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P. R. Cueto and E. R. Filho
The six principles followed by the signatory institutions (UNPRME 2018) are:
1. Purpose—To develop students’ capacities to generate sustainable value for business and society;
2. Values—Incorporate in curricular activities curricula and practices of sustainable
values;
3. Method—Create structures, materials, processes and educational environments
aimed at responsible leadership;
4. Research—Promote empirical research that advances the understanding of the
impacts of corporations on society, environment and economy;
5. Partnership—Interaction between business managers to increase knowledge on
the challenges of sustainable development;
6. Dialogue—Facilitate debate and dialogue among teachers, students, companies,
government, consumers, media and other groups interested in sustainability
issues.
Since the deadlines for achieving the MDGs date back to 2015, the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are set, with a due date until 2030, of 17 targets for
poverty eradication, social advancement and protection of the environment.
The methodological procedures adopted for this article are presented below.
3 Methodology
In this section of the article the methodology adopted for the accomplishment of the
proposed objectives is defined, divided in approach, data collection and treatment
procedures.
3.1 Research Approach
This research has the character of descriptive qualitative/quantitative study trying
to understand how the information on sustainability and ethics are inserted in the
websites and in the sustainability reports that are elaborated based on the decisions
and actions of the signatory institutions of the PRME.
In 2018, there were 29 educational institutions that were part of the PRME platform (UNPRME 2018) and in order to achieve the proposed objectives, information
were verified on three Brazilian educational institutions (“A”, “B” and “C”) that are
signatories of PRME since 2008.
P. R. Cueto and E. R. Filho
The six principles followed by the signatory institutions (UNPRME 2018) are:
1. Purpose—To develop students’ capacities to generate sustainable value for business and society;
2. Values—Incorporate in curricular activities curricula and practices of sustainable
values;
3. Method—Create structures, materials, processes and educational environments
aimed at responsible leadership;
4. Research—Promote empirical research that advances the understanding of the
impacts of corporations on society, environment and economy;
5. Partnership—Interaction between business managers to increase knowledge on
the challenges of sustainable development;
6. Dialogue—Facilitate debate and dialogue among teachers, students, companies,
government, consumers, media and other groups interested in sustainability
issues.
Since the deadlines for achieving the MDGs date back to 2015, the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are set, with a due date until 2030, of 17 targets for
poverty eradication, social advancement and protection of the environment.
The methodological procedures adopted for this article are presented below.
3 Methodology
In this section of the article the methodology adopted for the accomplishment of the
proposed objectives is defined, divided in approach, data collection and treatment
procedures.
3.1 Research Approach
This research has the character of descriptive qualitative/quantitative study trying
to understand how the information on sustainability and ethics are inserted in the
websites and in the sustainability reports that are elaborated based on the decisions
and actions of the signatory institutions of the PRME.
In 2018, there were 29 educational institutions that were part of the PRME platform (UNPRME 2018) and in order to achieve the proposed objectives, information
were verified on three Brazilian educational institutions (“A”, “B” and “C”) that are
signatories of PRME since 2008.