Sustentabilidade segundo o Triple Bottom Line: um estudo de caso em uma empresa do setor de energia elétrica

Abstract

The practice of sustainability in organizations has been a topic widely discussed and charged by society, given the limitation of natural resources. This study aimed to analyze how the pillars that form the Triple Bottom Line (economic, social and environmental) are developed in an electrical sector company, making it more sustainable. To achieve t he objectives of the research were described the processes carried out by the company, as well as its main environmental impacts, and identified and analyzed sustainable practices based on the pillars proposed b y the TBL model in the company a bovementioned . For this purpose, we used as a m ethod for data collection, the d ocumental analysis of reports consolidated by the study organization, as well as an interview with the sustainability coordinator. The present work is defined as a case study, with a descrip tive methodology and a qualitative approach. From the data analysis it was possible to perceive the importance that organizations have in developing sustainable practices in the dimensions proposed by the TBL, thus aiming to minimize the impacts arising fr om their operations. The main results are emphasized that the organization investigated, invests vigorously in projects, actions and/initiatives that meet the tripod of sustainability, thus generating benefits for the company, the environment and society i n a way c oexistent.