Impacto das iniciativas institucionais sobre o comportamento ambiental em universidades federais

Abstract

Sustainable development in universities has become a common practice, as shared knowledge and the training of new professionals influence societal behavior. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between environmental initiatives and organizational citizenship behavior for the environment (OCB-E) in federal universities. This is a descriptive and quantitative study with canonical correlation analysis conducted with staff from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) and the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA). The applied questionnaire utilized the Environmental Initiatives Scale and the OCB-E Scale. The results indicated that environmental initiatives have a positive influence on OCB-E, with emphasis on environmental policy and eco-initiative, while civic eco-engagement showed a moderate relationship. The study contributes to expanding knowledge about institutional factors that encourage sustainable practices in the university environment and provides support for managers in developing strategies aimed at sustainability and environmental engagement of public servants in line with Sustainable Development Goals 4, 11 and 12, which provide for quality education, sustainable cities and communities, and responsible consumption and production, respectively.