Using of Social Return on Investment Index-SROI as Tool of Responsible Research and Innovation. Colombian University Case

Diego Andrés Vélez Rivera (), Yeny Paola Duque Castaño (), María Luisa Villalba Morales (), Catherine Torres Arboleda (), Ana María Gil Henao (), María Isabel Arango Valencia () and Diego Andrés Aguirre Cardona ()
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Diego Andrés Vélez Rivera: Universidad Católica de Oriente
Yeny Paola Duque Castaño: Universidad Católica de Oriente
María Luisa Villalba Morales: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Catherine Torres Arboleda: Universidad Católica de Oriente
Ana María Gil Henao: Universidad Católica de Oriente
María Isabel Arango Valencia: Universidad Católica de Oriente
Diego Andrés Aguirre Cardona: Universidad Católica de Oriente

A chapter in Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future, 2025, pp 163-171 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Universities currently face the imperative of showcasing their social and environmental practices and research to the community. Hence, this case study aims to assess the social and environmental impacts arising from organic waste composting practices within the university, employing the SROI methodology. This research adopts a mixed-method approach, utilizing proxy variables and both primary and secondary sources. Through these inputs, a characterization of the involved stakeholders was conducted, alongside mapping the project's inputs and outputs. The findings underscore the positive impacts of composting on waste reduction, the effective implementation of Industry 4.0 technology (IoT), and the significance of the SROI indicator in quantifying the value generated concerning university investment. Such endeavors are integral to investigative processes aligned with the principles of responsible research and innovation (RRI).

Keywords: Social return on investment—SROI; Responsible research and innovation—RRI; Social and environmental projects; University (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72490-9_16

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