Desenvolvimento sustentável e responsabilidade social: o caso Mozal da ( 2001- 2006)

Abstract

Achieving sustainable development is one of the priority goals of all nations. To this end, in addition to environmental and social variables, other aspects such as economic, cultural and spatial must also be considered. This study aims to analyze the positioning of Mozal companies more specifically in relation to sustainable development with an emphasis on social and environmental responsibility, as well as the impact of their actions on society. For the materialization of the proposed objectives, a case study was carried out with the aforementioned institution, as well as the collection of data through bibliographical and documental consultation. Data found throughout the research show that Mozal has played a prominent role in the social sphere, with regard to achieving beneficial development for the surrounding communities. However, Mozal, during its production process, emits gases (such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide), dust particles, fumes, into the atmosphere and into the factory area, components that contain hazardous chemical substances, in addition to some workers having been found circulating without respoporators. However, hygiene and safety at work mechanisms are not being applied sustainably. From the analysis carried out, it can be seen that the actions developed by the company could jeopardize the future of future generations. Thus, it is concluded that the company under study would not be contributing to sustainable development