Práticas de sustentabilidade em Micro e pequenas empresas a partir de um fragmento da literatura e suas oportunidades de pesquisa

Abstract

The objective of this work is to analyze the approach of scientific research on sustainability practices adopted by micro and small companies in the Brazilian context and their research opportunities, based on a fragment of the literature selected through themes related to the environment, society and economy. It is possible to identify in the literature that there are several indicators for monitoring sustainable practices in medium and large companies, while the MSE segment lacks the dissemination and adoption of sustainable practices, mainly due to the lack of data, combined with the conservative mindset of managers. regarding issues related to sustainability. However, MSEs have a large participation in the Brazilian economy, requiring its revision. For analysis, these practices were related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

and the theoretical currents that influence the theme, which could be: Eco- developmentalists; Pigouvians; Neoclassical; Ecological Economists. In the

methodological aspect, the research adopts a qualitative approach, regarding the problem, and descriptive, regarding the objective, and bibliographical in relation to the procedures, using bibliometric analysis. A search for scientific studies based on the terms sustainability and micro and small business was carried out in the SPELL database, considering studies published from 2015 onwards, due to the SDGs. Eighteen articles were identified to compose the Bibliographic Portfolio (BP). The results reveal that there is a plurality of authors interested in the subject, as well as journals that open space for the dissemination of research, however, there is little scientific recognition in relation to citations. It is observed in PB the concern with the use of natural resources, global warming and sustainable cities. The theoretical influence of eco-developmentalists, who deal with the relationship of social justice, environment and economy, is verified and all SDGs are addressed, with the exception of SDG2 (Zero Hunger), revealing that new research can address the theme. and the use of indicators aimed at MSEs.