Advances in Consumer Research
Issue 7 : 325-337 doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21870215
Original Article
Green Auditing in Higher Education Institutions: Strategies Adopted for Sustainable Campus
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Research Scholar, Department of Management & Commerce Jagannath University, Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar (Haryana)
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Assistant Professor, Department of Management & Commerce Jagannath University, Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar, Haryana
Abstract

Green auditing has emerged as an essential environmental management practice for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) seeking to improve campus sustainability, resource efficiency, and institutional environmental performance. Universities increasingly recognize that systematic assessment of energy consumption, water utilization, waste generation, biodiversity conservation, transportation systems, carbon emissions, and green infrastructure contributes significantly to achieving sustainability goals while strengthening institutional governance and accreditation outcomes. This paper examines the strategic approaches adopted by HEIs for implementing comprehensive green auditing frameworks and evaluates their contribution to sustainable campus development. The study discusses major components of green audits, institutional policies, stakeholder participation, digital monitoring systems, and sustainability performance indicators that support continuous environmental improvement. Furthermore, the paper highlights the integration of green auditing with environmental management systems, national sustainability initiatives, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The proposed framework emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, resource optimization, environmental accountability, and long-term ecological resilience within higher education institutions. The study concludes that effective green auditing serves as a strategic management instrument capable of transforming conventional campuses into sustainable learning ecosystems while simultaneously enhancing environmental awareness, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and institutional reputation

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