RT journal article
T1 Spanish universities and SDGs achievement: analysis of strategic plans and other sustainability-related practices
A1 Bautista Chamizo, Esther
A1 Martínez Martínez, Domingo
A1 Andrades Peña, Francisco Javier
A1 Herrera Madueño, Jesús
A1 Larrán Jorge, Manuel
A2 Economía Financiera y Contabilidad
A2 Química Física
K1 Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
K1 Spanish universities
K1 Content analysis
K1 Abrahamson model
K1 Oliver model
AB Universities have a remarkable role in society and they are expected to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs). This paper investigates the behaviour of a sample of Spanish universities according to how they have addressed the SDGs in their strategic plans and other sustainability-related practices. Data were collected through content analysis of existing strategic plans, consultation of university websites with strategic plans, and examination of official websites of professional organisations working for sustainability. Our findings reveal a low level of sustainability planning within the Spanish university setting. Furthermore, among the universities with strategic plans, we identify diverse approaches in addressing SDGs, categorised through a combination of Abrahamson’s model and Oliver’s strategic responses framework. These strategies range from a combination of acquiescence and efficiency perspectives to aligning fad/fashion perspectives with the avoidance strategy. This study sheds light on the current state of sustainability planning in Spanish universities.
PB Taylor & Francis
SN 0210-2412
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/34227
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/34227
LA eng
NO Esta investigación estuvo apoyada financieramente por la Asociación Española de Contabilidad y Administración de Empresas
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 07-nov-2026