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Innovative Sustainability Initiatives: A Case Study of the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo in Ecuador Salazar, Miguel Tasambay; Córdova, Rafael; García, Jenny
Journal of Sustainability Perspectives Vol 3: Special Issue 2023
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jsp.2023.20842

Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), a higher education institution located in the central region of Ecuador, is one of the largest universities in the area, serving a student population of 19,349 and employing 1,091 teachers and 588 staff members. In 2022, the university was recognized for its sustainability efforts and ranked 386th in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. To further improve the university's sustainability indicators, the institution has prioritized initiatives related to energy and climate change, water management, and transportation. In order to reduce the university's carbon footprint, the first initiative involves implementing hybrid systems in campus buildings that utilize both photovoltaic energy and energy from the national electricity grid. Additionally, measures to increase energy efficiency and savings are being taken. For water management, the university is implementing a system to monitor water distribution for possible leaks, as well as devices to ensure efficient water use. A campaign promoting good environmental practices will also be launched. Lastly, to improve transportation, the university plans to implement an efficient transport management system within the campus, optimize the use of institutional vehicles, and encourage the use of environmentally friendly transportation options. ESPOCH is dedicated to placing sustainable initiatives at the forefront of its priorities while also decreasing its environmental impact. The institution utilizes both factfiles and experiences gained from participating in the UI World University Rankings as essential tools in guiding its efforts to improve the areas where it is weakest in terms of sustainability.

Harnessing Sustainable Water Management through Innovation and Efficiency at ESPOCH Córdova, Rafael; Vanegas, Pablo; Vaca, Byron
Journal of Sustainability Perspectives Vol 3, No 2: December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jsp.2023.20566

ESPOCH, an Ecuadorian university with a unique underground water source, is developing a drinking water plant to serve its population of over 22,000 students and staff members. The paper explores innovative measures and technology for efficient water utilization at ESPOCH, including a secondary, untreated water line for non-potable uses and the adoption of smart water management technologies to monitor and regulate water consumption. This approach addresses the provision of safe drinking water, plastic waste reduction, and health risks linked to poor water quality. ESPOCH's innovative water management approach contributes to the broader discussion on sustainable universities' role in managing water resources. The study highlights the importance of technology and innovation in resource conservation and utilization in higher education institutions, with ESPOCH serving as a valuable example for other universities addressing water scarcity, environmental impact, and promoting sustainable practices.

Harnessing Sustainable Water Management through Innovation and Efficiency at ESPOCH Córdova, Rafael; Vanegas, Pablo; Vaca, Byron
Journal of Sustainability Perspectives Vol 3, No 2: December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jsp.2023.20566

ESPOCH, an Ecuadorian university with a unique underground water source, is developing a drinking water plant to serve its population of over 22,000 students and staff members. The paper explores innovative measures and technology for efficient water utilization at ESPOCH, including a secondary, untreated water line for non-potable uses and the adoption of smart water management technologies to monitor and regulate water consumption. This approach addresses the provision of safe drinking water, plastic waste reduction, and health risks linked to poor water quality. ESPOCH's innovative water management approach contributes to the broader discussion on sustainable universities' role in managing water resources. The study highlights the importance of technology and innovation in resource conservation and utilization in higher education institutions, with ESPOCH serving as a valuable example for other universities addressing water scarcity, environmental impact, and promoting sustainable practices.

Innovative Sustainability Initiatives: A Case Study of the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo in Ecuador Salazar, Miguel Tasambay; Córdova, Rafael; García, Jenny
Journal of Sustainability Perspectives Vol 3: Special Issue 2023
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jsp.2023.20842

Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), a higher education institution located in the central region of Ecuador, is one of the largest universities in the area, serving a student population of 19,349 and employing 1,091 teachers and 588 staff members. In 2022, the university was recognized for its sustainability efforts and ranked 386th in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. To further improve the university's sustainability indicators, the institution has prioritized initiatives related to energy and climate change, water management, and transportation. In order to reduce the university's carbon footprint, the first initiative involves implementing hybrid systems in campus buildings that utilize both photovoltaic energy and energy from the national electricity grid. Additionally, measures to increase energy efficiency and savings are being taken. For water management, the university is implementing a system to monitor water distribution for possible leaks, as well as devices to ensure efficient water use. A campaign promoting good environmental practices will also be launched. Lastly, to improve transportation, the university plans to implement an efficient transport management system within the campus, optimize the use of institutional vehicles, and encourage the use of environmentally friendly transportation options. ESPOCH is dedicated to placing sustainable initiatives at the forefront of its priorities while also decreasing its environmental impact. The institution utilizes both factfiles and experiences gained from participating in the UI World University Rankings as essential tools in guiding its efforts to improve the areas where it is weakest in terms of sustainability.

