Preface
Contents
Institutional Organisation, Structures, and Corporate Policies
Appropriation of Disaster Risk Reduction in Brazil: Relations Between Civil Defense and Urban Planning as a Social Process Leading to Sustainability
1 Introduction
2 National Protection and Civil Defense Policy Relevance to Urban Planning in Natural Disasters Prevention
3 Appropriation of Regulations and Guidelines by Municipal Urban Administration
4 Methodology
5 Results and Analysis
5.1 About Transformations: In Relations and in Urban Space Management
5.2 Institutional Approach to Informal Settlements and Risk Areas
6 Conclusions
References
Social Advancement as a Critical Success Factor in a Model of Translation and Control of Strategy in Agro-Industrial Cooperatives
1 Introduction
2 Translation and Control of Strategy
3 The Cooperative Movement
4 Agro-Industrial Cooperatives
5 Methodology
6 Results and Discussion
6.1 The Agro-Industrial Agraria Cooperative
6.2 Social Advancement
7 Conclusion
References
Architecture-Oriented Agile Approach for Sustainability Reporting
1 Introduction
2 Research Design
3 GRI Standard
4 The Application Case
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
Sustainable Procurement Process: A Case Study at a Public Higher Education Institution in Brazil
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results
3.1 Current PHEI Procurement Process
3.2 Sustainable Procurement Process Proposal for PHEI
4 Conclusion
References
How the Perception of Employees Can Help to Address Management and Operation Challenges Towards More Sustainable Sanitary Landfills: A Case Study of Curitiba and Metropolitan Area
1 Introduction
2 Solid Waste Management in Brazil and Dependence on Sanitary Landfills
3 Main Negative Impacts Associated with Sanitary Landfills
4 How the Perception of Employees Can Help to Address Management and Operation Challenges in Sanitary Landfills
5 Methods
6 Results and Analysis
7 Conclusion and Perspectives for Future Research
References
Comparative Analysis of the Sustainable Practices Based on Social Responsibility Guidelines of Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cosmetics Companies in Brazil
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Selection of the Analyzed Companies
3.2 Selection of the Comparison Criteria
3.3 Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Practices
3.4 Analysis of Companies in the Brazilian Market
4 Conclusion
Appendix 1
Comparative Table of the Sustainable Practices
References
Sharing Economy: Sensegiving of Strategic Decisions Towards Sustainability
1 Introduction
2 Strategic Decision-Making Process as Sensegiving
2.1 Technological Context
2.2 Decision-Making
2.3 Construction of Meaning
3 Methodological Procedures
4 Results and Discussion: Sense Giving Materialized in the Strategic Communication
5 Closing Remarks
References
Social Responsibility as a Competitive Advantage for Companies: A Sustainability Research in Paraná's Cooperatives in Brazil
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results
4 Conclusion
References
Deployment of Sustainable Development Framework in Export Manufacturing Firms for the Common Good
1 Introduction
2 Differentiating/Distinguishing Between Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
3 Literature Review and Hypothesis Formulation
4 Methodology and Data Analysis
5 Results and Discussion
6 Conclusion
Appendix 1
References
Discussion of New Product Development Process Sustainability Based on the Supply Chain in the Context of Industry 4.0
1 Introduction: New Product Development, Supply Chain and Industry 4.0
2 Methodology
3 Sustainability Oriented New Product Development and Supply Chain in Industry 4.0
4 Models, Frameworks and Researches on Supply Chain and New Product Development in Industry 4.0 Context
5 Final Discussion of Results of Models, Frameworks and Researches Found in the Literature
References
(Non-)compliance with Public Finance Laws, Sustainability and Social Responsibility: A Critical Analysis of the Use of Mining Taxation in Canaã dos Carajás (Pará, Brazil)
1 Introduction
2 Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Public Finance Laws
3 Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
The Importance of Green Supply Chain Management Approach in the Integrated Product Development Process
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 The Influence of a GSCM Approach on IPDP
