Study goals
This study aims to investigate the integration between sustainability practices and information technology through a case study of Cenibra, analyzing how computerized solutions can contribute to the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals of Brazilian corporations.
Relevance / originality
The integration between IT and sustainability is still underexplored in Brazilian companies. Most existing studies focus on foreign contexts. This research stands out by investigating this relationship in Brazil, based on a real and representative case from the industrial sector.
Methodology / approach
This is an applied, qualitative, and exploratory research, based on a case study and bibliographic research (Vergara, 2006). Institutional documents and Cenibra’s sustainability reports were analyzed to understand how Green IT contributes within Brazilian corporations.
Main results
The adoption of IT by CENIBRA led to waste reduction, improvements in forest logistics, and increased operational efficiency. Integrated and artificial intelligence solutions generated environmental, economic, and social gains, effectively connecting innovation to sustainability.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study reinforces Green IT as a strategic pillar of sustainability. It contributes methodologically by validating document analysis applied to corporate data, offering a descriptive model that can inspire new solutions aligned with ESG principles in the national corporate context.
Social / management contributions
The study provides real examples and practical content for managers to adopt technological solutions with environmental responsibility. Socially, it highlights the role of IT in sustainability by promoting environmental quality, rational use of resources, and the reduction of waste and pollution.