Eco-efficiency in the higher education sector. A baseline for its implementation
Abstract
Eco-efficiency in the higher education sector is vitally important, therefore, this study presents a baseline analysis on the management of energy resources (light, water and fuel) of ten faculties at a university in central Ecuador. This is a quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental research with non-probabilistic and longitudinal cut sample. Two consecutives semesters were analyzed considering variables: expenses in dollars for the consumption of light, water and fuel using simple linear regression, correlation, and an exploratory study through multivariate analysis with the cluster method. The results show the efficiency among faculties and their classification through clusters that facilitate management decision making to improve environmental and financial sustainability.
