Knowledge of the methodology GRI in institutions of higher education of Cali

Abstract

This research reflects an effort to identify the knowledge of the GRI guidelines by students in higher education institutions in the city of Cali. From a random method, two higher education institutions, located in the city of Cali, which a population representative sample of 200 students was taken, to which we applied a questionnaire with eight questions that allowed set were selected finally a ignorance and low ownership of the community in relation to the subject at issue. This throws into question the role so far played by different actors, among which the IES, who according to his missionary spirit must lead the academic and research efforts in an attempt to promote a culture of accountability, in a virtuous spiral must generate sustainability scenarios. The results are a challenge at the academy, setting precedents for a training transversal in the curriculum, which contributes to consolidate spaces of discussion about the commitments of organizations from stakeholders, being it consolidates IES called to play a participatory role as managers and guarantors of the process.