4 Models, Frameworks and Researches on GSCM and IPDP
5 Final Considerations
References
Corporate Social Responsibility According to Employee Perception: The Case of an Energy Company
1 Introduction
2 The Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
3 Policies, Standards and Trends in CSR
4 Methodology
5 Data Collection
6 Discussion
7 Conclusions
References
Approaches Towards Resource Efficiency (e.g. Energy, Water, Wastes, Materials)
Mining Sustainability Practices in Latin America
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Dimension 1: Types of Corporate Sustainability Activities
2.2 Dimension 2: Sustainability Issues Addressed
2.3 Dimension 3: Components Across the Value Chain
3 Research Design
4 Results and Discussion
5 Future Practices
6 Conclusion
References
Assessing the Use of Pine Chip Ash in Manufacturing Soil–Cement Bricks
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 Materials
2.2 Method of Water Absorption Test
2.3 Method for Compressive Strength Test
2.4 Mixture
2.5 Proof Bodies of Molding
2.6 Cure
2.7 Compressive Strength Test
2.8 Water Absorption Test
3 Results and Discussion
4 Suggestions for Future Studies
5 Conclusion
References
Nature-Based Solution in the Context of Sustainability: A Case Study of Artificial Reefs
1 Introduction
2 Contextualizing the Nature-Based Solution
3 Applicability of NbS Practice and Its Local to Global Interface
4 Artificial Reefs as a NbS Model
5 REBIMAR Program
6 Single Case Model: Artificial Reef
7 SWOT Analysis: REBIMAR Program
7.1 Internal Environment
7.2 External Environment
8 Final Considerations
References
Reverse Logistics System to Support the Lamp Circularity: A Case Study in Irati—Brazil
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Bases
2.1 Reverse Logistics and Environmental Legislation
2.2 Waste Lamps and Environmental Risks
2.3 The Reverse Logistics Situation of Lamps in Paraná
3 Research Method
3.1 Study Area and Problem Characterization
3.2 Municipality Information
3.3 Lamp Estimates (Consumption and Disposal)
3.4 Collection Points: Mapping and Structure
3.5 Collect’s Routing
3.6 Proposed Reverse Logistics System’s Estimated Cost
4 Results and Discussions
4.1 Estimated Consumption of Lamps
4.2 Proposed Collection System
5 Conclusion
References
Corporate Responsibility in Practice: Co-processing Implementation of Municipal Solid Waste for the City of Campo Largo—Brazils
1 Introduction
2 Waste and Co-processing
3 Methodology
3.1 Area of Study
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Current Flowchart
4.2 Waste Characterization
4.3 Current System Analysis
4.4 Co-processing Companies
4.5 Technical and Economic Analysis and Implementation Proposal
5 Conclusion
Appendix 1: Arlev Association Questionnaire
References
Preliminary Product Development Approach for Discarded Materials Reuse—U-TURN Approach
1 Introduction
2 Sustainability—Research Background
3 Product Development Process (PDP)—Research Background
4 Reuse of Discarded Materials and Reduction of Industrial Waste—Sustainable Production
5 Systematic Literature Review and Content Analyses
6 Proposal of a Preliminary Product Development Approach for Discarded Materials Reuse—U-TURN Approach
7 Macro-phase I—Analysis of Discarded Product Reuse Potentiality
8 Macro-phase II—New Product Design
9 Macro-phase III—Sustainable and Cyclical Production Design
9.1 Step 01—Zero Waste Manufacturing
9.2 Step 02—Integrated Supply Chain
10 Macro-phase IV- Material/Product Collection Return
11 Final Considerations
References
The Social Construction of Natural Disasters: A Systematic Review of the Literature
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
3 Methodology
3.1 Objectives and Issues that Delimit This Research
3.2 Search Strategies
3.3 Research Steps
4 Results
5 Final Considerations
References
Sustainability in Logistic Systems: An Analysis of Articles Published in the Main Event of Production Engineering in Brazil
1 Introduction
2 Sustainable Logistic
3 Methodology
4 Results and Analysis
5 Conclusion
References
The Use of “Equator Principles” for Project Compliance: The Case of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Plant, Brazilian Amazon
1 Introduction
2 Hydroelectric Power Production in the World
3 Feasibility of the Construction Project of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant
3.1 The Equator Principles
3.2 Financial Structure of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP)
