Universities’ social responsibility in the context of sustainable development

- Власова, І.В. (orcid.org/0000-0003-3532-3136) (2021) Universities’ social responsibility in the context of sustainable development Scientific journal of M.P. Dragomanov National Pedagogical University. Series 5. Pedagogical Sciences: Realities and Perspectives (82). pp. 31-35. ISSN 2311-5491

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Abstract

Social / community investments, charity donations, regional development, economic, social, environmental impact are important indicators of university social responsibility. The tendency of the rise of universities’social responsibility during sustainable investment process is identified. The types of “Sustainable investing” are clarified, which include “Traditional investing”, Рhilanthropy”, “Ethical or responsible investing”, “Sustainable investing”, Impact Investing. The components of university engagement into the sustainable investment practice are identified. The are: – “Integrating ESG criteria”. – “Negative screening and divestment”. – “Positive screening”. – “Sustainable Investment Funds”. – “Establishing Student managed funds that incorporate sustainable investing”. – “Signing onto commitments related to Sustainable Investing”, which includes adherence to the Principles for Responsible investing, participation in investor networks on climate risk and sustainability and also in various sustainable development programs. – “Shareholder Engagement” in the form of proxy voting, engaging in dialogue with companies held in the portfolio, preparation of shareholder resolutions, etc. – “Forming a shareholder Responsibility Committee”. Forming a shareholder responsibility committee to advise the trustees allows institutions to include students, faculty, and alumni in research and discussion of important corporate policies on sustainability. – “Endowment transparency” in terms of disclosure and provision of information about endowment investment holdings and shareholder proxy voting records.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	innovation investment; sustainable development; civic university; social / community investments; university societal / community / civic engagement; university autonomy; university social responsibility.
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 378 Higher education. Universities. Academic study
Divisions:	Institute of Higher Education > Department Interaction between Universities and Society
Depositing User:	м.н.с. О.С. Литовченко
Date Deposited:	26 Aug 2022 09:55
Last Modified:	26 Aug 2022 16:52
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/731680

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