Avaliação da Política de Sustentabilidade do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte.

Abstract

This work is a case study about the sustainability policy of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN, in portuguese). The research aimed to evaluate the sustainability performance of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte and, to achieve this objective, investigated aspects of the policy and actions of sustainability adopted, promoting next the measurement of sustainability performance. Data collection was accomplished through a checklist in a questionnaire answered by the management of the campuses, as well as a documentary source. The data analysis used was qualitative and quantitative, and at first was proceeded the description of sustainability policy and verified actions, followed by the mensuration of sustainability indices based on indicators. It used the set of indicators contained in Accounting Environmental Management System - SICOGEA 2nd generation. After the evaluating, this work points out an action plan in order to positively influence this performance. The criterion of performance "Maintenance" was considered the weakest one, with a result of 34% in average campuses and is considered weak. The positive highlight was the performance of the finance area, with index of 68%, so classified as a good performance. It was noted the care of the institution to reduce consumption and waste production, as well as concern for their destination. Concern extends to the production of photovoltaic energy and the treatment and reuse of wastewater. On the other hand, it was observed that the actions take place in a disjointed way, with a recent signaling of progress towards a systematization of actions. For this reason, among the proposals made in the action plan, the first priority would be to implement an environmental management system at each campus.