4 Conclusions and Suggestion of New Studies
References
Community and Stakeholder Relations
Production Performance Assessment at Different Levels: An Investigation Based on Literature Review
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Referential
3 Methodological Procedures
3.1 Methodological Framework
3.2 Bibliographic Portfolio Selection Procedures
3.3 Procedures for Bibliometric Analysis
3.4 Content Analysis Procedures
4 Results and Analysis
4.1 Bibliographic Portfolio Selection
4.2 Bibliometric Analysis
4.3 Content Analysis
5 Final Considerations
References
Rufina Beach and Sustainable Development: The Role of Women in Mucajaí, RR, Brazil
1 Introduction
2 Sustainable Geotourism Activity and Its Interfaces
3 Women’s Sorority and River Wisdom
4 Materials and Methods
5 Study Area
6 Fieldwork
7 Results and Discussion
7.1 Rural Women Workers of Mucajaí, RR
8 The Contribution of Fish Gastronomy
9 The Importance of Boating
10 Rufina Beach and Its History
11 Sustainable Experiences Adopted in the Fresh Waters of Rufina Beach
12 Final Considerations and Future Directions
References
The Role of Regional Administration on the Promotion of Social Responsibility Practices: A Case Study in the Amazon Region
1 Introduction
2 Government Policies and the Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility
3 The Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of Amazonas (CREA-AM)
4 Materials and Methods
5 Results and Discussion
6 Conclusions
References
“Beira Trilhos”: The Implementation of the Right to Housing and the City by an Extension Project in Southern Brazil
1 Introduction and Characterization of “Beira Trilhos” Territory
2 The Beira Trilhos Project: Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
The Social License to Operate as a Tool to Promote Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Mining Industry: Case Study of Parauapebas and Canaã dos Carajás (Pará, Brazil)
1 Introduction
2 Social License to Operate (SLO) and Social Conflicts in Brazil
2.1 Understanding the SLO
2.2 Social Conflicts and Mining Industry in the State of Pará—Brazil
3 Methodology
3.1 Location
3.2 Assessing the Social License to Operate
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
A Preliminary Investigation into the Environmental and Social Dimensions on the Sustainability Triple Bottom Line
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Environmental Dimension on the Triple Bottom Line
4 Social Dimension on the Triple Bottom Line
5 Social and Environmental Dimensions Versus Triple Bottom Line
6 Final Considerations
References
Information, Communication, Education and Training
The Strategy of Social Responsibility at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Toward the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
1 Introduction
2 Methods
3 Results and Analysis
4 UPB External Actions in Support of the SDGs
5 Conclusion
References
Pedagogical Sustainability Project Addressing Environmental Problems in Cabo Frio, RJ, Brazil
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Training
2.2 Orientation
2.3 Mining Activity Construction
2.4 Aqueduct Construction
2.5 Chandelier Construction
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Assessment Tools and Performance Indicators for HEI Environmental and Sustainable Development Education
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Referential
3 Research Design
4 Results and Analysis
5 Conclusion
References
University-Society Integration Through Action Research Projects
1 Introduction
1.1 Social Innovation
1.2 University-Society Integration
2 Method
3 Results Analysis and Discussion
3.1 Free Meals Social Project
3.2 TimeBank Project
3.3 Entrepreneurship Workshop Project
3.4 Painting and Art for Kids Project
3.5 Final Remarks
References
Knowledge Management as a Critical Factor of an organization’s Sustainability
1 Introduction
2 Organizational Process
3 Knowledge Management
4 Organizational Sustainability
5 Universities
6 Research Design
7 Results and Discussions
8 Knowledge Management and Sustainability in the University Context
9 Knowledge Management and Sustainability in the Organizational Context
10 Conclusion
References
New Perspectives on the Concept of Sustainable Development: A Contribution by Brazilian Master’s Students in Governance and Sustainability
1 Introduction
2 Sustainability and Sustainable Development: Conceptual Implications
