O tripé da sustentabilidade em uma empresa de energia solar do oeste catarinense

Abstract

In the current context, environmental, economic and social issues play a leading role in many business organizations and are objectives of a more responsible management towards their stakeholders. In this way, this study aimed to analyze the tripod of sustainability in a photovoltaic energy company in the West of Santa Catarina. In order to meet this objective, a bibliographic review was performed to understand the origin and usability of this type of energy and an integrative review that sought to identify from the recent literature, which are the emerging topics discussed by the theorists about the generation of photovoltaic energy. Concomitantly, a qualitative and qualitative, descriptive study was carried out by means of a case study with Renovigi Energia Solar, in which interviews were conducted with four stakeholders and questionnaire application with the investor/administrator to raise the socioenvironmental responsibility practices carried out by the organization. The results show that there are several practices used by the Organization, among which the most important - environmental and economic aspects - are the reduction of costs and expenses with material savings, reduction of waste production and correct disposal of waste generated in the productive process of the solar panels. The main social practices are aimed at the external public, with specific actions aimed at serving the local community. Nationally, the Company donates photovoltaic systems to entities of the Third Sector, action linked to the strategy of the company. Finally, the application of the Grid model of Corporate Sustainability revealed that Renovigi has a good economic performance, satisfactory social interaction with its stakeholders and commitment to environmental aspects.