Sustentabilidade em movimento: uma abordagem para a gestão ambiental em empresas de transporte e logística no setor da construção civil

Abstract

The transport and logistics sector plays an essential role in the country's economic development, promoting efficiency and sustainability in production chains. However, the construction of logistics bases, directly associated with civil construction, generates significant environmental impacts that require effective management for mitigation. Civil construction is widely recognized for its high environmental impacts, which makes the search for solutions that balance economic development and environmental responsibility indispensable. This study aimed to develop strategies for reference and implementation of environmental management in transport and logistics companies during their construction stage, based on the practical experience of a company located in the municipality of Goiana, Pernambuco. The methodology included a scientometric analysis focused on the intersection between sustainability and the construction sector, in addition to the elaboration of a practical guide to environmental management using the Canva platform, aimed at professionals and companies in the field, facilitating adaptation to the operational specificities of each organization. The scientometric analysis used the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) database and revealed 20,688 publications related to construction and sustainability between 2014 and 2024. Of these, 10,469 were technical articles, with EL-ADAWAY, I.H. being the most relevant author. Asia stood out as the region with the highest scientific productivity (51.5%), while Brazil, of the 69 publications found, 43.5% were articles and 30.4% case studies. After refinement, 44 Brazilian publications aligned with the research objective were classified into thematic axes, including water (23), climate action (3), certifications (1), sustainable cities (3), performance of the built environment (2), energy efficiency and renewable energy (2), effluents (3), solid waste (4) and risk management and management systems (3). Based on the thematic axes identified, the topics of solid waste management, water management, effluent management, climate agenda and environmental licensing were selected for the practical guide. This basic guide to environmental management aims to guide transport and logistics companies to integrate sustainable practices during the construction stages, promoting environmental compliance and reducing impacts. The results show that, although there is a growing alignment between environmental management practices and global sustainability requirements, significant challenges persist, both in academic production and in practical implementation in companies. Thus, this research contributes to the advancement of the debate on sustainability in civil construction, reinforcing the strategic role of transport and logistics companies in the adoption of innovative and environmentally responsible practices. By proposing a practical guide, the study offers an applicable and replicable tool to promote corporate sustainability in the sector, aligning economic development, environmental protection and social responsibility