3 New Perspectives
3.1 Institutional Context
4 Results and Discussion
5 Final Considerations
References
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Social: A Systematic Review Publications in the Last Ten Years
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Foundations
3 Procedimentos Methodological
4 Analysis of Results
5 Conclusion
References
Environmental Education in School as a Contributor for Social Responsibility Towards the Sustainability of the Historical and Natural Heritage of Cabo Frio, RJ, Brazil
1 Introduction
1.1 The Historical Heritage of Cabo Frio, RJ, Brazil
1.2 The Natural Heritage of Cabo Frio, RJ, Brazil
1.3 Pedagogical Actions and the Objectives of Sustainable Development
1.4 The Fluminense Federal Institute—Cabo Frio Campus
2 Methodology
3 Analysis of Results
4 Conclusions
References
Environmental Bioethics, Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility in Higher Education
1 Introduction: Bioethical Principles and Higher Education Institutions
2 Environmental Bioethics
3 Sustainable Development, Social Responsibility and Environmental Bioethics
4 Methodology
5 Results
6 Discussion
7 Conclusions
References
An Ecological Vision with Social Responsibility in the Sustainable Environment: Promoting Ecological and Environmental Awareness in Centro Universitário Municipal de Franca-Uni-FACEF (Sao Paulo)
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 UN Sustainable Development Goals
2.2 Higher Education and Sustainable Development (SD)
3 Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions: The Experience of Manchester Metropolitan University
4 The Methodological Approach to Implement the VERSAS Project at Uni-FACEF
4.1 The University
4.2 Background of VERSAS
4.3 VERSAS Project
5 Results: The First Stage of VERSAS Project
5.1 Disposal and Proper Collection of Solid Waste
5.2 The Relevance of the University Content Programs in Relation to the Municipal and Institutional Environmental Real Needs
5.3 Dissemination of Sustainable Actions to the Internal and External Community
5.4 Working Towards Sustainable Procurement
6 Conclusions, Recommendations and Further Research
References
A Theoretical Framework Between Corporate Social Responsibility and Ergonomics for Sustainable Development
1 Introduction
2 Background
2.1 Corporate Social Responsibility
2.2 Ergonomics
3 Methodology
4 Results and Analysis
4.1 Theoretical Framework
4.2 Application of the Theoretical Scheme
5 Conclusion
References
Sustainability Hackathon: Integrating Academia and Companies for Finding Solutions for Socio-environmental Problems
1 Introduction
2 Why a Hackathon?
3 Method
3.1 Defining Rules and Objectives
3.2 Gamification
3.3 Jury and Awards
3.4 Talks/Guest Speakers
3.5 Technical and Scientific Support
3.6 Sustainability Hackathon Evaluation
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Macroergonomics as a Way for Social Responsibility: A Study in a University Hospital
1 Introduction
2 Method
3 Contextualization of the Case Study
4 Results
5 Conclusion
References
Social Responsibility in a University Hospital: An Application with a Socio-Technical Focus
1 Introduction: The Contribution of Social Responsibility to Sustainable Development
2 Sustainable Development
3 Social Responsibility
4 Socio-Technical Systems and Macroergonomic Work Analysis
5 Quality of Life and Satisfaction at Work
6 Method
6.1 Methodological Procedures
7 Collection of Data
8 The Context
9 Results: Application of MA
10 Conclusion: The Contribution of MA for Social Responsibility
Annex 1
References
Use of GIS to Estimate Socioeconomic Losses Caused by Urban Floods: A Tool for Improving Disaster Management
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
3.1 Hydrological and Hydraulic Study
3.2 Computational Procedures
4 Results
5 Conclusion
References
Sustainability Insertion in Higher Education: An Analysis of Research Performed in the Brazilian Context
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
3 Methodological Procedures
4 Results
5 Conclusion
References
Bike Sharing as a Solution for Mobility Issues in São Paulo: Benchmarking with International Experiences
1 Introduction
2 Brief History of Bike Sharing Systems (BSS) Worldwide
3 Market Panorama
4 Brazilian Market
5 Transportation and Bike Sharing in São Paulo, Brazil
6 International Experiences
6.1 Berlin, Germany
7 Shanghai, China
8 Discussion
9 Recommendations
10 Conclusion
References