Sustainability in Polytechnic Institutions: A Roadmap to A Greener Future

Abstract

Sustainability is an essential concept that has gained momentum in recent years as a response to the growing concern about global environmental issues. A sustainable approach seeks to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Polytechnic institutions, as centers of education and innovation, have a crucial role to play in fostering sustainability by integrating its principles into academic curricula, research, campus management, and community outreach. This paper will discuss the significance of sustainability in polytechnic institutions and provide recommendations on how to achieve it effectively. This research paper uses quantitative methods on previous studies related to sustainability and was published on Scopus from 2000 to 2023. The results of the study found that sustainability in polytechnic institutions can be improved in terms of collaborative relationships between institutions and encourage all students, not just freshmen, to think sustainably. The results of this study are expected to help TVET institutions, stakeholders, and the government to develop a green curriculum especially in the implementation of green elements as well as increase the marketability and competitiveness of TVET graduates.