Preaching what we practice: experiences from implementing ISO 14001 at the University of Glamorgan

Abstract

Purpose

To provide an overview of how environmental management systems (EMSs) are becoming sporadically employed within higher educational institutions.

Design/methodology/approach

An overview of international developments in sustainable education and within UK universities. Focuses specifically on the University of Glamorgan, Wales.

Findings

EMSs have been historically perceived as of little importance within most of the UK higher educational sector. Documents how the University of Glamorgan, Wales became the first university in the UK to have all of its operations accredited to ISO 14001.

Originality/value

Provides a summary of a higher education institution's path to ISO 14001 accreditation.

Citation

Price, T.J. (2005), "Preaching what we practice: experiences from implementing ISO 14001 at the University of Glamorgan", International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 161-178. https://doi.org/10.1108/14676370510589873