Sustentabilidade em instituições de ensino superior: um estudo de caso na Universidade Federal do Piauí

Abstract

Sustainability is a theme that has been gaining strength in all types of organizations: public, private and third sector, which arechallenged to seek alternatives that allow meeting the needs of the current population without compromising the needs of future generations. In this context, the Brazilian public machine, formed by different types of organizations, uses a large amount of resources to develop its activities. On the other hand, the Federal Government has been creating legislation to stimulate consumption and production in a sustainable way, encouraging reflection and changing the habits of public servants. Thus, this study aims tounderstand the adherence of the Federal University of Piauí to sustainability through its documents, the sustainable development objectives and the elements of sustainability. To meet this objective, the research was carried out using a qualitative approach, using the case study method. As for the character, the research is classified as descriptive-exploratory. Data collection took place through document analysis, semi-structured interviews and observations. As for the documents, the 2018-2020 Sustainable Logistics Management Plan, the 2020-2024 Institutional Development Plan, the 2021 Management Report and the PDU of the researched campuses were analyzed. Soon after, primary data collection was carried out, using semi-structured interviews and observations. The results found demonstrate that the PDI has sustainability as one of its thematic axes and that, although no analyzed document mentions the SDGs (PDI, PLS, PDU of the units), goals and actions that are directly linked to them were found. It was observed that PLS partially complies with what the legislation determines and is expired, requiring updating. Regarding the elements of sustainability proposed in the structure of Alshuwaikhat and Abubakar, it was found that the researched campuses mostly have the complete level of adherence to the elements. Furthermore, after analyzing the strategies proposed by the authors, it is recommended that the units seek partnerships for the execution of projects aimed at implementing renewable energy; carry out projects and actions that take advantage of rainwater for use in daily activities by capturing and building cisterns; hold events with the theme of sustainability; encourage the presence of students and the community in sustainability actions; formally include the subject in teaching; and that may improve the treatment of liquid waste in some units. It is concluded that the greatest difficulty in implementing sustainability on the researched campuses is the financial issue. However, all units have ideas, projects, but are limited in terms of resources and lack of partnerships. formally include the subject in teaching; and that may improve the treatment of liquid waste in some units. It is concluded that the greatest difficulty in implementing sustainability on the researched campuses is the financial issue. However, all units have ideas, projects, but are limited in terms of resources and lack of partnerships. formally include the subject in teaching; and that may improve the treatment of liquid waste in some units. It is concluded that the greatest difficulty in implementing sustainability on the researched campuses is the financial issue. However, all units have ideas, projects, but are limited in terms of resources and lack of partnerships.