Sustainable Development Goals - SDGS in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Cooperatives

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the actions of Cooperatives in relation to the SDGs in the context of the COVID-19 Pandemic.   Theoretical framework: For a better understanding of the research theme in question, the themes Agenda 2030, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Cooperativism will be briefly substantiated.   Method: The study consisted of a descriptive and quantitative research, with the application of an online questionnaire, via Google Forms, answered from November 2021 to February 2022 by 16 representatives of the Cooperatives. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis.   Results and conclusion: The results pointed to the maintenance of partnerships with other companies/cooperatives and changes in the production chain; increase in actions related to the health of employees, and reduction of funding for actions or projects and development of new products/services; low commitment of cooperatives in relation to the SDGs; male predominance in leadership positions, except in the health sector; importance of acting in the market applying cooperative principles and values, complying with legislation; making partnerships and listening to the demands of society.   Research implications: contributes to the understanding of what cooperatives consider important, in addition to drawing the attention of cooperatives to actively participate in achieving the goals of the SDGs.   Originality/value: contributes towards linking the SDGs to the Cooperatives, with their principles and values, highlighting their importance for the population and the region where they operate, identifying the actions carried out by them regarding the SDGs in times of the COVID-19 pandemic, after all, the SDGs must be worked on by governments, organizations and the population together.   Keywords: Sustainable Development; Agenda 2030; SDGs; Cooperatives.