Study of sustainability practices in large chemical companies in the metropolitan region of Campinas/SP

This article aimed to diagnose the degree of involvement of chemical companies in the Metropolitan Region of Campinas/SP with the issue of sustainability. The study is justified by the need to fill gaps regarding the involvement of companies in this segment with the Sustainability Tripod. The research is qualitative, descriptive and exploratory in nature. Five large companies were researched, and data were collected in their respective Sustainability Reports. The results of the research indicated that the companies implement actions aimed at meeting the requirements of the "Sustainability Tripod" in addition to presenting an advanced understanding about issues of a social and environmental nature. Thus, it is believed that this research filled a gap not yet done in the chemical industries of the Metropolitan Region of Campinas/SP.