazlamit, Subhi M.; Al‐Suleiman, Turki I.; Ahmad, Hesham S.

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-1910-9_2

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“…Furthermore, in all of its campus facilities, ZUJ uses energy-efficient heating, air conditioning, and LED lighting. Ultimately, ZUJ is in the phase of retrofitting its electrical machines and appliances with energy-saving features that will decrease overall power usage [38]. ZUJ obtains about 10% of its electricity using non-renewable sources.…”

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“…ZUJ obtains about 10% of its electricity using non-renewable sources. This equates to a net carbon footprint of roughly 150 metric tons per year, calculated at a rate of 0.018 metric tons per human per year [38].…”

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“…Olive trees make up a large portion of the trees on the ZUJ campus, since they have a limited water consumption rate, and the extraction of olive oil has a high economic benefit. The amount of recycled water used on ZUJ campus averages approximately 120 cubic meters per week [38].…”

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“…For this reason, the university is considering using a woodchipper. Inorganic waste, including hazardous medical waste produced by the pharmacy and nursing schools, is currently treated, and is disposed of off campus by a professional specialist contractor [38].…”

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“…The ZUJ car ratio is around 0.075 cars per person each day. On campus, zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) are uncommon, and workers will require an administrative incentive to expand their usage [38].…”

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Impact of sustainability reporting on financial performance and risks: Evidence from the emerging market

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This study investigates the impact of sustainability reporting (SR) on the financial performance of industrial companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) from 2016 to 2022. Focusing on return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and earnings per share (EPS), the research addresses the persistent challenges in economic sustainability (ES), environmental sustainability (ENS), and social sustainability (SOCS) among Jordanian industrial companies, which are attributed to limited disclosure indicators in annual reports. Methodologically, the study employs tests for normal distribution, multicollinearity, Pearson correlation matrix, variance inflation factor (VIF), stationary testing, and regression analysis with lagged independent variables. The findings reveal that economic, environmental, and SOCS positively affect ROA and ROE, whereas these factors have not significantly impacted market performance indicators such as EPS and Tobin’s Q. Market fluctuations appear to be driven more by speculation than by sustainability disclosures. These results highlight the complex interplay between sustainability practices and financial outcomes, offering valuable insights for decision-makers, investors, and stakeholders.

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Practices of Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions: Case Study of Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

Cited by 2 publications

References 4 publications

Developing a Novel Index for Assessing and Managing the Contribution of Sustainable Campuses to Achieve UN SDGs

Developing a Novel Index for Assessing and Managing the Contribution of Sustainable Campuses to Achieve UN SDGs

Impact of sustainability reporting on financial performance and risks: Evidence from the emerging market

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