Benchmarking Sustainable Mobility in Higher Education

Giulio Mario Cappelletti (), Luca Grilli, Carlo Russo and Domenico Santoro
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Giulio Mario Cappelletti: Department of Economics, Management and Territory, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy
Carlo Russo: Department of Economics, Management and Territory, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy
Domenico Santoro: Department of Economics and Finance, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 6, 1-12

Abstract: Sustainable mobility is an increasingly significant issue that both public and private organizations consider in order to reduce emissions by their members. In this paper, the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach was used to evaluate sustainable mobility. Data coming from a study carried out at the University of Foggia were processed by Gabi LCA software to estimate the environmental performance of the community members according to the methodology of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) guidelines 3.0. Results of the LCA were organized in different classes, creating an eco-indicator of sustainable mobility that can be applied to both the institution and individual members (called the Sustainable Mobility Indicator, SMI). The SMI, computed to assess the environmental impact of the University of Foggia, was also used to evaluate the best mobility scenario, which can be considered a benchmark. The creation of the performance classes and benchmark analysis represents an easier way to communicate sustainability based on the recommendations for achieving the sustainable development goals from the 2030 Agenda adopted by all United Nations Member States. Indeed, any organization can carry out this approach to assess its environmental impact (in terms of mobility) and shape transport policies accordingly, leading to the adoption of sustainable solutions.

Keywords: Sustainable Mobility; SDG 11; Life Cycle Assessment; Sustainable Eco-Indicator University (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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