Da gestão ao sistema: estudo de caso na Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul - Campus Chapecó

Abstract

The study objective was to evaluate the implementation of an Environmental Management System based on ISO 14001: 2004, at the Higher Education Institution Federal University of Southern Frontier, campus Chapecó. For this goal be achieved, were conducted information surveys together with the sectors responsible for environmental management of the campus and also ascertainments in field, resulting in data later analyzed. Through these, it was proposed an EMS model, to be implanted at the Higher Education Institution, in view that these can be considered sources of waste and environmental problems. According to the data collected, the main failures are related to the lack of an environmental policy that will unify the sectors, which until now, act in a piecemeal way; beyond lack of training, capacity and awareness of technicians and employees. The EMS model proposed for the Higher Education Institution aims to introduce environmental sustainability content into the curriculums, as well as an educational process for all students, technicians, employees and servers. It is a model based on ISO 14001: 2004 and the PDCA cycle, in order to seek continuous improvement. It is concluded, therefore, that the institution was created with the purpose of environmental practices and sustainable development, promoting the implementation of an EMS. However, it is necessary a commitment from the senior management so that the goal be achieved, and that the sectors work together, improving internal communication and always looking for continuous improvement.