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What Drives or Hinders Sustainability? Lessons from Organizational Practices

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  • Vaneli do Carmo Dornelles

    (Graduate Program in Administration (Stricto Sensu), AtituSs Educação, Santa Terezinha Campus, Rua Senador Pinheiro, 304, Passo Fundo 99070-220, RS, Brazil)

  • Daniela Medeiros

    (Graduate Program in Administration (Stricto Sensu), AtituSs Educação, Santa Terezinha Campus, Rua Senador Pinheiro, 304, Passo Fundo 99070-220, RS, Brazil)

  • Priscila Souza Rosa

    (Graduate Program in Administration (Stricto Sensu), AtituSs Educação, Santa Terezinha Campus, Rua Senador Pinheiro, 304, Passo Fundo 99070-220, RS, Brazil)

  • Luciana Londero Brandli

    (Graduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Stricto Sensu), University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Passo Fundo Campus, BR 285 Km 292.7, São José neighborhood, Passo Fundo 99052-900, RS, Brazil)

  • Juliane Ruffatto

    (Graduate Program in Administration (Stricto Sensu), AtituSs Educação, Santa Terezinha Campus, Rua Senador Pinheiro, 304, Passo Fundo 99070-220, RS, Brazil)

  • Giana Mores

    (Graduate Program in Administration (Stricto Sensu), AtituSs Educação, Santa Terezinha Campus, Rua Senador Pinheiro, 304, Passo Fundo 99070-220, RS, Brazil)

  • Alcindo Neckel

    (Graduate Program in Administration (Stricto Sensu), AtituSs Educação, Santa Terezinha Campus, Rua Senador Pinheiro, 304, Passo Fundo 99070-220, RS, Brazil)

  • Andrea Liliana Moreno-Rios

    (Programa de Doctorado en Toxicología Ambiental, Universidad de Cartagena, Campus Zaragocilla, Cartagena, Bolívar 130014, Colombia)

  • Leila Dal Moro

    (Graduate Program in Administration (Stricto Sensu), AtituSs Educação, Santa Terezinha Campus, Rua Senador Pinheiro, 304, Passo Fundo 99070-220, RS, Brazil)

Abstract

This study investigates organizational actions that foster sustainable development, focusing on two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Conducted in collaboration with a vocational training center and an industrial company in southern Brazil, this research aims to identify successful practices, key factors contributing to failure, and stakeholders’ awareness of sustainability. Adopting a qualitative and exploratory approach, the study collected data through case studies, action research, interviews, direct observation, and focus groups. Data were analyzed through content analysis across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The findings reveal that SDG 12 is linked to economic and environmental aspects, while SDG 4 is associated with social impacts. The study contributes to understanding the gap between sustainability standards and actual implementation, offering practical guidelines to strengthen organizational alignment with the 2030 Agenda.

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  • Vaneli do Carmo Dornelles & Daniela Medeiros & Priscila Souza Rosa & Luciana Londero Brandli & Juliane Ruffatto & Giana Mores & Alcindo Neckel & Andrea Liliana Moreno-Rios & Leila Dal Moro, 2025. "What Drives or Hinders Sustainability? Lessons from Organizational Practices," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(23), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:23:p:10559-:d:1802561
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