ANALYSIS OF THE GUIDELINES THAT GUIDE THE SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT OF FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN PARÁ

Abstract

The bodies of the Federal Public Administration must follow sustainability criteria to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. The objective was to study the adoption of these criteria in the purchases of the Federal Institutions of Higher Education (IFES) in the state of Pará, focusing on the perception of the servers involved in the procurement processes. The research employs a comprehensive methodology, including the application of a survey to obtain data on public procurement and the use of Factor Analysis to identify the latent factors that explain the adoption of sustainable practices. The factors identified and extracted were: biosocioeconomic benefits of purchases (31.71%); knowledge of the legislation (18.46%); governance of the procurement chain (15.64%). Despite respondents' recognition of the benefits of sustainable procurement, barriers were identified. Only a small fraction of the products purchased meet sustainable criteria, and 79.17% of the employees pointed out limitations in the portfolio of products available. In addition, 80.83% considered the training offered to be insufficient, which compromises the implementation of these practices. Another 95.83% highlighted restrictions regarding the number and preparation of suppliers, and 83.33% stated that they did not perceive a satisfactory relationship between sustainable procurement and the institutional missions of the IFES. These results highlight the need for an integrated approach that includes investments in training of civil servants, encouraging the diversification of the portfolio of sustainable products by suppliers, and aligning purchases with the goals of the 2030 Agenda. Thus, IFES can not only improve the efficiency of purchases, but also act as agents of social transformation, promoting the sustainable development of the Amazon.