What is Extended Chain of Responsibility

Institutions of higher learning are integral players on matters regarding sustainable development. Institutions of higher learning have incorporated sustainable development not only into their curriculum but also into their operating environments. The sustainability of higher education institutions provides a platform for mutual prosperity in the long run and therefore warrants the interrogation of sustainability at institutions of higher learning. Despite this importance, most of the research has been in the northern hemisphere. Very little research has been conducted in the Southern hemisphere, particularly in Africa. This chapter draws insights from a qualitative study. The findings revealed that UKZN had implemented several sustainability initiatives to manage energy and water. The institution also faced numerous challenges in the management of sustainability initiatives such as municipal services, staffing problems, poor communication, lack of knowledge and skills, poor infrastructure, no written policies, and weak collaborations with businesses.