Environmental Sustainability Assessment of an Academic Institution in Calamba City

Abstract

Management of environmental aspects and impacts, and integration of environmental concerns in instruction, research, and community extension programs of a private college in Calamba City, Laguna were evaluated to determine its environmental sustainability. Environmental audit and interview of students, faculty,and top level management about the college's sustainable initiatives were conducted. Energy consumption, hazardous and solid waste generation, and material consumption were the most significant aspects of the college. Its current environmental sustainability-related projects to address these aspects were short of sustainability. Furthermore, progress was not monitored and evaluated. Instituting an Environmental Management System could improve its environmental performance and communication of its sustainability initiatives to the stakeholders.