ASSESSMENT OF GREEN TRANSFORMATION AND INFLUENCE FACTORS FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AT LNTU

Abstract

The article examines the features of green transformation management in higher education institutions and identifies goals and criteria for achieving the SDGs. HEIs have the potential to stimulate a green transition through education, research, a green campus, and the dissemination of best practices for achieving the SDGs. An assessment of green transformation processes was carried out based on indicators of scientific activity, educational activity, and the green campus of LNTU in 2023–2024. The research hypotheses were tested using the Kendall criterion regarding the consistency of experts' opinions: w=0.74 – a high level of agreement between experts in the assessment was achieved, and the assessments themselves are reliable and valid); Mann-Whitney regarding differences in the value of the assessment parameters: the insignificance of differences between the samples is accepted with a probability of 95%. Green transformation encompasses a variety of strategies and initiatives to promote sustainability at LNTU. This includes implementing sustainable practices throughout the organization's research activities' life cycle, providing educational products and services, campus activities, and improving green transformation processes at LNTU. This study shows that applying the green transformation process and progress assessment at LNTUwill increase the effectiveness of implementing the SDG achievement strategy.