Advancing university management during the pandemic of COVID-19 at ESPOCH Vaca, Byron; Echeverría, Magdy; Córdova, Rafael
Journal of Sustainability Perspectives Vol 2: Special Issue 2022
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

The university action to the issues that came along with COVID-19 needed to embrace the whole management system for facing the challenges related to infrastructure, water, waste management, transport, and education. Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) has focused most of its efforts into building and maintaining its infrastructure. The linkage to society has become of paramount importance for ESPOCH, during this time, the university becoming the first and biggest vaccination site in the city. Moreover, several conferences related to training and business ideas for entrepreneurs have been launched, always keeping sustainability in mind. Universal access for people with disabilities and the use of efficient lightning is a common characteristic of all the new buildings; the residues are technically disposed of having managed 4413 m3 of them during 2020. The same technical disposal of residues is applied for recyclable, biodegradable, dangerous and inert ones. Additionally, the campus green areas have been maintained and forested using native species planting about 500 new trees during the last year. The opportunities brought by the pandemic have been harnessed to strengthen the setting and infrastructure of ESPOCH while at the same time serving the surrounding community.Keyword: university management, COVID-19, Latin America, sustainability, higher education.

Advancing university management during the pandemic of COVID-19 at ESPOCH Vaca, Byron; Echeverría, Magdy; Córdova, Rafael
Journal of Sustainability Perspectives Vol 2: Special Issue 2022
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

The university action to the issues that came along with COVID-19 needed to embrace the whole management system for facing the challenges related to infrastructure, water, waste management, transport, and education. Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) has focused most of its efforts into building and maintaining its infrastructure. The linkage to society has become of paramount importance for ESPOCH, during this time, the university becoming the first and biggest vaccination site in the city. Moreover, several conferences related to training and business ideas for entrepreneurs have been launched, always keeping sustainability in mind. Universal access for people with disabilities and the use of efficient lightning is a common characteristic of all the new buildings; the residues are technically disposed of having managed 4413 m3 of them during 2020. The same technical disposal of residues is applied for recyclable, biodegradable, dangerous and inert ones. Additionally, the campus green areas have been maintained and forested using native species planting about 500 new trees during the last year. The opportunities brought by the pandemic have been harnessed to strengthen the setting and infrastructure of ESPOCH while at the same time serving the surrounding community.Keyword: university management, COVID-19, Latin America, sustainability, higher education.

ESPOCH´s Education, Management and Research Achievements in Sustainable Development Vaca, Byron; Echeverría, Magdy; Cordova, Rafael
Journal of Sustainability Perspectives Vol 1: Special Issue 2021
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

Although sustainable development focuses on continuing the progress of societies without putting future resources and the environment at risk, new technologies, political treaties and economic initiatives are not enough. In this context, the role of universities is fundamental in the formation of leaders that allow raising awareness in society, and in the implementation of pilot projects that can be quickly adjusted and scaled. ESPOCH forms sustainability competencies with a formal focus, by including courses in environmental sustainability within all study curricula, as well as with a non-formal focus through extracurricular activities such as tree planting, avoiding the use of private vehicles, among others. Regarding management, projects such as the replacement of campus luminaires with high-efficiency LED lights, reducing energy consumption from 69 kWh-day to 11.5 KWh-day and the construction of intelligent buildings that will allow efficient management of resources and spaces are being carried out. The feedback obtained from ESPOCH’s participation in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings has allowed the university leaders, professors and students to identify the sectors that should be addressed as a priority and propose solutions to them considering sustainable development approaches.

ESPOCH´s Education, Management and Research Achievements in Sustainable Development Vaca, Byron; Echeverría, Magdy; Cordova, Rafael
Journal of Sustainability Perspectives Vol 1: Special Issue 2021
Publisher : Universitas Diponegoro

Although sustainable development focuses on continuing the progress of societies without putting future resources and the environment at risk, new technologies, political treaties and economic initiatives are not enough. In this context, the role of universities is fundamental in the formation of leaders that allow raising awareness in society, and in the implementation of pilot projects that can be quickly adjusted and scaled. ESPOCH forms sustainability competencies with a formal focus, by including courses in environmental sustainability within all study curricula, as well as with a non-formal focus through extracurricular activities such as tree planting, avoiding the use of private vehicles, among others. Regarding management, projects such as the replacement of campus luminaires with high-efficiency LED lights, reducing energy consumption from 69 kWh-day to 11.5 KWh-day and the construction of intelligent buildings that will allow efficient management of resources and spaces are being carried out. The feedback obtained from ESPOCH’s participation in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings has allowed the university leaders, professors and students to identify the sectors that should be addressed as a priority and propose solutions to them considering sustainable development approaches.

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