RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIAL DO PORTO DO AÇU NO NORTE FLUMINENSE

Abstract

Porto do Açu is a mega-port enterprise that has socially and environmentally impacted the 5th District, a territory where family farming, plant extraction, artisanal fishing and livestock are traditionally practiced, activities that constitute the territorial identity of São João da Barra, in Northern Rio de Janeiro. Due to the potential for impacts, licensing was mandatory and conditions established, in accordance with environmental legislation. In addition to the conditions, there are actions that are part of the Social Responsibility of port companies, which, through corporate institutions such as the Ethos Institute, focus on the preservation of environmental, social and cultural resources, respect for diversity and the reduction of social inequalities. In this way, the question is: Do corporate social actions preserve environmental, social and cultural resources of those affected? The objective is to identify the role of the main corporate social responsibility actions in the 5th District. To this end, field research and documental research techniques were combined. The results show that environmental licensing conditions are intentionally confused with corporate social responsibility actions, suggesting that they are not effective in protecting and preserving the “ways of life” of those affected in the 5th District.