Aderência às práticas ESG em uma instituição pública de ensino superior: As lacunas entre as ações realizadas pela instituição e as percepções da comunidade acadêmica

Abstract

A growing body of research has focused on understanding how organizations implement environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management practices. However, investigations analyzing the proxies that comprise these practices and how they are perceived by stakeholders are still scarce. In this context, this study analyzes adherence to ESG practices in a federal educational institution, from the perspective of internal and external stakeholders, using the Foz do Iguaçu Campus of the Federal Institute of Paraná (IFPR) as a case study. The research adopts a qualitative, descriptive approach, using document analysis of Management Reports and the Sustainable Logistics Plan (PLS), semi-structured interviews, and observations conducted in the institutional environment. The data were analyzed using content analysis techniques, with the support of Atlas.ti software. The results indicate the existence of relevant actions aligned with ESG principles, especially in the environmental and social dimensions, such as energy efficiency initiatives, environmental preservation, inclusion, and extension projects. However, opportunities for improvement were identified related to the adequacy of the Sustainable Logistics Plan (PLS) and its respective reports, as well as waste management, strengthening communication channels, and increasing the ownership of institutional initiatives by different audiences. It is concluded that, despite the progress observed, there is a need to strengthen governance and stakeholder engagement in order to raise the level of institutional ESG maturity and expand the generation of public value aligned with the 2030 Agenda.